Hon. Christopher C. Cross

Hon. Christopher C. Cross (Ret.) served as a county and district court judge for 18½ years in the most populous judicial district in the State of Colorado. He presided over domestic relations, civil, and criminal dockets. Prior to his appointment, he practiced complex civil litigation, professional disciplinary administrative actions, both criminal defense and prosecution, and family law.

As noted by the Judicial Retention commission in its most recent evaluation, Judge Cross “received some of the highest ratings of any judge ... in the State,” and “Attorneys [and] litigants all have a high degree of admiration for his courteous and professional demeanor in the court room.” One appellate judge commented, “He is one of our best.” Judge Cross is known for his fairness, ability to listen, in-depth preparation, and the ability to resolve complex legal and factual issues—all with compassion and a sense of humor.

• Mediation Training (40 hour class), National Judicial College, Reno, Nevada, 2015
• Med/Arb Training (3 days), JAMS National, San Francisco, California, 2016
• Judge, Colorado Eighteenth Judicial District Court, 2009-2016
• Judge, Arapahoe County Court, 1997-2009
• Judicial Education Courses, National Judicial College: Complex civil litigation, financial and economic issues in litigation(2 courses), evidence, and constitutional law
• University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado, 1976-1979
• Denison University, Granville, Ohio, 1970-1974

• Academy of Court Appointed Neutrals, 2016-present
• Nominated for the Outstanding District Court Judge Award by the Colorado Judicial Institute, 2015
• Member of Colorado, Arapahoe County, Douglas-Elbert County Bar Associations
• CBA Board of Governors, various years 1989-2006
• ACBA Board of Directors, 1998-2007; President, 2005-2006; President-elect, 2004; Treasurer, 2003; Secretary, 2002
• ACBA Foundation Board, 2006-2008

$400/hour