Hon. Douglas F. McCormick See Rating Details
Magistrate Judge See Comments
C.D.Cal.  
Average Rating:10.0 - 6 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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Litigant

Comment #: 35538
Rating:10.0
Comments:
Judge McCormick was very equitable and fair. He handled my initial case rulings and presided over the settlement process. He beat up both sides equally, but at the same time, was not afraid to step in and go the extra mile when the situation merited it. He has the ability to put ego aside and be personable without feeling like his respect as a judge is threatened or his authority undermined. The mark of a secure person and the kind of judge you want in litigation process.

Send e-mail to this poster 5/6/2024 8:39:06 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 35149
Rating:10.0
Comments:
This magistrate is a treasure. Informed on the latest updates in hotly contested and unsettled areas of law, and willing to do the necessary research to fully absorb extremely complex and nuanced legal theories. We could use more jurists like Judge McCormick.

Send e-mail to this poster 3/8/2023 10:18:58 AM

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: 32984
Rating:10.0
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Fair, patient, and whip-smart. Highly recommended if you're trying to settle. How is this guy not a DJ?

Send e-mail to this poster 1/30/2020 10:47:45 AM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 29199
Rating:10.0
Comments:
Judge McCormick was the discovery and settlement judge for us in a complex civil case. He short circuited discovery disputes by allowing phone calls and was even handed; ruled both ways, but never could complain about his reasoning.

He spent countless hours settling our case and was creative, fair, and non-tiring. We've tried to use him in other federal civil cases as a settlement judge whenever we are in Santa Ana.

He should be a district court judge.

Send e-mail to this poster 11/30/2018 3:32:23 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 25365
Rating:10.0
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I've had Judge McCormick as a mediator and as a judge for provisional remedies and discovery. He is excellent. A former big firm lawyer at Latham & Watkins, he really understands complex civil litigation. He also has a great temperament and is very respectful to counsel and parties.

Send e-mail to this poster 5/8/2018 5:41:20 PM

Litigant

Comment #: 22413
Rating:10.0
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He was the judge initially assigned to my federal criminal matter out of Orange County. He presided over my detention hearing, and I'm so fortunate to have landed in his courtroom. To put it lightly, my release pre-trial was very questionable and on the fence. He was able to see past my history, and gave me one more chance to remain out on bond pre-trial. I had prepared myself for remand. Bond and release conditions were very fair and reasonable. Unfortunately, my case was reassigned to Judge Dale Fischer. I had faith, up to that point. Now I just feel like a giant nail, about to get hammered. FML!

Send e-mail to this poster 2/20/2015 4:44:55 AM