"The Robing Room: FL State Judges

Hon. Wilfredo Martinez	See Rating Details
County Court
Orange County 9th 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. Wilfredo Martinez

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Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: FL8323
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This judge was so bad i still remember my case from when i was 16 i did an improper backing to a parked car and got court for that had to go with my mother and he just made my mom cry he acted as if i backed up and killed someone he wanted to give me 6 months probation he has no remorse and is probably racist he bashed me for 1hr asking me about school and other stuff that didnt involve the case he wanted to arrest me had a cop come up behind and take his cuffs out like he was gonna cuff me this memory i cannot get rid of he made my mother cry over something that wasnt serious. If u get him as a judge i can only tell you to pray and dont talk back he will arrest you if u do

Other

Comment #: FL6811
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
This judge have lack of common sense. heartless, very judgementa and unreasonablel ! The worst person I met in my life! Breaking my family up, he is separating me and my husband for no valid reason and no evidence!

Other

Comment #: FL5231
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I was appalled at his lack professionalism. He told us who was going to win before the hearing because he was working into his lunch hour. He kept his word by ruling against us in spite of the evidence. He has a terrible demeanor and was very biased. My advice is to find a job he likes.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL5228
Rating:1.8

Comments:
I am a conservative taxpayer who feels this judge is manipulating the system and is an endangerment to the people he servers. His goal seems to be to destroy the lives of the people he has been elected to serve.

Other

Comment #: FL4866
Rating:4.0

Comments:
It was truly fascinating watching Judge Martinez work. It was clear that he preferred some people over others. We was thoughtful and helpful to the women but hard and rude to the men. It was hard to understand his thought process when ruling he would be all over the place. It was my first time experiencing our court system and I can see why people feel taken advantage of by the government. It's guys like that make people vote for Trump.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL4553
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Judge Martinez demands professionalism of counsel and treats the bar courteously. He applies himself in every case I've appeared before him.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL4017
Rating:2.3

Comments:
Judge lacks any common sense when it comes to evidence and Florida Statutes. It is a shame that bad judges keep misconstruing and setting bad precedent due to their ineptness. Judge Martinez takes the gospel of local counsel and throws the rest out the window.

Other

Comment #: FL3806
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Judge Martinez is a prosecutor from the bench. I made a favorable plea agreement with the state only to have Judge Martinez decline the plea because he did not feel it was harsh enough. While he was certainly in his legal right to do so, Judge Martinez obviously believes he knows better than the state and is quick to legislate from the bench when he sees fit or appropriate. Judge Martinez should step down and work for the State Attorney's office where he belongs.

Other

Comment #: FL3339
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This judge is not a fair ruler. He rules based on who he likes or dislikes. He doesn't rule based on evidence or the laws. I guess that he is used to not being supervised, and does what he pleases. He is habitually late and unprepared for cases, and is always looking at the clock to see how long it will take and not paying attention to case details. HE profiles you on what you look like and who you are. He doesn't look at the realities of the case. He might have a lot of education or training, but that doesn't make him smart. You made us not trust your court system. You ruled us guilty when we truly are innocent. You penalized us because you didn't like the way we sound, look, or sit. You had a bad day and you passed it on to us. That is not fair. There is no justice in your courtroom.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL3220
Rating:1.1

Comments:
All of the comments about his rudeness are correct. If he doesn't like what you did, you have no shot at defending yourself, and he will want to sanction you even if there is no basis. (This is when what you did had a basis in law and fact.) He will try to find whatever he can to try to cream you, simply because he doesn't like what you did -- even if it is irrelevant to the matter at hand. Someone needs to run against him in the next election cycle. He does not deserve to be on the bench.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL3152
Rating:2.8

Comments:
Judge Martinez is quick to reach an opinion without giving both sides an opportunity to present evidence. He rides roughshod over litigants and is insulting.

Litigant

Comment #: FL2642
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This judge is very rude and unfair; to the point where an individual's civil and constitutional rights are stripped. This is America, not syria, where rights can be taken away at one's discretion. He goes against what is fair, and what he says. It truly is amazing that someone who is supposed to uphold the law to the highest standard is so discretionally unfair and biased. He needs to be replaced as soon as possible or else our constitution is nothing more than a piece of paper.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL2443
Rating:1.0

Comments:
The most rude judge I have ever encountered in all my years of practice. Totally unprofessional. Ruled one way as far as my client was concerned and the exact opposite with the other side on the same issue.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL1935
Rating:3.6

Comments:
Fails to apply correct statutes. Allows opposing counsel to schedule hearings and file proposed orders without contacting or copying me.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: FL1471
Rating:9.9

Comments:
Compassionate and intellectually honest. Respectful in court and actively encourages professionalism in the counsel who appear before him. Strives to improve the efficiency of the court system.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: FL1217
Rating:5.4

Comments:
A second prosecutor. Abusive, unfair, and rude.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL15
Rating:9.3

Comments:
He is kind and honest.