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Marika Frady
Judge · Colorado County Court, El Paso 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, El Paso County · County Court Judge
Published measures
Case Management: Responses Promptly issues a decision on the case after
Overall: 3.7 / 4 (N=16)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=16)Non-Attorneys: 3.8 / 4 (N=16)
Case Management: trial. Maintains appropriate control over proceedings.
Overall: 3.7 / 4 (N=19)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=19)Non-Attorneys: 3.8 / 4 (N=19)
Case Management: Promptly rules on pre-trial motions.
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=14)Attorneys: 2 / 4 (N=14)Non-Attorneys: 3.8 / 4 (N=14)
Case Management: Sets reasonable schedules for cases.
Overall: 3.8 / 4 (N=17)Attorneys: 2.5 / 4 (N=17)Non-Attorneys: 3.9 / 4 (N=17)
Case Management: Provides an alternative to in-person hearings
Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=15)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=15)Non-Attorneys: 3.7 / 4 (N=15)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Responses Is able to identify and analyze relevant facts.
Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=19)Attorneys: 2.5 / 4 (N=19)Non-Attorneys: 3.7 / 4 (N=19)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Bases decisions on evidence and arguments.
Overall: 2.5 / 4 (N=2)Attorneys: 2.5 / 4 (N=2)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Issues consistent decisions when the
Overall: 3 / 4 (N=2)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=2)
Application and Knowledge of Law: circumstances are similar. Rulings cite the applicable substantive law.
Overall: 3 / 4 (N=2)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=2)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Consistently applies laws and rules.
Overall: 2.5 / 4 (N=2)Attorneys: 2.5 / 4 (N=2)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Gives reasons for rulings.
Overall: 3.8 / 4 (N=10)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=10)Non-Attorneys: 4 / 4 (N=10)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Willing to make decisions without regard to
Overall: 3.7 / 4 (N=16)Non-Attorneys: 3.7 / 4 (N=16)
Communications: Responses Makes sure all participants understand the
Overall: 3.8 / 4 (N=19)Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=19)Non-Attorneys: 3.8 / 4 (N=19)
Communications: proceedings. When issuing a ruling, the judge provides an
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=2)Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=2)
Communications: explanation for the decision. Provides written communications that are clear,
Overall: 2.5 / 4 (N=2)Attorneys: 2.5 / 4 (N=2)
Communications: thorough, and well- reasoned. Listens carefully during court proceedings.
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=2)Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=2)
Communications: Uses language that everyone can understand.
Overall: 3.9 / 4 (N=17)Non-Attorneys: 3.9 / 4 (N=17)
Communications: Speaks clearly so everyone in the courtroom
Overall: 3.9 / 4 (N=17)Non-Attorneys: 3.9 / 4 (N=17)
Communications: can understand what's being said. Gives reasons for a ruling when needed.
Overall: 3.8 / 4 (N=16)Non-Attorneys: 3.8 / 4 (N=16)
Demeanor: Responses Gives proceedings a sense of dignity.
Overall: 3.7 / 4 (N=18)Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=18)Non-Attorneys: 3.8 / 4 (N=18)
Demeanor: Treats participants with respect.
Overall: 3.8 / 4 (N=18)Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=18)Non-Attorneys: 3.8 / 4 (N=18)
Demeanor: Reacts to an incident(s) in the courtroom
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=2)Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=2)
Demeanor: appropriately. Addresses individuals (e.g. attorneys, court staff, litigants, public witnesses) respectfully in
Overall: 4 / 4 (N=2)Attorneys: 4 / 4 (N=2)
Demeanor: the courtroom. Maintains a professional demeanor in the
Overall: 4 / 4 (N=2)Attorneys: 4 / 4 (N=2)
Demeanor: courtroom. Has a sense of compassion and human
Overall: 3.9 / 4 (N=15)Non-Attorneys: 3.9 / 4 (N=15)
Diligence: Responses Uses good judgment in application of relevant
Overall: 2.5 / 4 (N=2)Attorneys: 2.5 / 4 (N=2)
Diligence: law and rules. Is willing to handle cases on the docket even when they are complicated and time
Overall: 3 / 4 (N=2)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=2)
Diligence: consuming. Does the necessary “homework” and is
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=2)Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=2)
Diligence: prepared for cases. Begins court on time.
