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Christina Apostoli
Judge · Colorado County Court, Arapahoe County
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Judicial Performance Evaluation
Meets Performance Standards
Colorado Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation / applicable Commission on Judicial Performance · 2026 · Colorado County Court, Arapahoe County · County Court Judge
8 For / primary
0 Against / secondary
Published measures
Case Management: Responses Promptly issues a decision on the case after
Overall: 3.4 / 4 (N=22)Attorneys: 2.9 / 4 (N=22)Non-Attorneys: 3.8 / 4 (N=22)
Case Management: trial. Maintains appropriate control over proceedings.
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=27)Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=27)Non-Attorneys: 3.8 / 4 (N=27)
Case Management: Promptly rules on pre-trial motions.
Overall: 3.3 / 4 (N=19)Attorneys: 2.9 / 4 (N=19)Non-Attorneys: 3.8 / 4 (N=19)
Case Management: Sets reasonable schedules for cases.
Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=23)Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=23)Non-Attorneys: 3.7 / 4 (N=23)
Case Management: Provides an alternative to in-person hearings
Overall: 3.2 / 4 (N=16)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=16)Non-Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=16)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Responses Is able to identify and analyze relevant facts.
Overall: 3.1 / 4 (N=25)Attorneys: 2.6 / 4 (N=25)Non-Attorneys: 3.7 / 4 (N=25)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Bases decisions on evidence and arguments.
Overall: 2.7 / 4 (N=12)Attorneys: 2.7 / 4 (N=12)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Issues consistent decisions when the
Overall: 3.1 / 4 (N=11)Attorneys: 3.1 / 4 (N=11)
Application and Knowledge of Law: circumstances are similar. Rulings cite the applicable substantive law.
Overall: 2.4 / 4 (N=11)Attorneys: 2.4 / 4 (N=11)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Consistently applies laws and rules.
Overall: 2.7 / 4 (N=12)Attorneys: 2.7 / 4 (N=12)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Gives reasons for rulings.
Overall: 3.2 / 4 (N=22)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=22)Non-Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=22)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Willing to make decisions without regard to
Overall: 3.7 / 4 (N=12)Non-Attorneys: 3.7 / 4 (N=12)
Communications: Responses Makes sure all participants understand the
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=26)Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=26)Non-Attorneys: 3.8 / 4 (N=26)
Communications: proceedings. When issuing a ruling, the judge provides an
Overall: 2.8 / 4 (N=12)Attorneys: 2.8 / 4 (N=12)
Communications: explanation for the decision. Provides written communications that are clear,
Overall: 2.5 / 4 (N=10)Attorneys: 2.5 / 4 (N=10)
Communications: thorough, and well- reasoned. Listens carefully during court proceedings.
Overall: 3.3 / 4 (N=13)Attorneys: 3.3 / 4 (N=13)
Communications: Uses language that everyone can understand.
Overall: 3.7 / 4 (N=14)Non-Attorneys: 3.7 / 4 (N=14)
Communications: Speaks clearly so everyone in the courtroom
Overall: 3.8 / 4 (N=14)Non-Attorneys: 3.8 / 4 (N=14)
Communications: can understand what's being said. Gives reasons for a ruling when needed.
Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=13)Non-Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=13)
Demeanor: Responses Gives proceedings a sense of dignity.
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=27)Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=27)Non-Attorneys: 3.7 / 4 (N=27)
Demeanor: Treats participants with respect.
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=27)Attorneys: 3.3 / 4 (N=27)Non-Attorneys: 3.7 / 4 (N=27)
Demeanor: Reacts to an incident(s) in the courtroom
Overall: 3 / 4 (N=11)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=11)
Demeanor: appropriately. Addresses individuals (e.g. attorneys, court staff, litigants, public witnesses) respectfully in
Overall: 3.2 / 4 (N=13)Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=13)
Demeanor: the courtroom. Maintains a professional demeanor in the
Overall: 3 / 4 (N=13)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=13)
Demeanor: courtroom. Has a sense of compassion and human
Overall: 3.8 / 4 (N=14)Non-Attorneys: 3.8 / 4 (N=14)
Diligence: Responses Uses good judgment in application of relevant
Overall: 2.8 / 4 (N=13)Attorneys: 2.8 / 4 (N=13)
Diligence: law and rules. Is willing to handle cases on the docket even when they are complicated and time
Overall: 3.1 / 4 (N=9)Attorneys: 3.1 / 4 (N=9)
Diligence: consuming. Does the necessary “homework” and is
Overall: 2.8 / 4 (N=13)Attorneys: 2.8 / 4 (N=13)
Diligence: prepared for cases. Begins court on time.
