Thirteenth Judicial District - Sedgwick County Court Judge
Honorable Myka Marie Landry
Retention Year: 2024
Recommendation: Meets Performance Standards
Reports:
2024 Retention Survey Report (PDF)
2023 Interim Survey Report (PDF)
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The Thirteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 6-0, with two members absent, one recusal and one vacancy, that Judge Myka Marie Landry MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
Judge Landry was appointed by Governor Jared Polis in October 2021 to serve as a part-time Judge at Sedgwick County Court. This position is part-time (20%) and her docket consists primarily of traffic, misdemeanor, civil, and small claims cases one day a week. As a part-time judge and practicing attorney, Judge Landry is adapting well to the balance of her work schedule. Judge Landry demonstrates willingness to invest the time to investigate case types that come before her for the first time. When faced with uncertainty in a case, Judge Landry seeks guidance from her colleagues and District Judges within the 13th Judicial District. This collaborative approach allows her to engage with peers who have experience handling similar cases on a regular basis. Judge Landry meets or exceeds performance standards in all areas that the Commission is tasked with evaluating. (Case Management, Application and Knowledge of Law, Communications, Demeanor, Diligence, and Fairness.)
The Commission placed limited weight upon the survey results due to the small number of respondents. Out of the 2,838 surveys distributed to attorneys, court staff, and non-attorneys, only 9 individuals responded, resulting in a response rate of less than 1%. Due to the limited number of responses, there is insufficient data to accurately calculate an overall performance score based on Case Management, Application and Knowledge of Law, Communications, Demeanor, Diligence, or Fairness. The Commission conducted a personal interview with Judge Landry, observing the judge in the court room, reviewing Judge Landry’s 2023 and 2024 Judicial Performance Survey Reports, reading sample rulings, and the Trial Judge Self-Evaluation Survey completed by Judge Landry. With respect to administrative performance and case management, she is diligent and efficient in managing her docket.
Judge Landry is a seasoned legal professional with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics, studied law at the University of Colorado and obtained her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 1990. Judge Landry has over 25 years of legal experience in Colorado, in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Administration and Probate, and Trusts in the Elbert County while providing in house counsel to her family owned and operated business, Progressive Electric Service, Inc. Judge Landry has a background in agriculture and hails from the small town of Simla, Colorado. She shares a passion for horses, ranching, and farming with her husband. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, participating in local community events, and horseback riding.