Christopher Rhamey

Christopher Rhamey was appointed to the First Judicial District Court in Jefferson County in July 2023. He hears criminal, civil and domestic relations cases, heads all wiretaps for Jefferson County and takes part in Criminal Bench Bar meetings. Before his appointment he worked in the Adams County District Attorney's Office, where he specialized in child victim crimes and supervised nearly every unit. He played college baseball in San Diego, graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2012 and coaches his son's Little League team.

The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance voted 9 to 0 that he meets performance standards, with one commissioner abstaining. It reports that his demeanor "is described as calm, professional, and attentive" and writes that "His approach to case management is effective, and he does not have any cases open that are over eighteen months old." The commission writes that he issues orders on motions "in a timely and efficient manner, often working into the night".

The commission writes that "He is considered to be very knowledgeable about criminal law, and other judges seek his mentorship in this area." It adds that "Judge Rhamey is still growing in his knowledge of civil and domestic relations law and is actively seeking mentorship and education in these areas."

Survey respondents noted his knowledge of the law, his preparation for hearings and his willingness to learn unfamiliar areas. The commission notes "references that his tone in written orders could be harsh" and writes that it "took extra care to examine the judge’s orders and concluded that Judge Rhamey’s tone was appropriate."