Where Westminster State Cases Are Heard
Westminster is a home rule city located in both Adams and Jefferson counties. At the 2020 census, 71,240 of the city's 116,317 residents lived in Adams County and 45,077 in Jefferson County.
Adams County cases are heard at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO 80601, main phone 303-659-1161, building hours 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adams County is part of Colorado's 17th Judicial District, which serves Adams and Broomfield counties together.
Jefferson County cases are heard in Golden at 100 Jefferson County Parkway, which houses District and County Court divisions. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except court holidays, and the main phone is 720-772-2500. Jefferson County is part of Colorado's 1st Judicial District, which covers Jefferson and Gilpin counties.
Westminster Municipal Court
Westminster Municipal Court, 3030 Turnpike Drive, Westminster, CO 80030, handles violations of the Westminster Municipal Code and the Colorado Model Traffic Code for juveniles and adults. The court sits just southwest of US 36 and Federal Boulevard. The phone is 303-658-2250, and hours are Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Fridays and closed daily from noon to 1 p.m.
Replacement courthouse construction runs from mid July 2025 through 2027, and the entrance has shifted to the south side of the building off 76th Avenue. The city advises visitors mapping directions to use 3031 W 76th Avenue, and it notes that on-site parking is limited, street parking will be necessary, and extra arrival time helps.
How We Serve Westminster
Our office for the north metro area is in Broomfield, not in Westminster itself. It sits at Westminster's edge at 11001 West 120th Avenue, Suite 400, Broomfield, CO 80021, near US 36. Our Cherry Creek office at 501 South Cherry Street, Suite 1100, Denver serves the rest of the metro. You can reach us at 720-594-4616; the phone is answered 24/7. Se habla español.
Our Criminal Defense practice covers Westminster cases from municipal offenses and DUI through serious felonies, in municipal court and in the district courts in Brighton and Golden. Our Family Law practice covers divorce, parenting time, child support, and protection orders for Westminster families. Founder Jason Cruz is a former public defender and was recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for Criminal Defense. Divorce work is billed hourly, and how your fee works is explained up front.
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Plain answers
Common questions.
It depends on the county where the case arises. Adams County cases are heard at the Adams County Justice Center in Brighton, Jefferson County cases are heard in Golden, and municipal code and model traffic code violations are heard at Westminster Municipal Court on Turnpike Drive.
The entrance has moved to the south side of the building off 76th Avenue while replacement courthouse construction runs through 2027. The city advises mapping directions to 3031 W 76th Avenue and allowing extra time, since the city notes on-site parking is limited and street parking will be necessary.
No. Our nearest office is in Broomfield at 11001 West 120th Avenue, Suite 400, at Westminster's edge near US 36. The free consultation is by phone, and 720-594-4616 is answered 24/7. In person meetings are for clients and for paid in person consultations.
This page was created on October 5, 2026. The information on it is accurate as of that date.
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