Randall C. Arp

Arp presided over a case without a valid plaintiff for five years, coordinating with a public administrator to suppress a protected person's legal incapacity (and later death) from the proceedings and record. When confronted with a motion to set the proceedings aside, he issued a spurious denial and then retired mid-term just days later. He was followed Just a few weeks later by the clerk of court. Three once-busy attorneys associated with the case have had almost nothing on their official docket schedule for the past year. Arp left a jurisdiction nightmare to be cleaned up by others, including multiple multiple "downstream" parties left scrambling to secure their financial interests. To be sure, the mess is getting cleaned up, although it has had to contend with an environment of "professional courtesy" and "institutional protection". Of course, his non-judicial conduct precludes qualified immunity, providng a rare opportunity to make an example of an autocratic (former) judge. I suspect that it will not be too long before many of Arp's cases are audited.

Hired for mediation through JAG. Openly stated he thought the new DV laws (Kayden's Law) were bogus. I was a DV survivor. I sat there wondering if he'd be willing to say this directly to the moms who lost their children in custody disputes in Colorado last year (DV Fatality Review Board findings). "Domestic violence is not only a crisis between partners—it’s tearing families apart and claiming young lives,” said Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, who chairs the review board, in statement Tuesday. “We must do more to protect children and survivors before tragedy strikes. "Of those deaths, 38 were killed by a current or former intimate partner and 8 were children, the report shows. Five of those children were killed amid custody battles between their parents – a high-risk period for domestic violence victims and their families."

It became very clear to me throughout my case, which was replete with domestic violence and child abuse (documented in audio, video, police reports, and a PPO against my abuser) that he was pro-abuser. He hugged my ex's business valuation expert in open court, commented "what wonderful photos" my ex presented in court with our children, and repeatedly degraded and demeaned me for my apparently intellect (which made me, of course, conniving and vindictive in his eyes). He issued unconstitutional orders where my ex (and apparently his mother or any third party) can come seize the children out of my care on my parenting time and allowed my abusive ex to have sole decision-making so he can continue to wield his power in various domains against me. My attorney commented that the had never seen a judge act with such overt bias. Now several months removed, I've had appeals attorneys review my case and the orders issued, who are simply flabbergasted by his language at Permanent Orders. Ultimately, my ex was able to retain his businesses with over $2 billion in assets while Judge Arp awarded me $200k out of (what was) a $3.2 million estate pre-proceeding. He allowed my abusive ex to drain our marital estate, not comply with document requests, and allow my ex to withdraw consent for therapy for our children (one of which ended up in the Emergency Room after a mental health crisis) with no consequence. He accused me of "PRE Shopping" when the PRE assigned to our case was investigated and sanctioned by the State Court Administrator's Office. I'd like to say I'm surprised, but I think this happens across our family court system. The more I learn about Judge Arp, the clearer it is he hates women, is in the "good ole boys" AFCC club, and believes children should continue to "be with dads" who abuse their partners and abuse children. My favorite line at Permanent Orders was, "Sir, it's never okay to commit acts of domestic violence and call the mother of your children those names, okay?" (I'm not laughing, you're laughing).

Judge Arp is extremely bias, and does not recuse himself when necessary. He allows his opinions to be based in prejudice and on opinions of what he describes as "friends of the court", not on the evidence presented. He overlooks years of child sexual abuse and child neglect despite law and allows felony actions by his "friends" in proceedings. Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Professional Conduct are not required by Judge Arp's "friends". Advocate/Witness Rules are not only ignored but Judge Arp will require you to pay $ 8500.00 for unsanctioned unqualified forensic accounting performed by his "friends" claiming to be Forensic Experts, without title or educational background. Judge Arp will also dismiss actual Expert Witness testimony without cause. He is content with Custodial Interference again despite laws being in place to prevent these actions. Judge Arp allows his "friends" to rewrite verbal orders, which I considered fraud with intention to deceive. His mathematics in child support provides multipliers without reason and again is in favor of his "friends". JUDGE ARP does not require decorum in his presence, allowing false alligations while under his supervision. His "friends" summon Police intervention without cause during proceedings, despite no evidence or reason and he simply does not care. Judge Arp also openly expressed that he did not care about false alligations and child abuse as his statement was made on record, and is seen as defending his "friend". ALL of my motions were denied despite evidentuary documentation, while providing what seems to aid in an advocate role to his "friends" In closing I cannot seek appeal as the proceedings were not recorded in the full capacity in violation of THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION, while also issuing orders "in vacation" of his official capacity. Non-Advoacate ratings ring true in this forum, as Advocates are typically special intrest and "friends" who likely work hand in hand with this Judge, and are

