Hon. Joseph Santorelli See Rating Details

Supreme Court
Suffolk County
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Attorney Average Rating:   4.8 - 7 rating(s)
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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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Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY12882
Rating:9.8
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I recently tried a case before the judge. Having been both a prosecutor and civil defense attorney I have come across all kinds of judges. I cannot say that I have ever had a more pleasant experience. Judge Santorelli is professional, intelligent, impartial, courteous and fantastic with the jury. They should all be like him.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY12369
Rating:9.0
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The potential benefit of this forum is to hopefully educate people about a particular judge. Unfortunately, like many other anonymous outlets, the complaints often outweigh the good. Judge Santorelli is a gentleman, a thoughtful and deliberate Judge, and a pleasure to appear before. Yes, know your case; be competent, be prepared and be honest and truthful to the Court. He is tolerant when necessary, but one should not mistake tolerance for complacency. He is an excellent judge, and the County, the State and the Citizens of New York are the better for it.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY12298
Rating:1.0
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A travesty to the bar. Arbitrary rules designed to give him power over your case. A very small person, indeed.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY11979
Rating:2.3
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He has all of the attributes you don’t want in a judge. He is nasty, egotistical and not very bright. Thankfully he has a good law secretary.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY11644
Rating:Not Rated
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Works hard to resolve cases, lets lawyer try her or his case. Does have a quick temper but forgets easily - does not hold a grudge. Knows law well enough to know when to reserve decision until he researches issue. Overall a good judge.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY10717
Rating:9.3
Comments:
I had a trial with the Judge last year. He was fair to both sides. I was impressed that he took the time to make decisions - not shooting from the hip - on complicated issues. I would happily be assigned to him again on future trials.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY10683
Rating:1.0
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He draws opinions about attorneys with no basis to do so. He harbours grudges and is a little Napoleon. He has to be the smartest in the room all the time, and god forbid that you know more than he does!! He is not a good judge to be in front of with your client.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY9462
Rating:1.3
Comments:
He is a biased mean little Napoleon who draws conclusions about attorneys and then allows it to impact his ability to fair.

Worst judge in Riverhead!!!