"The Robing Room: FL State Judges

Hon. Stanley H. Griffis, III	See Rating Details
Circuit Court
Alachua County 8th Circuit	See Comments

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* Evenhandedness in Criminal Litigation		(1=Demonstrates Bias,10=Entirely Evenhanded)
General Inclination Regarding Bail		(1=Pro-Defense,10=Pro-Government)
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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)

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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. Stanley H. Griffis, III

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Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL8573
Rating:1.5

Comments:
This is the most intellectually dishonest judge I ever appeared before. As long as he has the power, he will favor the man even in extreme cases of physical and financial abuse. He sets hearings even before a party is served with notice of the litigation.

Other

Comment #: FL8067
Rating:1.0

Comments:
So bad that below zero is needed--this unconscious human ruined my life- he clearly has issues and takes it out on all women in a hateful way--we have no rights or worthiness in his eyes

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL7422
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Even his wife hates him. She beats him up: see recent opinion from the 1st DCA regarding an injunction he filed against his wife for domestic violence (case number 1D19-919, Jennifer Lee Hart, Former Wife vs Stanley H. Griffis, III, Former Husband). Even the appellate court hates him, they reversed his injunction ha ha.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: FL7085
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Worse judge ever. Biased against women. Ignores the law. All his cases should be reviewed.

Other

Comment #: FL7076
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
It's very hard to rate this man anyway but mentally unbalanced. But then again you have to remember that he has suffered from the fact that his ex-wife did what any "Normal" woman would do when she finds out that her over-bearing husband has had extra marital affairs. Of course I don't blame her, I'd take a gun to his ____ too. So atleast one person in his family knows how to handle marital problems, even if she was arrested, she knew what to do!

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL7075
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Depending on each individual case, there may be grounds to file a Supplemental Petition for Modification or some other form of relief from the order.

Other

Comment #: FL7074
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I think at this point it’s obvious this man has serious problems ruling behind the bench.
My child and I have both suffered after his decisions in our case. 10 yrs later and still feeling the effects. I’d be happy to share our story if need be. I was to scared to before but now that he can’t do anymore harm, I am more than willing.

Other

Comment #: FL7069
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Is it possible to have all of his cases reviewed with the information that was supplied at the time the case was first heard? What if you have a copy from the court reporter with back up information that he denied to be used? He should never be able to work in this field again and someone needs to hold him accountable for what he has done.

Other

Comment #: FL7067
Rating:1.0

Comments:
The worst judge ever!!! My divorce was done in 2006 with Judge Glant who was fair and impartial. Once Stan got on the bench, my ex-husband took me back to court for a modification. That is when my nightmares began. Judge Griffis would let my ex speak but not me. He would speak respectfully to my ex but sarcastically and condescendingly to me. He made me turn in financial affadavits and bank statements but never made my ex. My attorney got a subpoena which Stan refused to enforce. My ex was in contempt but that went unenforced. I had my daughter 99% of the year, yet my ex was not made to pay child support or told to get a job. Stan says to me, "do you expect him to find a job in this economy?" and later said to me, "what have you done to support your child?" I think having my child 99% of the time because my ex was too busy playing golf was supporting her. I later found out that my ex and Stan golfed together. I could go on and on. My now 21 year old daughter had to start going to therapy due to all the psychological damage done by her father and this judge. And my case is nothing compared to others whose children were given to abusive fathers! He should have been removed from the bench a long time ago. It's too bad he is "resigning" or being forced to resign instead of being officially removed, but at least no more mothers and children will suffer due to his personal hatred and bias against women. I pray for his current wife. I hope nothing ever goes awry in their marriage and she has to suffer his hatred. I pray for his daughters, and I hope they never have to experience his wrath. I wish I knew this site existed a long time ago!! Good riddance Stanley boy!

Other

Comment #: FL7062
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
You can NEVER recover something once it is lost. We told him and the attorney, we did not want to sell our father's memorabilia to the University of Florida and instead of listening to us, he chose to listen to the University of Florida and the Trustee who could not be trusted.

