Tarryn L. Johnson at a glance
- Current role
- District Court Judge
- Court
- 15th Judicial District District Court
- Jurisdiction
- Colorado · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Tarryn L. Johnson
District Court Judge · 15th Judicial District District Court
Available research
Biography
Professional career
- Judge Tarryn Johnson serves on the District Court Bench and presides over domestic relations, civil, criminal, juvenile, probate, and mental health matters in the Fifteenth Judicial District. Judge Johnson’s demeanor is described as patient and respectful. She uses language all parties can understand, explaining the process and her decisions. Judge Johnson moves her cases along timely and issues orders promptly, with her written decisions being both clear and concise. She treats parties fairly and does her homework to be fully prepared in the courtroom, although at times she could take care to ensure it is clear that any findings are based upon the record presented to her. Judge Johnson’s interview confirmed her knowledge of the law, her common-sense communication style, and her desire to make the best decision for the people who appear before her. Judge Tarryn Johnson was appointed as a District Court Judge in the 15th Judicial District in December of 2022. In August of 2024, she was named Chief Judge of the Fifteenth Judicial District. Prior to her appointment, Judge Johson was a Senior Deputy State Public Defender in the La Junta Regional Office, covering the 15th and 16th Judicial Districts. Judge Johnson received her undergraduate degree in Government from Adams State University and her Juris Doctorate from Texas Tech University School of Law. She has spoken in area high schools about the judicial branch of the government and has participated in mock trials in local schools. Judge Johnson also enjoys being a soccer coach and sponsoring soccer camps.
Judicial service
- December 10, 2022 (Appointed).
Courtroom rules and guidance
No applicable courtroom procedure is currently documented in the indexed public sources.
Sources
Colorado Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation
Identity source · HTML · checked September 11, 2026
https://judicialperformance.colorado.gov/johnson-tarryn-l-2026-evaluation