Christopher Munch
Christopher Munch was a judge for the Colorado 1st Judicial District Court. He was appointed to the court in 1986.[1] In February 2016, Munch announced his retirement from the court effective June 1, 2016. Munch was replaced by Diego Hunt.[2]
Education
Munch received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his J.D. from Stanford University School of Law.[3]
Career
Before joining the court, Munch was an attorney in private practice.[3]
Elections
2012
- See also: Colorado judicial elections, 2012
Munch was retained in the general election on November 6, winning 71.39 percent of the vote.[4]
Judicial performance evaluation
The Colorado 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 Munch was recommended for retention by an unanimous vote. [3]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1st Judicial District Judges
- ↑ The Denver Post, "New district court judge appointed for Gilpin and Jefferson counties," April 27, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Colorado Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation, Christopher J. Munch
- ↑ 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
