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Ryan P. Loewer
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
10 For / primary
0 Against / secondary
Published measures
Case Management: Responses Promptly issues a decision on the case after
Overall: 3.4 / 4 (N=36)Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=36)Non-Attorneys: 3.3 / 4 (N=36)
Case Management: trial. Maintains appropriate control over proceedings.
Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=47)Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=47)Non-Attorneys: 3.7 / 4 (N=47)
Case Management: Promptly rules on pre-trial motions.
Overall: 3.4 / 4 (N=35)Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=35)Non-Attorneys: 3.3 / 4 (N=35)
Case Management: Sets reasonable schedules for cases.
Overall: 3.3 / 4 (N=44)Attorneys: 3.3 / 4 (N=44)Non-Attorneys: 3.4 / 4 (N=44)
Case Management: Provides an alternative to in-person hearings
Overall: 3.2 / 4 (N=32)Attorneys: 3.3 / 4 (N=32)Non-Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=32)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Responses Is able to identify and analyze relevant facts.
Overall: 3.4 / 4 (N=46)Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=46)Non-Attorneys: 3.4 / 4 (N=46)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Bases decisions on evidence and arguments.
Overall: 3 / 4 (N=21)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=21)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Issues consistent decisions when the
Overall: 2.6 / 4 (N=14)Attorneys: 2.6 / 4 (N=14)
Application and Knowledge of Law: circumstances are similar. Rulings cite the applicable substantive law.
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=22)Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=22)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Consistently applies laws and rules.
Overall: 3 / 4 (N=20)Attorneys: 3 / 4 (N=20)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Gives reasons for rulings.
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=37)Attorneys: 3.4 / 4 (N=37)Non-Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=37)
Application and Knowledge of Law: Willing to make decisions without regard to
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=22)Non-Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=22)
Communications: Responses Makes sure all participants understand the
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=46)Attorneys: 3.4 / 4 (N=46)Non-Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=46)
Communications: proceedings. When issuing a ruling, the judge provides an
Overall: 3.4 / 4 (N=21)Attorneys: 3.4 / 4 (N=21)
Communications: explanation for the decision. Provides written communications that are clear,
Overall: 3.2 / 4 (N=19)Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=19)
Communications: thorough, and well- reasoned. Listens carefully during court proceedings.
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=21)Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=21)
Communications: Uses language that everyone can understand.
Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=25)Non-Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=25)
Communications: Speaks clearly so everyone in the courtroom
Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=25)Non-Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=25)
Communications: can understand what's being said. Gives reasons for a ruling when needed.
Overall: 3.4 / 4 (N=25)Non-Attorneys: 3.4 / 4 (N=25)
Demeanor: Responses Gives proceedings a sense of dignity.
Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=46)Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=46)Non-Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=46)
Demeanor: Treats participants with respect.
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=46)Attorneys: 3.4 / 4 (N=46)Non-Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=46)
Demeanor: Reacts to an incident(s) in the courtroom
Overall: 3.2 / 4 (N=17)Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=17)
Demeanor: appropriately. Addresses individuals (e.g. attorneys, court staff, litigants, public witnesses) respectfully in
Overall: 3.4 / 4 (N=21)Attorneys: 3.4 / 4 (N=21)
Demeanor: the courtroom. Maintains a professional demeanor in the
Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=20)Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=20)
Demeanor: courtroom. Has a sense of compassion and human
Overall: 3.4 / 4 (N=25)Non-Attorneys: 3.4 / 4 (N=25)
Diligence: Responses Uses good judgment in application of relevant
Overall: 3.3 / 4 (N=21)Attorneys: 3.3 / 4 (N=21)
Diligence: law and rules. Is willing to handle cases on the docket even when they are complicated and time
Overall: 3.2 / 4 (N=16)Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=16)
Diligence: consuming. Does the necessary “homework” and is
Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=21)Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=21)
Diligence: prepared for cases. Begins court on time.
Overall: 3.7 / 4 (N=25)Non-Attorneys: 3.7 / 4 (N=25)
Diligence: Maintains appropriate control over proceedings.
