County Court
The County Court Unit is responsible for the prosecution of misdemeanor and traffic offenses in El Paso and Teller Counties. This unit handles tens of thousands of traffic and misdemeanor cases each year.
A Chief Deputy District Attorney supervises this unit with assistance from two Senior Deputy District Attorneys. Additionally, numerous attorneys are assigned to the various divisions in this unit ranging from A to H, J, K, T; the First Appearance Center and Fast Track.
County Court has two specialty courts, Domestic Violence Court and an Animal Care Unit (ACU). In addition to the attorney staff, County Court is supported by nineteen employees including three paralegals, thirteen legal assistants and Domestic Violence Fast Track personnel.
This office is also grateful to a dedicated group of volunteers who assist with County Court and Fast Track.
County Court is a cohesive team of Deputy District Attorneys and support staff. County Court attorneys operate under the Three Musketeers mantra, “All for One and One for All.” They tirelessly work together to prosecute defendants and achieve justice for victims, while training to improve their skills allowing them to better serve our community. This unit takes great pride in their active mentorship program which was established in 2011 to encourage experienced attorneys to assist and guide newer DDA’s. The County Court attorneys strive to help train, support and build working relationships with local law enforcement through wet lab training, participating in police ride-along programs, moot court, specialty units, and training local police agencies.
Furthermore, County Court serves as a training ground for individuals who are currently enrolled in law school and are seeking experience through internships. If you are interested in our internship program, please click HERE
If you would like more information regarding County Court, please call 719.520.6000
