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In 2012 the Equal Justice Foundation began a rating system of justices standing for retention based on the votes of attorneys who submit responses to surveys sent to them by the Judicial Performance Review Commission. The idea was first put forward by the Rocky Mountain News in an October 13, 2002, editorial. Whether a “Retain” or “Do Not Retain” is recommended is based on the criteria:
• Retain: More than 85% of attorneys voted to retain;
• Marginal: in 2012 the standard was that only 80-85% of attorneys voted to retain. In 2014 review this was broadened to 75-85% and in 2018 the standard was expanded again to 71-85% of attorneys voted to retain;
• Do Not Retain: In 2012 the standard was less than 80% of attorneys voted to retain. In 2014 review this was changed to <75% of attorneys voted to retain and in 2018 this was lowered even further to less than or equal <=70% suggesting judicial standards continue to decline.
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Appointed county court judge by Gov. Hickenlooper in September 2016. Stepped up to bench on Judge Susan Broyles' stepping down on January 10, 2017. Prior to that she was the Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator for 12 th Judicial District. |
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On 8/11/11 ruled, in favor of democracy, that Sec. of State Gessler is authorized to perform a hand count of the votes cast in controversial Nov. 2, 2010 Saguache County election. |
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Promoted from county to district judge by Gov. Hickenlooper in September 2011. |
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Promoted district court judge by Gov. Hickenlooper in June 2015. |
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Appointed county court judge in 2011. Formerly a magistrate, deputy and chief deputy DA. |
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Appointed appointed District Court Judge by Gov. Hickenlooper July 10, 2018. Prior to that she was a public defender in the San Luis Valley. |
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89% of attorneys voted to Retain while 11% voted Do Not Retain. |
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Acted as trial judge for a defendant she had previously represented as a public defender. |
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Appointed district court judge by Gov. Polis November 1, 2019, effective January 15, 2020. Previously she was the 12 th Judicial District Attorney. |
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92% of attorneys voted to Retain with just 4% in dissension. |
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Promoted to district judge from county judge in September 2002. |
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Appointed county court judge by Gov. Hickenlooper in August 2012. She replaced Frank Lentz. |
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Did not stand for retention and stepped down in January 2017. |
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Appointed county court judge by Gov. Hickenlooper in October 2013. Replaced Judge Garcia. |
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Promoted to district court judge by Gov. Polis April 7, 2022. |
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Appointed county court judge by Gov. Hickenlooper in September 2016. Stepped up to bench on Judge Susan Broyles' stepping down on January 10, 2017. Prior to that she was the Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator for 12 th Judicial District. |
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Promoted to district judge by Gov. Hickenlooper in September 2011. |
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Promoted to district court judge in June 2015. Died May 29, 2018. |
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Appointed county court judge in 2011. Formerly a magistrate, deputy and chief deputy DA. |
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Appointed county judge by Gov. Polis on April 14, 2022. Previously Conejos County Attorney. |
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Appointed county court judge in 2004 and robed January 11.2005. |
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Took the bench on January 11, 2022, after being appointed county judge by Gov. Polis. He was in private practice prior to his appointment. |
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Just 75% of attorneys voted to Retain but no attorneys voted Do Not Retain. |
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Appointed county court judge by Gov. Polis on May 3, 2022. Previously in private practice dealing with children issues. |
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Appointed county court judge by Gov. Polis effective January 10, 2023. Previously she was Managing Attorney for the Alamosa Colorado Legal Services Office. |
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Promoted to district judge September 2002 and to chief judge in October 2011. Retired January 15, 2020. |
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Appointed county court judge by Gov. Hickenlooper in November 2016. Previously she was in private practice. |
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EJF recommendation: Do Not Retain A pathetic 67% of attorneys voted Retain while a full 33% voted Do Not Retain. |
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Appointed county court judge by Gov. Hickenlooper in November 2011. Prior to that he was a public defender. |
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Only 69% of attorneys voted to Retain and the remaining 31% voted Do Not Retain. Duplicates his results in 2014. |
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Appointed county court judge by Gov. Polis effective May 1, 2024. Previously she was Clerk of Court for Rio Grande and Mineral Counties and graduated from Center High School in 1982. |
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Domestic relations magistrate. Her performance has greatly deteriorated since her first review in 2006. |
Did not stand for retention in 2022. Term ended January 10, 2023. |
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Reported to lack patience for individuals appearing before her. |
Appointed county court judge by Gov. Hickenlooper in August 2015. |
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88% of attorneys voted to Retain and only 6% voted Do Not Retain. |
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Promoted to county judge in 2011 and then to district court judge in June 2015. Died May 29, 2018. |
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