Overall: 3.7 / 4 (N=16)Non-Attorneys: 3.7 / 4 (N=16)
Diligence: Maintains appropriate control over proceedings.
Overall: 3.8 / 4 (N=16)Non-Attorneys: 3.8 / 4 (N=16)
Diligence: Sets reasonable schedules for cases.
Overall: 3.9 / 4 (N=14)Non-Attorneys: 3.9 / 4 (N=14)
Diligence: Is prepared for cases
Overall: 3.9 / 4 (N=16)Non-Attorneys: 3.9 / 4 (N=16)
Diligence: Manages court proceedings so there is little
Overall: 3.8 / 4 (N=16)Non-Attorneys: 3.8 / 4 (N=16)
Fairness: Responses Gives participants an opportunity to be heard.
Overall: 3.9 / 4 (N=16)Non-Attorneys: 3.9 / 4 (N=16)
Fairness: Treats those involved in the case without bias.
Overall: 3.8 / 4 (N=16)Non-Attorneys: 3.8 / 4 (N=16)
Fairness: Treats people fairly who represent themselves.
Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=10)Non-Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=10)
Fairness: Gives each side enough time to present their
Overall: 3.9 / 4 (N=15)Non-Attorneys: 3.9 / 4 (N=15)Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=2)Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=2)
Fairness: case. Conducts their courtroom in a neutral manner.
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=2)Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=2)
Fairness: Is fair and impartial to both sides.
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=2)Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=2)
Published standards
Colorado statutory judicial performance standards
Meets Performance Standards
Participation
Attorney email invite
2 returned / 229 distributed
Attorney Survey Website
0 returned
Total Attorneys
2 returned
Non-attorney email Invite
9 returned / 431 distributed
Court Staff Email Invite (Self-select)
2 returned / 2,782 distributed
Citizen Feedback
0 returned
Juror Survey
6 returned
Total Non-Attorneys
17 returned
Commission narrative
County Court Judge Frady currently presides over a docket that is 90% criminal and 10% civil. Her criminal docket consists of misdemeanors, traffic violations, and petty offenses. Her civil docket primarily consists of cases involving breach of contract, landlord/tenant disputes, and eviction. Attorneys and non-attorneys who appeared before Judge Frady commented favorably on how she works hard, strives to be fair and professional to each person in her courtroom, and is working to develop a good system to ensure that cases receive the attention they deserve but do not experience undue delays. Survey results were reviewed by the Commission. There were a total of 660 invitations sent to attorneys and non-attorneys; only 11 of them completed the survey. The extremely low response rate makes the results statistically invalid. Even so, Judge Frady received an overall score of 3.7 out of 4.0 for judicial performance.
The Commission personally interviewed Judge Frady, reviewed several of her written orders, reviewed judicial performance data, and observed her in Court. The Commission also received feedback on Judge Frady from the Chief Judge of the Fourth Judicial District as well as representatives from both the local offices of the District Attorney and the Public Defender. Information from all sources consistently described her as a good judge who is learning fast, working hard, and making a positive contribution to the County Court. The Commission was particularly impressed with how Judge Frady’s hard work and focus on an efficient, but fair, process caused her division's caseload to drop from 850 to 450 cases on average. Her opinions are clear and well written. Despite being relatively new to the bench, Judge Frady has made a favorable impression on those who have appeared in front of her. Her efforts each day to approach her role as a judge with diligence, humility, and a commitment to continued learning are being rewarded with a solid start to her time on the bench.
The Governor appointed Judge Frady to the County Court on July 24, 2024. Before that, for 11 years she operated a solo legal practice, specializing in dependency and neglect defense in El Paso and Teller counties. Prior to working in private practice, she spent six years as a prosecutor. Judge Frady graduated from the University of Missouri in 2001, and in 2004 she received her law degree from the University of Colorado, where she served as President of the National Asian Pacific American Law Student Association. Judge Frady’s work ethic and commitment to justice will serve the County Court well in the coming years.
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Sources
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