"The Robing Room: FL State Judges

Hon. Jose M. Rodriguez	See Rating Details
Circuit Court
Miami-Dade County 11th Circuit	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. Jose M. Rodriguez

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Other

Comment #: FL8052
Rating:1.0

Comments:
this judge made a ruling when a fla supreme court chief judge adminstrative order suspended all court. he made his judgement in his chambers and never gave the Defense their right to Due Process.How is that?

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL7659
Rating:8.6

Comments:
A very direct, no nonesense Judge. Does not tolerate incompetence or BS. He knows the law and procedure. Know your stufff and get to the point, be a professional and you will get along fine.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL7157
Rating:6.5

Comments:
Overall, he treated me fairly, which says a lot for a Miami-Dade judge. He doesn't seem to be influenced by the Miami-Dade bar.

Other

Comment #: FL7022
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Worst Judge in Miami! OMG, he is just flat out incompetent. Horrible. He is in the pocket of Plaintiff's attorneys.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL5446
Rating:3.0

Comments:
HORRIBLE!!!!! SHAME ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE FOR ALLOWING THIS INDIVIDUAL TO RUN THE 3RD FLOOR!!!! AN ATROCITY!

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL5396
Rating:2.6

Comments:
This judge is the absolute worst. He should not sit on any foreclosure bench. He has a law of his own. He violates so many laws. He makes decisions based on his friendship with the attorneys who sit in his court room all morning on behalf of the Plaintiff. They are his extended staff. He allows the Plaintiff's attorneys to show proof of record and introduce evidence through their cell phone emails and he renders decisions based on this even when challenged. He is very arrogant and over the top. He is only concerned with how long it will take him to get through his calendar so he smoke a cigar in front of the courthouse. He doesn't serve the public well at all. Very self serving.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL5393
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This guy is a former state farm property subro attorney. He never tried a jury trial in his life. He could not make a living in private practice. He is short, bald, extremely rude and arrogant. He enjoys going across the street sitting outside a restaurant smoking his big cigars, in his cuban shirt and lusting after the ladies who pass by. He is one, if not the worst on the bench. Often very ate and offers no apologize. His staff follows his lead and are not cooperative and as standoffish as can be. Avoid this clown at all costs

Litigant

Comment #: FL4544
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This judge is arrogant. This judge has ruled in favor of a party as if he was bought off by the law firm representing that party.

Court Staff

Comment #: FL4507
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I like his bravado, but he is a horrible judge. He really is! He needs a humbling experience to remind j=him of the role of a judge. He may be politically connected but he is not a good judge at all. He has a short man complex. I don't know who the administrative judge is but he/she needs to rotate judges.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL4216
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Incompentant

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL3757
Rating:1.5

Comments:
Disrespectful and very unprofessional. Does not read any motions prior to his hearings

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL3383
Rating:3.3

Comments:
This is the worst judge that I have ever seen in my life.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL3195
Rating:1.2

Comments:
One of the worst judges. I can't believe he came out of the committee for the 3rd DCA.

Probation or Pretrial Officer

Comment #: FL2816
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
undisciplined
vengeful
difficult to understand

Other

Comment #: FL2679
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
excellent judge, excellent human being, very professional and fair....Many blessing!

Other

Comment #: FL2524
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
excellent judge, very fair

Litigant

Comment #: FL2498
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I sat in court while this Judge dismissed every Defendant's Motions that were valid and emotional pleas. Miami Dade Circuit Court went against complete sound judgement when they created the 3rd floor room. Having the same Judge Jose Rodriguez rubbing elbows with the same Attorney's day in and day out that represent the banks. I literally sat there and watch during recess break how he conducted himself with these Attorney's regarding after work plans and even being flirtatious with a female Plaintiff's Attorney. The level of misconduct was incomprehensable. I will continue to follow this Judge because I am sure that more stories will come out when all is said and done and I want to be one of the first swearing under oath of his biased cronism.

Other

Comment #: FL2321
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Who the hell do you think you are Jose M. Rodriguez?? How dear you go and dismiss a 63 year-old woman's Bankruptcy Case after how hard she has fought to keep her home. You don't give a fuck about nobody but yourself. You don't deserve to be a Judge in the State of Flordia, you selfish bastard!!

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL2133
Rating:1.1

Comments:
Deceased Broward County Judge Cheryl Aleman reincarnated at the helm of Miami-Dade's Complex Division.

Run.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: FL2023
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Impatient. Sought to set aside a judgment. Judge Rodriguez was required to hold an evidentiary hearing, but refused to do so. Since he was switching divisions he asked my client if he wanted to wait for the returning judge and try again or take his chances with him.

In the end the case had to be appealed.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL1852
Rating:2.0

Comments:
Judge Rodriguez, quoted the law. Acknowledged what the proper law was and then ruled against the standing case law because it wasn't how it was done in the old days. He's short and discourteous.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL1470
Rating:8.6

Comments:
A very qualified judge who moves cases along and makes good, fair and quick decisions. This judge is a political creature and has strong ties to the community. That can often be mistaken for cronyism or arrogance. Nevertheless, in my experience, he will hear you out and judge a case on the merits.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: FL1095
Rating:2.0

Comments:
Judge Rodriguez is more susceptible to influence by his cronies than just about anyone on the bench. And he's tendentious and arrogant to boot.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL974
Rating:8.1

Comments:
I have been before Judge Rodriguez on several different matters. In each case, he is prepared for the hearing and is willing to make a decision, which is more than one can say for some judges. He gets it right and moves his cases along. Not sure where the other comments come from unless they are disgruntled litigants. Judge Rodriguez is a positive presence at the courthouse.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL855
Rating:6.1

Comments:
Don't underestimate this Judge's awareness or ability.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL333
Rating:2.7

Comments:
The scores speak for themselves. Although this judge appears to be an affable gentleman, he does not manage his courtroom with the efficiency or decorum of many of his peers on the bench. Oftentimes short and discourteous. Frequently tardy. You will find yourself faced with incorrect/inequitable rulings in his division as frequently as any other judge on the Dade Circuit Bench.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL320
Rating:3.0

Comments:
Judge Rodriguez spends more time outside smoking cigars than in court. He takes four-hour lunches. He is biased, arrogant and lazy.