First Judicial District - Jefferson County Court Judge
Honorable Bradley Allen Burback
Retention Year: 2024
Recommendation: Meets Performance Standards
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The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Bradley Allen Burback MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. The Colorado statutory judicial performance standards are integrity, legal knowledge, communication skills, judicial temperament, administrative performance, and service to the legal profession and the public.
Judge Burback is a county court judge who presides over a mixed docket. He is described as having a strong knowledge of the law which he applies consistently. Comments include he runs his docket smoothly and promptly and he communicates clearly and efficiently. He is described as honest, fair, caring, empathetic, and a good listener. Survey comments include, he “does his homework” and is prepared for his cases and makes rulings in a timely manner. His demeanor is described as professional and courteous. Judge Burback has worked hard to ensure his courtroom runs smoothly and he continues to work on ensuring cases move at an appropriate pace. Judge Burback’s average survey scores have increased as have his scores for demeanor and docket management. Judge Burback is seen as a team player and provides guidance to other judges as well as attorneys who appear in his courtroom. Judge Burback was commended for providing access to proceedings in his courtroom via his use of Webex and live streaming.
The Commission conducted a personal interview with Judge Burback, reviewed opinions Judge Burback authored, observed Judge Burback in court, reviewed the 2024 Judicial Performance Survey Report from attorneys and non-attorneys appearing before Judge Burback, as well as received feedback from the Office of the State Public Defender and the First Judicial District Attorney's Office. Based on the Commission’s evaluation, Judge Burback demonstrated that he meets or exceeds performance standards in all categories under review: case management, application and knowledge of the law, communications, diligence, demeanor, and fairness.
Judge Burback was appointed to the bench in 2008. Prior to his appointment, Judge Burback was a magistrate and deputy district attorney for the First Judicial District. Judge Burback earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law and his bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University. Judge Burback is a veteran of the United States Navy. His service included being a judge advocate. Judge Burback is actively involved with Operation Standby, a pro bono project which helps military members and their dependents with legal issues. He also serves on the Domestic Violence and Community Corrections Boards. Judge Burback has served as a judge for the Colorado High School Mock Trial Program’s competitions and for the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office Citizen’s Academy moot court session.