"The Robing Room: CA State Judges

Hon. Karen L. Robinson	See Rating Details
Judge Superior Court
Orange 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. Karen L. Robinson

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Other

Comment #: CA31543
Rating:1.0

Comments:
With all due respect I have been in her courtroom over 35 times this year. A friend has a case and she resides on it. Her attorney is masterful and brilliant and we'll respected and although near the end of her career she has not a single weakness in her work. We have seen bias and we have seen profiling and we have seen her ignore the law in what appears to be some kind of vendetta with my friend.

The courtroom she runs is slow and inefficient and seemingly without reality in play. We have made over 30 appearances and nothing was done but stalling in spite of our attorney being prepared every step.of the way. Bail was set way too high, nearly four times the norm. Every document submitted was seemingly never reviewed or given a chance in spite of being dead on and written brilliantly. Judge Robinson seems to rule with ego and manipulate the law

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA18109
Rating:5.3

Comments:
This judge does not understand the role of a court in crafting indicated sentences and sees her role more like that of a D.A. making offers, creating esoteric rules about what she interprets date settings to mean. She will listen to both sides of an issue but will usually side with the D.A. She also likes to micromanage to a fault.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA8748
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Judge Robinson is an excellent trial judge, and every experience I have had in her courtroom has been an experience with a judge of integrity and professionalism. I perceived no bias whatsoever despite the fact that my client had a felony case pending after our misdemeanor trial. Not only did Judge Robinson conduct a fair trial, she granted a directed verdict for acquittal... after which, the DA asked to ADD charges! I objected vehemently and, was furious (for a few seconds) when she allowed the added charges -- then swiftly acquitted my client on those as well, without skipping a beat.
Judge Robinson is a very classy and bright judge -- its all serious to her, so don't look for a funny, light-hearted courtroom experience. You won't find it. Go in professional and expect a real courtroom.
Truly, the first time I was in a criminal courtroom in OC, I was appalled, DA's carrying coffee cups and calling the judge "Hey Judge" (instead of Good Morning Your Honor). Defense attorneys with dirty hair stuck up in a plastic clip, bare legs and too short skirts.
There is decorum and respect FROM this judge, I suggest acting accordingly in her courtroom -- as it should be in EVERY courtroom. Judge Robinson holds the bar high for herself and others. But the important thing is - she is smart and unbiased.

Other

Comment #: CA6632
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Judge Robinson was professional and respectful of everyone involved in this case.

Other

Comment #: CA5997
Rating:1.0

Comments:
She should not be a judge

Other

Comment #: CA5982
Rating:9.0

Comments:
Very impressed with the judge's professional behavior in the courtroom. She was very respectful of of the jurors, defense and DA. I believe she was very fair in in the handling of case.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA3889
Rating:2.6

Comments:
California people should get rid of these bad judges, especially the ones who feel that they can do anything they like while on the bench.

Litigant

Comment #: CA3427
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I appeared before Judge Robinson on a Small Clains action which my Homeowners Association had appealed.

She had not read my complaint and she did not have the Civil Codes which were applicable to my case with her, she had to ask for them.

She did not address the issue and spent a lot of time on something she had no idea about. Homeowners Associations' accounting records.

I had given the applicable code in my complaint and she completely ignored it.

She needs to get her act together before appearing in Court and be conversant with the action she is supposed to be "judging".

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA2968
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
She is a person of no integrity, apparently willing to make rulings she knows are incorrect to avoid making waves or displeasing her fellow judges. She is remarkably fluent in doublespeak.