2022 retention · District Court · 8th Judicial District
64 percentile · rank 24 of 67
composite 0100
53 percentile · rank 63 of 134
composite 0100
82 90th percentile among peers · 92nd percentile statewide
15132
Composite index 57.96 among peers (50.00 statewide): the mean of the three percentiles below. Rank orders by it.
3.50 of 4 · 64.18 percentile
2.603.80
3.53 of 4 · 69.40 percentile
2.583.82
84.00% 40.30 percentile
43.00%100.00%
Attorneys
- Say “meets standards”
- 84.00%
Non-attorneys
- Say “meets standards”
- 94.00%
| Category | Score | Peer median | Peer range (dot is this judge, line is the median) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Management | 3.70median 3.40 | 3.40 | |
| Application and Knowledge of Law | 3.50median 3.30 | 3.30 | |
| Communications | 3.60median 3.50 | 3.50 | |
| Diligence | 3.50median 3.40 | 3.40 | |
| Demeanor | 3.50median 3.50 | 3.50 | |
| Fairness | 3.40median 3.40 | 3.40 |
Commission: meets standards (9–0)
The Eighth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance agrees by a vote of 9-0 that Judge Gregory M. Lammons MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. 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.
As a District Court Judge, Judge Lammons presides over civil, dependency and neglect, probate, and mental health cases. The Commission finds that Judge Lammons demonstrates a strong commitment to preserving the dignity and fairness of court proceedings. Judge Lammons recognizes the benefits of courtroom technology that was used during the pandemic and expressed his intent to use some of this technology moving forward to provide greater access to the courtroom. In addition, Judge Lammons reported that this technology allowed him to observe himself in remote video court proceedings and to adjust what has sometimes been perceived as an overly serious demeanor.
The Commission conducted a personal interview with Judge Lammons, reviewed opinions he authored, observed him in court, and reviewed judicial performance survey responses from attorneys and non-attorneys who appeared in Judge Lammon’s courtroom. The Commission also met with representatives of the District Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Public Defender. A total of eighty-two individuals, sixty-five attorneys and seventeen non-attorneys, believed they had sufficient knowledge to express their opinion of Judge Lammons. When asked whether Judge Lammons meets performance standards: Of the attorneys responding to the survey, 84% answered yes, 8% answered no, and 8% had no opinion. Of the non-attorneys responding to the survey, 94% answered yes and 6% had no opinion. Judge Lammons received particularly high ratings in the area of case management.
Judge Lammons was appointed as a District Court Judge in the 8th Judicial District in July of 2010. Judge Lammons received his undergraduate degree from Boston College in 1991 and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Colorado in 1995. Prior to his appointment, Judge Lammons was a Chief Deputy District Attorney in the 8th Judicial District. For the past fourteen years, Judge Lammons has coached local high school students in mock trial team competitions.
2016 retention · District Court · 8th Judicial District
63 percentile · rank 23 of 61
composite 0100
62 percentile · rank 41 of 108
composite 0100
77 58th percentile among peers · 51st percentile statewide
17164
Composite index 63.11 among peers (63.43 statewide): the mean of the three percentiles below. Rank orders by it.
3.61 of 4 · 67.21 percentile
2.793.84
3.59 of 4 · 69.67 percentile
2.813.84
84.00% 52.46 percentile
40.00%100.00%
Attorneys
- Overall grade
- 3.46
- Say “meets standards”
- 84.00%
Non-attorneys
- Overall grade
- 3.68
- Say “meets standards”
- 86.00%
| Category | Score | Peer median | Peer range (dot is this judge, line is the median) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Management | 3.75median 3.38 | 3.38 | |
| Application and Knowledge of Law | 3.47median 3.41 | 3.41 | |
| Communications | 3.49median 3.53 | 3.53 | |
| Diligence | 3.62median 3.48 | 3.48 | |
| Demeanor | 3.52median 3.47 | 3.47 | |
| Fairness | 3.70median 3.68 | 3.68 |
Commission: meets standards (10–0)
The Eighth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously (10-0) recommends that Judge Gregory M. Lammons BE RETAINED.
Judge Lammons was appointed to the Larimer County District Court in July of 2010. As a District Court Judge, he presides over criminal, civil, domestic relations, and juvenile adoption cases. Prior to his appointment, Judge Lammons was a Chief Deputy District Attorney for Larimer County. Judge Lammons received his undergraduate degree from Boston College in 1991 and his law degree from the University of Colorado in 1995. Judge Lammons helped found the Fossil Ridge High School Mock Trial program and currently coaches high school students teaching them courtroom advocacy, ethics, and procedure.
The Commission conducted a personal interview with Judge Lammons, reviewed opinions he authored, observed him in court, reviewed comments received from interested parties during the evaluation, and reviewed survey responses from attorneys and non-attorneys who had experience with Judge Lammons. The survey asked “How strongly do you recommend that Judge Lammons be retained in office?” Of the attorneys and non-attorneys completing the survey, 85% of the combined groups recommended retention. Of the attorneys responding, 84% recommended retention, 8% recommended non-retention, and 8% made no recommendation. Of the non-attorneys responding, 86% recommended retention, 4% recommended non-retention, and 10% made no recommendation. A total of 25 attorneys and 52 non-attorneys completed the judicial performance survey regarding Judge Lammons.
Among attorneys responding to the survey, Judge Lammons received high marks in the areas of case management, diligence, and application of the law. Additionally, non-attorneys graded him highly in the areas of fairness and 88% believed he was completely unbiased towards the defense or prosecution. Although perceived by some to create a stern courtroom environment, the Commission found the formality of his courtroom to be specifically designed to foster respect for the proceedings and impartiality in the process. The Commission finds that Judge Lammons is both a highly capable and extremely efficient jurist. Judge Lammons values academic rigor and takes care to address complex questions of law with thoroughness and preparation. He values neutrality and the rule of law and endeavors to succinctly outline the issues before him so that all parties can fairly assess and address those areas of dispute. Commission members believe Judge Lammons will continue to grow into a position of leadership among the Judges of the Eighth Judicial District.