Catherine A. Lemon
Catherine A. Lemon was a judge of the Colorado 2nd Judicial District. She assumed office in 2004. She left office on March 6, 2019.
Lemon ran for re-election for judge of the Colorado 2nd Judicial District. She won in the retention election on November 6, 2018.
Education
Lemon received her undergraduate degree from Vassar College and in 1982, her J.D. from the University of Colorado School of Law.[1]
Career
Prior to joining the court, Lemon was an attorney in private practice for sixteen years.[1]
Elections
2018
Colorado 2nd Judicial District, Catherine A. Lemon's seat
Catherine A. Lemon was retained to the Colorado 2nd Judicial District on November 6, 2018 with 78.1% of the vote.
Retention Vote |
% |
Votes |
|||
✔ | Yes |
78.1
|
181,230 | ||
No |
21.9
|
50,733 | |||
Total Votes |
231,963 |
|
2012
Lemon was retained in the general election on November 6, winning 77.84 percent of the vote.[2]
- See also: Colorado judicial elections, 2012
Judicial performance evaluation
The Second 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.[3]
Judge Lemon was recommended for retention by an unanimous vote. [1]
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