"The Robing Room: CA State Judges

Hon. Gregory W. Pollack	See Rating Details
Judge Superior Court
San Diego County	See Comments

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* 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. Gregory W. Pollack

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Litigant

Comment #: CA54204
Rating:10.0

Comments:
I'm shocked at the reviews. I had only a brief appearance before this Judge and lost (on technical grounds), but my impression was that he stood for truth and justice based on his comments in court.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA53988
Rating:1.4

Comments:
This was absolutely the worst impersonation of a judge I. Have ever seen. Literally hamstrings a man who asked his landlord if she knew the civil code. I did not know cracker jack prizes could appoint a person to such an important position when they lack any knowledge of legal proceedings. It's a shame that pollocks grasp on reality is ever going to be increasingly fragile. Thing. May the truth shall be needed, just not there.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA53987
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
As a landlord one should be familiar with the CCC sec.1942. When this was brought up the plaintiffs tiff had the judge and witness lambbaste him. He ayed tag team with the witness. I am appealing and am looking forward to having the appellate court reviewing all the constitutio Al violations.a person should not be hu.iliated for bringing g up the law in a courtroo..

Litigant

Comment #: CA53984
Rating:5.0

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He allowed the witnesses to yell at the plaintiff. Gave false instructions. Ignored the pictures. Allowed hearsay evidence. Led the witness to change his testimony. Chated with the defendant and would not allow me to question her more than a couple minutes. Told me to take defendants trash instead of my own property. In spite of seeing 30 cords of wood said there was only 3 cord. Knowing the defendants kept getting caught up in their lies he would direct them until he heard what made the plaintiffs looked bad. The Plaintiffs were not on any drugs but he took false stories with no documentation as real. Knowing that they lied he ruled completely in their favor. I opted for a bench trial for the simple reason that I felt this judge cared about the truth not some road runner cartoon where he would laugh at the coyote blowing up by using acme products. I am appealing my case. Even if I did not win a monetary co.pensation for what I lost, the judge could have at least reprimanded them for doing that to someone who was supposed to be family. Even though I was thrown out at 13 years old. And my father was a violent alcoholic.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA51966
Rating:10.0

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I have been in civil litigation practice in San Diego County for over 34 years. I never had the opportunity to appear before Judge Pollack until 2022-2023. I found him to be conscientious, fair, patient, and personable. It was a pleasure to appear before him.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA49064
Rating:1.0

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If you are unfortunate enough to have your case assigned to this joke of a judge … paper him!
Worst judge on the bench !

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA47603
Rating:1.5

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This judge is personally biased against anything COVID related in that he allowed educators to harm and humiliate a child because he thought the child was an "asymptomatic" carrier. He actually took judicial notice of what would be required to be medical testimony when an objection was made. He called any doctor that would be on the stand to testify about asymptomatic carriers a "quack." The case is about the bane act, negligence and IIED and the first amendment. Whether someone is an asymptomatic carrier is not even relevant.

Civil Litigation - Govt.

Comment #: CA40649
Rating:10.0

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Judge Pollack is the most balanced judge on the bench. He treats everyone in his courtroom respectfully and fairly. He is vey smart and has the perfect judicial temperament. As a female attorney, I have always been treated fairly and he has always makes the right decision, even when it has not been in my favor. Unbiased, kind, incredibly smart, court of appeal material.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA37024
Rating:1.0

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This man-boy hates women and sides with domestic abusers. It's about time that he had his "Me Too" moment and has his panties pulled down in public.

Other

Comment #: CA35216
Rating:1.0

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Acts as a punitive Lawyer, show-off for his prior lawyer buddies. lacks the qualities to be an impartial Judge. Breach of his Oath taken as a judge.
Ego supersedes all justice in his decisions, to anxious to show-off inf ront of his prior attorney buddies, not fit to be a judge, prejudice, racist, stereotypical.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA33982
Rating:1.0

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what a sociopath. Bus in a convicted rapist to tease the victim. Hates women, I will see that he is removed from the bench. Or dateline again. [Redacted by Ed.]

