Hon. Victor Marrero See Rating Details
District Judge See Comments
S.D.N.Y.  
Average Rating:6.5 - 26 rating(s)
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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=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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Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: 35370
Rating:5.6
Comments:
When it comes to sentencing, I see Judge Marrero as a close to the vest bean-counter. He is very pleasant and courteous but he does not engage with the lawyers or defendant and does not seem to sink his teeth into the arguments that are presented; rather, he listens patiently to what each party has to say and then simply imposes sentence without any further discussion or comment.

Send e-mail to this poster 10/20/2023 11:00:43 AM

Other

Comment #: 32997
Rating:Not Rated
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I was a prospective juror in Judge Marrero's courtroom. I have served on other juries and respected and admired the judges I witnessed. But not Judge Marrero. He treats jurors shabbily, as if they were servants. He threatened that anyone late would have sanctions imposed, including further jury service. First, using jury service as a punishment is outrageous. Second, it is not in his power to do that, and it is abuse of the judicial bench to do so. Jurors are culled from areas that can require 3 hours of commuting. He also aimed this at a woman who was 45 minutes late, had notified the court of her unintentional delay. The delays of court, lawyers, and the judge are understandable albeit annoying to jurors are understood. Sometimes so are other human beings' reasons to be late. Although I salute the judge on his opinion re Donald Trump's taxes, his relationship with jurors and prospective jurors without calling on lawyers to question during voir dire (I can understand why that would seem to be efficient, but it is unwise), his sardonic attitude to people wanting to be good jurors, his mangled syntax in asking questions of jurors (often with double negatives that had us scratching our heads), and indifference to people with travel and other plans that could not be changed - really, if jury duty is a privilege and a responsibility, the trial cannot be held without a jury - we are the linchpin of the trial system and we deserve greater respect. We want to be of service!!! Judge Murrero looked uncaring, indifferent, annoyed at any inconvenience...it is a shame. He is the only judge I have ever heard prospective jurors criticizing heavily during voir dire. Usually, no one says anything about the judge. But I doubt that would matter to him. In a way, his arrogance is similar to Donald Trump's. Maybe he thinks he doesn't need us.My opinion has nothing to do with his judicial ability, which I did not witness. His staff was courteous and helpful. But he himself was arrogant, and I'm sure he does not care that anyone thinks so.

Send e-mail to this poster 2/7/2020 9:21:40 PM

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: 32827
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Right ruling on Trumps tax returns used facts not emotions and rantings from trumps incompetent legal team to make his decision.

Send e-mail to this poster 10/7/2019 9:27:06 AM

Other

Comment #: 24340
Rating:9.0
Comments:
Very fair judge..dosent like petty..exceptionally sharp..do not insult his intelligence...should be more judges like him..

Send e-mail to this poster 4/29/2017 6:36:17 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 21954
Rating:10.0
Comments:
Excellent judge.

Send e-mail to this poster 7/28/2014 11:44:22 AM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 20877
Rating:3.0
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He broke almost every rule in the book. He misunderstood the IP laws involved, decided the case based on speculation and not the evidence before him, and did "research" on the side and then came into court and used it. About the only smart thing he did was stay the case to permit an appeal on which he was reversed.

Send e-mail to this poster 7/12/2013 12:28:23 PM

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: 19247
Rating:9.8
Comments:
Outstanding jurist. Concise understanding of the law and appreciation of legislative intent. Takes his job very seriously and takes the time to have a full understanding of an area before writing.

Send e-mail to this poster 12/27/2012 10:34:58 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 19181
Rating:2.5
Comments:
Has definite opinions but they don't sseem to have much to do with the prevailing law or even an arguable extension or modification of the established law.

Send e-mail to this poster 12/19/2012 9:28:33 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 8884
Rating:4.4
Comments:
Judge Marrero is pleasant to deal with and allows counsel a fair opportunity to be heard. He's just not smart. He cannot master complex fact scenarios or nuances in the law. I, too, have seen him get the law completely wrong on issues any federal judge sees regularly.

Send e-mail to this poster 7/13/2009 9:43:55 AM

Other

Comment #: 5431
Rating:1.0
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The Judge dismissed an antitrust lawsuit regarding naked short stock sales, largely due to his belief that jurors couldn't understand the issues. This reasoning seems to me to be a travesty to justice. The law was not protected nor enforced and the populace (investors) was not well served.

Send e-mail to this poster 12/20/2007 4:04:59 PM

Other

Comment #: 4768
Rating:Not Rated
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I'm not a constitutional expert by any stretch, but I am certainly appreciative of any attempt to protect citizens from unchecked, unbalanced power. The Patriot Act has always reminded me of the quote about sacrificing liberty to obtain security (I've seen too many variations and attributions of the quote for me to try to get it right here). In my opinion, Marrero's words as quoted in comment 4756 rank just as highly in importance and gravity in the current "War on Terror".

Send e-mail to this poster 9/7/2007 11:47:08 AM

Other

Comment #: 4767
Rating:Not Rated
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Just want to say thanks for standing up for America....not the Bush Crime Family take on 'patriotism' but the cold, hard, real thing. Cheers!

Send e-mail to this poster 9/7/2007 10:32:50 AM

Other

Comment #: 4766
Rating:Not Rated
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It's refreshing to hear that someone is protecting our rights these days. That's the real war that we're in. Thank you, Judge Marrero!

Send e-mail to this poster 9/7/2007 7:36:50 AM

Other

Comment #: 4756
Rating:Not Rated
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"The Constitution was designed so that the dangers of any given moment would never suffice as justification for discarding fundamental individual liberties or circumscribing the judiciary's unique role under our governmental system in protecting those liberties and upholding the rule of law."
- Federal court judge Victor Marrero, brilliantly worded. This man has earned a very deep respect from me, for upholding our nation's firmest beliefs.

Send e-mail to this poster 9/6/2007 2:24:13 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 3611
Rating:9.8
Comments:
I really enjoy appearing before this judge. He is courteous, patient, respectful of lawyers and always very well prepared. Very reasonable with scheduling and flexible if parties need his assistance.

Send e-mail to this poster 1/29/2007 9:33:38 PM

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: 3610
Rating:9.2
Comments:
Fair and even handed; no agendas; will listen to both sides and do what he believes is right.

Send e-mail to this poster 1/29/2007 5:05:52 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 3609
Rating:10.0
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A pleasure to appear in his court. He reads the parties' papers and listens to the lawyers' arguments. A very respectful and patient jurist.

Send e-mail to this poster 1/29/2007 5:00:15 PM

Other

Comment #: 2473
Rating:Not Rated
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The last numerical rating for Judge Marrero -- posted by Court staff, without leaving any comments -- gave him 10s across the board. I would strongly consider the source of this numerical rating in light of other, more balanced ratings, when evaluating Judge Marrero.

Send e-mail to this poster 9/20/2006 11:09:43 AM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 2129
Rating:8.0
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He took a lot time to try and settle an ADEA case. The case did not settle then, but subsequently settled before trial. I thought he was a fine judge.

Send e-mail to this poster 9/6/2006 7:36:54 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 1676
Rating:2.0
Comments:
Screwed up the standard formula for preliminary injunction, in an issued opinion. Decided dispositive motion without reading papers (in 15 minutes on 200 pages of submissions from counsel). Carries self-importance to an absurd level (viz. terrorism case in which he defined himself as a bulwark of society). Allows his clerks to be snotty to counsel.

Send e-mail to this poster 8/15/2006 5:02:10 PM