Amanda K. Pearson
Amanda K. Pearson is a former judge for the Saguache County Court in Colorado. She was appointed to the court in 1998.[1] Pearson retired on November 1, 2016.[2]
Education
Pearson received her undergraduate degree from Adams State College in 1984 and her J.D. from the University of Colorado in 1987.[3]
Career
Prior to joining the court, Pearson worked in private practice. Before that, she was a deputy district attorney for the Twelfth Judicial District from 1987 to 1989.[3]
Elections
2012
- See also: Colorado judicial elections, 2012
Pearson was retained in the general election on November 6, winning 70.47 percent of the vote.[4]
Judicial performance evaluation
The Twelfth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance announced its recommendations for judges up for retention in 2012. According to its website, the commission evaluates judges based on the following criteria: integrity, legal knowledge, communication skills, judicial temperament, and administrative performance.[5]
Judge Pearson was recommended for retention by an unanimous vote. [3]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Saguache County Judges and Staff see the "County Judges" tab
- ↑ ACI Law Index Blog, "Hon. Amanda K. Pearson and Hon. Susan I. Broyles to Retire," June 16, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Colorado Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation, Amanda Kay Pearson
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, 2012 Official General Election Results
- ↑ Colorado Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation, Press Release: Judge Evaluations Available on Internet August 7 (dead link)
Federal courts:
Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Colorado • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Colorado
State courts:
Colorado Supreme Court • Colorado Court of Appeals • Colorado District Courts • Colorado County Courts • Denver Probate Court • Denver Juvenile Court • Colorado Municipal Courts • Colorado Water Courts
State resources:
Courts in Colorado • Colorado judicial elections • Judicial selection in Colorado
