"The Robing Room: CA State Judges

Hon. Robert S. Draper	See Rating Details
Judge Superior Court
Los Angeles 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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Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA48343
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I don’t like to bash judges unless their behavior is egregious. He sat through the Theo day trial but took 4 months to rule. At the hearing on the ruling, it was clear that he didn’t remember a thing. He was ogling opposing counsel like a 13 year old, which is probably why he bought everything she argued, hook, line and sinker. Neither the facts or law supported his ruling. Financially ruined an innocent party! Disgusting, but he doesn’t care.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA48311
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Absolute human garbage. Asked my terminally ill husband in open court "are you still going to be dying next week". My husband was Plaintiffs attorney and Judge continued trial 4 times in favor of Defendant despite knowing my husband had ALS and couldn't try the case because he would die if he continued it more. He did it anyway and mocked my husbands terminal illness.. "are you still going to be dying next week?" !!!!!!!!!!!! i was emotionally distressed from hearing him do that in open court to my sick husband. I also specially appeared (Im an attorney too) at a hearing and he yelled at me during oral arguments to be quiet. Ten years practicing, never had a judge talk to me or yell at me like this.
Judge Robert S. Draper is pure human garbage and I hope he will be treated with disrespect and indifference at the time of his death like he did to my husband. Glad he's retiring.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA46815
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Defendant timely filed a 170.6. It was denied as untimely, contrary to the clear reading of the statute.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA43018
Rating:5.9

Comments:
Judge Draper appears to want to do the right thing. The problem seems to be that he is no longer able to fully grasp matters (especially complex matters with subtle issues), although he clearly believes he can and to the casual observer would appear to be OK. Proceed with caution.

Litigant

Comment #: CA42695
Rating:1.0

Comments:
He is a piece of s... and unfit totally ...

Civil Litigation - Govt.

Comment #: CA36716
Rating:1.0

Comments:
If you are representing yourself, forget it. Judge Robert Draper Does not care what the issues are, does not matter what the facts are, does not matter if the attorney for other side is outright committing perjury, he will find a way to rule against you no matter what. Extreme, illegal and almost hateful prejudice toward self represented. DISQUALIFY him (CCP 170.6) first chance you get.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA31820
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Draper works hard, has a calm demeanor, and appeared to be a good judge.

But I have observed him lying to justify his decisions. And not tiny lies; giant ones. Trying a case before him has caused me to believe the legal process, in Los Angeles at least, is a sham.

I no longer consider LASC judgments legitimate.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA27665
Rating:9.8

Comments:
Judge Draper is one of the best judges in Stanley Mosk. He is hardworking, smart, and has a great temperament. He understands the law, and his rulings (which have not always been in my client's favor) are fair. Whether you represent plaintiffs or defendants, you will get a fair hearing in his courtroom.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA24015
Rating:9.8

Comments:
Judge Draper is pretty close to best case scenario as a civil judge at Mosk. He comes to Court prepared, moves cases forward, has an even-keel, and treats litigants and counsel fairly. He is very well-educated, experienced, and understands the issues before him. He reads the papers, knows the issues, actually considers oral argument, and I have seen him reverse tentatives when counsel is persuasive. He also has a sense of humor. This is about as good as you will get.

Other

Comment #: CA18945
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This judge is an idiot. Couldn't see the plain truth if it jumped up and bit him. 170.6 every time. Another example of an incompetent jurist the system will move around from venue to venue until he retires.

Other

Comment #: CA18398
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Robert Draper has zero grasp on reality and has ordered many children in to custody of the accuser who are actually the guilty abusers.This judge took lies with no explanation and did not let us argue the case.That is abuse of power and he needs to get off that stand he is a terrible judge and many children suffer by his terrible decisions