"The Robing Room: CA State Judges

Hon. John M. Tomberlin	See Rating Details
Judge Superior Court
San Bernardino County	See Comments

Attorney Average Rating: 9.9 - 1 rating(s) Non-Attorney Average Rating: 5.0 - 2 rating(s)	Please send me alerts on this judge E-mail Address:

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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. John M. Tomberlin

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Other

Comment #: CA39561
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Judge Tomberin, a couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure to serve as a prospective juror in your court room. It is not my practice to respond to judge's conduct or demeanor in a court room but, as a retired professor of political science, and US embassy service, I thought, given your outstanding court room demeanor that I share a tidbit with you. As a witness you have set a standard for excellence and have accomplished that goal. I didn't make it through the voir dire process in a harassment case but was struck by your pronunciation of "VOIR DIRE." One of my several embassy assignments was in Paris so I will, in support of the French language, suggest you discontinue your version of pronouncing "Voir Dire. That is pronouncing "dire" as in "tire". Rather pronounce dire as in "deer". No biggie just a suggestion. Great judge!

Litigant

Comment #: CA38717
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
This judge should not be on the bench.

Other

Comment #: CA26572
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
A man with a tough job and it isn't get any easier.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA23788
Rating:9.9

Comments:
The experiences our office has had with him on the civil side have been all positive. He has been evenhanded and thoughtful about the issues. In trial he does not insert himself into the prosecution or defense and lets the lawyers try their case. Good experience.

Other

Comment #: CA21982
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
This judge was presiding over a civil hearing of ours. The other side pre-wrote a court order for him and he was so lazy that he didn't even bother to read it, just crossed off the word "proposed" in the "Proposed Court order". Naturally the order was worded in a one sided manner ... it was so bad that cops were called several times because the other party tried to execute it like they were the king and queen of France. He then refused to hear our side of the argument. Basically very emotional and un-objective. Avoid this judge unless he likes you. Also this is just subjective but having dealt with people like that before he does seem to have an issue with females.

Other

Comment #: CA18750
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Was in this clown's courtroom to support a female friend seeking a restraining order against an abusive ex. This judge was incredibly rude to her. He should be taken off the bench... There was no cause for his abusive outburst. The consensus seems to be that he is a hardcore alcoholic.