About

Lance Phillip Timbreza was born and raised in Delta and graduated from Delta High School. Lance received his bachelor's degree in history from Colorado Mesa University and his law degree, summa cum laude, from Gonzaga University School of Law. 

Lance began his law practice at the international law firm, Dorsey & Whitney, LLP, in its Seattle office before returning home to practice in Grand Junction. In practice, Lance handled complex commercial litigation, real estate litigation, professional negligence, probate litigation and domestic relations. 

Lance left the practice of law when he was appointed to the district court. As a district judge, Lance handled civil, domestic relations, criminal, probate, protected persons proceedings, juvenile delinquency cases, dependency and neglect cases, mental health cases, cases involving special districts and Rule 105 proceedings. 

Since leaving the bench, Lance has worked with parties to reach mediated resolutions in a variety of cases. He has also consulted with lawyers on case strategy and presentation. 

Outside of mediations and consulting, Lance enjoys the outdoors - hiking, skiing, spending time with family, traveling and yoga. Lance is also a 200 hour certified yoga teacher.