Hon. Nathaniel M. Cousins See Rating Details
Magistrate Judge See Comments
N.D.Cal.  
Average Rating:6.4 - 8 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)
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Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 35651
Rating:2.5
Comments:
Had him as a settlement judge. Barely effective, seemed barely interested in getting the case resolved. Uneven temper. Don't expect much from him.

Send e-mail to this poster 10/30/2024 5:42:42 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 32842
Rating:2.5
Comments:
A seemingly very bias judge, operates as if without any accountability. He is a good example of how a judge shouldn’t be.

Send e-mail to this poster 10/18/2019 9:29:39 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 32838
Rating:2.6
Comments:
This Judge sides with defendants in civil litigation especially if plaintiff counsel is not wasp or a small firm. He will outwardly ignore facts if it is in his interest when he makes his predetermined decisions. He will unfairly set deadline dates that work against the plaintiff. If you are a civil litigate keep your case away from his bias bench. I personally took the time to sit in on 14 cases with him presiding.

Send e-mail to this poster 10/17/2019 11:09:44 AM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 25091
Rating:5.2
Comments:
If you represent the plaintiff in civil litigation, do NOT consent to Judge Cousins. We made that mistake, and found that he reflexively sides with the corporate defendant and/or the biglaw firm, and doesn't invest the time to study the applicable precedent.

He's okay on discovery disputes, but simply splits the baby on every issue, so be sure to anchor high.

Send e-mail to this poster 12/29/2017 5:28:41 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 25017
Rating:9.3
Comments:
surprised I didn't give all 10s, really. Like this Judge a lot after some hard cases that came before him. Think he'll move up

Send e-mail to this poster 12/9/2017 8:28:34 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 23577
Rating:9.8
Comments:
Very intelligent and thoughtful. Utterly professional and courteous demeanor, which combined with his delightful clerk makes for a very pleasant place to do business. When you are in trial before him, he will make you work like you've never worked before. Be prepared for him to ultimately place severe restrictions on the number of hours of trial and the number of exhibits he will allow each side. In our case, he did us a favor by forcing us to simplify and focus. I would take him again any time.

Send e-mail to this poster 6/20/2016 11:57:11 AM

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: 20833
Rating:9.6
Comments:
I enjoy appearing before Judge Cousins for a lot of reasons. He's professional, efficient, and in certain circumstances, funny. He is sensitive to client issues and treats everyone with respect which makes me respect him.

Send e-mail to this poster 6/26/2013 6:52:43 PM