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA31412
Rating:4.2

Comments:
Smart enough, hard-working enough, but has a mean streak, an ego out of proportion to his talent, and a capability for humiliating in court the lawyer with whom he disagrees. Jekyll-and-Hyde tendencies. Can be pleasant and courteous then turn condescending and arrogant. Proud of himself. Perhaps the robe has made him forget humility. But then he would not be the first to fall victim to that phenomenon.

Other

Comment #: CA30593
Rating:Not Rated
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This is a really violent sex offender from court. He resorts to violence behind closed doors to cover sexual impropriety and violence directed towards women. I believe he is incredibly unsafe for women in court because he uses sexual manipulation towards those he perpetrates to remain quiet and stay in the dark. He inflicts violence to the extreme.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA29989
Rating:1.0

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he and kenenth so are very corrupt. how can he be a judge ? he is so dishonest and unlawful he should be in prison with Kenneth so.

Litigant

Comment #: CA29664
Rating:Not Rated
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This man is incredibly dangerous and I am scared he will take my life. He terrorizes his victims and has sex with nearly every female attorney who walks into his court while they are on the stand.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA27601
Rating:5.0

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He's so much fun, isn't he?

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA27510
Rating:10.0

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I've had cases before Judge Pollack on the plaintiffs' side and defense side, and I have always found him to be very fair. I don't feel as if he favors either side. He usually always read the papers, knows what's happening, takes time during the hearing to get things right, and is even tempered. I'm also a female writing this review and have never found him to be biased against women. I'm always very happy when I get assigned to Judge Pollack because of how friendly and thorough he is.

Other

Comment #: CA20208
Rating:1.0

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Worst judge in the county .
170.6 him every time . Consider yourself warned.
Rules off the cuff . Biased . Doesn’t rule by the law. Hates women .

Other

Comment #: CA20199
Rating:1.0

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Terrible judge . An abomination to the legal profession.

Other

Comment #: CA18940
Rating:1.0

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He's an arrogant nutjob - rules however he wishes without consideration to the law. Bias against women BIG TIME. Favors certain crooked attorneys. Got transferred from Vista Court to downtown San Diego Court for wrongdoing. WRITES HIS OWN REVIEWS in response to our reviews. Hi Pollack! Have fun responding to this evaluation!

Other

Comment #: CA18914
Rating:1.0

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only one word that can described this "judge" depraved.

Court Staff

Comment #: CA18719
Rating:3.0

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This judge violates state labor laws by not providing staff with required breaks. How stupid is that, subjecting the San Diego Superior Court to fines and penalties if caught.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA17614
Rating:1.0

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do not want to ask about self defense in a gun shop do you? unfortunately we have to find against Pollack for being the dishonest judge and lawyer he has always been. for the good of the sdpd? lets swear them in. Lets call them first then swear them in as they always are so truthful as is the border patrol. Lets subpoena them and take an extra DAY. Its always the woman's fault.'we always had a great time particularly in santa barbara with you me and my son remember that. Thanks to you and Judge so and Deddeh I do not have a son anymore
YOU DID THIS FGOR THE GOOD OF THE DEFENSE BAR. THATS RIGHT JUDGE BELSKY WAS IN SANTA BARBARA TOO AND WAS CLIMBING THE WINDOW OF MY ROOM SO HE COULD SEE IF I WAS TALKING TO MY CLIENTS. THAT WAS A SCRIPP'S MERCY CASE.

Other

Comment #: CA17516
Rating:1.0

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engaged in Willful Suppression.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA16935
Rating:1.0

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I know that all my evaluation of Pollack have been gutted but I am glad the other are equally as true. I have absolute proof that Pollack changed one of his order on a case which is a felony. Maybe this site does not believe in the first amendment or Pollack may be removing them because they are too true. I urge you all If you will not look at my case to look at the crystal Harris appeal where this judge ordered a rape victim to pay her rapist alimony once her got out of prison and that there be immediate unification between the father and the boys even though the boys were victim in part to the rapes but also beaten by their father and abused as well. The order was overturned and made new law. There is only 1 worse judge so and several in close competition. A two day restraining order for a purpose.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA16396
Rating:1.7

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He loves to "butter up" the jury which distracts from the seriousness of a trial where a client has waited years for justice. He is clearly defense oriented from his background. His legal knowledge is limited and he gutted 90% of my evidence improperly. Recent case decisions have strongly changed his ability to do it again, but now its too late. I would paper him if not for getting Judges Tailor or Trapp next. Beware.

