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Meegan A. Miloud
Judge · 1st Judicial District District Court
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Judicial Performance Evaluation
Meets Performance Standards
Colorado Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation / applicable Commission on Judicial Performance · 2026 · 1st Judicial District District Court · District Court Judge
Published measures
Case Management: Responses Promptly issues a decision on the case after
Overall: 2.5 / 4 (N=18)Attorneys: 2.9 / 4 (N=18)Non-Attorneys: 2.2 / 4 (N=18)
Case Management: trial. Maintains appropriate control over proceedings.
Overall: 2.7 / 4 (N=23)Attorneys: 2.8 / 4 (N=23)Non-Attorneys: 2.5 / 4 (N=23)
Case Management: Promptly rules on pre-trial motions.
Overall: 2.2 / 4 (N=16)Attorneys: 2.4 / 4 (N=16)Non-Attorneys: 2 / 4 (N=16)
Case Management: Sets reasonable schedules for cases.
Overall: 2.8 / 4 (N=20)Attorneys: 3.3 / 4 (N=20)Non-Attorneys: 2.4 / 4 (N=20)
Case Management: Provides an alternative to in-person hearings
Overall: 2.4 / 4 (N=15)Attorneys: 3.1 / 4 (N=15)Non-Attorneys: 1.3 / 4 (N=15)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Responses Is able to identify and analyze relevant facts.
Overall: 2.4 / 4 (N=24)Attorneys: 2.4 / 4 (N=24)Non-Attorneys: 2.4 / 4 (N=24)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Bases decisions on evidence and arguments.
Overall: 2.3 / 4 (N=10)Attorneys: 2.3 / 4 (N=10)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Issues consistent decisions when the
Overall: 2.2 / 4 (N=6)Attorneys: 2.2 / 4 (N=6)
Application and Knowledge of Law: circumstances are similar. Rulings cite the applicable substantive law.
Overall: 2.4 / 4 (N=10)Attorneys: 2.4 / 4 (N=10)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Consistently applies laws and rules.
Overall: 2.3 / 4 (N=10)Attorneys: 2.3 / 4 (N=10)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Gives reasons for rulings.
Overall: 2.9 / 4 (N=16)Attorneys: 2.6 / 4 (N=16)Non-Attorneys: 3.3 / 4 (N=16)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Willing to make decisions without regard to
Overall: 2.1 / 4 (N=12)Non-Attorneys: 2.1 / 4 (N=12)
Communications: Responses Makes sure all participants understand the
Overall: 2.8 / 4 (N=24)Attorneys: 3.1 / 4 (N=24)Non-Attorneys: 2.6 / 4 (N=24)
Communications: proceedings. When issuing a ruling, the judge provides an
Overall: 2.7 / 4 (N=10)Attorneys: 2.7 / 4 (N=10)
Communications: explanation for the decision. Provides written communications that are clear,
Overall: 2.3 / 4 (N=9)Attorneys: 2.3 / 4 (N=9)
Communications: thorough, and well- reasoned. Listens carefully during court proceedings.
Overall: 3.2 / 4 (N=10)Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=10)
Communications: Uses language that everyone can understand.
Overall: 3 / 4 (N=14)Non-Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=14)
Communications: Speaks clearly so everyone in the courtroom
Overall: 3 / 4 (N=14)Non-Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=14)
Communications: can understand what's being said. Gives reasons for a ruling when needed.
Overall: 2.2 / 4 (N=13)Non-Attorneys: 2.2 / 4 (N=13)
Demeanor: Responses Gives proceedings a sense of dignity.
Overall: 2.9 / 4 (N=24)Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=24)Non-Attorneys: 2.7 / 4 (N=24)
Demeanor: Treats participants with respect.
Overall: 3 / 4 (N=24)Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=24)Non-Attorneys: 2.6 / 4 (N=24)
Demeanor: Reacts to an incident(s) in the courtroom
Overall: 2 / 4 (N=4)Attorneys: 2 / 4 (N=4)
Demeanor: appropriately. Addresses individuals (e.g. attorneys, court staff, litigants, public witnesses) respectfully in
Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=10)Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=10)
Demeanor: the courtroom. Maintains a professional demeanor in the
Overall: 3.4 / 4 (N=10)Attorneys: 3.4 / 4 (N=10)
Demeanor: courtroom. Has a sense of compassion and human
Overall: 2.4 / 4 (N=14)Non-Attorneys: 2.4 / 4 (N=14)
Diligence: Responses Uses good judgment in application of relevant
Overall: 2.4 / 4 (N=10)Attorneys: 2.4 / 4 (N=10)
Diligence: law and rules. Is willing to handle cases on the docket even when they are complicated and time
Overall: 3 / 4 (N=8)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=8)
Diligence: consuming. Does the necessary “homework” and is
Overall: 2.8 / 4 (N=10)Attorneys: 2.8 / 4 (N=10)
Diligence: prepared for cases. Begins court on time.
