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District Attorney's Office

In partnership with the community we serve, the 21st Judicial District Attorney's Office is dedicated to the pursuit of justice, the protection of victims and the prevention of crime.

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Meet the DA

Photograph of Mesa County District Attorney Daniel P Rubinstein

District Attorney,
Daniel P.  Rubinstein

I am the District Attorney for the Twenty-First Judicial District, Colorado. In 1996, I began as a Deputy District Attorney in Mesa County, Colorado. Other than a short period from 2002 to 2005, I have spent my career as a prosecutor in this office, including being the Chief Deputy District Attorney over the Drug division, and the Crime Against Children Division. On October 16, 2015, I was appointed District Attorney and remain in that role today.

The Colorado District Attorney's Council recognized me as the Colorado Prosecutor of the Year for 2009, and I have served as the President of the Colorado District Attorney's Council. I have been appointed or elected to serve on several boards or committees by the Governor of Colorado, the Attorney General of Colorado, and local groups. I have chaired the Community Corrections Board, am on the Mesa County Drug Threat Oversight Committee, the State Meth Task Force, and the District Attorney's Legislative Committee and Governing Board and am the current Secretary of the Board, and the Colorado Commission of Criminal and Juvenile Justice Sentencing Task Force. I am also a statewide trainer in all areas of criminal law, and assist in crafting and drafting legislation which promotes public safety.

It is my honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Mesa County, and to be the lawyer for each and every one of them, fighting for justice.

 

Discover Our Data Dashboard

With unprecedented transparency and innovative tools, our Data Dashboard is designed to engage and inform our community about case data, trends and patterns.

 

 

Referrals to the Lighthouse Program

Referrals to the Lighthouse Program — a service that helps youth and families make lasting changes to avoid involvement with the justice system — can come from multiple sources. These include all three Mesa County school districts, school resource officers, community organizations, community members, or the family itself.

November 07, 2024

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The Mesa County Justice Center will undergo renovations

At the Oct. 29 administrative public hearing, the County Commissioners approved a $3.6 million contract with FCI Constructors to remodel the second floor of the Mesa County Justice Center! This renovation will add a brand-new courtroom and additional office space to meet the needs of our growing community and continue to provide quality service to residents.

October 30, 2024

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Featured Events

All Events

Nov

23

Weekend Bond Hearings - Mesa County Combined Courts

Saturday, November 23, 2024
4:30pm
Virtual
Bond Hearings

Nov

30

Weekend Bond Hearings - Mesa County Combined Courts

Saturday, November 30, 2024
4:30pm
Virtual

Dec

7

Weekend Bond Hearings - Mesa County Combined Courts

Saturday, December 7, 2024
4:30pm
Virtual

District Attorney's Office

Justice Center (District Attorney)

125 N Spruce St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Juvenile Diversion and Lighthouse Programs

1060 Orchard Ave
Grand Junction , CO 81501
Monday - Friday: 8:00 pm-6:00 pm

Mailing Address

125 N Spruce Street, Suite 210
PO Box 20,000
Grand Junction, CO 81502-5031