Honorable David Shakes

Judge Shakes has served as a District Judge since March 2003. Currently, his case assignments include adult felonies, juvenile delinquency cases, and other juvenile matters. Prior to becoming a judge, Judge Shakes was a partner in the Colorado Springs law firm of Hendricks, Hendricks and Shakes, P.C. His practice was primarily in the areas of construction and commercial litigation as well as business transactions. Judge Shakes came to Colorado in 1979 when he was stationed at Fort Carson as an Army Judge Advocate. While on active duty in the Army Judge Shakes served as a claims officer, prosecutor, and defense counsel. Since leaving active duty in 1983, he has remained active in the Army Reserve. Judge Shakes is a Colonel in the Army Reserve and currently serves as the Commander of the trial judges of the Army Reserve.

Steven Kidd, Ph.D. is the Staff Psychologist and Manager of the community-based substance abuse treatment program at the VA of Eastern Colorado. He is also an affiliate of the UCCS Trauma, Health and Hazards Center and a current member of the Rotary Club of Colorado Springs. He is an advisory board member of the Colorado Veterans Resource Coalition.