Comment #: CA54947
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Employs a system based equally on stupidity and vanity. Keeps mentioning he served in the military as if that has some special meaning to his listeners. Is want to bring up some mundane chore he did around the house to use as a metaphor for your entire case. He'd be much better off spending his time visiting elementary schools and making speeches to young impressible schoolchildren than sitting on a bench before litigants. If I had a case that requires a lot of law and motion, discovery, and legal issues I would 170.6 this cringeworthy clown without any hesitation. There are good judges in this world and he's not one of them. He is 3rd rate at best. Truly one of those creatures to avoid wherever practical.

Comment #: CA54088
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I had De LA Cruz. He is the only judge out of 9 judges that are not super corrupt and gives fathers a chance and hope. Many single mom's believe they should have 100% care, control and custody meanwhile the dad should only be allowed to be an ATM machine. He is the only one who allowed me to have visitation with my son, though it was supervised and I had to pay money $100 to see my own child and even thought I had all positive reviews.. anther judge, Donald Gaffeny took everything away from me and destroyed my life forever. Orange county is the most evil nightmare place on earth.. just minutes away from the happiest place on earth. This is the only good judge I've ever met in my life

Comment #: CA51393
Rating:1.0
Comments:
The decision to grant 50/50 custody in this case is deeply troubling, given the glaring discrepancies in the proceedings and the presented evidence. During the trial, a daily drinking log, which meticulously chronicled the father's consistent alcohol consumption, was submitted by the mother. This log raised substantial concerns about his ability to provide a safe environment for the children. Moreover, the mother had previously obtained a temporary restraining order against the father, indicating genuine concern for her and her children's safety. This restraining order should have weighed heavily in assessing the father's suitability for shared custody.
Additionally, documented evidence of repeated verbal abuse directed at the mother, occurring in the presence of the children, was presented during the proceedings. Such behavior directly conflicts with providing a stable and nurturing environment for the children. Moreover, the father consistently presented false allegations against the mother in multiple court documents, further muddying the waters and complicating an already complex case.
The combination of these factors cast serious doubt on the fairness and thoroughness of the judge's decision. Family court decisions must prioritize the well-being and safety of the children involved. Given the weight of the evidence, procedural irregularities, and the father's manipulative behavior, Judge De La Cruz's decision was negligent and detrimental, and he should never have been in family court.

Comment #: CA47527
Rating:10.0
Comments:
Ive recently had a few hearings in HON. De La Cruz's (Cruises?) Courtroom. Id like to start by addressing a different reviewer's comment, not something I ordinarily do, however if someone is going to review these then please bear in mind some authors, like one below literally wrote that this Judge is responsible for their child wetting the bed. Now, I've heard some doozies as a defense attorney, and having worked a bit in civil practice during law school, I understand substantial factor and proximate cause more or less. Just take a moment to consider the context there. First off, since when can a person be responsible for another persons urinary tract? Second, how could a person with the same fortitude required to find this website also be the same person who believes if it wasn't for Judge De La Cruz's ruling's they would have saved $15 on a mattress protector. Consider the source behind some of these reviews.

Here is my 3 cents. I always prefer a Judge who has served in the military.
Most people I think, get this wrong. What I mean is, most people dont recognize just how valuable having served in the military actually is to their case. Rather than have no sympathy for the human condition, or have nounderstanding of just how valuable freedom and dignity are to each of the defendants...Judge De La Cruz most certainly does...however often times, when defendants or attorneys, show little to no understanding of those principles... dont be surprised if you are "brought in line". Its a show of respect moreso than a imposition of his will. Right? I can understand how some would feel shaken, because someo of the most valuable lessons in life, whether we can appreciate it at the time or not are those that shake us. Serving iun the military can not be a walk in nthe proverbial park.

As far as his disposition to defense attorneys goes, I want to emphasize that if you are someone that is not interested in learning, in engaging, in listening or in trying...then Judge De La Cruz, who's been hired by more Global Law Firms than any attorney I've met, is not going to be a parkwalk.

I was next to an attorney who unfortunately was not familiar with the Speedy Trial Waiver or Preliminary Hearing Waiver and when asked by his HON. to give that waiver, this attorney literally, said "Yeah Sure, Ok". Judge De La Cruz did not agree to just take her cue, rather he pressed because if this attorney was unaware and hadnt learned it, he was giving her an opportunity to do so. I felt betrayed when it was clear to me that she would rather continue looking as though she knew the fundamentals of criminal procedure more than if she actually knew and understood those principles. The Judge did not want to call her fake...just because she had not learned the waivers yet, however, she brought it upon herself by reacting through her ego and with disdain that the Judge kept up the focus and was attempting to teach it to her in real time.

Judge De La Cruz, I would say...moreso than most Judges...is wicked smart. IHe
is very adept at criminal procedure
in court, not only making it look easy, but managing to give lessons as he goes. Cmon. He could probably be doing an entirely different job at the same time. Think about it. He was well appointed.

Comment #: CA41097
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Contrary to numerous case law he ordered that a child's therapist (hired by a controlling stepdad of extremely questionable character) dictate when she can see her grandmother. A judge is not allowed to relinquish judicial authority, especially to a treating therapist. After his ruling this 12 year old child failed classes in school, wet her bed/pants regularly, fought with friends and became extremely antisocial, inhibited and very troubled. He basically sentenced her to live in a Jim Jones environment with no contact with the one person in the world she could trust. He definitely belongs in traffic court

Comment #: CA40031
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Doesn't know the law so he cannot follow it. Should never have been appointed a judge dealing with peoples property and children. This Judge is rude and interrupts litigants while they are talking. He was relocated to traffic so at least they got him out of family law finally.

Comment #: CA36994
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Does not follow the law. This Judge makes our judicial system look bad and should never have been judge. This judge refused to allow a father to see his child, makes children cry, makes rulings without due process.