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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.

 

 

The Lighthouse Program’s role in supporting youth in our community

The 21st Judicial District Attorney’s Office maintains the Lighthouse Program which offers a supportive and effective approach to help at-risk youth and their families develop strategies to sustainably prevent future behavioral problems and involvement in the criminal justice system. The program focuses on providing the participants and their families with education, support, and services to steer them toward a brighter future.

February 13, 2025

Information, Video

The DA’s Lighthouse Program offers meaningful mentorship

Mentors in the Lighthouse Program are Colorado Mesa University (CMU) students who provide vital support to at-risk school-aged youth. Mentors build meaningful relationships with participants, fostering trust and a sense of belonging while promoting positive decision-making and modeling healthy behaviors.

February 12, 2025

Blog Post, Information

Featured Events

All Events

Feb

14

Crime Victim Compensation Board meeting 02-14-2025

Friday, February 14, 2025
9:30pm
Justice Center (District Attorney)
Board Meetings

Feb

15

Weekend Bond Hearings - Mesa County Combined Courts 02-15-2025

Saturday, February 15, 2025
4:30pm
Virtual
Bond Hearings

Feb

16

Weekend Bond Hearings - Mesa County Combined Courts 02-16-2025

Sunday, February 16, 2025
4:30pm
Virtual
Bond Hearings

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: 7:30 am-6:30 pm

Mailing Address

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