2026 retention · District Court · 14th Judicial District
57 percentile · rank 28 of 65
composite 0100
54 percentile · rank 50 of 108
composite 0100
25 47th percentile among peers · 50th percentile statewide
1054
Composite index 56.15 among peers (54.63 statewide): the mean of the three percentiles below. Rank orders by it.
3.10 of 4 · 41.54 percentile
2.103.80
3.12 of 4 · 42.31 percentile
2.073.82
100.00% 84.62 percentile
25.00%100.00%
Attorneys
- Say “meets standards”
- 100.00%
Non-attorneys
- Say “meets standards”
- 71.00%
| Category | Score | Peer median | Peer range (dot is this judge, line is the median) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Management | 2.90median 3.20 | 3.20 | |
| Application and Knowledge of Law | 3.10median 3.10 | 3.10 | |
| Communications | 3.20median 3.30 | 3.30 | |
| Diligence | 3.10median 3.10 | 3.10 | |
| Demeanor | 3.20median 3.30 | 3.30 | |
| Fairness | 3.20median 3.10 | 3.10 |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Grade | 3.60 | 3.70 |
| Responses | 25 | 23 |
Commission: meets standards (7–0)
The Fourteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agree, 7-0, with three commission vacancies, that Judge Brittany Schneider MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
It was clear from the interview that Judge Schneider is a dedicated judicial officer and is an asset to the Court. Judge Schneider has settled into her role as the chief judge in the 14th Judicial District and continues to improve in her role as both chief judge and a district court judge. She works hard to serve the judiciary and earn the respect of those that appear in her courtroom. The Commission was disappointed by the lack of participation in the survey results and would encourage the public to participate in the future. Despite the nominal participation, survey results and comments reflect that Judge Schneider works hard to serve the judiciary and treat those that appear in her courtroom with respect. Judge Schneider handles a combined docket of domestic relations, civil, juvenile, and criminal matters. Judge Schneider continues to increase her knowledge and appears comfortable handling a diverse case load. Judge Schneider demonstrates integrity, legal knowledge, good communication skills, good judicial temperament, good administrative performance, and service to the legal profession and the public. Judge Schneider continues to improve in the area of timely issuance of written civil orders and remains committed to efficiency. The Commission is pleased that Judge Schneider has embraced virtual courtroom options to promote efficiency and accessibility of the Courts. However, the Commission encourages Judge Schneider to firmly enforce traditional standards of decorum during WebEx proceedings. Based on all the aforementioned considerations, the Judicial Performance Commission recommends that Judge Schneider meets performance standards.
The Commission personally interviewed Judge Schneider, observed her in Court, reviewed judicial performance data, several of her written orders, written comments from attorneys and non-attorneys, and a self-evaluation done by the Judge.
Judge Schneider was appointed as a judge to the 14th Judicial District Court in November 2023. She was appointed as chief judge in the 14th Judicial District in 2024. Previously, Judge Schneider was a Moffat County court judge in the 14th Judicial District. a deputy district attorney in the 14th Judicial District, assistant public defender in the Wyoming Office of the Public Defender, owner of the Law Office of Brittany Schneider, and deputy district attorney in the 9th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs in 2008 and acquired her juris doctorate from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2011.
2022 retention · County Court · Moffat County
78 percentile · rank 13 of 59
composite 0100
84 percentile · rank 21 of 134
composite 0100
28 29th percentile among peers · 17th percentile statewide
4108
Composite index 73.73 among peers (80.97 statewide): the mean of the three percentiles below. Rank orders by it.
3.60 of 4 · 63.56 percentile
2.503.90
3.63 of 4 · 71.19 percentile
2.453.93
100.00% 86.44 percentile
50.00%100.00%
Attorneys
- Say “meets standards”
- 100.00%
Non-attorneys
- Say “meets standards”
- 83.00%
| Category | Score | Peer median | Peer range (dot is this judge, line is the median) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Management | 3.40median 3.60 | 3.60 | |
| Application and Knowledge of Law | 3.60median 3.40 | 3.40 | |
| Communications | 3.70median 3.70 | 3.70 | |
| Diligence | 3.80median 3.60 | 3.60 | |
| Demeanor | 3.70median 3.60 | 3.60 | |
| Fairness | 3.60median 3.50 | 3.50 |
Commission: meets standards (7–0)
The Fourteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 7-0 that Judge Brittany Schneider 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.
Judge Schneider presides over Moffat County Court matters within the 14 th Judicial District and serves as a weekend Bond Hearing Officer. Judge Schneider participates as a BHO Judge in the statewide weekend bond program, which ensures that a person arrested in Colorado will see a judge within 48 hours. Judge Schneider’s demeanor is described as being fair, kind, patient, and courteous. She had to embrace the virtual courtroom throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as she was appointed as a Moffat County Court Judge in 2020. Judge Schneider’s written decisions are well researched, clear and concise. Judge Schneider is very knowledgeable and respectful. Commission members observed these qualities during their evaluations and interviews. Based on these findings, the Commission unanimously agreed that Judge Brittany A. Schneider meets performance standards.
The Commission conducted a personal interview with Judge Schneider, reviewed opinions and motions written by her, observed her in court, reviewed a self-evaluation prepared by Judge Schneider, and reviewed survey responses from both attorneys and non-attorneys who had interaction in Judge Schneider’s court. Judge Schneider’s survey results, which may be skewed by the low number of responses, showed that Judge Schneider received higher ratings than the average for Judges within the district overall among both attorneys and non-attorneys in every category surveyed. 100% of attorneys responding felt Judge Schneider met performance standards, as well as 83% of non-attorneys responding. Among the responses received, Judge Schneider was highly praised for her work in the courtroom. Participants appreciated the professional manner and control that Judge Schneider has in her courtroom as well as her knowledge and demeanor. Based on the observations, the commission feels that Judge Schneider is an asset to the 14 th Judicial District and appreciates her commitment.
Judge Brittany A. Schneider was appointed to Moffat County Court in 2020. Prior to her appointment to County Court Judge, she practiced law in Colorado and Wyoming for eight years with a focus on civil litigation, family law, dependency and neglect, and criminal law. In 2018, Judge Schneider accepted a position as a Deputy District Attorney for the 14 th Judicial District in Moffat County, where she worked until her appointment as Moffat County Court Judge. Judge Schneider earned her undergraduate degree from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Oregon School of Law. While she was living in Wyoming, she also served as an adjunct instructor for Eastern Wyoming College teaching courses in criminal law and procedure.