Hon. Stanley A. Brinkley (Ret.) was a judge for the 15th Judicial District Court of Colorado. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Bill Owens on October 15, 2001. Brinkley retired on December 10, 2022.
The 15th Judicial District includes Baca, Cheyenne, Kiowa, and Prowers Counties. During his judicial tenure, he served as Chief Judge of the 15th Judicial District.
Prior to his appointment, Brinkley handled civil, criminal, domestic, and transactional law as a private practice attorney.
Brinkley received a bachelor’s degree from Adams State University. He went on to complete a J.D. at the University of Wyoming College of Law in 1976.
Brinkley, who was born in Lamar, Colorado, served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Lamar Community College Sports Booster Club.