Overall: 3.7 / 4 (N=24)Non-Attorneys: 3.7 / 4 (N=24)
Diligence: Sets reasonable schedules for cases.
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=21)Non-Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=21)
Diligence: Is prepared for cases
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=24)Non-Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=24)
Diligence: Manages court proceedings so there is little
Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=25)Non-Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=25)
Fairness: Responses Gives participants an opportunity to be heard.
Overall: 3.6 / 4 (N=25)Non-Attorneys: 3.6 / 4 (N=25)
Fairness: Treats those involved in the case without bias.
Overall: 3.4 / 4 (N=23)Non-Attorneys: 3.4 / 4 (N=23)
Fairness: Treats people fairly who represent themselves.
Overall: 3.2 / 4 (N=12)Non-Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=12)
Fairness: Gives each side enough time to present their
Overall: 3.2 / 4 (N=22)Non-Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=22)Overall: 3.5 / 4 (N=19)Attorneys: 3.5 / 4 (N=19)
Fairness: case. Conducts their courtroom in a neutral manner.
Overall: 3.2 / 4 (N=20)Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=20)
Fairness: Is fair and impartial to both sides.
Overall: 3.2 / 4 (N=21)Attorneys: 3.2 / 4 (N=21)
Published standards
Colorado statutory judicial performance standards
The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0, that Judge Ryan P. Loewer MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS .
Participation
Attorney email invite
22 returned / 494 distributed
Attorney Survey Website
0 returned
Total Attorneys
22 returned
Non-attorney email Invite
8 returned / 400 distributed
Court Staff Email Invite (Self-select)
1 returned / 2,782 distributed
Citizen Feedback
0 returned
Juror Survey
16 returned
Total Non-Attorneys
25 returned
Commission narrative
The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0, that Judge Ryan P. Loewer MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS .
Judge Loewer serves as a District Court Judge and presides over a mixed docket of domestic relations, civil, and criminal cases. Judge Loewer’s demeanor is described as formal, professional, dignified and fair. Judge Loewer indicated to the Commission that he is working to balance the level of formality that he believes maintains decorum and expectations in his court with the need to make sure parties are not intimidated by the process. Judge Loewer makes a concerted effort to be organized and prepared for every court appearance and finds that assists him in efficiently managing his docket. Judge Loewer describes himself as hypervigilant in his efforts to avoid inappropriate bias and discrimination. As Judge Loewer gains additional experience, he recognizes he has room for improvement and is excited for the opportunities for growth that this provides. Judge Loewer’s orders are well written, thorough and reflect his attention to detail. Based on these findings the Commission unanimously agreed that Judge Loewer meets performance standards and is an asset to the District Court.
The Commission conducted a personal interview with Judge Loewer, reviewed orders he authored, observed him in court, and reviewed judicial performance survey responses from attorneys, non-attorneys, and appellate judges who had interaction in Judge Loewer’s court. The Commission also received information from the District Attorney and the Office of the Public Defender regarding their offices’ opinions and experiences with Judge Loewer. Judge Loewer was appointed to the District Court in August 2023.
Before presiding on the bench, he practiced criminal law for thirteen years as a deputy state public defender. He serves on the Colorado Judicial Education Committee, the Magistrate Wellness and Support Committee, and he presides as the district court judge for the 1st JD Fresh Start Program. He coaches other judges for the Colorado Judicial Peer-to-Peer Coaching Program. Judge Loewer is a graduate of and mentor for the Colorado Institute for Faculty Excellence—Judicial Education (COIFE-JE) and annually teaches at Advanced New Judge Orientation. He presents continuing legal education classes in the areas of overlapping issues of family and criminal law, indirect contempt practice, magistrate jurisdiction, rules of evidence, and attorney ethics. Judge Loewer attributes his interest in judging to his childhood hobbies of competitive livestock and dairy cattle judging.
Evaluation history
2019 · 2020 · 2021 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · Historical cycles are shown separately until instrument compatibility is established.
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