Hon. George H. Wu See Rating Details
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C.D.Cal.  
Average Rating:6.1 - 30 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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Other

Comment #: 35150
Rating:Not Rated
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Judge Wu made a huge error in judgement regarding ALSSCAN vs. CLOUDFLARE and gave the green light for Cloudflare to become the largest criminal CDN. Judge Wu was more concerned about the content in question. Cloudflare is a huge problem

Send e-mail to this poster 3/8/2023 2:19:33 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 34660
Rating:Not Rated
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Wu will ignore common sense and perform mental gymnastics to impute facts that don't exist and ignore documentation of evidence to accept defendants' baseless assertion.

Send e-mail to this poster 6/14/2022 1:30:17 AM

Other

Comment #: 33733
Rating:Not Rated
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Judge Wu is intelligent and fair. He is not your typical "prosecutor in a robe". As an expert who testifies throughout the country, Judge Wu is well prepared, reasonable, and cordial. One of the best in the Central District.

Send e-mail to this poster 3/29/2021 10:52:00 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 33528
Rating:1.0
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I have a robust federal court practice from the plaintiff's side. I am familiar with every judge in the Central District. Judge Wu is just terrible. Other than Percy Anderson, Judge Wu is the worst in the district. He decisions are not fair and balanced but strain to find the outcome he desires. He ignores case law that does not favor his ruling-does not even attempt to distinguish it--and frames the issues in a way that almost makes you laugh if it were not so painful.

Send e-mail to this poster 10/28/2020 5:51:18 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 33327
Rating:9.8
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not perfect but close interesting family background a gentleman and a mensch

Send e-mail to this poster 6/10/2020 6:44:12 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 29804
Rating:1.0
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I agree with the other reviewers. He used to be good when he was in state court. But as a federal judge, he’s prolly the worst in the district and has become a lawyer for the defense from the bench. Per Westlaw, the judge grants more defense motions than any other judge in the districf . He tries to get rid of cases.

Send e-mail to this poster 1/7/2019 10:53:08 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 29779
Rating:4.5
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Shills for the defense. Copies arguments directly from defense's briefs. Picks a winner and then bends over backwards to reason his way to the result.

Send e-mail to this poster 1/5/2019 4:58:41 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 26481
Rating:2.5
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Thinks he is charming, but is really lazy, don't be surprised if he regularly does not understand what your papers say, misquotes or ignores your case law authority even after repeated hearing on the same issues. A review of his record in the 9th Circuit shows repeated reversals. He is pro defendant in civil cases and want everyone to settle so he does not have to make decisions. Pompous.

Send e-mail to this poster 8/17/2018 7:05:09 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 25184
Rating:Not Rated
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One of the laziest Judges ever in the Central District. More worried about clearing his docket than accomplishing justice. Puts form and procedure over ruling on the merits of a dispute. His is unfair and lacks any social consciousness. If they allowed a 170.6 challenge in Federal Court, his Courtroom would be empty.

Send e-mail to this poster 2/2/2018 1:18:16 AM

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: 25158
Rating:3.0
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Civil Defense Attorney's Dream, very indecisive Judge. Had 5 hearings on MTD as he whittled the case down. Then had 4 hearings on Class cert., after 4th hearing, he told Defendants that he would certify the Class if injunctive relief in the form of labeling changes wasn't agreed to within 2 weeks, he would certify the Class. Defendants agreed, so Judge Wu found the case issues Moot and dismissed Plaintiffs case without awarding attorneys fees. Death by a thousand cuts...simply Unjust.

Send e-mail to this poster 1/22/2018 1:54:33 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 25025
Rating:10.0
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I had Judge Wu for a trial. I can honestly say that it was the best experience that I have EVER had with a judge. We all know that most judges can get wacky in trial. Not Judge Wu.
He was 1000% fair. Best of all, his temperament was absolutely perfect. He did not morph into a judicial ogre once the trial started. Rather, he ran the court like he was just a normal guy. He joked with counsel, ruled the way the law required, and just had a FANTASTIC attitude. Words cannot explain just how great it was to try a case in front of a truly neutral judge who had no concern for his own ego. Every lawyer deserves to experience this once in their lifetime. If you have Judge Wu, then you are in great shape.

