Matthew B. Tueller (born 1955) is an American jurist serving as a United States District Judge for the District of Colorado. He was appointed to the bench by President Donald J. Trump and received his commission on December 30, 2020. Prior to his elevation to the district court, Tueller served as a United States Magistrate Judge for the same district from 2005 until his appointment as a district judge.
Early life and education
- Birth: 1955, United States (specific place not publicly documented).
- Undergraduate education: Bachelor of Arts, University of Colorado Boulder, 1977.
- Legal education: Juris Doctor, University of Colorado Law School, 1980.
Professional career
- After graduating from law school, Tueller entered private legal practice in Colorado.
- He later served as a United States Magistrate Judge for the District of Colorado, a position he held for approximately fifteen years (2005–2020). In that capacity, he handled pretrial matters, settlement conferences, and other duties delegated by district judges.
- On September 30, 2020, President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate Tueller to the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, filling the seat vacated by Judge Wiley Blount Rutledge, Jr. The nomination was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 22, 2020, and he received his commission on December 30, 2020.
Judicial service
As a district judge, Tueller presides over federal civil and criminal cases arising in Colorado. His docket includes matters involving federal statutes, constitutional issues, and disputes between parties from the public and private sectors. Specific rulings or notable opinions authored by Judge Tueller have not been widely reported in mainstream legal analyses as of the date of this entry.
Professional affiliations
- Member of the Colorado Bar Association.
- Former member of various judicial committees within the United States District Court for the District of Colorado (specific committees not publicly listed).
Personal life
Publicly available biographical information on Judge Tueller’s personal life, including family and community involvement, is limited, and no verifiable details have been disclosed in reliable sources.
References
- United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary, “Nominations for the Federal Judiciary, 116th Congress, Part 3,” September 30, 2020.
- United States District Court for the District of Colorado, “Judge Matthew B. Tueller – Biography,” official court website (accessed 2026).
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