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James H. Frasher Jr.

Trial Court · Pueblo · Pueblo

Meets Standards(Retain)2 cycles on record

Evaluation history

  • 1998 retention cycle
    Trial Court · Pueblo · Pueblo
    Meets Standards(Retain)
    VotersRetained· 75.8% yes
    30,170 yes · 9,611 no50% needed to retain
    Retention Year: 1998 Recommendation: Retain The Tenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance recommends that Judge James H. Frasher, Jr. BE RETAINED. Judge Frasher was appointed to the Pueblo County Court Bench on February 28, 1992 and was appointed to serve on the District Court Bench on September 21, 1995. Judge Frasher presides over civil, domestic relations, criminal, juvenile and probate cases. Courthouse personnel, attorneys, litigants, law enforcement officials, crime victims and juror questionnaires received by the Commission rate Judge Frasher highly, overall. Judge Frasher received high marks for his equal treatment of parties regardless of race, gender or age. His professional demeanor, dignified manner in conducting court proceedings, his management of the court docket, his preparation and knowledge of the court rules were highly commended. Of those responding, 81% of the attorneys, 95.8% of the court personnel, 100% of the litigants, 83.3% of law enforcement officials, 100% of crime victims and 81% of jurors recommended that Judge Frasher be retained. The Commission held a public hearing and conducted personal interviews with members of the District Attorney's office, Public Defender's office, law enforcement officials, the Department of Social Services, Pueblo County Bar Association, Pikes Peak-Arkansas River Legal Services for the Poor, the Probation Department and court personnel. Judge Frasher received high marks for his intelligence, fairness, courtroom management, preparation, organization and efficiency. Some concerns were expressed about Judge Frasher's decisions in particular cases. Others expressed concern about his appearance of arrogance, impatience and lack of sensitivity for parties without lawyers. In our interview of Judge Frasher, we found him to be confident of his work and he displayed a high sense of control and positive attitude towards his position. He acknowledged that he is working on being more sensitive to the concerns expressed about him.
  • 1994 retention cycle
    Trial Court · Pueblo · Pueblo
    Meets Standards(Retain)
    Retention Year: 1994 Recommendation: Retain Judge James H. Frasher began practicing law in 1973, after receiving his Juris Doctor Degree from Southern Methodist University. He worked for the Colorado State Public Defender and was in private practice until he was sworn in as Pueblo County Court Judge for Division 1 on February 28, 1992. As a County Court Judge he presides over preliminary felony hearings, misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic cases, restraining order requests and handles civil cases were the amount in dispute is less than $10,000. A survey conducted to evaluate the performance of Judge Frasher sought responses from members of law enforcement, attorneys, litigants, jurors and court personnel. No juror or law enforcement responses were received. Based on the surveys evaluating Judge Frasher’s performance, he is highly rated for his knowledge of the law, sense of justice, courtroom management, diligence, punctuality, promptness in decision making, and treating all parties equally. Some responses expressed concern about his lack of courtesy under pressure and being aloof. Judge Frasher was strongly recommended for retention. The Tenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance recommends that Judge Frasher BE RETAINED.

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