Rebecca R. Freyre at a glance
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Rebecca R. Freyre
Judge · Colorado Court of Appeals
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Biography and careerSource-attributed professional, judicial, and education record
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Judicial Performance Evaluation
Meets Performance Standards
Colorado Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation / applicable Commission on Judicial Performance · 2026 · Colorado Court of Appeals · Court of Appeals Judge
9 For / primary
0 Against / secondary
Published measures
Writing: .....................................................................................................11 Summary of Results For Judge Freyre, 27 individuals completed surveys with at least a single rating question answered. This report reflects these 27 responses. Invitation Number of Respondent Type Sent Responses Attorney email invite 344 3 Attorney Survey Website N/A 0 Total Attorneys - 3 judges 253 24 Total N/A 27 Respondents were asked to rate the judges on these aspects of judicial performance using a five-point scale where one is “Inadequate performance” and five is “Outstanding performance.” A three on the scale would indicate “Adequate performance.” They can select any number between one and five. These point scales were converted to a numeric scale from 0 to 4: Inadequate performance – 0; Adequate performance – 2; Outstanding performance – 4. 2026 Judicial Performance Survey Report for Judge Rebecca R. Freyre 3 4.0 3.9 Overall Grade
Judges: 3.9 / 4 (N=27)
Writing: 2026 Judicial Performance Survey Report for Judge Rebecca R. Freyre 4 Judge Freyre Score 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 2020 3.6 2021 3.7 2022 3.6 2023 3.4 2024 3.7 2025 3.4 Judge Freyre Score Judge Freyre Number of Score Responses 2019 - - 2020
Judges: 3.6 / 4 (N=34)
Writing: 2021
Judges: 3.7 / 4 (N=23)
Writing: 2022
Judges: 3.6 / 4 (N=20)
Writing: 2023
Judges: 3.4 / 4 (N=44)
Writing: 2024
Judges: 3.7 / 4 (N=39)
Writing: 2025
Judges: 3.4 / 4 (N=20)
General: Is fair and impartial toward each side of the
Attorneys: 4 / 4 (N=3)Judges: 4 / 4 (N=24)
General: case. Conducts hearings in a neutral manner.
Attorneys: 4 / 4 (N=3)Judges: 4 / 4 (N=24)
General: 2026 Judicial Performance Survey Report for Judge Rebecca R. Freyre 8 Appellate Writing (Attorneys) Number of Responses Writes opinions that are clear.
Attorneys: 4 / 4 (N=3)
General: Writes opinions that adequately explain the
Attorneys: 4 / 4 (N=3)Judges: 3.8 / 4 (N=24)
General: basis of the Court's decision. Issues opinions in a timely manner.
Attorneys: 4 / 4 (N=3)Judges: 4 / 4 (N=22)
General: Makes decisions without regard to possible
Attorneys: 4 / 4 (N=3)Judges: 3.9 / 4 (N=24)
General: criticism. Makes reasoned decisions based upon the law
Attorneys: 4 / 4 (N=3)Judges: 3.8 / 4 (N=24)
General: and facts. Refrains from reaching issues that need not be
Attorneys: 4 / 4 (N=3)Judges: 4 / 4 (N=24)
General: 2026 Judicial Performance Survey Report for Judge Rebecca R. Freyre 10 Appellate Writing (Judges) Number of Responses Writes opinions that are clear.
Judges: 3.8 / 4 (N=24)
Published standards
Colorado statutory judicial performance standards
The State Commission on Judicial Performance finds that Judge Rebecca Rankin Freyre, by vote of 9-0 with one commissioner absent, and one commission vacancy, MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS . Colorado’s statutory judicial performance standards are integrity, legal knowledge, communication skills, judicial temperament, and service to the legal profession and the public.
Participation
Attorney email invite
3 returned / 344 distributed
Attorney Survey Website
0 returned
Total Attorneys
3 returned
judges
24 returned / 253 distributed
Commission narrative
The State Commission on Judicial Performance finds that Judge Rebecca Rankin Freyre, by vote of 9-0 with one commissioner absent, and one commission vacancy, MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS . Colorado’s statutory judicial performance standards are integrity, legal knowledge, communication skills, judicial temperament, and service to the legal profession and the public.
Judge Freyre was appointed to the Colorado Court of Appeals in 2015 and has served with distinction for 11 years. She successfully stood for retention in 2018 and has now served a full eight-year term. The Commission finds her written opinions to be thoughtful, well-reasoned, and drafted with clarity that makes the information accessible to litigants, practitioners, and the public. We find her judicial demeanor at oral arguments to be respectful, engaging, and present. Judge Freyre served as the Deputy Chief Judge from January 2022 to January 2026. She currently chairs the PERA Board and sustains a broad range of civic and volunteer commitments to serve the legal profession and the public, including providing mentorship to law students and emerging judges. In summary, the Commission finds Judge Freyre to be an exemplary jurist and a valuable member of the Court of Appeals.
To conduct its evaluation, the Commission interviewed Judge Freyre, reviewed her self-evaluation, observed oral arguments, examined a selection of her legal opinions, and considered survey responses from attorneys and judges. Every survey respondent agreed that Judge Freyre meets applicable judicial performance standards. She received positive comments from respondents with respect to her strong writing skills, astute oral argument questions, strong legal analysis for reaching fair outcomes in gray areas, and her receptiveness and incorporation of feedback from her fellow judges.
Judge Freyre earned her undergraduate degree in Economics at Smith College and her law degree from the University of Denver College of Law. She began her career in law as a law clerk at a private criminal defense firm in Denver, Colorado before dedicating 25 years as a Deputy State Public Defender, working in the Appellate Division in Denver and the Trial Office in Arapahoe County before appointment to the bench in 2015.
Evaluation history
2019 · 2020 · 2021 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · Historical cycles are shown separately until instrument compatibility is established.
Biography
Education
- Smith College
- University of Denver
Personal record
Born December 9, 1959 · Kansas City
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