Who We Are
About Us
William Herringer serves as the mediator for Southwest Judicial Mediators, LLC. In 2023 Will and Todd Norvell, who are both former district court judges in Colorado, founded Southwest Judicial Mediators, LLC. In early 2025 Todd left to pursue another opportunity unrelated to mediation.
As a district court judge, Will presided over a variety of case types, including domestic relations, civil litigation involving commercial matters, personal injury, premises liability and other legal disputes, and criminal cases. Will also has extensive trial experience as a litigator in federal, state, and tribal courts. Will has tried, or presided over, approximately one hundred jury trials.
One of Will’s strengths as a mediator is his understanding of how judicial officers and jurors
approach the important decisions that they are required to make in resolving legal and factual controversies. Will’s real-world experience provides him with useful insight into the potential outcomes of litigation. Will can speak with the parties with credibility and authority regarding the pros and cons of litigation versus settlement.
Will has enjoyed serving as a mediator since 2023, assisting parties in avoiding the expense and stress associated with litigating a case in court. If you have questions about our services or Will’s availability, please email or call Will.
William Herringer
William Herringer has been licensed to practice law for over thirty years. Prior to founding Southwest Judicial Mediators, LLC, Will was a district court judge in Durango for almost nine years from 2013 to 2022, presiding over a mixed docket of cases including domestic relations, general civil, probate, criminal and juvenile. Prior to becoming a judge Will was in private practice and handled both civil and criminal cases. Will was also a deputy state public defender in Colorado. In both his private and public practices Will had an extensive and successful trial practice.