"The Robing Room: FL State Judges

Hon. Beatrice Butchko	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. Beatrice Butchko

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Other

Comment #: FL9632
Rating:1.0

Comments:
She is an advocate for one side and will help them win anyway she can. She is out for blood when she thinks you are wrong. It seems like she has some serious daddy issues. Should never be a judge. Probably will go down in Miami history as one of the worst judges of all time. Puts her opinion in rulings as findings of facts, even with no evidence provided to back up a biased testimony, just heresay is enough for her if she is advocating for one particular side.

Other

Comment #: FL9176
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Self absorbed judge living in her own world, definitely has bpd and should recuse herself from the bench or be terminated immediately.

Litigant

Comment #: FL9175
Rating:3.0

Comments:
Emotional, self-absorbed, demeaning to attorneys. The judge was multitasking throughout my hearing. Told us she had a 2000+ case caseload. Was reading emails on her phone and working on her computer while my jury trial was taking place. There’s no way her full attention was on what was taking place in the courtroom. No equanimity either.

Other

Comment #: FL8917
Rating:10.0

Comments:
She has served our community well. She has defended our rights to a fair and equitable election process at the Hammocks. She provided us with liberty from the previous Board and has given us the opportunity to elect a new Board.

Litigant

Comment #: FL8425
Rating:1.0

Comments:
She dismissed a civil case without giving the parties notice and opportunity to be heard. Brief and motion filed in the FL 3 dca, https://edca.3dca.flcourts.org/DcaDocs/2021/1920/2021-1920_Brief_252543_RC03202D20Initial20Brief20on20Merits.pdf
https://edca.3dca.flcourts.org/DcaDocs/2021/1920/2021-1920_Brief_253811_RC05202D20Appellant27s20Reply20Brief.pdf
https://edca.3dca.flcourts.org/DcaDocs/2021/1920/2021-1920_Motion_423293_MO47202D20Motion20For20Attorney27s20Fees.pdf

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL8415
Rating:1.1

Comments:
One of the worst judges I have practiced in front of in 30 years. She has a terrible judicial temperament. Is always late to her hearings. Disrespectful to lawyers who appear before her. Unprepared and does not read what is sent to her. Overall, it was a terrible experience to practice before her.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL7855
Rating:2.8

Comments:
Bring a court reporter. Poor preparation. Doesn't read motions or responses. Little or no reasoning in her decision-making. Clearly unconcerned with the law. Bring a court reporter. High reversal rate. Easily misled. Did I mention bring a court reporter.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: FL7416
Rating:3.9

Comments:
Pro corporations. Plays the "let's give credit to everyone" but her decisions even on similar issues often lean one way

Other

Comment #: FL7415
Rating:3.0

Comments:
Not at all objective or concerned too much on the merits, reacts and often rules on emotions or to lean what she feels it is fair, not what the facts in front of her are. Quite moody. Gave the impression that quite often didn't spent the time reading briefs, probably because she is overworked

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL6964
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Honorable Butchko is a stable core in the complex litigation department. The legal community appreciates her presesence in this division. Do not underestimate her knowledge.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL6497
Rating:1.8

Comments:
She seems emotionally unstable. Her mood can swing from one extreme to the other at the flip of a switch.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL4421
Rating:1.8

Comments:
Her inappropriate and immature attitude should be left at home. There's no need for overreacting and making a show in court, especillay in proving benign points. She's guilty of creating and contributing to the very reason many female judges are highly critized and eventually not respected. Emotional rulings do not belong in court. Fair and just rulings are what the tax payers need and deserve. And no, she is not attractive, as some needing corrective eye wear may claim. Her thick, meaty nose and strung out hair are horrendous.

Other

Comment #: FL4215
Rating:10.0

Comments:
She was great as she made the other side look like fools for bringing a frivolous court action.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: FL3761
Rating:1.1

Comments:
She is one of most difficult Judges at this moment at Miami Dade County
Acting Pro bank 100%
Abusing her Position as part Qualification Committee and Assistant Administrative Judge
Permitting Bank perpetrate Fraud acting as co-conspirator with all evidence in her hands
Denied an Evidentiary hearing more than 1 1/2 year
She should be removed form Foreclosure and civil proceedings

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL2814
Rating:9.4

Comments:
VEry conservative, but a terrific judicial demeanor and has the goods. One of our better circuit court judges. Even though I've never gotten a favorable ruling from this judge, and obviously don't agree with all of her rulings, she listens, tries to be fair, and treats everyone with dignity and respect.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL1862
Rating:7.3

Comments:
Woeks towards fairness. Was familiar with new case law affecting the Motion. Read motion and opposition. Well prepared. Listens to each party.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL1847
Rating:8.0

Comments:
She's fair. I would say that from my experience, she has the propensity to be very stern and controlling of all matters before her so that it dictates total fairness to both sides. A wonderful judge. She gives all sides the opportunity to present their case. She requires both sides to not be coy in their disclosure of facts, as she should be, and I'd say I have a lot of respect for her.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL1841
Rating:9.1

Comments:
She is well prepared and even handed. Can be a bit testy. No nonsense in her courtroom. She is relatively new to the civil division but so far so good.