On Monday, September 15, 2025, the Presiding Disciplinary Judge of the Supreme Court of Colorado approved a stipulation to discipline Alexander William Trautman, with attorney registration number 45031. Trautman will be suspended for six months, but the suspension will be stayed, contingent upon his successful completion of a three-year probation period with specific conditions. The probation is set to begin on October 20, 2025.
The case is entitled “People v. Alexander William Trautman,” with case no. 25PDJ57.
The disciplinary action stems from multiple instances of misconduct. In one example, Trautman represented a client with whom he had a prior attorney-client relationship. A hearing was scheduled for April 2024, but Trautman’s attempt to appear via Webex was not authorized by the court. The hearing was rescheduled for May 3, 2024, and Trautman was ordered to file an entry of appearance, which he failed to do before appearing 49 minutes late with his client.
The matter was again reset for June 3, 2024, and Trautman appeared 16 minutes late with a written entry of appearance, while his client appeared in custody. A hearing was then scheduled for July 2, 2024, which Trautman did not attend despite being aware of the date and requirement to appear in person. He later appeared with his client that month, and the case was eventually dismissed in November 2024 as part of a global resolution with another case.
In addition to the above, on May 10, 2021, law enforcement observed Trautman’s vehicle veering off the road. Upon contact, Trautman admitted to taking several medications and was subsequently arrested. A blood test revealed the presence of multiple substances, including Oxycodone, Diazepam, and Nordiazepam. In February 2022, Trautman pleaded guilty to driving while impaired and was criminally convicted. He did not self-report this conviction to disciplinary authorities, attributing it to an unintentional oversight.
Furthermore, Trautman was administratively suspended in June 2025 for noncompliance with continuing legal education requirements and was notified via email. He was reinstated on July 23, 2025. During this administrative suspension, Trautman continued to represent three clients with upcoming court dates, thereby practicing law while suspended.
Several violations of the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC) were identified. Trautman violated Colo. RPC 1.3 by failing to act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client, and Colo. RPC 1.4 by not communicating reasonably with the client.
Additionally, Trautman breached Colo. RPC 3.4(c) by knowingly disobeying obligations under the rules of a tribunal, violated Colo. RPC 5.5(a)(2) by practicing law in a jurisdiction where such practice was not permitted, and committed a criminal act in violation of Colo. RPC 8.4(b) that adversely reflected on their honesty, trustworthiness, and overall fitness as a lawyer.
According to Avvo.com, Mr. Trautman is an attorney in Boulder, Colorado. He acquired his law license in Colorado in 2012.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
