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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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What others have said about Hon. Michael J. Jurkovich

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Civil Litigation - Govt.

Comment #: CA45303
Rating:10.0

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We need more judges like Judge Jurkovich. He is very learned, practical, and one of a kind. He knows everything about your case before each hearing so no wasting time bringing the court up to speed. He handles complex issues great and we look to him for guidance always, which he is always able to provide.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA39161
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Judge Jurkovich is the kind of judge we need more of in California: In his pleasant, well-run courtroom everyone, including pro pers, is treated with respect, even kindness. He is well organized, well prepared, thoughtful, considerate, efficient and fair. He studies each case before he takes the bench and so he is ready to go without any fumbling around. To me, that shows that he is conscientious and dedicated to his role as a judge. My matters were not particularly complex, so I have no experience in how he handles complex trials, but based on his handling of the few matters I have had before him, I would be delighted to draw him as the trial judge in a complex matter.