Thirteenth Judicial District - Morgan County Court Judge
Honorable Edgar Brandenburg
Retention Year: 1994
Recommendation: Retain
Judge Brandenburg was elected to the Morgan County Court Bench in 1964 and has served continuously for 29 years. Judge Brandenburg presently handles a caseload that consists of county court misdemeanor, traffic, traffic infraction, civil and small claims cases at a level of approximately 5,400 cases per year on a part-time basis. In comparison to other County Judges in the 13th Judicial District this is an exceptionally high caseload which Judge Brandenburg very efficiently manages. He also has a private practice of law in Brush.
Evaluations received from attorneys rate Judge Brandenburg quite favorably. Evaluations received from courthouse personnel, law enforcement personnel, and jurors rate Judge Brandenburg very highly. The Commissioner’s impressions of Judge Brandenburg received at a personal interview with him indicate that he is very competent in his office, possesses the appropriate temperament for a county court judge and fulfills his responsibilities very well.
The Thirteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance recommends that Judge Brandenburg BE RETAINED.