Other

Comment #: FL7060
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Thank God he will be gone but my children will never get justice for what they were put through. At least no more children will have to suffer because of him.
I feel sorry for his children and what they will have to go through because of his choices and actions.
I hope that the state will review the cases that he ruled over but I know that is too much to ask for.

Other

Comment #: FL7052
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Where can this resignation be confirmed? For the sake of all damaged parties by this so-called judge, this public servant's information as to resignation from public office must be heard by the public, published and made to go viral.

Other

Comment #: FL7051
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Judge Griffis has officially been removed from the bench as of April 30, 2019. You should ALL revisit your cases with another attorney to see if you can change your judgements.

Litigant

Comment #: FL7050
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
His resignation would go a long way into getting actual justice or some semblance of balance back. I could actually have an attorney in Gilchrist county - I had to save up for 3 years to get an attorney in Alachua and try to switch my case over there. He is so insane - he chewed me out in court for not bringing my son with PTSD to visit his abuser, because you know, actually reading the case history or common sense is hard.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL7047
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Depending on the circumstances of each particular case it may be possible to file a Supplemental Petition to Modify that would be heard by the replacement judge.

Other

Comment #: FL7046
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Omg if this is true there is a God!! He has ruined my daughter and my granddaughter's lives by his rulings.There is a special kind of Hell that awaits him

Other

Comment #: FL7045
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
How can we find out if any of his cases can be over ruled or another Judge to check them out?

Other

Comment #: FL7044
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
That is the best news I have heard in a very long time! Long overdue.....

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: FL7043
Rating:1.0

Comments:
FOR EVERYONE OUT THERE I WAS TOLD YESTERDAY BY OUR COUNTY SHERRIF THAT GRIFFIS RESIGNED & WOULD NOT ANSWER ANY CALLS OR EMAILS! I PRAY THAT IT'S TRUE FOR THE SAKE OF ALL CHILDREN WHO'S LIVES HE HAS RUINED!

Other

Comment #: FL7000
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I lost my long-time lawyer when Griffis took back over his county, and had several other lawyers refuse to represent me because Griffis does not care about about the law. He bends the ruling in favor of the father in order to make a point, and has no regard for a child's actual welfare. This is not a copy of the other person who posted, I and 2 other people I know in person, have been handed insane judgments by Griffis even with documented child abuse shown by the father. I had a lawyer tell me he has had dozens of complaints filed against him but since he hasn't broken one of the very few rules Judges have to follow, the women of whatever county he is in are just screwed because he's been given freedom to do what he wants - which means I'm stuck being pro se with a judge who doesn't care about evidence.

Other

Comment #: FL6985
Rating:1.0

Comments:
worst judge if you can even call him that. very unethical, hates women and sides with the man even if there is evidence showing abuse. will not listen to professional opinions he already has his mind made up before you get to court. hes acts like a child and doesnt care about kids wellbeing. he will put childrens lifes at risk just to prove a point. he shouldnt be a judge. take him off the bench instead of moving him to a different county

Other

Comment #: FL6927
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
By Far The Worst Judge In The Circuit Court. Unethical, Already Has His Mind Made Before You Enter The Room And Careless To Even Hear What You Have To Say Or Actual Evidence. Definitely Should Not Be In NOBODIES Chair.

Other

Comment #: FL6655
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Would not listen to or look at proof of court order he had decided on and now a kidnapper is walking free with a child in danger. I would be upset if someone slapped me in the face by saying I won't follow an order you decided on.e8Jc

Other

Comment #: FL6548
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I would rate Griffis's overall conduct in the courtroom, not just in my case but in the many I have witnessed, as by far the worst judge I have ever encountered. He's completely biased, has a strong dislike for women, & issues 50/50 custody agreements without even knowing the details of he case.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL6402
Rating:2.4

Comments:
Inappropriate behavior, interference with settlement, rulings inconsistent with rules of evidence, potential mental issues, bias based upon his own personal feelings. Arrogance is the defining characteristic of his courtroom demeanor. Pressured litigant to accept adverse judgment rather than litigate.

