Allard Submits Names to White House for Judicial Vacancies

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Allard Submits Names to White House for Judicial Vacancies

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) revealed today that he has submitted seven names to the White House for consideration to fill the three current vacancies on the U.S. District Court of Colorado.

"These seven candidates represent a cross section of the Colorado legal community," said Allard. "The list includes Republicans, Democrats and Independents and the individuals I have forwarded to the President come highly recommended by their peers; any of whom would make an outstanding federal district court judge."

The seven Coloradans Allard submitted to the White House are:

- Christine Arguello - Former Chief Deputy Attorney General, Colorado
- Philip Brimmer - Special Prosecutions Section Chief, U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Colorado
- Gregory Goldberg - Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Colorado
- Michael Hegarty - U.S. Magistrate Judge for U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- James Hartmann - Judge, 19th District of Colorado
- William Leone - Former U.S. Attorney, District of Colorado
- Mary Jo Menendez - Judge, 1st District of Colorado

"I have asked the White House to act quickly in nominating three individuals for the current vacancies on the Colorado District Court," said Allard. "Time is short and the nominating process in the Senate must begin soon. Failure to fill these vacancies this year will increase an already backlogged court and create a judicial crisis for Colorado for years to come."

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