2024 retention · County Court · Gunnison County
32 percentile · rank 32 of 47
composite 0100
40 percentile · rank 64 of 107
composite 0100
26 50th percentile among peers · 34th percentile statewide
671
Composite index 41.84 among peers (42.99 statewide): the mean of the three percentiles below. Rank orders by it.
3.20 of 4 · 36.17 percentile
2.103.80
3.13 of 4 · 26.60 percentile
2.173.75
86.00% 62.77 percentile
27.00%100.00%
Attorneys
- Say “meets standards”
- 86.00%
Non-attorneys
- Say “meets standards”
- 73.00%
| Category | Score | Peer median | Peer range (dot is this judge, line is the median) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Management | 3.20median 3.30 | 3.30 | |
| Application and Knowledge of Law | 3.20median 3.10 | 3.10 | |
| Communications | 3.30median 3.30 | 3.30 | |
| Diligence | 3.40median 3.30 | 3.30 | |
| Demeanor | 2.90median 3.30 | 3.30 | |
| Fairness | 2.80median 3.20 | 3.20 |
Commission: meets standards (8–0)
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.
2020 retention · County Court · Gunnison County
33 percentile · rank 24 of 37
composite 0100
25 percentile · rank 74 of 100
composite 0100
14 27th percentile among peers · 10th percentile statewide
380
Composite index 36.94 among peers (31.83 statewide): the mean of the three percentiles below. Rank orders by it.
3.40 of 4 · 45.95 percentile
1.504.00
3.25 of 4 · 21.62 percentile
1.503.95
82.00% 43.24 percentile
0.00%100.00%
Attorneys
- Say “meets standards”
- 82.00%
Non-attorneys
- Say “meets standards”
- 100.00%
| Category | Score | Peer median | Peer range (dot is this judge, line is the median) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Management | 3.40median 3.50 | 3.50 | |
| Application and Knowledge of Law | 3.30median 3.30 | 3.30 | |
| Communications | 3.40median 3.60 | 3.60 | |
| Diligence | 3.20median 3.40 | 3.40 | |
| Demeanor | 3.20median 3.50 | 3.50 | |
| Fairness | 3.00median 3.90 | 3.90 |
Commission: meets standards (9–0)
The Seventh Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously (9-0) agree, with one Commissioner absent, that Judge Ashley M. Burgemeister MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
Over the past term, Judge Burgemeister presided over criminal, misdemeanor, traffic, civil, and small claims matters. Based on the Commission’s overall evaluation, Judge Burgemeister has demonstrated that she meets or exceeds performance standards in all categories. Judge Burgemeister is relatively new to the bench. She received an interim evaluation in 2019. Judge Burgemeister carefully reviewed that evaluation, which included performance surveys and took active steps to address any perceived deficiencies. She has benefitted from the assistance of a judicial coach. In Judge Burgemeister’s interim evaluation the Commission found that she issued decisions in a timely manner, engaged all parties, communicated effectively, treated all parties with respect, managed her docket efficiently and displayed an appropriate judicial temperament. Based upon the methods set forth below, this Commission agrees that Judge Burgemeister has improved with time and experience.
The Commission observed or monitored Judge Burgemeister in the courtroom, reviewed opinions she authored, reviewed survey results, interviewed the Chief Judge, the District Attorney and the Public Defender, reviewed Judge Burgemeister’s written self-evaluation, and conducted a personal interview. Thirteen attorneys and one non-attorney responded to surveys regarding Judge Burgemeister’s performance. Eighty-two percent of the attorneys responding agreed that Judge Burgemeister meets performance standards. The sole non-attorney responding also agreed that Judge Burgemeister meets performance standards. The surveys covered the judicial performance criteria of integrity, legal knowledge, communication skills, judicial temperament, administrative performance and service to the legal profession and the public. The criteria are graded on a scale of 0 to 4. Judge Burgemeister’s overall rating was 3.4.
Judge Burgemeister was appointed to the Gunnison County Court in January of 2017. Prior to her appointment Judge Burgemeister had served as Family Court Facilitator for the Seventh Judicial District. Judge Burgemeister is active in the community, subject to the limitations presented by her office. She guest lectures at Western State Colorado University and is a run buddy for IRun4.