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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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Comment #: CA55065
Rating:2.0

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While she was 'nice', she did not fully explain things during the restraining order process. I was a support advocate person during the trial, so I am not giving a biased statement just what I observed. I explained that my client had a disability and needed for me to write things down so she can cross examine. She did not allow that and just wanted me to stand there or go sit down in the common area. I felt that was a rude approach so I stayed standing with my client. Also, she did not clarify with my client when my client had issues speaking. She also did not allow my client to cross examine because time was running out and it was close to 430pm and she made it clear that she had to leave. Then she should have then re-scheduled my client case and explain that there was not enough time period. My client asked to appeal. My client has 2 other defendants for restraining orders to appear in court for the same case so she will be prepared next time AND we will contact the ADA coordinator ahead of time to make arrangements. I just think this Judge who is a commissioner appeared to be a weak person and not as strong in her explanations or what is expected. I been going to court for 27yrs and she is next to the worst Judge Ive ever seen. Both were commissioners, so lesson learned: DO NOT have your case heard before a commissioner especially if its complex, or requires better understanding with expertise of a Judge. She did state she was a commissioner and my client can chose. I told my client to stick with a Judge but she has 3 court cases so she was determine to get it done. Sad because she truly is being harrassed by 3 individuals who just will not stop and now using the police by calling in fake calls to harrass by client. Messy but something like this needs a judge with teeth.