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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. Bradley S Phillips

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Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA54075
Rating:9.9

Comments:
Hon. Phillips is intelligent, sharp, and polite. He knows litigants' pleadings almost better than they do and has a memory like an elephant. He commands respect due to these qualities.

I would describe him as evenhanded. However, I find his handling of physical abuse cases troubling, especially when there is clear evidence. It seems he gives fathers the benefit of the doubt to change, sometimes without sufficient justification. I've witnessed fathers shedding crocodile tears on the stand and receiving leniency that jeopardizes the safety of minor children and emboldening the father to abuse more. While I'm not a psychologist, it appears Phillips holds a noble view of men from his own morality, even in their shortcomings. This may lead him to misjudge narcissistic fathers and award custody based on his own perspective rather than merit.

Despite this, Phillips does make fair rulings overall. He focuses on the broader family dynamics, issuing orders that bring meaningful change without stating the obvious. He has an excellent wit. In financial matters, he excels. Lastly, he genuinely listens to litigants and shows a sincere interest in their point of view. Hon. Phillips is a gem in a world of halfwitted judges. Probably best to come to his Court with truth. I know that is a high request in the world of litigation.