"The Robing Room: CA State Judges

Hon. Joseph J Solga	See Rating Details
Judge Superior Court
Napa County	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. Joseph J Solga

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Other

Comment #: CA54709
Rating:2.0

Comments:
Terrible judge. Very Biased. Let the other side speak pretty freely but barely let my side do that same. Other side had no evidence but believed them. Our side had evidence to show but dismissed them for absolutely no reason. Got mad at me for simply making a “wtf” face and threatened to reprimand me for it. Has little patience and temperament. Wanted to get the case over with as quickly as possible. Speaks to people as if they’re stupid and is not understanding of these court cases that are involving very complex issues that invoke emotion from the witnesses. Overall he sucks.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA40897
Rating:1.1

Comments:
This is a perfect example of what happens when someone has political connections rather than talent. His appointment as a Judge is a disaster. Solga is impatient, punitive and dogmatic. He literally screams if someone pulls their mask down in court to take a breath.

This position has clearly gone to his head and is on a major power trip. Any attorney who questions anything he says is told to "watch your tone counsel."

Solga is like "Rainman" in a position of power. He is verbally abusive ... drunk with his own power ....and needs someone to run against him in an election.

Avoid him at all cost

Litigant

Comment #: CA40196
Rating:6.0

Comments:
Was very fair and took his time to learn about the case and litigants in the beginning, but then lost patience. Possible gender bias for father's rights.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA35684
Rating:2.3

Comments:
Short tempered. Punitive. Displays bias. Possible gender bias. Confrontational. Does whatever possible to get cases off calendar giving the impression he doesn't have time for a case. Definitely lacks judicial temperament.