Overall: 2.8 / 4 (N=13)Non-Attorneys: 2.8 / 4 (N=13)
Diligence: Maintains appropriate control over proceedings.
Overall: 2.9 / 4 (N=13)Non-Attorneys: 2.9 / 4 (N=13)
Diligence: Sets reasonable schedules for cases.
Overall: 2.5 / 4 (N=10)Non-Attorneys: 2.5 / 4 (N=10)
Diligence: Is prepared for cases
Overall: 2.5 / 4 (N=12)Non-Attorneys: 2.5 / 4 (N=12)
Diligence: Manages court proceedings so there is little
Overall: 2.7 / 4 (N=14)Non-Attorneys: 2.7 / 4 (N=14)
Fairness: Responses Gives participants an opportunity to be heard.
Overall: 2.5 / 4 (N=14)Non-Attorneys: 2.5 / 4 (N=14)
Fairness: Treats those involved in the case without bias.
Overall: 2.4 / 4 (N=14)Non-Attorneys: 2.4 / 4 (N=14)
Fairness: Treats people fairly who represent themselves.
Overall: 2.7 / 4 (N=9)Non-Attorneys: 2.7 / 4 (N=9)
Fairness: Gives each side enough time to present their
Overall: 2.6 / 4 (N=14)Non-Attorneys: 2.6 / 4 (N=14)Overall: 3.1 / 4 (N=10)Attorneys: 3.1 / 4 (N=10)
Fairness: case. Conducts their courtroom in a neutral manner.
Overall: 2.8 / 4 (N=10)Attorneys: 2.8 / 4 (N=10)
Fairness: Is fair and impartial to both sides.
Overall: 2.6 / 4 (N=10)Attorneys: 2.6 / 4 (N=10)
Published standards
Colorado statutory judicial performance standards
Meets Performance Standards
Participation
Attorney email invite
10 returned / 403 distributed
Attorney Survey Website
0 returned
Total Attorneys
10 returned
Non-attorney email Invite
6 returned / 322 distributed
Court Staff Email Invite (Self-select)
1 returned / 2,782 distributed
Citizen Feedback
0 returned
Juror Survey
7 returned
Total Non-Attorneys
14 returned
Commission narrative
After meeting with Judge Miloud, reviewing her work over the past three years, and assessing feedback from attorneys and non-attorneys, the Commission unanimously determined that she meets judicial performance standards. Among her many accomplishments, she successfully managed a backlogged docket and brought it current. She accomplished this while maintaining an efficient and effective workflow. Judge Miloud is noted for her calm demeanor and good communication both in verbal interactions with court participants as well as in her written orders. She expresses understanding that parties that appear before her can be served best by having clarity and understanding of the process. To that end, Judge Miloud ensures that each party has ample time to ask questions and she provides proper instructions. Further, she maintains decorum in her courtroom. Judge Miloud is known for being well prepared. Her decisions are well-reasoned and she follows the law. She has plans to continue to develop her skills in civil law by attending conferences and courses as well as accessing the mentorship available in the district.
Judge Miloud has served three years on the bench after serving as a District Court Magistrate. Her docket consists of Criminal and Civil cases as well as Domestic Relations and some Probate cases. The Commission conducted a personal interview with Judge Miloud, reviewed opinions she authored, observed her in court, reviewed comments received from interested parties during the evaluation period, and reviewed survey responses from attorneys and non-attorneys who had experience with Judge Miloud.
Meegan Miloud is a Texas native. Judge Miloud enjoys reading, cooking, and playing tennis. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1998 and her juris doctorate from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in 2001. Judge Miloud is a former District Court Magistrate in the 1st Judicial District where she presided over probate matters, domestic relations, and juvenile cases. She was formerly an Assistant District Attorney in Tarrant County, Texas and an Assistant District Attorney in Laramie County, Wyoming. Before taking the bench Judge Miloud was respondent parent counsel and Guardian ad Litem in cases of child welfare and adult mental health in the Denver metro area. Judge Miloud was Respondent Parent Counsel and a Guardian ad litem (GAL) for parents and guardians in Dependency and Neglect cases, counsel for Respondents in Mental Health, defense counsel and GAL for adult Respondents for Conservatorships and Guardianships and minors in Mental Health and Probate cases in the Denver metro area.
Evaluation history
2019 · 2020 · 2021 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · Historical cycles are shown separately until instrument compatibility is established.
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