Brian Boatright

Brian Boatright (born June 16, 1962) is an American lawyer and judge, who served as the chief justice of the Colorado Supreme Court from January 1, 2021 to July 26, 2024. He previously served as a judge on the Colorado District Court from 1999 to 2011.

After a brief period in private practice, Boatright served from 1990 to 1999 as a deputy district attorney in Colorado's 1st judicial district. Boatright oversaw more than 100 jury trials, and became known for his experience in juvenile court and family law.

In 2011, Justice Alex J. Martinez announced that he would resign, effective from October 31, 2011. The Colorado Judicial Nominating Commission selected Boatright as one of three possible candidates to replace Martinez. Democratic governor John Hickenlooper announced Boatright, a registered Republican, as his choice to replace Martinez on October 27, 2011.

Boatright was sworn in as a member of the Colorado Supreme Court on November 21, 2011. Boatright's current term on the court expires on January 14, 2025. When Nathan B. Coats retired on January 1, 2021, Boatright succeeded him as chief justice.