Litigant

Comment #: CA15304
Rating:5.0

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Here's the truth - brilliant in many ways, yet tragically crazy. Is truly exceptional, but falls short because he all too often GOES WAY TO FAR! THE LAW IS THE LAW - pure and simple! Cannot rule outside of the law EVER, while laying claim to "profound service to humanity". Back to the drawing board, wizard. His own worst enemy is the bottom line, here.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA14472
Rating:1.0

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This judge is a clown.
Go to the circus clown!
Your circus doesn't belong in a courtroom.
In a courtroom , a real judge is supposed to actually rule on the law.
How this idiot got on the bench is beyond me .

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA13096
Rating:8.6

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Been before Judge Pollack several times. He is thoughtful and competent, will hear the arguments from both sides, is flexible with his rulings and willing to consider modifications to his tentatives when rational arguments are made. I agree with the commenter below that he is very bright and spots the weaknesses in opposing party's arguments and raises them himself (even when this was used against me). Make sure you are moving your case forward.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA12602
Rating:10.0

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Fair, competent, and give attorneys an opportunity to address the issues before him. I would also emphasize that he is very bright; he spots the primary weaknesses in the opposing parties arguments without you having to raise them before him.

Litigant

Comment #: CA12268
Rating:1.0

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Judge Gregory W. Pollack = CONTRA LEGEM!

Other

Comment #: CA12199
Rating:1.0

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I'm confident the only way the very few rated this judge highly is because it was the judge himself doing the rating. This judge should have never been appointed to the bench. He is bias against women, makes absolute prejudicial comments and rulings from the bench, and definitely does not follow case or statute law. Judge for yourself - go sit in his courtroom for a half day. You'll come out shaking your head in disbelief.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA12198
Rating:10.0

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Judge Pollack is a fair judge. He listens to argument and rules decisively. However, he is not afraid to change his mind if it is the right thing to do. He will let you try your case in the spirit of truth, justice and the American Way. Whether you are a plaintiff or a defendant he will give you a fair shake.

Litigant

Comment #: CA11853
Rating:1.0

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Full of bluster, shall we say? On all levels - without a doubt! He can make you laugh - however, he's lucky to have the day job here. He also can irritate you period - and, it's obviously because he's trying to. I know you must be wondering, "But, does he do law well?" The answer is that he does - but only if he chooses to - it's a straight gamble whether he will or he won't. Perfectly capable of an elaborate, ridiculous, calculating BS show. Appears to not even care whether he will be turned over in the end or not. Does real law ONLY if he chooses to - and all the while, makes sure that you understand that he is doing whatever it is that he is doing, with open eyes. Bright, fun, confounding, and, unfortunately, UNFIT for the wise impartial mediation and enforcement of the law that a judge is supposed to be. I wish you good luck here - it may work out for you - the odds are just as likely that it won't, though.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA11732
Rating:1.0

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I was in front of Judge Pollock numerous times. Each and every time, he was bias towards women, and made decisions in favor of attorneys he knew. I have witnessed him make up laws as he goes along; not care if a favored plaintiff is caught lying over and over again; and was caught leaving notes in family law file cases he wanted to keep months after he was transferred out of Family Law court to Criminal Law court! He was then transferred out of North County court to downtown San Diego, after being caught doing this.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA11729
Rating:10.0

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I have been in front of Judge Pollack for Law and Motion. He helped the parties craft a practical outcome, and was fair about his deliberations. In fact, while I didn't get exactly what I wanted, I left feeling (and thereafter told my client) -- the judge's approach was fair and pragmatic. Pollack is willing to listen to the parties at length before rendering a decision. My dealings with Judge Pollack are positive.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA11491
Rating:1.0

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This man is not truly qualified to be a judge. Shows blatant bias on a regular basis - Lies openly, regularly, and with a seeming attitude of "and what are you going to do about it then". He looks to find a way to irritate, rules entirely outside of the law whenever he chooses, and generally appears to be the JV team who just should never have made the cut. NOT A GOOD AND DECENT JUDGE! He should retire or be removed.

