Colorado Governor Jared Polis has appointed James R. Bullock as the District Attorney for the 16th Judicial District. This appointment is effective April 13, 2024, and fills a vacancy created by the appointment of District Attorney William J. Culver to the Otero County Court.

Bullock is the Assistant District Attorney for the 16th Judicial District, a position he has held since 2021. His practice consists of criminal prosecution. Previously, he served as the elected District Attorney for the 16th Judicial District (2012-2021); Member of Bullock Law Office (1996-2012); Partner with the Law Firm of Lefferdink and Bullock (1986-1996); and Associate Attorney with the Law Firm of Lefferdink and Davis (1984-1986).

He earned his B.A. from the University of Northern Colorado in 1980 and his J.D. from Gonzaga University in 1984.

Colorado’s 16^th Judicial District includes Bent, Crowley, and Otero counties.