"The Robing Room: FL State Judges

Hon. Deborah B. Ansbro	See Rating Details
County Court
Orange County 9th Circuit	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. Deborah B. Ansbro

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Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: FL5169
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Never met the lady. Only know in a small claims court she dismissed our case in writing( against a no-show litigant) 3 times before we finally got a settlement thru negotiations with the litigants via email. What a useless public servant!! Is a "0" rating possibles?

Litigant

Comment #: FL2879
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This judge wont give me a break as a Veteran who has had problems that are now resolved after 7 years. She will not move, budge, or do a thing to help me. I live 2000 miles away, have done over 100 hours of community service, and 3 anger management classes ( they only wanted one ) and completed rehab with 6 years documented sober and she STILL wants me to fly down there and do almost a year in jail for VOP. I moved to California for help because I was homeless and on drugs, but I have received the help I needed from the VA and successfully completed treatment. Its a shame because I cannot get a job with this hanging over me. I want nothing more than to be a tax payer again, judge!!

Litigant

Comment #: FL2861
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I have first hand experience of this judge deliberately lying in court and refusing to hear evidence that contradicted a predetermined decision made before trial.

Her abusive and arrogant manner is in sharp contrast to her peers.

Should be summarily dismissed - with as little concern for basic justice as she provides to others.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL2802
Rating:1.9

Comments:
She is the worst judge I have ever had to deal with. She could care about what the law says even if she knew it. Every case she rules on has an appealable issue.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: FL2782
Rating:1.0

Comments:
the worst judge I have ever encountered

Litigant

Comment #: FL2781
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This judge must've worked for the circus prior to becoming a judge because she is nothing more than a clown. get another judge is she is assigned to your case

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL2646
Rating:2.1

Comments:
Horrible demeanor. Judge Ansbro consistently refuses to enter defaults or default judgments as she takes it upon herself to act as an advocate for those that chose not to advocate for themselves.

She is rude to most attorneys as well as lay persons.

Litigant

Comment #: FL2515
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Judge ansbro's rulings on small claims case 2012-SC-001138-O are confounding! She ruled in favor of a defendant who was in default - did not appear and did not file any timely motions. She dismissed case without any hearing of plaintiffs case. She again dismissed case without hearing the refiling and issued a ruling stating that she had been "fully informed". How is the layman to navigate small claims with judges like Debra Ansbro?
It is only a shame that "1" is the lowest rating. I would give her a zero across the board.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL2427
Rating:2.7

Comments:
She is unprofessional and appears to have no regard for anyone - plaintiff or defendant!

Litigant

Comment #: FL2352
Rating:1.0

Comments:
her attitude was quite disappointing, she was rude, insensitive to our attorney and the case and she seemed in a hurry and didnt allow all the information to be presented before issuing a verdict

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL2215
Rating:1.0

Comments:
The absolute worst Judge I have ever encountered. How is this person a judge? She is beyond incompetent. If you get her assigned to your case, move the court for another judge

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL2130
Rating:1.8

Comments:
This judge doesnt know the law. Doesnt give an attorney an opportunity to submit their evidence or defend their client.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: FL2129
Rating:1.5

Comments:
worst judge I ever went before, beyond ignorant

Litigant

Comment #: FL2128
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This judge doe not have a clue. she is rude and obnoxious. he thinks everything is heresay. Why Because she doesnt know the legal meaning of heresay. They would be better of if thwey had her cleaning the courthouse bathrooms. but even then they would be over paying her

Litigant

Comment #: FL2072
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Very biased. Gave legal advice advising plaintiff how to win her case. Refused to hear defendants side of the case and ridiculed and berated defendant

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: FL1236
Rating:1.6

Comments:
Unfit to be a judge.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: FL1225
Rating:3.0

Comments:
Her courtroom demeanor has often been rude, impatient and generally disagreeable. Will frequently cut off attorneys and make it difficult for them to present argument for their client's position. She is certainly free to deny a motion to supress or a motion for bond - just let the attorney do his or her job on behalf of the client. People need to know that a judge will allow them their day in court and treat them with fairness and courtesy. One does not always get that treatment with Judge Ansbro. She does do a good job with starting court on time.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: FL1223
Rating:3.1

Comments:
Not the smartest judge on the bench by a long shot. Not very even-tempered and a little vindictive if you disagree with her initial assessment of the case. Overall, not an impartial arbitrator for either side.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: FL1211
Rating:2.0

Comments:
A terrible judge! Loves the power.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: FL907
Rating:9.4

Comments:
A breath of fresh air on the bench. Is doing very well for a judge that has been on the bench a short time. She is fair and impartial and works hard to make the right deceision.