Elise Myer was appointed to the Ninth Judicial District Court in June 2023. Before her appointment she was a public defender in the Glenwood Springs Regional Trial Office of the Office of the State Public Defender, where she began work in June 2011 and was the managing attorney when she was appointed. She earned bachelor's degrees in Spanish and sociology from Temple University in 2004 and her law degree from American University, Washington College of Law, in 2010, and moved to Colorado shortly after law school.
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Retention question
Elise Myer
Appointed to the Ninth Judicial District Court in June 2023. The Ninth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance voted 7 to 0 that she meets performance standards.
Court
Ninth Judicial District - District Court
On the ballot in
Garfield, Pitkin and Rio Blanco counties
Term
6 years
Judicial appointment
June 2023
Appointed by Gov. Jared Polis, 2023
Appointing governor's party: Democrat
The commission's findingMeets Performance Standardsby a vote of 7 to 0
A yes vote means
Judge Myer stays on the Ninth Judicial District Court for a new six-year term.
A no vote means
Judge Myer leaves the Ninth Judicial District Court at the end of her current term.
Public Defender to District Judge01
The District Commission's Finding02
The Ninth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance voted 7 to 0 that she meets performance standards, with one commissioner absent and two vacancies on the commission.
The commission found her "legal opinions to be thoughtful, fair, clear, and well-reasoned." It writes that "She communicates clearly with attorneys, parties, and members of the public, and she maintains appropriate control of the courtroom while treating those who appear before her with dignity." It reports that it "found no meaningful concerns regarding Judge Myer’s performance" and describes her as "a model judge."
Career03
2004
Earned bachelor's degrees in Spanish and sociology from Temple University
2010
Earned her law degree from American University, Washington College of Law
June 2011
Began work as a public defender in the Glenwood Springs Regional Trial Office of the Office of the State Public Defender
June 2023
Appointed to the Ninth Judicial District Court
Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation, 2026 evaluation
Commission evaluation04
On fairness
“She is prepared, fair, respectful, and thoughtful in her handling of matters before the court.”
On the performance criteria
“the Commission found that Judge Myer demonstrates exceptional integrity, strong legal knowledge, excellent communication skills, a calm and respectful judicial temperament, effective courtroom and administrative management, and meaningful service to the legal profession and the public.”
On the commission's overall view
“the Commission believes Judge Myer reflects the highest standards expected of the judiciary.”
Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation, 2026 evaluation
The figures05
Commission vote
7 meet · 0 do not meet · 1 absent · 2 vacantAttorneys surveyed
9 responses · 100% meets standards · 0% does notNon-attorneys surveyed
19 responses · 84% meets standards · 16% does notLast retention election
First retention electionSources06
- 2026 evaluation of Judge Elise Myer (Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation)
- 2026 Retention Survey Report (Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation)
- 2025 Interim Survey Report (Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation)
- Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation, 2026 evaluation