As the head of a large team of prosecutors charged with handling literally thousands of criminal cases each and every year, the District Attorney must be a strong leader. The District Attorney must be able to inspire prosecutors with various levels of experience to overachieve in the performance of their duties and to willingly commit themselves to the challenging mission of the office. Leadership in the District Attorney’s office means making tough decisions based on what is right for the community, not what is politically advantageous.
A proven leader
George continues to serve as a Major in the U.S. Army Reserve, where his current assignment is to train prosecutors from the active duty U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps. He has been hand-picked to serve as an Adjunct Professor in the Criminal Law Department of The Judge Advocate General (JAG) Legal Center and School in Charlottesville, Virginia.
The U.S. Naval Justice School and the U.S. Army Trial Counsel Assistance Program regularly call upon George to provide training to their prosecutors, including training that takes place overseas.
George has served in several leadership positions in the U.S. Army Reserve, including OIC (Officer in Charge) of a JAG Reserve team at Ft. Carson, and the reserve Chief of Legal Assistance for the 25th Infantry Division. He earned an Army ROTC Scholarship to attend college and graduated as an Airborne-qualified, Distinguished Military Graduate, with a commission as a Second Lieutenant.
Major Brauchler was last called to active duty after the events of September 11, 2001.
Initiative and innovation
Successful D.A. leadership in the ever-changing 21st century requires an energetic, dynamic, and forwarding thinking approach to prosecution. The District Attorney must say more than they are “tough on crime.” The D.A. must be “smart on crime.”
George co-created the first-of-its-kind DUI training for young prosecutors in Colorado. The course continues to be part of the standard training for the Colorado District Attorneys Council Trial Tactics Course.
As co-creator of a course which trains law students how to use cutting-edge technology to improve their courtroom skills, George has been selected to be an adjunct professor at both the University of Colorado School of Law and the University of Denver College of Law for several years.
His frequent and successful use of technology in the courtroom, as well as his training of other motivated and dedicated prosecutors in the office, helped to lead the Jefferson County D.A.’s office into becoming one of the most technologically advanced prosecutor’s offices in the state. He was the first prosecutor to use PowerPoint® in a jury trial.
George wants to use modern technology and strong leadership to bring our District Attorney’s office into the 21st century and make it the best prosecutor’s office in Colorado.
Recognized for excellence in his profession and his community
In March 2008, the Denver Business Journal recognized George’s commitment to professional excellence and his contributions to the community, when it named him one of their “Outstanding Forty Under 40” in the Denver area. George has also received the Outstanding Faculty Award from the Colorado District Attorneys Council.