"The Robing Room: CA State Judges

Hon. Curtis A. Kin	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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What others have said about Hon. Curtis A. Kin

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Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA54285
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Absolutely horrible Judge. Doesn’t know squat about fairness or justice. Avoid , Avoid, Avoid!!!

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA52853
Rating:1.1

Comments:
Trust the REAL comments. Those complaining about Kin's bias, his inability to comprehend simple arguments, his lack of general understanding with respect to basic legal concepts, his awkward ability to make hearings more about him than the matter at hand, etc.
Keep in mind, this judge was neither appointed nor elected: he submitted candidacy which was uncontested TWICE, so BY DEFAULT he became the worst judge in Stanley Mosk until 2027. Some have suggested he's a plant, and for those that know he can be manipulated, they love that they can rely on him for a lack of justice in favor of the side he personally prefers.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA41705
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This judge is the worst in Stanley Mosk and that is a bold statement for Stanley Mosk. Thinks he is the greatest thing since slice bread. Railroaded my client based merely on the color of his skin. Hates African Americans.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA41251
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This guy is obviously the smartest judge in LA County, just ask him. I’m surprised comments about him are limited. Post -COVID there will be more and more. Worst judge in Stanley Mosk, you’ll understand why after appearing in front of him. He does have a strong bias and little regard for litigants.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA31374
Rating:2.1

Comments:
General inclination is pro racists. If you are of color, stay away from this guy. If your opponents are Asians, stay away from this guy. How this guy became a judge is a crime.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA10293
Rating:7.1

Comments:
Curtis Kin will make faces in open court showing his obvious bias and displeasure of defendants. He is biased towards prosecution oftentimes coming down with harsher sentences than is recommended by the trial prosecutor. He looks for every opportunity to punish defendants.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA8964
Rating:8.9

Comments:
Judge Kin is an excellent Judge. He has a prosecutorial background which allows him to hold the prosecutors to their standard of proof. He regularly affords defendants the benefit of the doubt when good faith efforts have been made by the defendants to comply with the terms of their sentencing but have fallen short. He ensures that everyone in the courtroom understands their positions and rights. Judge Kin is a major asset to the legal community in general and Pasadena in particular.