The Colorado Supreme Court has selected Justice William Hood to be the high court’s next chief justice.
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Hood, who has been a member of the court since 2014, will replace Chief Justice Monica Márquez, whose term expires in August 2027.
“Justice Hood brings deep experience, steady judgment, and a genuine commitment to the people we serve,” Márquez said in a news release Friday. “I’ve had the privilege of working alongside him for many years, and I know he will approach this role with the integrity and thoughtfulness it demands. I look forward to supporting him throughout his onboarding year and ensuring a smooth transition for the branch.”
Before Hood arrived at the Supreme Court, he spent seven years as a judge on the Denver District Court. He previously served as a litigation partner with Isaacson Rosenbaum P.C. in Denver and spent 10 years as a prosecutor in Colorado’s 18th Judicial District.
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“I am honored by the confidence my colleagues have placed in me. Our judicial branch is filled with dedicated professionals who work every day to deliver justice for the people of Colorado, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to support that work in this new role,” Hood said in the release. “I appreciate Chief Justice Márquez’s leadership and her willingness to guide me through the year ahead as I prepare for this transition.”
The chief justice serves a three-year rotating term. The incoming chief justice completes a one-year onboarding process, mentoring under the current chief justice to learn the ins and outs of the job.
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