2020 retention · County Court · Arapahoe County
20 percentile · rank 30 of 37
composite 0100
20 percentile · rank 80 of 100
composite 0100
53 95th percentile among peers · 86th percentile statewide
380
Composite index 27.93 among peers (26.00 statewide): the mean of the three percentiles below. Rank orders by it.
3.20 of 4 · 17.57 percentile
1.504.00
3.40 of 4 · 37.84 percentile
1.503.95
77.00% 28.38 percentile
0.00%100.00%
Attorneys
- Say “meets standards”
- 77.00%
Non-attorneys
- Say “meets standards”
- 100.00%
| Category | Score | Peer median | Peer range (dot is this judge, line is the median) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Management | 3.30median 3.50 | 3.50 | |
| Application and Knowledge of Law | 3.10median 3.30 | 3.30 | |
| Communications | 3.50median 3.60 | 3.60 | |
| Diligence | 3.10median 3.40 | 3.40 | |
| Demeanor | 3.40median 3.50 | 3.50 | |
| Fairness | 4.00median 3.90 | 3.90 |
Commission: meets standards (9–0)
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9-0, with one Commissioner absent from voting, that Judge Anne M. Ollada MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
Judge Ollada previously managed the busiest docket, Division 302, at the Arapahoe County courthouse covering all first appearances in criminal cases. In January of this year, she transferred to a 90% civil and 10% small claims docket at the Littleton courthouse to assist the county in a new assignment. Individuals describe Judge Ollada as a knowledgeable, organized, respectful, companionate, and patient Judge, who treats each individual with equal dignity. She was praised for her awareness of mental health concerns. She was also praised for her efficient case management. Based on these findings the Commission unanimously agreed that Judge Ollada meets performance standards.
The Commission conducted interviews with Public Defenders, District Attorneys, the Probation Department, the Chief Judge, and Judge Ollada herself. Additionally, commissioners reviewed orders authored by the Judge, observed her in court, and examined judicial performance survey responses by attorneys and non-attorneys who interacted with Judge Ollada. The surveys reflected personal opinions on Judge Ollada’s Case Management, Application and Knowledge of the Law, Communications, Diligence, Demeanor, and Fairness. Of the fifty-three (53) completed surveys returned, Judge Ollada achieved an overall performance rating of 3.2 out of 4.0; the average rating for all county court judges was 3.4. Notably, on the individual category scores, Judge Ollada scored 4.0 on fairness, the highest score achievable. When those surveyed were asked if they believed Judge Ollada meets judicial performance standards, 77% of attorneys and 100% of non-attorneys responded “yes.” A total of 35 attorneys and 18 non-attorneys responded.
Judge Ollada obtained her undergraduate degree in 1992 from the University of California at Santa Barbara where majored in Chinese studies. She completed her juris doctorate degree at the California Western School of Law in San Diego, then practiced as a civil attorney. Judge Ollada was appointed as a magistrate in 1999 and served until she was appointed to the Arapahoe County Court bench in September 2006. In service to her community, Judge Ollada is a long-term and regular speaker for Arapahoe High School’s law class and presides over their mock trials twice a year. At the Colorado Institute for Faculty Excellence, Judge Ollada created a presentation about living life to its fullest every day and is involved in numerous committees to further the education of judges statewide.
2016 retention · County Court · Arapahoe County
18 percentile · rank 30 of 36
composite 0100
24 percentile · rank 82 of 108
composite 0100
107 81st percentile among peers · 75th percentile statewide
5140
Composite index 25.46 among peers (29.78 statewide): the mean of the three percentiles below. Rank orders by it.
3.52 of 4 · 48.61 percentile
3.113.84
3.33 of 4 · 18.06 percentile
3.023.84
56.00% 9.72 percentile
50.00%100.00%
Attorneys
- Overall grade
- 2.82
- Say “meets standards”
- 56.00%
Non-attorneys
- Overall grade
- 3.79
- Say “meets standards”
- 95.00%
| Category | Score | Peer median | Peer range (dot is this judge, line is the median) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Management | 3.06median 3.50 | 3.50 | |
| Application and Knowledge of Law | 3.21median 3.49 | 3.49 | |
| Communications | 3.38median 3.65 | 3.65 | |
| Diligence | 3.19median 3.50 | 3.50 | |
| Demeanor | 3.30median 3.62 | 3.62 | |
| Fairness | 3.84median 3.66 | 3.66 |
Commission: meets standards (10–0)
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously recommends by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Anne M. Ollada BE RETAINED.
Judge Ollada was appointed to the Arapahoe County Court in September 2006. From 1999 until her appointment to the court, she served as a magistrate in the 18th Judicial District. Prior to her judicial duties, Judge Ollada was in private practice as a civil attorney. Judge Ollada completed her undergraduate work at the University of California at Santa Barbara where she majored in Chinese studies. She received her law degree from the California Western School of Law in San Diego, California in 1992. Judge Ollada currently serves on the Statewide Interpreter Oversight Committee and the Judicial Conference Planning Committee. She teaches classes to interpreters and has acted as a coordinator, moderator and instructor for the Judicial Conference. Judge Ollada is also very active in the community, speaking to numerous schools about her role as a judge and the law. She works with Arapahoe High School’s law class and presides over their mock trials. Judge Ollada presided over civil cases July 2012-October 2014, and her current workload is split between traffic and misdemeanor cases.
Before recommending the retention of Judge Ollada, the Commission conducted extensive research, including a personal interview with Judge Ollada, reviewing opinions Judge Ollada authored, observing her in court, reviewing surveys sent to attorneys and non-attorneys, studying Judge Ollada’s personal self-evaluation, and engaging in meetings to analyze Judge Ollada’s performance -- including meetings with Public Defenders and District Attorneys. Of the small sample of 30 attorneys who completed the surveys with knowledge of Judge Ollada’s performance, 56% recommended that she be retained on the bench, 37% recommended that she not be retained and 7% made no recommendation. Of the 77 non-attorneys who completed to the survey, 95% recommended that she be retained, 2% recommended that she not be retained and 3% made no recommendation.
Judge Ollada’s attorney survey scores were concerning. The Commission saw that she received ratings below the average of other county court judges standing for retention in case management, application and knowledge of law, communications and demeanor. However, she also received positive comments on being hard-working, being prepared to hear the cases before her, and exhibiting familiarity with the issues and the law at the time hearings begin. She was also praised for providing clear direction and instructions to the jury. In addition, both the Public Defenders and District Attorneys had positive things to say about her abilities as a judge. Judge Ollada has proactively addressed reported weaknesses in her performance, including seeking assistance of a more experienced mentor judge within her district, requesting other judges to observe and comment on her demeanor in court, and opening lines of communication with attorneys who may appear before her. The Commission acknowledges and applauds these active efforts and recommends that Judge Ollada continue her voluntary performance plan and that she be retained.