Other

Comment #: FL6165
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Due to the lack of listening to the evidence presented to him, including the DCF investigators report, police reports, pictures, witnesses.... Judge
Griffis allowed my ex to lie in the court room about everything, even the basic facts of what happened and the charges that he pled down to. Also, checked his phone more than once during our meeting. Allowed my ex to point at my attorney and get loud and disrespectful directly to her.

My children are now suffering because of his lack of judgement, they have to endure mental abuse, vulgar language being used around and toward them, trying to brain wash them that nothing from their past happened and that they never saw anything and I lied about all of it when they were witness to it.
When the children ask for it to stop the response they get is "this is my house". They cry before having to go over there, cry while they are there and usually ask all week how many days til they have to go back.

My children were finally in a calm, happy, loving, supportive environment but now thanks to judge Griffis they are forced to go into a home with fighting, cursing, lying, degrading, hatred of military and law enforcement, and talk of gang associations.
Thanks a lot judge Griffis, I hope one day you have to admit that you are wrong and eat your words for the poor poor poor decisions that you make. What I hate is that it is at the expense of my children.

Other

Comment #: FL6121
Rating:1.0

Comments:
He took my children out of my home because he didn't like me. He gave primary custody to my ex who hasn't been in our children's lives for 6 years. We have a handicap child which judge Griffis didn't even care that my ex doesn't know how to take care of our son. He has ripped my children from their home because he didn't like me. He would let me even speak or defend myself. He told my ex to get legal council for our disabled son's money. My ex left us in Lakeland with nothing and I made a life for our children here for 6 years just to rip them away from their only home they have ever known.

Other

Comment #: FL6051
Rating:1.0

Comments:
He has a mental problem.NO respect for the bench and the law he was sworn to up hold. Likes to play with his phone during trial and mispronounce your name until you wonder what the hell is wrong with this guy

Other

Comment #: FL6050
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
He took two warring parents and gave them no choice other than to work together for the good of the child. While both parents were furious with the judge for the ruling, ultimately having two active and involved parents is in child's best interest, and all efforts should be made to force the parents to get over their issues and co-parent for the good of the child before alternatives, such as granting full or majority custody to one parent or the other should be considered.
And yes, while 50/50 co-parenting with a narcissist with borderline personality disorder is impossible, and damaging to the child, I believe the judge made the correct decision as studies have shown that 50/50 is best for the child and should always be considered first. Even when one parent is awful, they should be given the opportunity to adhere to the court order and to change and do what is best for their child and themselves. Often in family court, they don't get that opportunity.

The Judge should not be allowed to get on here and rate himself! Clearly either he or someone on some serious medication gave this judge a 10 for their review. The above statement even contradicts itself! If you are ruling for the best situation for a child then obviously a "narcissist with borderline personality disorder" should not be an option. You can look at studies all day and listen to "professionals" tell you that 50/50 is always the best option, but that is simple not true.

This judge is not capable of fair and unbiased rulings largely due to his personal life. I feel sorry for his kids including the one just born.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: FL6049
Rating:2.0

Comments:
This man rules out of anger and arrogance. He took 20 months to rule incapacity on a 89 year old woman who is now 91. The court appointed examining committee was swift and unanimous that she was incapacitated and vulnerable to exploitation in less than the first 2 months. He attempted to negotiate trust assets under guardianship prior to his ruling which is unlawful. He got angry with my attorney when she explained guardianship law to him. He had his attorney call my attorney prior to ruling on the case. I filed for his recusal which he refused. He then ruled completely opposite of what he had said he was going to do in final hearing. He told my attorney in court "I am the law!" Arrogance and incompetence is dangerous sitting on a bench.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: FL6026
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Only for the men...look at his history