After years, I am bringing awareness surrounding Judge Randall Arp's ongoing bias against women and how that is perpetuating harm on our children. For years, women have witnessed Judge Arp minimize and ignore domestic violence, shame/punish mothers as victims of domestic violence, and refuse to allow resources into families struggling. He does this verbally and through non-action/action e.g. ignoring evidence, overly criticizing mothers over meaningless issues, and carefully appointing the Family Investigators (CFIs and PREs) that do the same. He uses every opportunity to make derogatory comments on court record about only the Mother without any reference to factual findings, while ignoring important evidence against fathers. He has been known to even punish/criticize mothers for following his orders (if he later didn't like the result of the order). When challenged, he will become angry and demand his top priority is the best interest of the children, while informing you the law gives him judicial discretion. (in other words a subtle warning that "you'll lose on an appeal"). However, he has been overturned recently on appeal. Jefferson county specifically seems to be a hot spot of complaints such as these; however, I am concerned by recent articles from the Gazette (by Chris Osher) the entire system in Colorado is very tilted towards men. Please email me so we can speak further. While I hope you are doing well, it's important I understand how Judge Arp's decisions have had an ongoing harmful impact to you and your family. The only way this will stop is in locking arms and standing up to say you are harming our children and we won't stand for it. If you haven't done so, make sure to request alerts on this judge above.

This judge is absolutely atrocious! He should be ashamed of himself, but that would require not only accountability, but integrity, which he has proven numerous times to have none. His biased, unfair and arrogant rulings in family court have not only destroyed MOMS and KIDS, but left children to deal with abuse, neglect and mental health issues. I dont know how many more women have to complain before someone does something with this Judge.

This judge is absolutely atrocious! He should be ashamed of himself, but that would require not only accountability, but integrity, which he has proven numerous times to have none. His biased, unfair and arrogant rulings in family court have not only destroyed MOMS and KIDS, but left children to deal with abuse, neglect and mental health issues. I dont know how many more women have to complain before someone does something with this Judge.

Extremely bright, consistent and level headed. Great at applying law and ruling over complex cases; both civil and criminal.

less than professional. As a court Administrator, he failed miserably in directing his staff. On a scale of 1 to 10 I would say less than 1. I am a duly appointed and licensed bail bonding agent within the State of Colorado. In my professional considered opinion and belief I feel there was a serious and major error in the calculation of time in the case I represent, concerning judgment due date, calculations, and for Stay of execution, and being placed on the ‘BOARD.” I wish to redress of grievance and to file and make a complaint AND to request or urge AUDIT of cases in Division 9 of the Jefferson County District Court. It appears gross negligence, administrative errors, incompetence, egregious and maliciously unjust loss as a result of being placed on the ‘BOARD’ unlawfully. Though on the surface it may appear trivial, none-the-less this error is significantly serious. My major concern is and was being placed on the ‘BOARD’ unjustly and unlawfully which caused me to suffer unnecessary financial loss and harm. From the Honorable Judge R. Arp’s ruling (SEE ATTACHED) in which I was granted a 90 day stay of execution AND to be added to the original expiration date of 02/13/2022 as was already awarded pursuant to statute of 126 days. Thus 126 + 90 = making it 216 days total from the date of the failure to appear, which would mean the new date of judgment due would be 5/14/2022. I was placed on the ‘BOARD’ for a second time incorrectly, unjustly, and unlawfully on 4/29/2022 causing a 15-day error, and not to mention an egregious and gross negligent financial loss. This was an unwarranted unnecessary administrative error. It did not cost the courts any financial loss, but most certainly cost the named commercial bail bonding agent. Agent lost more than financial loss, but also credibility in the sight of public citizens and also professional agents. Even if the error was misconstrued and the 90 days were granted from the judge’s date of ‘ORDER’ 01/10/2022, th