Lung, Robert R. 2024 Evaluation

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2024 Retention Survey Report (PDF)

2021 Interim Survey Report (PDF)

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The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 7-0, with three commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Robert R. Lung MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. 

Judge Lung has managed a domestic relations docket in Douglas County for several years. His strengths include his experience in dealing with domestic relations matters, his knowledge and application of the law, his communication skills, his demeanor, and his diligence. Attorneys and citizens who appear before Judge Lung find him to be prompt, personable, caring, and fair. Judge Lung is also credited for his frequent participation in continuing legal education matters as both student and instructor. Judge Lung manages a docket that frequently involves highly emotional and contested matters, but his experience and demeanor gives litigants the sense he cares and is focused on reaching a just outcome. Judge Lung receives particular praise for his active case management and his passion for family law. Based on these findings the Commission unanimously agreed that Judge Lung meets performance standards.

In addition to meeting with Chief Judge Amico, the Commission conducted a personal interview with Judge Lung, observed him in the Courtroom, considered survey results, and reviewed his written work. Observations by the Commission revealed Judge Lung to be dedicated, humble, and focused on ensuring parties and attorneys who appear before him are respected and heard.  Judge Lung receives particularly high marks for his initial meeting with the parties appearing before him, as he takes the time to explain the process in great detail and establishing ground rules and expectations for attorneys and parties. Judge Lung acknowledges he strives to continuously improve on the bench, and he strives to manage a docket that can be extremely challenging for all involved.  Judge Lung believes in timely docket management and respecting the parties’ and attorneys’ time. Judge Lung’s surveys reflected opinions on his Case Management, Application and Knowledge of the Law, Communications, Diligence, Demeanor, and Fairness. Of the 112 completed surveys returned, Judge Lung achieved an overall performance rating of 3.1 of a possible 4.0. His ratings for meeting performance standards from attorneys was 84% and 67% from non-attorneys. 

Judge Lung earned his undergraduate degrees from Regis University, his law degree from the University of Dayton. Judge Lung was appointed to the District Court in 2016. For 13 years prior to his appointment, he served as a District Court Magistrate in the same jurisdiction.  Judge Lung is nationally recognized for his work in the field of human trafficking, and he is a frequent contributor to both local and statewide bar association programs. At present, he is a member of Colorado’s Standing Committee on Family Issues, a member of the Domestic Relations Bench Bar Summit Subcommittee, and a Core Member of the 18^th Judicial District’s Culture Change Initiative.