Other

Comment #: FL6023
Rating:10.0

Comments:
In the custody case I witnessed, this judge refused to hear testimony or review evidence. He simply stated that both parents produced half of a child, and this is exactly what they were entitled to, so 50% was exactly what each parent would get. He took two warring parents and gave them no choice other than to work together for the good of the child. While both parents were furious with the judge for the ruling, ultimately having two active and involved parents is in child's best interest, and all efforts should be made to force the parents to get over their issues and co-parent for the good of the child before alternatives, such as granting full or majority custody to one parent or the other should be considered.
And yes, while 50/50 co-parenting with a narcissist with borderline personality disorder is impossible, and damaging to the child, I believe the judge made the correct decision as studies have shown that 50/50 is best for the child and should always be considered first. Even when one parent is awful, they should be given the opportunity to adhere to the court order and to change and do what is best for their child and themselves. Often in family court, they don't get that opportunity.
To make this more complicated, this parent was falsely alleging the other had committed every abuse under the sun, and had the case been heard the judge might have made the wrong decision because it can be difficult to tell when a well practiced liar is lying. Another judge might have accidentally removed the more stable parent from the child's life due to the lies of the other.
This judge decided the child was entitled to two parents, and they need to learn to get along. And if they can't, eventually the case will end up back in court with more evidence and information for the judge to make an informed decision.
I may hate his ruling, as I see what conflict between the parents is doing to the poor child-- For the last year one parent has tried everything to be reasonable and make peace while the other skates contempt on a daily basis due to a poorly worded court order denying the other parents time with petty manipulations and threats while refusing to pay for daycare or medical expenses, terrifies the child with their angry outbursts, makes false reports about the other parent to CPS, doctors , teachers and daycare workers, and even verbally assaults the other parent in front of the child-- the child now shows symptoms of emotional abuse due to this parents constant efforts to prove that they are the only parent the child needs.
At the same time I know that had the case been fully heard, this parents false allegations of domestic abuse, child abandonment, and rape may have resulted in them having been granted full custody of the child which would have been absolutely tragic. At least this way, both parents were given an opportunity to grow up and choose to do what is in the child's best interests, and the child was at least given a chance to have a good relationship with both parents.
As it becomes painfully clear that having two active involved parents may not be what is best for this particular child due to the behavior of one of them, future court proceedings are always an option. While stressful and expensive, at least this way the child and both parents had a fair chance to make this work, whereas with a typical ruling, they would not have had that opportunity.
So while I may not like this judges ruling, I agree with it. While I am not very religious, I believe he truly acted as fair as King Solomon from the bible. While his decisions are clearly unpopular from the remarks on this website and were unpopular with everyone involved in this particular case, Judge Griffis had the bravery to rise above the circus that is family law and actually try to do what was best for the child, even when the parents only care about what is best for themselves.

Other

Comment #: FL5981
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I can not express the disappointment that I have in this judge. Our case was not heard fairly and an obvious prejudice took over. We were not given the right to a fair hearing and I would highly recommend if you are able to have your case heard before any other judge on the planet, do so. The heartbreak our family is feeling is indescribable.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: FL5882
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
to all who have been hurt and have been abused by this man Our day in court will come.We need to impeach him asap he was elected unopposed. There is strength in numbers regardless of who he is related to.

Other

Comment #: FL5879
Rating:1.0

Comments:
He is a bully with the abusive power of a robe that ruins lives, it is obvious he hates women and takes every opportunity to embarrass them when possible.
The State of Florida should take heed to his behavior, remove him from ALL courts systems and stop moving him from district to district.
REMOVE HIM FROM THE ALL COURT PROCEEDINGS!!
GRIFFIS III IS AN EMBARRASSMENT TO THE JUDICIAL PROCESS.

