"The Robing Room: MD State Judges

Hon. Dorothy M. Engel	See Rating Details
Circuit Judge Circuit Court
Prince George's County 7th 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. Dorothy M. Engel

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Other

Comment #: MD9517
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Judge Dorothy Engel's temperament is unsuitable for a judge. She exhibited unprofessional behavior, including making faces during proceedings, and often appeared to have her mind made up before the trial began. Additionally, she showed a clear disregard for the defense and their clients. It is difficult to understand how she was appointed to the bench. She should be removed from her position.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD9478
Rating:9.9

Comments:
Judge Engel was fair & impartial in making rulings during trial. She was prompt & very careful to make the record.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD8014
Rating:1.4

Comments:
Comes to court looking drunk, does not review evidence, makes decisions and pass judgment based on personal belief and not the law. Has no patience to listen to those who stuttle speech orhave speech impairment.Very biased. I don't think she cares about family or children, separates father from children with no proof of wrong doing, insults any man who wishes to present his case after false accusations. Allowed a woman to bluntly lie in court and gave judgment based on false accusations.