Benchmarks: Judges Neiley and Lynch prepare to take next steps following decade long tenures on 9th Judicial District Court

Benchmarks: Judges Neiley and Lynch prepare to take next steps following decade long tenures on 9th Judicial District Court

For nearly two decades, Judge Denise Lynch has started her days at the Garfield County Courthouse with structure, precision and an unrelenting calendar. For Judge John Neiley, his day often begins with a bike ride along the Roaring Fork River, followed by a docket that could range from real estate disputes to murder trials. Now, after a combined 31 years on the 9th Judicial District bench, both judges are preparing to step away from the courtroo…