About Us
The Fifth Judicial District is comprised of four counties – Clear Creek, Summit, Eagle and Lake. The District is primarily located along the I-70 mountain corridor west of the Denver-Metro area, and its population is largely rural. Major towns and cities within the district include: Breckenridge, Vail, Dillon, Georgetown, Leadville, Idaho Springs, Silverthorne and Eagle.
The mission of the Fifth Judicial District is to fairly uphold and enforce the laws of the State of Colorado through the ethical and professional prosecution of criminal cases.
We seek justice for victims, and will work tirelessly for them.
Colorado Judicial Districts
Eagle County DA's Office
955 Chambers Ave. Eagle CO
PO Box 295
Phone: 970-328-6947
Clear Creek County DA's Office
619 5th St., Georgetown CO 80444
PO Box 2000
Phone: 303-679-2316
Summit County DA's Office
504 Airport Rd., Breckenridge CO 80424
PO Box 488
Phone: 970-453-3520
Lake County DA's Office (and Courts)
505 Harrison Ave., Leadville CO 80461
PO Box 965
Phone: 719-486-1186
Our Team
With decades of experience serving residents in Lake, Summit, Eagle and Clear Creek counties, our team of dedicated attorneys, legal assistants, program coordinators and investigators are here to help YOU---our community.
Heidi McCollum, 5th Judicial District Attorney
Heidi McCollum has served in the Fifth Judicial District (DA5) since 2013, most recently becoming its first elected woman as District Attorney (Jan 2021). During her tenure, McCollum has prosecuted cases ranging from misdemeanors and traffic offenses to a recent attempted murder case where the defendant received a life+ sentence. In addition, she has handled cases involving sex assaults, armed robbery, kidnapping, organized crime, and complex financial matters.
Strong relationships between the District Attorney and local law enforcement agencies in the District’s four counties are crucial, and are the hallmark of her commitment to our many mountain communities. This includes gaining the trust and respect of the defense bar, multiple community organizations, and the residents of Eagle, Summit, Lake and Clear Creek Counties.
From her nearly 10 years with DA5, DA McCollum has served on numerous committees, including Child Fatality Prevention Review Committees in Eagle, Lake and Summit Counties; the Town of Eagle PPSAC (Police Public Safety Advisory Committee); the Immigrant Advisory Committee; and, as a P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) instructor for the Eagle County Reserve Officers’ Academy.
Passionately committed to obtaining justice for crime victims, DA McCollum is constantly aware of the rights and protections afforded to those who have been charged with crimes, giving her a unique perspective among prosecutors in Colorado.
She is a Colorado Native, who grew up in Eagle. She graduated from Mesa State College, and attended law school at Chapman University in Orange County, Calif. McCollum brings a diverse knowledge of the legal field to her role as the District Attorney, working as an intern at the Eagle County District Attorney’s Office (1999); from private practice for nine years; and as the Assistant District Attorney with JD5 since 2013. Here, she managed the day-to-day operations of JD5, including policy development and budgets for each office. This included maintaining a consistent caseload of juvenile matters, as well as high-profile cases throughout the District.