Judge Thompson is a graduate of Bates College, and attended the University of Denver College of Law.  Following law school, he served as an associate with Feder, Morris, Tamblyn & Goldstein in Denver before moving to Breckenridge where he joined the firm of French, West & Brown, becoming a partner in that firm in 1999.  He was appointed to the district court bench in 2010.  Judge Thompson has been active in the Summit County community, serving as a member of the Housing Authority and Planning Commission.  He enjoys a wide variety of outdoor sports.  Judge Thompson is married with one son.