"The Robing Room: CA State Judges

Hon. John D. Freeland	See Rating Details
Judge Superior Court
Stanislaus County	See Comments

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General Rating Criteria

* Temperament		(1=Awful,10=Excellent)
* Scholarship		(1=Awful,10=Excellent)
* Industriousness		(1=Not at all industrious,10=Highly industrious)
* Ability to Handle Complex Litigation		(1=Awful,10=Excellent)
* Punctuality		(1=Chronically Late,10=Always on Time)
* General Ability to Handle Pre-Trial Matters		(1=Not all Able, 10=Extremely Able)
* General Ability as a Trial Judge		(1=Not all Able, 10=Extremely Able)
Flexibility In Scheduling		(1=Completely Inflexible,10=Very Flexible)

Criminal Rating Criteria (if applicable)

* Evenhandedness in Criminal Litigation		(1=Demonstrates Bias,10=Entirely Evenhanded)
General Inclination Regarding Bail		(1=Pro-Defense,10=Pro-Government)
Involvement in Plea Discussions		(1=Not at all Involved, 10=Very Involved)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Pretrial Stage		(1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Trial Stage		(1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Sentencing Stage		(1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)

Civil Rating Criteria (if applicable)

* Evenhandedness in Civil Litigation		(1=Not at all Evenhanded,10=Entirely Evenhanded)
Involvement in Settlement Discussions		(1=Not at all Involved,10=Very Involved)
General Inclination		(1=Pro-defendant, 10=Pro-plaintiff)

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What others have said about Hon. John D. Freeland

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Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA36052
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Poor understanding of the law.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA33630
Rating:1.0

Comments:
He should be fired. Being paid over 200k to ignore the law is a reason why this state needs judicial reform. I never thought about the comment below about his racial bias, but now that it is pointed out to me, I can fully agree. It is known in the community. Just do us all a favor Freeland, retire and appoint someone else who would love to earn 200k for a job that you disregard all logic

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA33564
Rating:2.4

Comments:
He's very racist. Minorities and people of color, whether attorneys or litigants, he's prejudiced. Look at his rulings for each minority lawyer that isn't white. He always rules against them. If you don't believe me, go to an actual hearing and view for yourself or look at past rulings. I've seen many cases and attorneys with great cases and legal authority fully on their side which Freeland disregards primarily due to color or race.

Get him off the bench. White power must come to an end.

Litigant

Comment #: CA23705
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Judge Freeland should have never been a judge.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA17428
Rating:1.0

Comments:
should be disbarred

Other

Comment #: CA13934
Rating:1.0

Comments:
he's fraudulent and needs to be fired and loss his license he does not give justice

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA10664
Rating:8.9

Comments:
Judge Freeland is deliberate and does not make impulsive rulings. In private practice he was insurance defense attorney but he does not demonstrate a bias on the bench. He was transferred to civil bench because he did not grant prosecution's every wish and therefore was routinely challenged by DA office.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA10641
Rating:10.0

Comments:
One of the last very fair judges who takes the time to carefully read your papers and is prepared with very pointed questions.

Other

Comment #: CA7659
Rating:9.0

Comments:
I have observed, Judge John D. Freeland in 6 different cases, from eviction, civil harassment, small claims...etc.. From the cases I have observed, he asks questions, and likes the answers to be short sweet and to the point. I have seen him empty the court room from everyone involved in the case, an have the witness come in one by one, he will ask questions, or have the people act out the situation, use court room objects as the object involved. I have seen him go to his chambers and make a decision, and also make a decision later that day, where it comes in the mail. Each decision, was through, and worked out....very fair...very polite...but direct, don't go to the left or the right...He is FAIR, very punctual, with options.