District Attorney Biography
Scott W. Storey
District Attorney for the First Judicial District
Scott Storey was elected District Attorney by the citizens of Jefferson and Gilpin counties in November, 2004. He has been a prosecutor for 24 years, 21 of those with the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
A Colorado native, Storey graduated from Littleton High School and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Denver. He earned his law degree from the Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane, Washington in 1983.
In 1971, Storey began his career in the private sector, working with his family’s residential real estate, construction and development business. He went to law school in 1980 and shortly thereafter found that his true calling was prosecution.
An experienced prosecutor, Storey believes that it is important not to simply seek convictions, but to do justice. He understands the value of community involvement and is committed to the rights of all crime victims. Priorities of Storey’s administration include community partnerships that protect children and prevent crimes against the elderly.
Scott Storey is the Chairman of the Statewide Identity Theft and Financial Fraud board and Vice Chairman of the Child Youth Leadership Commission. In addition, Storey serves on the Tony Grampsas Youth Crime Services board, the Seniors’ Resource Center board, the West Metro Drug Task Force board and the Jefferson County Community Corrections board. He is also on the Development Committee for Jefferson County’s Boys & Girls Club, the Juvenile Services Planning Committee and the Criminal Justice Strategic Planning Committee.
Storey lives in Lakewood, has two daughters and four grandchildren.
Last Modified: May 12, 2011 01:39 PM
