"The Robing Room: AZ State Judges

Hon. Terry Bannon	See Rating Details
Superior Court Judge Superior Court
Cochise County	See Comments

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General Rating Criteria

* 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=Chronically Late,10=Always on Time)
* General Ability to Handle Pre-Trial Matters		(1=Not all Able, 10=Extremely Able)
* General Ability as a Trial Judge		(1=Not all Able, 10=Extremely Able)
Flexibility In Scheduling		(1=Completely Inflexible,10=Very Flexible)

Criminal Rating Criteria (if applicable)

* Evenhandedness in Criminal Litigation		(1=Demonstrates Bias,10=Entirely Evenhanded)
General Inclination Regarding Bail		(1=Pro-Defense,10=Pro-Government)
Involvement in Plea Discussions		(1=Not at all Involved, 10=Very Involved)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Pretrial Stage		(1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Trial Stage		(1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Sentencing Stage		(1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)

Civil Rating Criteria (if applicable)

* Evenhandedness in Civil Litigation		(1=Not at all Evenhanded,10=Entirely Evenhanded)
Involvement in Settlement Discussions		(1=Not at all Involved,10=Very Involved)
General Inclination		(1=Pro-defendant, 10=Pro-plaintiff)

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Comment #: AZ2774
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This judge had no idea about the case before presiding over the case. It appeared she had made her mind up before even hearing from both sides. She told me that I should get an education and take care of myself instead of depending on my now ex husband to take care of me since I was the one petitioning for a divorce and implied that I was seeking a payout. I had an undergrad degree and an advanced degree at the time and was a veteran who had honorably served my country. She would have better understood the case if she'd read the paperwork prior to trial. After going to her chambers to do so, her tune changed. She tried to paint herself as a "no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is" judge (think Judge Judy energy). However, she came across as an unprofessional and unprepared person who let their bias color their judgement instead of ruling based on the information presented to her.

Civil Litigation - Govt.

Comment #: AZ2214
Rating:1.3

Comments:
It seems that she has made up her mind before the case begins. She had several ex parte communications and kept going off the record. There was suppose to be a trial. She had zero interest in hearing the evidence, and ordered off the record to make a ruling on a disagreement, then continued. There was a unofficial and off the record trial. The end it was called an "agreement" between the parties. She pretty much read word for word what was given her by the other party. If she ever was decent, it's time for her to move on. This has honestly shattered my trust and belief in the court. What happened was inconceivable.

Other

Comment #: AZ2008
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Very rude and unprofessional. Is one the prosecution side in the state side. Does not have the care of the community and doesn't care to hear the about facts. She is pro adoption and and not family reconciliation. Should not work with child or families.

Prosecutor

Comment #: AZ1977
Rating:2.8

Comments:
Not sure this Judge should has a law degree. Does not understand basic concepts of due process. Very poor grasp of rules of procedure. Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde disposition - very emotional and unpredictable. Displays poor judgment and temperament in front of juveniles where she should be setting an example. Serious ethics deficits--engages in ex parte communications, has lunches with prosecutor, etc. Refuses to appoint Guardian Ad Litems in situations where the law requires appointment of GALs. Abuses her staff and everyone she works with. The comment below #AZ1870 could only have been written by the Judge herself. She routinely makes calendaring errors noticing people for wrong court dates. Anyone who wants to be a good lawyer should never watch Bannon as she is the opposite of what a good judge is. Cochise County should be ashamed to appoint such an incompetent person to Judge.

Civil Litigation - Govt.

Comment #: AZ1870
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Judge Bannon is an asset to the bench in Cochise County. She treats everyone in her court fairly. She keeps the calendar moving, she is knowledgeable about the law, and she allows all parties to be heard. I wish that all new judges and lawyers could watch Judge Bannon on the bench to get an idea of how a courtroom should be run.

Other

Comment #: AZ1607
Rating:1.0

Comments:
0 only works for Arizona dept.of Dhs.will not lower herself to listen to defendants!