Fourth Judicial District - El Paso County Court Judge
Honorable Cynthia A. McKedy
Retention Year: 2024
Recommendation: Meets Performance Standards
Reports:
2024 Retention Survey Report (PDF)
2023 Interim Survey Report (PDF)
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The Fourth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance voted 7-0 with three absent that Judge Cynthia A. McKedy MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
Judge McKedy currently presides in county court over a docket that is 100% criminal, 55% misdemeanors and 45% traffic/DUI related charges. She was appointed on March 7, 2022. The Commission believes that Judge McKedy is an outstanding judicial officer, and the Fourth Judicial District greatly benefits from her service to the county. The Commission is impressed with Judge McKedy's performance despite a few comments on her fast pace and direct manner. She is aware her demeanor is not always perceived in a positive manner. Judge McKedy has sought to actively mentor new attorneys in her courtroom as needed to improve courtroom communication and professionalism. Courtroom observations and commentary reflect a well-managed courtroom and prompt docket management. Current judicial data reflects no more than 33% of cases were opened beyond time benchmark. Judge McKedy pays close attention to time management of her docket, ensuring pro se litigants are afforded respect and time. She stated that she cares about every person who comes into her courtroom. She reduced the division's caseload from 800 to 311 active open cases currently. She is a more than competent judge and her caseload numbers reflect the efficiency of such. Judge McKedy received high accolades in regard to her professionalism, and years of experience as an officer of the court. She is a valued member of the bench, and she serves the community with the highest standard of judicial excellence.
Judge McKedy's survey results were consistent with scores over 3.0 out of 4.0 across all domains, with case management, diligence and demeanor being among the highest scored strengths. One caution with the survey results is that the response rate for surveys for all judges in Colorado is not as high as the Commission would like. For Judge McKedy the response rate to the survey was less than 3%, which is statistically invalid. Nonetheless, all the attorneys who responded say she meets performance standards and all but one of the non-attorneys agreed that she meets performance standards. Judge McKedy self-disclosed she had filed the appropriate financial documents. She has no disciplinary history. Judge McKedy reported that she has had only one reversal when her decisions have been appealed.
Prior to being a County Court Judge, she was with the District Attorney's office and then in private practice as a criminal defense attorney. She received her law degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 1996.