Send e-mail to this poster 12/14/2017 1:58:50 AM

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: 24209
Rating:10.0
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He has a great courtroom demeanor. He truly loves the give-and-take of oral argument. He's not some egomanian sitting on the bench, rather, her likes to have truly good discussions about issues. Very, very likeable judge, very intelligent, and just a good person. Wish all judges were like him.

Send e-mail to this poster 2/27/2017 7:57:15 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 24207
Rating:8.0
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Judge Wu is a very straight shooter when it comes to his decisions, and pretty much goes with whatever the 9th Circuit case law dictates. I would be careful about trying to push the facts of the case too far or trying to game the system in any way.

Can be indecisive at times. I had a motion to dismiss in front of him and the tentative agreed that the case should be dismissed, however the tentative also raised an issue which neither party had raised in their papers. Judge Wu stated that while he was inclined to dismiss the case, he allowed the Plaintiff the opportunity to submit an offer of proof on the issue before deciding whether or not to adopt the tentative. It seemed pointless as the Plaintiff had already submitted all of the relevant evidence in his opposition.

Also, he is very punctual and sometimes takes the bench a few minutes early, so make sure to be on time.

Send e-mail to this poster 2/27/2017 3:07:52 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 22928
Rating:9.8
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Although I don't always get the outcome I'd like, I generally leave Judge Wu's courtroom feeling as if all parties were treated fairly.

Send e-mail to this poster 7/14/2015 10:44:30 AM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 22919
Rating:10.0
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As good as a judge gets. Incredibly fair and reasonable. Runs his court more like a prudent businessman than an arrogant judge. I have had several cases with him. He is truly very fair and is willing to reason during oral argument.

Send e-mail to this poster 7/9/2015 11:58:05 AM

Other

Comment #: 21978
Rating:5.0
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Judge Wu has a reputation among some federal prosecutors of being very lenient when it comes to sentencing in criminal matters, as well as being very arrogant on the bench. My experiences confirm this. If you are a criminal who is convicted by a jury and the day of sentencing comes, you would be very fortunate to be standing before Judge Wu. You won' get a better deal anywhere.

Send e-mail to this poster 8/5/2014 12:34:31 PM

Litigant

Comment #: 21731
Rating:1.0
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If you are a little guy and want justice, stay away from Judge Wu. Justice is not an issue in his court room. If you, as defendant, have money and fancy attorneys, he is your man.

Send e-mail to this poster 5/3/2014 10:56:35 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 19033
Rating:8.0
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I have an education law case before Judge Wu and represent the Student. After reading other comments about his pro-govt stance I thought I should include the fact that in our case, he has ruled in favor of Student, and against the government (school district) and an appeal has been filed by school district. I agree he likes to interrupt, could barely get two sentences out in argument, but he is that way for both sides as least. I found that he applied the law fairly, and came to the correct conclusion given the law in our case. Judges are often predisposed against the type of special education due process appeals I frequently file in the district court. He treated us fair, and ruled in our favor on an important issue on appeal from the OAH. I did not find him to be mean. I found him to be conscientious, he knew the case, he was prepared, and had a pleasant demeanor. I disliked how he kept allowing follow up briefs and hearings instead of just making a decision. Afterwards he stuck with his ruling. However, he failed to make a clear Order and failed to clearly state what the scope of remand to OAH is, which was disappointing and now motions to clarify are needed. But overall for special education cases, I give him a thumbs up. Far better than Carter (terrible in special ed cases), or Pregerson or Wilson, etc.

