The 18th Judicial District: Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln counties.

Our mission is to seek justice for all cases in the 18th Judicial District, serving Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties.

Roxborough State Park, Douglas County, Colorado

The 18th Judicial District: Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln counties.

Our mission is to seek justice for all cases in the 18th Judicial District, serving Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties.

17 Mile House Farm Park, Arapahoe County, Colorado

The 18th Judicial District: Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln counties.

Our mission is to seek justice for all cases in the 18th Judicial District, serving Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties.

Douglas County, Colorado

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Former juvenile prosecutor sentenced for contributing to the delinquency of a minor

October 9, 2024| News Release

Arapahoe County County Court Judge Kelly A. Lafave sentenced Daniel James Steinhauser, 29, to 60 days in jail and 5 years of supervised... Read More → Former juvenile prosecutor sentenced for contributing to the delinquency of a minor

Ex-social worker who faked cancer to avoid prosecution pleads guilty to multiple felony charges

October 8, 2024| News Release

ARAPAHOE COUNTY—On October 8, 2024, Robin Niceta, 42, pleaded guilty to multiple counts of forgery and attempting to influence a... Read More → Ex-social worker who faked cancer to avoid prosecution pleads guilty to multiple felony charges

Aurora man given four consecutive life sentences in 2022 quadruple murder

September 4, 2024| News Release

On September 3, 2024, Arapahoe County District Judge David Karpel sentenced Joseph Castorena, 23, to four consecutive life sentences plus... Read More → Aurora man given four consecutive life sentences in 2022 quadruple murder

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