Other

Comment #: CA11428
Rating:Not Rated
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Mr. God Complex - I thought it was just supposed to be doctors??? THE LAW IS THE LAW! Yes - that is whether you like that or not - if you can believe it. It would be more than outstanding for you and everyone who's case is decided by your honorable self, if you agreed with this SIMPLE TRUTH!

Other

Comment #: CA11420
Rating:Not Rated
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Thoroughly outraged and disgusted to have been subjected to this judge! Know this - do not wonder if it's true - he is so entirely FOS! Straight creep here, people! 170.6!

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA11116
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Brutal - bellicose, and just plain bad Kabuki theater here! Very little - if any legitimate law occurring. EXIT STAGE LEFT PLEASE!

Litigant

Comment #: CA11076
Rating:Not Rated
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Just the worse, pure and simple! Shocking, really, that it gets this bad. San Diego's deep embarrassment!

Litigant

Comment #: CA11065
Rating:Not Rated
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People who can't support the legal conclusions they come to should either make appropriate legal conclusions or admit that they cannot support the ones that they choose to make. Hiding behind 10 second technicalities is truly lame! Yes, 2+2 still equals 4. Just ridiculously lame - period!

Other

Comment #: CA11063
Rating:1.0

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In the Crystal Harris v. Harris and Feeney v. Feeney cases: This judge proved he does NOT like women, favors certain expert witnesses and other court whores and attorneys, even when they are caught blatantly lying and violating the law, and definitely does NOT know the laws or follow the law. Complain to Presiding Court Judge David Danielson about him.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA11061
Rating:Not Rated
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Folks - this is the rudest, most biased judge you will ever experience! Makes sport of being rude - demeaning - embarrassing, and trying his level best to irritate the litigants and/or their attorneys in his courtroom. I guess it's because the "your honor" thing is required. Sick, sick' sick - depraved truly! 170.6 period here!

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA10646
Rating:1.1

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Awful, Awful, and awful. And yes, he is 100 percent biased against woman.

Other

Comment #: CA10645
Rating:1.0

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Judge Pollack, is the most Biased, unfair judge there is. He ruled against my mom and brother in a restraining order. Even though he knew her and should of recused himself in the first place. This judge is rude, unfair, and is a monster. He should be removed from bench for unethical practices. He will be sued. He is biased against women, etc and is unfair. He should of never been elected a judge. He is the worst judge in Sd, CA.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA10561
Rating:1.7

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Abuse of Discretion under color of law, failure to recuse, bias with malice and forethought... All fact based and as plain as day.

Other

Comment #: CA10057
Rating:1.0

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This Judge shows favoritism towards certain attorneys and expert witnesses, makes bad rulings, ignores court protocol, allows witnesses to lie, and dislikes women. He was moved out of Vista Court an hour drive away to Downtown San Diego Court after he was caught holding on to family law court cases after being sent to criminal court cases. He was overturned by the appeals court for misconduct on cases, and has been a big contributor to abusive fathers with money getting custody of children under the false allegations of "Parental Alienation" by the mothers; usually after the father had abused / molested the children and the mother filed a report.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA10055
Rating:4.6

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Reversed himself during trial on several motions in limine that he had previously granted with no real explanation as to why. Watching him rule on a motion or objection is like watching him play a ping-pong match with himself. Bad rulings and poor trial management resulted in him granting a motion for new trial after a jury verdict went bad for plaintiff.

Other

Comment #: CA5130
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Judge Pollack is incompetent and bias.