The Hon. Bruce R. Raaum is a judge for the Mesa County Court in Colorado. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Bill Owens on January 9, 2007.
Raaum earned a bachelor’s degree from North Dakota State University in 1989. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1992.
After graduating from law school, Raaum entered into private practice in Grand Junction. He worked in that capacity until his appointment to the bench, supplementing his practice with service as a bond magistrate for the 21st Judicial District (2004 to 2006).