Send e-mail to this poster 11/20/2012 4:35:37 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 18435
Rating:3.2
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Get ready. In civil cases, this judge acts as co-counsel for defendants. Makes arguments for them, sometimes so absurd that not even the defendants have made them. It is as if some of his crankier colleagues teased him about smiling and being too friendly in the courtroom, so he has decided to make himself over to be more mean. If you happen to be in a courtroom waiting for your case to be called and witness him handle criminal matters, you may be lulled into thinking he is a fair, decent jurist. He appears somewhat sympathetic to criminal defendants and understanding of social issues dealing with them, even showing mercy (or making statements that show empathy) even at sentencing. But do not in any way be fooled --- such empathy totally goes out the door in civil cases. In private litigation his annoyance with plaintiffs shows, he asks straw man questions , does not focus on issues that do not support his pro-defense stance and maddeningly, does not let you respond to his questions -- it is not at socratic, which one can appreciate even if it challenges you, but is actually bullying. He isn't one of those federal judges who are so bad that you want to do what you can to get back to state court --- yet --- but it seems that he is trying to be a member of that awful kind of old boys club. A disappointment on so many levels. If you represent regular decent people harmed by Goliath in some way, get them ready because this judge will thwart their chances at justice.

Send e-mail to this poster 8/11/2012 9:22:35 AM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 18403
Rating:4.8
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Loves to hear himself talk. If you get 5 words out before he interrupts, you're doing well. Too many status conferences, which runs up the bill.

Send e-mail to this poster 8/7/2012 4:20:43 PM

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: 11658
Rating:Not Rated
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He's a reasonably good judge, though he is somewhat indecisive. The comment that he's the most plaintiff-friendly in the Central District is almost laughable. Far from it.

Send e-mail to this poster 11/1/2010 10:54:56 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 10166
Rating:7.0
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Friendly judge with a great clerk but he seems a bit overwhelmed. He will provide a preliminary opinion on motions and then let parties argue their positions but he doesn't seem open-minded about changing his position no matter what is said. Agree with other comment that he requires many return hearings. He got involved in settlement discussions but could have gotten case settled more efficiently for everyone involved if he had injected himself (s he was obviously wont to do) into the process earlier.

Send e-mail to this poster 5/12/2010 4:42:24 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 10032
Rating:3.8
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He maintains a friendly courtroom demeanor with an excellent clerk, but he is otherwise a disaster. He micromanages to a degree that his calendar is always overfull with return hearings. As a result, he is never prepared for argument, and has rarely read any of the papers. He wings everything, including criminal sentencing, which is a disgrace. He makes up for this by invariably sentencing for less than the proposed term, for the most peculiar reasons. In civil cases, he is the most plaintiff-favorable judge in the District Court, perhaps because he is naturally indecisive, and so reasons that he'll not be overturned by keeping the case alive. He is very intelligent, and has the ability to be very, very much better than he presently is. He is a great disappointment.

Send e-mail to this poster 4/14/2010 4:17:05 PM

Prosecutor

Comment #: 7837
Rating:4.0
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This judge should be on the People's Court due to his lack of understanding of criminal minds and the fact that career criminals are just that -- career criminals. He lives in a bubble surrounded by his fantasy world that all is OK and criminals are victims of their environment. It is obvious that Judge Wu has never been a victim of crime nor has anyone in his family ever been a victim of crime. He is worthless and should be impeached.

Send e-mail to this poster 1/22/2009 4:50:40 PM

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: 7402
Rating:3.7
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Does not appear to read the points and authorities provided to him nor to understand complex legal issues - yet he does not seem to want to read so that he can understand.

Send e-mail to this poster 11/12/2008 12:06:06 AM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 5896
Rating:9.6
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Excellent judge. Not afraid to make hard decisions, and good judicial demeanor.

Send e-mail to this poster 3/14/2008 11:27:45 AM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 5663
Rating:5.5
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Perhaps a nice guy off the bench, this Judge is horrible. Cannot make a decision, poor rapport with counsel.

Send e-mail to this poster 1/31/2008 5:29:07 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 4962
Rating:Not Rated
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This smiling rules festishist has no life and is as pleased as punch to be a judge. The fact that he has spent virtually his entire career as a government attorney has made him extremely pro-government in both civil and criminal cases. He is a real pain in the neck.

Send e-mail to this poster 9/29/2007 11:42:36 PM