Mission Our mission is to ensure efficient, fair and effective justice with dignity for all. Values Accountable, Impartial, Respectful, Trustworthy and Welcoming

Many procedural changes have been implemented. These alternative procedures may allow for your attendance virtually or by phone rather than by physical appearance in court. All defendants should contact the Court at 303.762.2580 PRIOR to your initial court date in order to determine what procedures apply to you. 

Englewood Municipal Court is a limited jurisdiction court serving the citizens of the City of Englewood, Colorado. The Court has jurisdiction over traffic violations, parking citations and local ordinances that include shoplifting, disturbances, assaults, code violations, animal violations and domestic violence matters. The City of Englewood has the only elected Municipal Judge in the State of Colorado.

The currently elected presiding Municipal Judge is Joe Jefferson. He began his 4 year term in January of 2018. He was re-elected in November 2021.

Associate municipal judges are appointed by City Council through recommendation of the elected municipal judge. Currently serving 4 year appointments are:

  • Vincent Atencio
  • Klaralee Charlton
  • Tamra Palmer
  • David Sprecace
  • Marjorie Nanian

COURT OBSERVATION 

You may observe Court virtually by clinking this link 

Court Observation

Reminder you will NOT be able to participate at this link, it is observation ONLY!

Videos

STATE OF THE COURT

View the 2025 State of the Court video here