2022 retention · District Court · 19th Judicial District
46 percentile · rank 36 of 67
composite 0100
35 percentile · rank 87 of 134
composite 0100
32 14th percentile among peers · 22nd percentile statewide
15132
Composite index 47.51 among peers (38.18 statewide): the mean of the three percentiles below. Rank orders by it.
3.40 of 4 · 49.25 percentile
2.603.80
3.40 of 4 · 47.01 percentile
2.583.82
86.00% 46.27 percentile
43.00%100.00%
Attorneys
- Say “meets standards”
- 86.00%
Non-attorneys
- Say “meets standards”
- 71.00%
| Category | Score | Peer median | Peer range (dot is this judge, line is the median) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Management | 3.40median 3.40 | 3.40 | |
| Application and Knowledge of Law | 3.30median 3.30 | 3.30 | |
| Communications | 3.40median 3.50 | 3.50 | |
| Diligence | 3.50median 3.40 | 3.40 | |
| Demeanor | 3.50median 3.50 | 3.50 | |
| Fairness | 3.30median 3.40 | 3.40 |
Commission: meets standards (9–0)
The Nineteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance finds that the Honorable Julie C. Hoskins MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. Nine Commissioners voted in favor that Judge Hoskins Meets Performance Standards, with one member absent. The Colorado statutory judicial performance standards are integrity, legal knowledge, communication skills, judicial temperament, administrative performance, and service to the legal profession and the public.
Judge Hoskins presides over a mixed docket consisting of approximately 80% criminal, 20% mental health and an occasional civil or domestic relations case. Judge Hoskins displays a professional, calm, and deliberate demeanor that provides an atmosphere of dignity, respect, and civility to all who appear before her. She strives to communicate written decisions, so they are understandable to everyone. Judge Hoskins was rated higher than the average District Court judge in the areas of case management, application and knowledge of law, diligence, and demeanor.
The Commission conducted a personal interview with Judge Hoskins, reviewed samples of her work, observed her on the bench in the courtroom, and assessed feedback from attorneys and non-attorneys who appeared before her in court. Surveys were sent to those who appeared before Judge Hoskins, both attorneys and non-attorneys, including the parties whose cases Judge Hoskins presided over. Judge Hoskin's ratings consisted of 32 survey respondents with an overall rating of 3.4 out of 4.0 on meeting performance standards. Respect for Judge Hoskins was reflected by attorney survey recipients who rated her more favorably than other District Court Judges with 86% of respondents stating that she meets performance standards. 71% of non-attorney survey respondents agreed that Judge Hoskins meets performance standards.
Before being appointed to the bench, Judge Hoskins’ private practice was in the area of domestic relations, dependency and neglect, juvenile delinquency and criminal matters. She was appointed as a district court magistrate presiding over juvenile delinquency and truancy matters. In 2005 she was appointed as a County Court Judge presiding over domestic violence cases, and in 2007 was appointed to the District Court. Judge Hoskins is an active asset in her community by previously volunteering with the Weld County Food Bank and the Cold Weather Shelter and currently volunteers with the Guadalupe Center.
2016 retention · District Court · 19th Judicial District
45 percentile · rank 34 of 61
composite 0100
51 percentile · rank 53 of 108
composite 0100
74 56th percentile among peers · 50th percentile statewide
17164
Composite index 47.27 among peers (47.53 statewide): the mean of the three percentiles below. Rank orders by it.
3.41 of 4 · 31.97 percentile
2.793.84
3.45 of 4 · 46.72 percentile
2.813.84
89.00% 63.11 percentile
40.00%100.00%
Attorneys
- Overall grade
- 3.41
- Say “meets standards”
- 89.00%
Non-attorneys
- Overall grade
- 3.47
- Say “meets standards”
- 80.00%
| Category | Score | Peer median | Peer range (dot is this judge, line is the median) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Management | 3.57median 3.38 | 3.38 | |
| Application and Knowledge of Law | 3.28median 3.41 | 3.41 | |
| Communications | 3.48median 3.53 | 3.53 | |
| Diligence | 3.39median 3.48 | 3.48 | |
| Demeanor | 3.54median 3.47 | 3.47 | |
| Fairness | 3.46median 3.68 | 3.68 |
Commission: meets standards (10–0)
The Nineteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously recommends that District Court Judge Julie C. Hoskins BE RETAINED by a vote of 10-0.
Judge Hoskins was appointed to the District Court bench in July of 2007. Prior to her appointment, Judge Hoskins was a County Court Judge for two years, and a magistrate for two years. Prior to serving as a judicial officer, she was in private practice handling primarily domestic relations cases, and dependency and neglect cases. Additionally, she handled a significant number of criminal cases. Judge Hoskins received her law degree from the Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and her undergraduate degree from Bethany College in Bethany, West Virginia. During this retention period, the judge has presided over 30% Civil, 5% Mental Health, 5% Probate and 30% Domestic Relations, and 30 % Criminal. Judge Hoskins has been active in her church community, as well as, the Weld County chapter of the Women’s Bar Association and A Women’s Place Project. She also regularly presents to local high schools on topics such as civics and the judicial process.
The Commission conducted a personal interview with Judge Hoskins, reviewed opinions she authored, observed her in court, and reviewed surveys sent to attorneys and non-attorneys. Among the survey questions was “how strongly do you recommend that Judge Julie Hoskins be retained in office, or not be retained in office?” Of non-attorneys completing the survey, 80% recommended to retain, 6% not to retain, and 15% made no recommendation. Of attorneys completing surveys, 89% recommended to retain, 8% not to retain, and 3% made no recommendation. (Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding).
Judge Hoskins writes prompt, well-researched, clear and concise opinions. She endeavors to maintain current knowledge of case law and participates in ongoing legal education. She is respectful of all parties and conducts court with authority and bearing. Judge Hoskins modifies her schedule, allows attorneys to openly participate in productive discussion, and models careful review of stipulated decrees. She actively attends to process with regard to clearing cases timely and when they are ripe for decision. She supports settlement conferences between parties that allow the parties to agree on many points, and often, imposes requirements that the parties make a good-faith effort to resolve their own dispute prior to a trial or hearing. This in turn helps to expedite the court process. Judge Hoskins ratings related to case management exceeded the average of all district judges.