Shall Judge Matthew R. Zehe of the Larimer County Court be retained in office?
What does this office do?
- Deciding trials in the county
- Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
- Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
Matthew R. Zehe
Nonpartisan · Incumbent · Official site
Larimer County Court judge since 2022, based in Loveland, where he also runs the DUI Recovery Court. He was a magistrate in the 8th Judicial District from 2006 to 2022 and a state public defender before that, with a law degree from the University of Denver.
Track record
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 3 favorable
Received a "meets performance standards" rating from the 8th Judicial District performance commission on an 8-0 vote.
August 4, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: judicialperformance.colorado.gov
Led the Larimer DUI Recovery Court, which the National Center for DWI Courts named one of six national model courts.
May 1, 2023Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: lawweekcolorado.com
Was appointed by Gov. Jared Polis to the Larimer County Court, filling the seat of retiring Judge Mary Joan Berenato.
October 27, 2022Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: colorado.gov
Sources: judicialperformance.colorado.gov · larimer.gov