Other

Comment #: FL5712
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I believe that a judge who has been scorned by his personal life experience should be re-evaluated to ensure that he is continuing to offer and unbiased ruling fot each and every child whose lives are put in his hands. How can he possibly rule with his egos injured iron fist when he isnt first accepting all facts from each side of every story to lay across his desk. A judges job is too sacred to allow unfair, unjust personal vengence! Period! Disbarment should be a consideration for such!!!!!

Other

Comment #: FL5707
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This judges continual preferential treatment to men is appalling. What ever happened to what is best for the children. I don't think a man who has been charged with a felony for abuse should be given 50% custody and favortisim in visitation. And to set aside failure to respond and and emergency custody order is just sad. The childrens safety is on you, sir.

Other

Comment #: FL5592
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I have never had an issue with a judge until now. My childs father is behind in child support, is not a responsible parent and allows his mother to call the shots in his life. This judge forced me to sign a paper stating he would be claiming her for the next 4 years on his taxes. I honestly felt like this judge hated me within few minutes. I try to be the best parent I can be and was laughed at and ridiculed. The judge didn't want to hear anything I had to say, look at any proof of anything I had with me, nothing. He definitely hates women and is for the non-parent! I am currently filing a complaint against him.

Other

Comment #: FL5380
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Judge Griffis is arrogant and seems to slant towards racism. When a African American lawyer entered several motions in a case, Judge Griffis stated: Moot points are denied and even if they aren't moot, they're still denied. Now we have an attorney who explained to us that there is a "gap" that is the result of the executor getting paid for work he did not do. The trustee told us, he could ask the executor to write a check to the trust for the cost for the trustee to fill the "gap".

Other

Comment #: FL5332
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Beside being biased, insulting and condescending, he displays a subtle form of bullying. He changed the pronunciation of my name to something unflattering, jettisoning me back to Jr High School. His attempt to embarrass me only showed his lack of maturity instead. Levy County: We can do better than Stan!

Other

Comment #: FL5103
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Rude, unfair, illegal, doesn't care about wellbeing of the children, pro unfit parent, worst judge EVER, don't understand why he is still allowed to sit on the bench

Other

Comment #: FL4899
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This man should be barred from ever placing a foot in a court room. He has done everything he can to give a parent custody of a child that he has beat, mentally abused, and exposed daily to drug use and alcohol abuse. Not to mention that the parent has failed multiple drug test (ordered by Griffis), received 3 DUI's (two of which the child was in the backseat)while being ordered not to consume alcohol by Griffis. It appears that Griffis will side with the parent, FATHER, that is a scum bag and not fit to raise a parasitic weed. He is also favorable of the FATHER that will not show up to court and consoles the fact that he is "probably working" and too busy to attend court. He will gladly accept outburst from the FATHER during a hearing and scold mothers when they state the facts.
Then you have the "Special Rules" that get created when the hearing begins, he will not allow evidence to be entered on the mothers behalf and listens to all the lies that the FATHER tells. To top it all off, he does even allow a recording of the pretrial process, guess it keeps him from being proven wrong.

Whomever is in charge of District 8 needs to evaluate this individual and remove him from his position.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL4660
Rating:1.1

Comments:
There is nothing fair or equal with this judges decision. If it's civil and involves children the father in the case will win every time. Regardless of what harm may have been or potentially will be inflicted on the children.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL4341
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Worst judge I have seen in 26 years of litigation. This guy makes up the rules as he goes along, and his bias is evident from the get go. Of particular concern is his willingness to act as advocate for one side, going so far as to give legal advice as to what to do next, go here, file this or that, then I can do this or that. Legal advice, from a judge. Never seen a judge actually do that in 26 yeaRS. Amazing. Was not my case but it made me extremely uncomfortable. Not only is it wrong, but if the JQC would see the transcript I think they'd take him off the bench. How can this pass for a judge?

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: FL4336
Rating:1.1

Comments:
This man should be removed from the seat.

