Ryan L. Hess

Ryan L. Hess was appointed by Governor Polis on February 4, 2026. Prior to his appointment, Judge Hess was the Owner/Attorney at the Law Office of R.L. Hess. His practice consisted of civil, family, and estate law. Judge Hess was a Detective for the Montrose Police Department (2024-2026); Deputy District Attorney in the 7th Judicial District (2023-2024); Attorney at Cannon Law Office (2022-2023); Mayor for the City of Craig (2021-2023); Council Member of the City of Craig (2019-2021); and Owner at Ryan Hess Mediation (2020-2022). Judge Hess earned his B.A. from Colorado Mesa University in 2008 and his J.D. from Purdue Global Law School in 2020.