Terence Gilmore was appointed to the 8th District Court bench on Jan. 8, 2001, by Governor Bill Owens. He received a bachelor of arts degree from George Washington University in 1970 and his juris doctorate degree from the University of Denver in 1972.

After two years in private practice with Banta, Banta and Eitel, Gilmore served in the 8th Judicial District Attorney's Office until his appointment to the bench in January of 2001. During that time he served as president of the Larimer County Bar Association and State Board of Governors.