Governor Polis makes appointments to Colorado’s 4th, 17th District Courts
Kelly J. McPherson
Kelly J. McPherson’s appointment is to fill a new judgeship created pursuant to Senate Bill 25-024 and is effective July 1, 2025.
McPherson is a Magistrate in the 4th Judicial District, a position she has held since 2025. Her docket consists of domestic relations matters.
Previously, she was the Founding Partner and Attorney at Knies, Helland, and McPherson Law (2017-2024); Attorney at Dailey Law (2016-2017); and Attorney at Black and Graham Law (2015-2016).
McPherson earned her B.S. from the United States Air Force Academy in 2004, and her J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2015.
Colorado’s 4th Judicial District includes Broomfield and Adams counties.
Sherri R. Gryboski
Sherri R. Gryboski’s appointment is created by the resignation of the Honorable David A. Gilbert and is effective July 12, 2025.
Gryboski is a District and County Court Magistrate in the 4th Judicial District, a position she has held since 2021. Her docket consists of domestic relations matters.
Previously, she was a Child and Family Investigator/Child Legal Representative (2018-2021); Adult Guardian ad Litem (2012-2021); Private Attorney at Sherri Gryboski P.C. (2008-2021); Deputy District Attorney in the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office (2000-2008); and Attorney at the Law Firm of J. Douglas Scherling (1999).
Gryboski earned her B.S. from the University of Florida in 1994, and her J.D. from Hamline University School of Law in 1999.
Colorado’s 4th Judicial District includes Broomfield and Adams counties.
Sara S. Price
Governor Polis appointed Sara S. Price to the 17th Judicial District Court. The appointment is to fill a new judgeship created pursuant to Senate Bill 25-024 and is effective July 1, 2025.
Price is a District Court Magistrate in the 17th Judicial District, a position she has held since 2021. Her docket consists of probate, mental health, and adoption matters.
Previously, Price was an Associate Attorney at Frazer-Abel Law, LLC (2015-2021); Associate Attorney at Pelegrin Radeff & Frazer-Abel PC (2013-2015); Law Clerk for Judge Stephen M. Munsinger (2010-2013); and Attorney at the Law Office of Charles H. Torres PC (2009-2010).
Price earned her B.S. from University of New Hampshire in 2004, and her J.D. from Pace University School of Law in 2008.
Colorado’s 4th Judicial District includes Teller and El Paso counties.
