"The Robing Room: NY State Judges

Hon. Lawrence S. Knipel	See Rating Details
Supreme Court
Kings (Brooklyn) 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. Lawrence S. Knipel

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Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY13302
Rating:1.0

Comments:
After 3 years of waiting for a decision, he DISMISSED my case.

Litigant

Comment #: NY13301
Rating:1.0

Comments:
After 3 years of waiting for a decision, he DISMISSED my case.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY12437
Rating:1.0

Comments:
An unfair and inconsistent jurist. The law to Justice Knipel is a mere set of guidelines. Perhaps a result of the overloaded court system.

Litigant

Comment #: NY12143
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
It’s about time he changes his ways. Always Letting banks and Insurance companies delay cases for years to screw Brooklyn residents. He let corona virus brew in those court rooms. Court rooms packed to help greedy banks and Insurance companies. People are dead from corona in those court rooms. He allowed adjournment after adjournment so there were no seats left in court room. Honest residents hurt trying to get help on their case. Corona a punishment for the greed in these courts. Good he dismissed some Bank cases. He damaged thousands of cases. I almost was dead from Brooklyn Supreme Court myself. What a horror of a system. I still have nightmares from that court.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY12142
Rating:9.4

Comments:
Great judge! He dismissed some foreclosure cases to move things along and gave an opportunity to the homeowners to work it out with the lenders on more favorable terms. He is smart, respectful and capable to comprehend the legal arguments just by listening to both sides.

Other

Comment #: NY11992
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Justice Knipel is a disgrace to the judicial system. This judge who is also an administrative judge is known for misapplying the law. He wrongfully dismissed several foreclosure actions. As a result homeowners are now being dragged back into court past the statute of limitations. He also has little to no regard for the law. He is destroying the integrity of the judicial system.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY11757
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Judge Lawrence Knipel Allowed his fat cat judges & Lawyers to adjourn and adjourn cases which made all courtroom proceedings a delayed (Kangaroo Court)

This also lead to the spreed of this Corona Virus in our court system, which infected innocent civilians & Court personals
Thanks to your mishandling of courts cases you personally speed this Corona Virus throughout Brooklyn
Stop adjourning the court cases and do the job pubic gave It should not take 8 years to get through court system What a disgrace!

Civil Litigation - Govt.

Comment #: NY11585
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Administrative "Judge" Lawrence Kniple in Brooklyn Supreme court favors foul play and gangsters. He steals property with ease. You won't know what hit you. If you in Kings County Supreme Court and your only home illegally, unlawfully demanded by an illegal alien, the end is near. Obstruction of justice, human rights abuses, severe violations of criminal and civil laws, disregard the Constitution is all "Judge " Lawrence is capable to deliver! New York State should lose its funding and bond, regarding Judge Lawrence Knipple !"

Litigant

Comment #: NY11198
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Its terrible Judge Sylvia Ash was allowed to work on cases after being admonished for taking gifts from MCU and hearing their cases. I believe your the supervising judge in this court she was removed from. Maybe you had no power to act out on issues. But I am proud of our Justice Department (FBI) and Appellate Division who quickly removed her from hearing cases at all and removed her from the bench while the criminal allegations against her are being pursued. Its not like she even lost her pay. This is serious accusations. There should be no appearances of impropriety. No one is to talk to Judges in advance of cases. Judge Knipel if your in charge. Its time to fix this broken court system. Each litigant should have an impartial judge and judges should never congregate with litigants or lawyers that come before them period. Please make it your court policy that all litigants have the same chance in your court. Rich or poor. I am very proud of the Appellate Division and Justice department who quickly protected the public from MCU. MCU should not have power over our courts. I have faith you will make decisions to fix this system if your in charge.

Litigant

Comment #: NY11192
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Wake up and help the people of New York not just the people you know. We the people of New York want a fair court system. Equal access to the court system is imperative. Not who you know. Stop the adjournment after adjournment. Start mandatory settlement conferences where all parties appear with the clients to resolve cases quickly. Let the parties in each conference. Do not let the lawyers hide in your chambers without the client present. No closed door meetings. Don’t trust the lawyers are helping their clients. The lawyers are sometimes hurting the public. They do not treat the clients right. They threaten the clients to withdraw from cases for no reason. Get involved with protecting the public. Don’t ignore what I see. Lawyers who don’t care about the clients. Don’t ignore that the whole public needs a fair and equitable court system. Not a system for the rich and powerful. You can make these changes for all litigants. Right now your court house you run is broken.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY1281
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Well reasoned and fair, treats lawyers with respect.Pays attention to every detail in medical mal cases Pleasure to appear in front of.

Civil Litigation - Govt.

Comment #: NY1280
Rating:9.3

Comments:
One of the more intelligent judges in Kings. Distressed when he left the part that our practice dealt with. It has not been the same since.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY1204
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Wonderful judge. Treats attorneys with decency and respect. Very knowledgeable. Listens to all arguments carefully and will take papers on submission if necessary.

Civil Litigation - Govt.

Comment #: NY893
Rating:8.8

Comments:
One of the more intelligent judges in Kings Supreme. Understands the issues, follows the law. You can't ask for more than that.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY228
Rating:6.8

Comments:
Handles a large motion calendar with aplomb.