The District of Columbia Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure announced that it has issued its Evaluation Report on the Reappointment of the Honorable Marisa J. Demeo to President Donald J. Trump.
The Commission received Judge Demeo’s declaration of declaration of candidacy for reappointment as an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in August 2024. Thereafter, the Commission initiated a thorough fitness review and evaluation of Judge Demeo’s judicial performance and qualifications, which included input from the public, the Bar and the bench.
The Commission has determined by unanimous vote that Judge Demeo is well qualified for reappointment to an additional 15-year term as an Associate Judge. Therefore, and in accordance with the Commission’s statute, Judge Demeo’s judicial term will automatically renew upon the expiration of her current term on April 20, 2025.
The Commission’s complete Evaluation Report is available on the Commission’s website here.
The Commission commends Judge Demeo for her judicial performance and commitment to the Court, her colleagues and the community. The Commission further extends its appreciation to all members of the public who participated in this process.
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The Commission is an independent body created by Congress in 1970 to provide oversight of the District of Columbia Courts. Among its responsibilities is to conduct fitness reviews of DC Court judges who seek reappointment upon expiration of their terms. The Commission is made up of seven volunteer Commissioners who are duly appointed in accordance with the Commission’s statute.
The members of the Commission are:
Amy L. Bess, Esq., Chairperson
Hon. Diane M. Brenneman, Ret., Vice Chairperson
Thomas Fitton
Dr. Patrick G. Jackson
Hon. Colleen Kollar-Kotelly
William P. Lightfoot, Esq.
Nikki Sertsu
Up to date information on ongoing judicial fitness reviews can be found on the Commission’s website at https://cjdt.dc.gov/page/evaluate-candidates.
For more information, please contact the Commission’s office at (202) 727-1363 or [email protected], or you may visit the Commission’s website at | cjdt (dc.gov).