"The Robing Room: NY State Judges

Hon. Hal Greenwald	See Rating Details
Family Court
Westchester County	See Comments
Civil Term
Attorney Average Rating: 3.9 - 3 rating(s) Non-Attorney Average Rating: 1.0 - 5 rating(s)	Please send me alerts on this judge E-mail Address:

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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. Hal Greenwald

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Litigant

Comment #: NY13628
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Lack of Judicial Temperament: No impartiality, and respect for all parties appearing before them. Bias, or disrespect, could raise concerns about fitness for the role. Consistently asks counsel for in chambers/off the record hearings against the wished of the litigants.
Makes secretive deals with the attorneys that are detrimental to the litigants.
Allow fraud, dishonesty, deceit and the submission of false and fabricated evidence by attorneys.
Ethical Concerns: Does not avoid conflicts of interest, impartiality, and maintaining integrity in their professional and personal conduct.
Lack of Legal Qualifications or Experience: A lack of qualifications or experience in the law could raises doubts about a this justice's ability to effectively fulfill their duties.
Partisan Bias: Justices are expected to interpret the law impartially and without regard to political ideology or personal biases. Any evidence of strong partisan bias that could impact judicial decision-making could raise concerns about impartiality and fitness for the role.
Inability to Uphold Constitutional Principles: Justices must uphold the principles enshrined in the Constitution, including protection of individual rights, adherence to the rule of law, and commitment to justice and equality for all. Any actions or beliefs that contradict these fundamental principles could raise doubts about a justice's fitness for the role.
Incompetence or Inability to Perform Duties: Justices must be able to effectively perform the duties of their position, including conducting legal analysis, writing opinions, and participating in oral arguments. Any evidence of incompetence or an inability to perform these duties could call into question a justice's fitness for the role.

Other

Comment #: NY13128
Rating:1.0

Comments:
He doesn't listen. He acts like he doesn't care. He doesn't really look at evidence and just makes a flippant decision about families. I'm sorry I voted for him. He represents why a lot of people of color do not believe in the law. He also seems to have a basic view of domestic violence and mental health. If your a woman of color, please do what you can to get another judge before even seeing him.

Litigant

Comment #: NY12718
Rating:2.0

Comments:
doesn't listen to the case

Other

Comment #: NY12682
Rating:1.0

Comments:
this guy should never be allowed to sit on the bench ever again - he's pro "defense" and does not care at all about the victim - he is a disgrace!!

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY11860
Rating:1.8

Comments:
A bona fide dunce. No knowledge of the US Constitution and no interest in learning. Apparently angling for a district court appointment from Trump.

Civil Litigation - Govt.

Comment #: NY11853
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This guy is lost. Refuses to transfer the matter when he can because he want to play "local hero" however, he makes no effort to learn or understand the law. Apparently the CPLR is lost on him as well as he does not even understand the level of review in an Article 78.

Zero would be the best rating,

Other

Comment #: NY11012
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Judge Greenwald should never be able to sit behind a bench, when confronted with his own words he runs and hides. Hes scared of confrontation and being told he's wrong. He should never rule in any matter where a childs life is at stake. GET HIM OFF THE BENCH!

Other

Comment #: NY9344
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Incompetent, uncaring, inept. I have experience with other judges. Should not be a judge.

Litigant

Comment #: NY8800
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
HalVile, biased little creep and the only other rating is clearly made by someone who works for him or a too bit/sleezy lawyer like Salant who bribes Greenwald to make unscrupulous decisions

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY8583
Rating:8.9

Comments:
Greenwald is fair and smart. He runs a tight ship, but listens to both sides. I like the guy, he works at getting the docket cleared and he is on time. I think his staff is also great, which is why I gave him high ratings for general inclination