
Colton graduated from Kansas State University, obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in History in 1993. He then attended Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, KS and earned a Juris Doctorate in 1996, passing the Kansas Bar the same year.
After graduation, Colton moved to Scott City, Kansas, where he opened a solo practice and remained until 2017, serving the counties of Scott, Lane, Wichita, Finney, Wallace, Greeley, Kearny, Logan, Thomas, Grant, Ford, Ness and Gove. He served on the Bench as the Municipal Judge of Scott City for 15 years, from 2009 through 2024.
In 2017, Colton began his practice in Hays, where he proudly serves the entire western half of the State of Kansas.

Our office is proudly located in the heart of historic downtown Hays City, an area steeped in rich and vibrant history.
The plot itself holds a storied past, once home to Judge Joyce's Courthouse, where it served as a site of justice to the frontier's gunslinging cowboys. Years later, it became known as "Dog" Kelley's Saloon and Gambling House, a lively hub of the Old West.
This unique blend of history and character reflects the enduring spirit of our community and inspires our commitment to justice and advocacy.