"The Robing Room: MD State Judges

Hon. Cheryl A. McCally	See Rating Details
Associate Circuit Judge Circuit Court
Montgomery County 6th 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. Cheryl A. McCally

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Comment #: MD9550
Rating:1.0

Comments:
As a journalist who observed a pivotal five-day custody trial overseen by Judge Cheryl McCauley, I feel compelled to share a concerning review of her judicial conduct. Throughout the proceedings, Judge McCally demonstrated a troubling bias by obstructing crucial evidence and showing a lack of comprehension regarding child abuse, specifically sexual abuse. Her decisions appeared incoherent and failed to grasp the severity of the situation, ultimately putting the lives of two innocent children at risk.

A very distressing incident in this case involved children pleading for assistance within our justice system. A boy courageously penned a letter to Administrative Judge Bonifant, seeking help. Despite the gravity of the situation, Judge McCally, the presiding judge, callously dismissed the letter without even reading its contents or allowing it to be considered as evidence of potential child abuse.

This disregard for a child's cry for help underscores the systemic issues within our legal processes. I am committed to bringing attention to this case and others overseen by Judge Cheryl McCally, aiming to raise public awareness of the injustices that persist unchecked within our legal system.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD9532
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Agree with the posts below. She's mean and nasty and has the wrong temperament for a judge. She doesn't know the rules of evidence. So glad she's retired.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD9430
Rating:1.0

Comments:
She's mean and rude.
Needs to take a civility class.

Litigant

Comment #: MD9146
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
HORRIBLE JUST OUTRIGHT WRONG FOR LAW ALL TOGETHER SHE IS THE REASON THE WORLD HAS NO TRUST IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND IT'S IMPROPER HANDLING OF CASES IN THE MD CHILD FAMILY CASES SHE IS OUT FOR THE WHOLE COURTROOM TO PRAISE HER FOR SHOWING HER IGNORANCE OF THE LAW AND LAUGHING AFTER BEING ASKED TO RECUSE HERSELF SHE HELD A HEARING ON HER OWN RECUSAL AND WAS FOUND INCOMPETENT ON THE RECORD AND THEN ASKED FOR IT TO BE SEALED AFTER THREATENING THAT OUR CHILDREN WOULD NEVER SEE US AGAIN IF WE DONT GIVE UP OUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AMONGST OTHER UNLAWFUL FALSE DISCOVERIES SHE WAS ASTONISHED TO SEE SOMEONE CHALLENGE HER FOR THEIR CHILDRENS WELL BEING SHE WAS WRONG ON EVERY ALLEGATION THAT KEPT ME FROM MY CHILDREN AND SHE STILL IS WRONG JOIN ME AT DAWANFOREVER22@GMAIL.COM LET'S BRING IT TO THE PRESS LIKE WE SHOULD AND HOLD HER ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE MILIONS OF CHILDREN AND PARENTS THAT HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES AND HOMES AND CHILDREN AND FAMILY MEMBERS FOR HER PERSON GAINS. CLASS ACTION JOIN ME NOW LET'S CHANGE HER POSITION AND HOLD HER ACCOUNTABLE FOR HER MALPRACTICE OF LAW......240-437-6913 LEGAL BEAGLE

Litigant

Comment #: MD9000
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Because of the mis-handling of my case by Cheryl A. McCally, I filed a complaint against this woman online:

https://www.courts.state.md.us/cjd/complaint

In the submitted complaint I provided the details, the reasons to complain. After about 3 weeks I received a letter saying the complaint would be investigated. Now I'm waiting for their resolution.

According to the Commission's website:
"(This Commission) is an independent body with the power to investigate complaints against Maryland judges and, when warranted, conduct hearings concerning such complaints and take certain actions or make recommendations for other actions to the Court of Appeals. Through the exercise of its powers, the Commission plays an important role in promoting public confidence in, and preserving, the integrity and independence of the judiciary."

You can all do the same to make your voices heard by the Maryland Commission on Judicial Disabilities. Let's act to remove this unprofessional, biased, and arrogant Cheryl A. MCcally from the bench.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD8998
Rating:1.0

Comments:
When handling my case, Cheryl A. McCally ordered me to answer "Yes" or "No" to her questions; she simply did not allow me to explain or provide any details. She accused me of wasting her time when I raised a question about her decision.

Cheryl A. McCally showed blatant racial bias in her handling of cases.

It is a shame that such an incompetent, ignorant, arrogant woman has been placed in this position. Cheryl A. McCally is wasting tax-payers' money and distorting justice.

Other

Comment #: MD8943
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Judge Cheryl McCalley disregardS sexual abuse facts from victims. My teen-aged daughters verified their sexual abuse by their father yet, she insisted on reunification therapy despite the strongest recommendations from court-appointed therapists and lawyers that this should not occur. She is not helpful to the victim or the legal system.

Litigant

Comment #: MD8763
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
How many lives will this incompetent lady destroy before she is taken out of the bench? She is an absolute disaster. Shame on Maryland state governor Hogan to keep her. Will we have to suffer until 2025?

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD8762
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Is this a judge in the USA in 2021? Really? McCally is totally incompetent, outrageous and unprofessional. Obviously biased towards liars and fraudulent litigants. By far the worst judge still sitting in MD state court. She has no clue about civil cases and does not understand evidence. A shame for the judicial system of this state and this country. She needs to be removed asap from the bench!

Other

Comment #: MD8761
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This unsympathetic lady just ignored a mountain of evidences showing the opposite side was clearly lying and providing only fraudulent elements, and ruled against basic international law and common sense. It was an embarrassing moment to witness this. Cheryl A. McCally is totally incompetent and needs to be removed asap. She is supporting liars and crooks and punishing respectable people. She is a shame for the judicial system of our Maryland State and our country.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD8730
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Cheryl McCalley needs to be removed from the bench. Her blatent bias, inability to carry out a hearing without irrelevant commentary is an insult to the judicial system.

Litigant

Comment #: MD8487
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Unprofessional, repetetive, tedious and seems to be to losing it. Speaks to court about her personal life, attempts to embarrass plaintiff and fails to understand basic legal premises. Likes to threaten both parties. On Zoom, her office? chambers? were a disorganized mess. Resembled a middle class housewife who had been called at the last minute.

Other

Comment #: MD7982
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
A defendant. I found Judge McCally understanding on my criminal plea sentencing surrounding a divorce & custody dispute. She did not throw the book at me, despite not receiving a PBJ upfront she encouraged me to show progress & she’ll allow a reconsideration hearing.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD7972
Rating:1.3

Comments:
No ability to understand complex issues. Doesn’t understand basic rules of evidence. Ignores facts.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD7921
Rating:1.0

Comments:
She honestly deserves 0s. Horrible temperament and a severe bias. I can't imagine a person more unsuited to civil and criminal work. She really should resign! And I'm being polite.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD7851
Rating:1.6

Comments:
There's a reason the State's Attorney loves her. Horrible temperament. Excessive sentences combined with constant yelling and pontificating.

Comment #: MD3435
Rating:7.5

Comments:
I had Judge McCally for a summary judgment hearing. She allowed the parties to complete their arguments, asked appropriate questions when necessary, and kept command of the courtroom while being polite. I am interested to see her in trial.