Seventh Judicial District - Gunnison County Court Judge
Honorable Ashley Burgemeister
Retention Year: 2024
Recommendation: Meets Performance Standards
Reports:
2024 Retention Survey Report (PDF)
2023 Interim Survey Report (PDF)
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The Seventh Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote 8-0, with one absent and one Commissioner vacancy, that Judge Ashley Burgemeister MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Commission interviewed Judge Burgemeister via Zoom video conference on April 18, 2024, with various Commission members observing her in Court, either in person or via electronic means prior to that evaluation. Judge Burgemeister is a knowledgeable, well-prepared county court judge who manages her caseload well. Her docket consists of both criminal and civil matters. She is diligent and communicates effectively with those who attend her court. She maintains appropriate control of proceedings that are in person in her courtroom and through the Webex system. She has maintained an appropriate demeanor and temperament, even when she was subjected to harassment and threats from an individual who was recently sent to prison in connection with that harassment. Despite the unusual pressures of this term, she continued to perform her job with compassion and respect to those appearing in her courtroom.
The evaluation methods used by the Commission involve reviewing surveys from lawyers and citizens. Unfortunately, the number of survey responses is less than ideal and does not provide a good statistical sample. The evaluation process includes self-evaluation reports, courtroom observations by the commissioners and interviews with the District Attorney, Head of the Public Defender’s Office, and the Chief Judge of the Seventh Judicial District. In addition, to her interview by the Commission, Judge Burgemeister submitted three written orders or decisions for the Commission to review.
Judge Burgemeister received her bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University and her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Colorado, School of Law.