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=14)Non-Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=14)
Diligence: Maintains appropriate control over proceedings.
Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=14)Non-Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=14)
Diligence: Sets reasonable schedules for cases.
Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=13)Non-Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=13)
Diligence: Is prepared for cases
Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=14)Non-Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=14)
Diligence: Manages court proceedings so there is little
Overall: 3.4 / 4 (N=14)Non-Attorneys: 3.4 / 4 (N=14)
Fairness: Responses Gives participants an opportunity to be heard.
Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=14)Non-Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=14)
Fairness: Treats those involved in the case without bias.
Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=14)Non-Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=14)
Fairness: Treats people fairly who represent themselves.
Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=9)Non-Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=9)
Fairness: Gives each side enough time to present their
Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=14)Non-Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=14)Overall: 3.1 / 4 (N=13)Attorneys: 3.1 / 4 (N=13)
Fairness: case. Conducts their courtroom in a neutral manner.
Overall: 3.1 / 4 (N=13)Attorneys: 3.1 / 4 (N=13)
Fairness: Is fair and impartial to both sides.
Overall: 3 / 4 (N=13)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=13)
Published standards
Colorado statutory judicial performance standards
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance agrees by a vote of 8-0, with one member absent and one vacancy on the Commission, that Judge Christina Marie Apostoli MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS . The Colorado statutory judicial performance criteria are integrity, legal knowledge, communication skills, judicial temperament, administrative performance and service to the legal profession and the public.
Participation
Attorney email invite
13 returned / 308 distributed
Attorney Survey Website
0 returned
Total Attorneys
13 returned
Non-attorney email Invite
2 returned / 512 distributed
Court Staff Email Invite (Self-select)
2 returned / 2,782 distributed
Citizen Feedback
0 returned
Juror Survey
10 returned
Total Non-Attorneys
14 returned
Commission narrative
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance agrees by a vote of 8-0, with one member absent and one vacancy on the Commission, that Judge Christina Marie Apostoli MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS . The Colorado statutory judicial performance criteria are integrity, legal knowledge, communication skills, judicial temperament, administrative performance and service to the legal profession and the public.
After meeting with Judge Apostoli, reviewing her prior work, and assessing feedback from attorneys and non-attorneys, the Commission was unanimous that Judge Apostoli meets judicial performance standards. She received praise for her demeanor, and was described as professional, kind, courteous, fair and respectful to all parties who appear before her. Judge Apostoli is consistently prepared for court and maintains objectivity when listening to and considering arguments from both sides. She manages a significant number of cases on her docket while ensuring professional decorum in the courtroom. Judge Apostoli creates a warm and welcoming environment for litigants and attorneys alike and jurors commented on her patience and fairness and that their service as a juror was valued. While a few commented about Judge Apostoli’s legal knowledge, the Commission concluded Judge Apostoli’s knowledge base is well above average, and she is consistently striving to learn to grow. Based on all the aforementioned considerations, the Judicial Performance Commission recommends that Judge Apostoli meets performance standards and should be retained.
The Commission conducted a personal interview with Judge Apostoli, reviewed written opinions she authored, observed her 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 Apostoli. Attorney and non-attorney respondents, although low in response numbers, overall found no performance issues in any evaluation criteria. This was consistent with the Commission’s overall findings.
Judge Apostoli was appointed to the County Court bench on January 4, 2024, after having served as a Magistrate in the district for over 14 years Born and raised primarily in Colorado Springs, Judge Apostoli graduated high school in the Springs, attended Colorado State University to earn her Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science, and earned her law degree at the University of Oklahoma. Prior to being appointed the bench, Judge Apostoli was both a Deputy District Attorney and Senior District Attorney with the District Attorney’s Office in the Eighteenth Judicial District. She currently serves as a Board member at the Juvenile Assessment Center and is a delegate to the Arapahoe County Justice Coordinating Committee Judge Apostoli gives back to her community by always volunteering as a judge for high school mock trial competitions in Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, and coordinates the annual Bring Your Kids to Work Day at the Arapahoe County Justice Center.
Evaluation history
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Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
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