Hon. Arthur J. Tarnow See Rating Details
District Judge See Comments
E.D.Mich.  
Average Rating:9.6 - 15 rating(s)
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Ratings

*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=Chronic`y Late,10=Always on Time)
*Evenhandedness in Civil Litigation:    (1=Demonstrates Bias,10=Entirely Evenhanded)
*Evenhandedness in Criminal Litigation:   (1=Demonstrates Bias,10=Entirely Evenhanded)
Flexibility In Scheduling   (1=Completely Inflexible,10=Very Flexible)
General Inclination Regarding Bail (1=Pro-Defense,10=Pro-Government)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases, Pre-Trial:   (1=Pro-Defense,10=Pro-Government)
Involvement in Civil Settlement Discussions:   (1=Least Involved,10=Most Involved)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases, Trial:    (1=Pro-Defense,10=Pro-Government)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases, Sentencing:    (1=Most Lenient,10=Most Harsh)
Typical Discount Off Guidelines for Cooperators:    (1=10%,10=100%)
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Other

Comment #: 32496
Rating:6.0
Comments:
Doesn't have the courage in criminal cases to oppose federal prosecutors and supervise court appointed attorneys that he is approving payment for. Made legally ans fagually bad decisions on discovery, jury instructions, intended loss, and post trial motions.

Civil Litigation - Govt.

Comment #: 23157
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Very fair, very funny, exceedingly patient, and a great judge on the bench. Yes he has more liberal leanings but Judge Tarnow sees the big picture. I have won cases in front of him and I represent the "evil" government. In other words, he rules in favor of the party who has proven their case.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 18496
Rating:10.0
Comments:
One of the best judges on the bench. He is exceptionally bright. He helps settle the cases that should be settled, and lets a jury resolve the cases which should be resolved by a jury.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: 18118
Rating:8.2
Comments:
Hates, hates HATES health care fraud, and the people charged.

Civil Litigation - Govt.

Comment #: 12259
Rating:10.0
Comments:
While I don't always agree with his assessments, he is exceptionally bright and fair.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: 12247
Rating:9.8
Comments:
Without question my favorite judge. Smart, courteous, fair, and accommodating.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 8331
Rating:9.7
Comments:
Judge Tarnow is exceptionally intelligent and scholarly. While he is not afraid to let you know that, he does so in a pleasant way. He has a wonderful sense of humor, making him very easy to work with. His understanding of complex issues is outstanding, as is the quality of his opinions. His motion docket sometimes runs late, but only because he gives attorneys every opportunity to make their case and gets involved in colloquy with them. He always comes to the bench fully prepared. He gets top marks from me.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: 4530
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Gets the law right.

Example: sat by designation on a 6th Circuit panel recently. Was the sole dissenter on the opinion; the panel's decision was reheard en banc, and Tarnow's reasoning prevailed--the 6th Circuit overturned the split panel.

Other

Comment #: 3581
Rating:1.0
Comments:
His superfluous King's Dream comments say a lot.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: 3009
Rating:9.3
Comments:
Extremely bright and fair.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 3003
Rating:10.0
Comments:
Very smart and quick to understand nuance. Always prepared and knows how to read the case, parties, and attorneys to posture settlements. a pleasure to work with.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: 2999
Rating:10.0
Comments:
He is low-key, brilliant, easy to work in front of, and probably as good as they get. An outstanding jurist.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 2330
Rating:9.7
Comments:
Tarnow is an absolutely superb judge. As good as there is anywhere.