2024 retention · County Court · Boulder County
67 percentile · rank 16 of 47
composite 0100
67 percentile · rank 35 of 107
composite 0100
47 86th percentile among peers · 79th percentile statewide
671
Composite index 63.83 among peers (64.02 statewide): the mean of the three percentiles below. Rank orders by it.
3.50 of 4 · 76.60 percentile
2.103.80
3.48 of 4 · 75.53 percentile
2.173.75
80.00% 39.36 percentile
27.00%100.00%
Attorneys
- Say “meets standards”
- 80.00%
Non-attorneys
- Say “meets standards”
- 86.00%
| Category | Score | Peer median | Peer range (dot is this judge, line is the median) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Management | 3.50median 3.30 | 3.30 | |
| Application and Knowledge of Law | 3.40median 3.10 | 3.10 | |
| Communications | 3.50median 3.30 | 3.30 | |
| Diligence | 3.60median 3.30 | 3.30 | |
| Demeanor | 3.50median 3.30 | 3.30 | |
| Fairness | 3.40median 3.20 | 3.20 |
Commission: meets standards (10–0)
The Twentieth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance, by a vote of 10-0, finds that Judge Jonathon P. Martin MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
Judge Martin has presided over criminal, traffic, civil, and small claims matters in county court since 2016. Judge Martin is knowledgeable about the law. He embraces the challenges of his role as a judge. He is dedicated to ensuring equal access to everyone who enters his courtroom. He is diligent in his preparation and polite, calm and professional in his demeanor. Judge Martin is fair, efficient in managing his caseload, and has high expectations for his performance. He stays current with the law, and his decisions are thorough and clear. Judge Martin blends confidence with humility and communicates well with the parties in his courtroom. He is an impressive judge who brings leadership into the courtroom and the Boulder County Court.
The Commission on Judicial Performance evaluates judges on six standards: legal knowledge, communication, administrative performance, integrity, judicial temperament, and service to the legal profession. To evaluate Judge Martin’s performance the Commission observed him in court, reviewed opinions he authored, considered his self-evaluation, held a public meeting to invite comments, and reviewed responses to a survey distributed to all persons who have appeared in his court. The Commission also conducted personal interviews with Judge Martin, the Chief Judge, the District Attorney, and a representative of the Boulder defense bar.
Judge Martin was appointed to the Boulder County Court in September 2016. Before taking the bench, he served as a Deputy District Attorney in the Twentieth Judicial District. Prior to that, he was in private practice in Denver at Holland & Hart and Snell & Wilmer specializing in intellectual property law. Judge Martin is a graduate of the University of Colorado Law School and a distinguished graduate in engineering from the United States Air Force Academy. Judge Martin served ten years as an active-duty Air Force officer and pilot. Judge Martin volunteers for various mock trial teams, at the local youth homeless shelter, and teaches newly appointed judicial officers at new judge orientation training.
2020 retention · County Court · Boulder County
47 percentile · rank 20 of 37
composite 0100
37 percentile · rank 62 of 100
composite 0100
41 87th percentile among peers · 70th percentile statewide
380
Composite index 42.34 among peers (37.00 statewide): the mean of the three percentiles below. Rank orders by it.
3.40 of 4 · 45.95 percentile
1.504.00
3.45 of 4 · 43.24 percentile
1.503.95
81.00% 37.84 percentile
0.00%100.00%
Attorneys
- Say “meets standards”
- 81.00%
Non-attorneys
- Say “meets standards”
- 100.00%
| Category | Score | Peer median | Peer range (dot is this judge, line is the median) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Management | 3.60median 3.50 | 3.50 | |
| Application and Knowledge of Law | 3.20median 3.30 | 3.30 | |
| Communications | 3.60median 3.60 | 3.60 | |
| Diligence | 3.50median 3.40 | 3.40 | |
| Demeanor | 3.20median 3.50 | 3.50 | |
| Fairness | 3.60median 3.90 | 3.90 |
Commission: meets standards (9–0)
The Twentieth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9-0 with one recusal that Judge Jonathon P. Martin MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
Judge Martin presides over criminal, traffic, civil, misdemeanor and small claims matters in Boulder County, Colorado. Judge Martin is an excellent communicator, professional, fair, compassionate, and knowledgeable of the law. Surveys of those who have appeared in his courtroom indicate Judge Martin runs a very organized courtroom with dignity and firmness. He is clear and concise when speaking, polite, competent, and personable. Judge Martin reports he uses his life and legal experiences to ensure equal treatment and access for all persons in his courtroom. Judge Martin takes pride in diving into the current state of the law and conducting research that helps him remain current in both substantive and procedural law. His decisions are organized, precise, and clear, with specific conclusions.
The Performance Commission interviewed Judge Martin, observed him in court or listened to recordings of his court proceedings, read opinions he has written, solicited and received comments from the Boulder District Attorney and the co-chairs of the Boulder Criminal Defense Bar, and reviewed performance survey responses from attorneys and non-attorneys who had been in Judge Martin’s courtroom. Among the survey questions was “based on your responses to the previous questions related to the performance evaluation criteria, do you believe Judge Martin meets judicial performance standards?” Of the 36 attorneys responding to the survey, 81 percent answered yes, 16 percent answered no, and three percent had no opinion. Of the 5 non-attorneys responding to the survey, 100 percent answered yes. Overall, Judge Martin demonstrates strong knowledge of the law, respect for the judicial process, and compassion for all participants.
Judge Martin was appointed to the Boulder County Court bench in September 2016. Before taking the bench, he served as a Deputy District Attorney in the Twentieth Judicial District. Prior to that, he was in private practice in Denver at Holland & Hart and Snell & Wilmer specializing in intellectual property law. Judge Martin is a graduate of the University of Colorado Law School and a distinguished graduate in engineering from the United States Air Force Academy. Judge Martin served ten years as an active duty Air Force officer and pilot. Judge Martin volunteers for various mock trial teams, at the local youth homeless shelter, and teaches newly appointed judicial officers at New Judge Orientation training.