Other

Comment #: FL4335
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This is the most unprofessional Judge I have ever seen. He is biased against women. He will side with the man even if it means putting a child through emotional and mental abuse. He will not talk to the child in question even when the child (15 y/o) has requested it.

Other

Comment #: FL4264
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I wish I could put a zero in the rating spot. A military mom comes back and asks dad to give the child back. Dad refuses for years. Mom did not want to go through trial.Mom files for custody. The grades of the child are horrible. Kid in horrible environment. Didn't let mom submit evidence. Keeps costudy with dad then finds mom of contempt of court due to a court order required for the military allotment. Mom had no idea the order would still exist or you can bet your last dollar she would of been to the courts sooner or paying what she knew she would have to pay. Dad had no idea of the order either. Dad and his lawyer lied in court about mom never buying the kid anything.It helped their case as they wanted. Mom is also in nursing school and doesnt work. Contempt? This judge has it out for women. Judge will not get away with it too much longer.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL4243
Rating:9.6

Comments:
I have practiced in front of jusge Griffis since he was elected in civil criminal and family court. He is no nonsense which is offsetting to some. However, all of my clients get a fast fair and prompt hearing. He treats parties evenly in family cases and he puts the children first. He follows the law in civil cases and gets cases to trial. My one jury trial with him went smoothly as he required jury instructions to be completed early. We were done a day and a half early. I wish he was more personable. But he he is fair and predictable. Which helps with clients. Enjoy him.

Litigant

Comment #: FL4202
Rating:1.0

Comments:
During my long-litigated (not by me) Family Court case, I have been before SEVEN Alachua County Judges.

Griffis was horrible. Not only did he scream at & belittle me, but he consistently broke the law outright, over & over again.

I don't understand why Griffis has not been removed from the bench--he gets abominable ratings in every Judicial Poll.

His actions destroyed my life. (I am female, btw)

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL4124
Rating:2.3

Comments:
This is the most unprofessional judge you will ever practice before. He has an odd hatred of women, for whatever reason. He doesn't abide by the evidence code, je acts like it doesn't exist. He is super sarcastic, and has told me to "Shut up." The clients were so upset. Since the client was a man, he won, but was concerned for how he treated both female attorneys in the case. Not sure if that client did as he said- he told me he intended to write to Tallahassee about that judge. Today had Orlando and Tampa lawyers in on a motion. They were appalled. When is the 8th circuit going to get real and decide this guy is unsuited for being a judge? Let him go be an advocate, a position he obviously cannot leave behind. What a shame- the 8th circuit has some darned good judges. I have actually never had a trial with real witnesses in front of Griffis- he isists he doesn't need to hear from them. He has also announced which types of witnesses he won't hear from, ever. He has his own rules- don't ever list a psychologist as a witness, he won't hear from them- announces this before you even know if you have one or not in the case. This judge is rude, arrogant, demeaning, tells lawyers who are speaking softly to shut up, and who has zero respect for the public he is there to serve. I believe a referee in the WWE would do as better job. Judge Griffis- we all have a lot to do, kids, houses, mortgages, divorces. You are not the only one who has it hard! Get a life, and start acting like a judge people can respect. I am embarassed of you in front of clients, other counseol, and the public in general. It does nothing for the image of the legal profession, having you in it! - a disgusted and appalled lawyer.

Other

Comment #: FL3981
Rating:1.0

Comments:
this man is biased against women to the point he will side with the man even if it means ignoring evidence and refusing to speak to the 15 year old child in question

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL3969
Rating:2.8

Comments:
The worst judge I have ever seen in my many years as a trial lawyer.

Other

Comment #: FL3590
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This person allowed the most biased, improper procedures in his courtroom. He gave a professional guardian the 'green light' to torture and abuse her ward, and get paid for it.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL2359
Rating:2.4

Comments:
In thirty years of practice one of two worst judges I have ever been before. The other was removed from the bench for pulling a gun on a party in chambers.