"The Robing Room: CA State Judges

Hon. Daniel B. Goldstein	See Rating Details
Judge Superior Court
San Diego County	See Comments

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* 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. Daniel B. Goldstein

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Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA53817
Rating:1.0

Comments:
An egomaniac that lacks compassion and common sense. It seems like he enjoys stepping on throats to advance his careeer. Lock him up for life for the years he has robbed from the innocent.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA52004
Rating:10.0

Comments:
I was before Hon. Daniel Goldstein many years ago, in North County Division. He conferred with the Deputy DA and the the charge of violating probation by feeding birds adjacent to what had been a vacant lot was dropped. He seemed like an excellent judge to me. That hasn’t been my experience, before, with some other judges who were presiding at the Vista Courthouse.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA48765
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
The worst!!! Has he ever worked with women or been around them? Does he even know what battered women or a person is? Has he ever been around victims. Judicial system my ass you sir are the ugliest human being ever

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA48385
Rating:1.0

Comments:
One of the worst judges in America. If you have any case where you care about the truth, I would never take the case with this judge. He will vilify, abuse, mistreat, and treat women as tools to get his ratings up. I would not be surprised if he abuses his employees and his family as friends.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA45307
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Moron. Go fuck yourself.

Other

Comment #: CA45187
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
This judge has been accused of prejudice and misogyny by several of the people who he put into prison. He displays arrogance and the desire to always “win” regardless of who suffers at the hand of his actions. He is not impartial and should be removed. We need actual non biased representation, not an egotistical person who makes judgements off of what he thinks is right. The jury makes the decision, not the judge. Bias is removed in the juror level, we need to be removing it from the rest of the courtroom.

Other

Comment #: CA44957
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I see so many comments going back to Killer Sally but I think Honorable Judge Goldstein was an excellent prosecutor in that case. The documentary was from the beginning biased towards Sally and the moment Prosecutor (now Judge) Goldstein spoke, he had me convinced. Forensics don't lie, people. There was no imminent threat and Sally just shot Ray while he was down and dying. Enough of the Abuse excuse. Then D.A. Goldstein is now a judge of the superior court of California for a reason. He is unbiased and highly competent and logical. And no sloppy biased documentary can take away from how amazing he was in that case and many others. This person has sent rapists and murderers and abusers to jail to keep the community safe. He deserves respect.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA42808
Rating:1.0

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This judge seems to be very bias. He appears to think he is right about everything. He comes across arrogant and hold himself above others. He appeared to have no respect for the actual truth. He is just in it to win it. He decided how a battered woman should look or act and if not the way he wants, they are guilty. Sir if you have never been one you have no clue! NONE!! Aside from Sally McNeal I have read many innocent people are sent to prison on his watch. I don’t care if she really did go into the bedroom for the second shot, did you see the size of that man? She was physically abused and emotionally abused (cheating), leaving her to feel worthless and this was the way she saw out. Eventually Asshole Judge Goldstein will meet his maker and pay for his sins. Till then I hope karma gets him.

Other

Comment #: CA42796
Rating:1.0

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misogynistic and holds prejudice towards non white non male defendants. Has very little sympathy for people who come from other walks of life

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA42745
Rating:1.0

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[redacted by Ed.] The constant victim blaming, lack of empathy, and biased views prove to show how poor of a judge he truly is. Justice is rarely seen in his courts.

Other

Comment #: CA42737
Rating:1.0

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[Redacted by Ed.] Watch "Killer Sally" on Netflix to see just how little this man understands about the psychology and manifestation of abuse. An abuser in his own right. How he was ever elected to a judgeship is beyond me.

Other

Comment #: CA36646
Rating:1.0

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1) He acted insulted to have to preside over such a trivial case.

2) He was abusive toward Defendant.

3) He deleted from trial record, an important request from the jury for explanation of statute.

4) He deleted multiple important expert witness testimonials and Defendant's testimony from trial record.

4)He ordered two days of trial audio removed from Defendant's paid request for all jury trial audio recordings.

Need I go on.....

Other

Comment #: CA36298
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Judge Goldstein hid evidence that would have cleared an innocent guy. That guy got 9 years in state prison for crime he never committed! Wrongfully accused!Falsely arrested. Jury was tainted, and the public defender said nothing! The DA used lying witnesses to convict! Who is going to give that guy back his life the Judge took from him? I also witnessed the Judge sentence a mentally challenged guy to Donovan prison.That Judge is corrupt!

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA19304
Rating:9.9

Comments:
The only judge that seems to take his job seriously and attempting to help those that have made mistakes. He sees the good in people and is a very understanding and often funny judge. Most judges act like your not even standing there whereas this judge will actually talk to you and make eye contact. Best judge ever

Other

Comment #: CA18223
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Sitting in Judge Goldstein's court was the greatest experience ever! It is evident that he REALLY cares about EVERYONE before him. I can never thank him enough for providing my Son (as well as every defendant I saw appear before him) the tools and opportunity to get their lives back on track should they so desire!

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA10563
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Great judge! It's always a pleasure to appear in his dept.