The Ninth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance agrees by a vote of 6-0, with 1 commissioner recusing, one commissioner absent and two commission vacancies, that Judge Jonathan Bruce Pototsky MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS .
The Commission reviewed several of Judge Pototsky’s opinions and found them to be thoughtful, fair, and well-reasoned. Comments from Judge Pototsky’s self-evaluation and interview suggest that he issues decisions in a timely manner, manages cases well, and maintains an active and engaging demeanor in the courtroom. The Commission agrees.
During live court observations, the Commission found Judge Pototsky to be open, concise, and effective in his communication. The Commission appreciates the length of time that Judge Pototsky has served on the bench and the clear expertise that he brings to his docket. As is common with many experienced jurists who manage busy dockets and difficult matters, the Commission discussed with Judge Pototsky the importance of continuing to ensure that all parties and attorneys feel heard and that proceedings reflect the court’s impartiality. The Commission found Judge Pototsky to be open to the discussion, receptive to feedback, and committed to maintaining the fairness and impartiality expected of the judiciary. The Commission has full confidence in Judge Pototsky’s continued ability to do so. The Commission believes that Judge Pototsky meets performance standards and is an asset to the Courts and the State of Colorado.
The Commission considered Judge Pototsky’s performance over the past term by interviewing Judge Pototsky, reading a selection of his legal opinions, observing him in court, reviewing his judicial performance survey report, interviewing the district attorney and the head of the district’s public defender’s office, and reviewing Judge Pototsky’s self-evaluation. The Commission applied the following criteria when considering Judge Pototsky’s performance: integrity, legal knowledge, communication skills, judicial temperament, administrative performance, and service to the legal profession and the public.
Jonathan Bruce Pototsky was appointed to the Garfield County Associate Court bench in September, 2010 by Governor Ritter. Prior to taking the bench, he worked as a Deputy Public Defender in Michigan, a Deputy District Attorney in Colorado, and also was in private practice in the fields of family law, neglect/abuse, criminal defense, civil litigation and, real estate. He graduated from the University of Miami in 1987 with a BBA and from Thomas Cooley law school in 1991. He has been married for almost 34 years and together they have a son who is a professional screenwriter. In his free time, he likes to ski, hike, run, paddle board and visit beaches.
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