"The Robing Room: NY State Judges

Hon. Andrea Phoenix	See Rating Details
District Court
Nassau 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. Andrea Phoenix

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Other

Comment #: NY10740
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Power hungry psycho

Other

Comment #: NY10470
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I would rate this judge's performance horrible. Please remove this judge and have all the cases she has presided over dismissed. She's extremely too harsh on first time offenders and people who had very little drugs when arrested. In queens or any other borough I would have had a conditional discharge she is keeping me in this program where I've spent 2 28 day inpatient rehabs. Now there sending me to long term there tearing me away from my family and this court is making me relapse as they are threatening me calling me harassing me and terrifying me. I have no history of harming the community or violent history and this judge has me in a revolving door with nassau county. I really want to have a new judge preside over my case or have my case put into queens county where I live.

Other

Comment #: NY10228
Rating:3.0

Comments:
Unsatisfactory. She treats lawyers quite... rudely. Doesn’t give anyone a chance to speak, whether it is the defendant, or a lawyer pleading a case. You have to be in her Mental Health Court to understand fully.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY9328
Rating:8.3

Comments:
In have appeared before Judge Phoenix at arraignments amd in treatment court. I find her to be fair and effective. She has helped several of my clients through treatment court and has faciltated their success with the proper amount of support, encouragement and guidance. We are lucky to have a Judge who puts so much in to helping defendants overcome their addiction.

Other

Comment #: NY9270
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Never have I seen someone more inconsistent, inconsiderate, and intolerable behind the bench in my 39 years of the legal system. She NEVER listens to anyone, but herself. She has no empathy for some people (often first time offenders), but she gives "frequent fliers" more chances than they ever deserve. She is ALWAYS late, and makes every attorney approach the bench and "kiss the ring" before she goes on record. At which point she asks the defendant a question and when he/she goes to reply she abruptly cuts them off and makes her decision (usually based on the personal emotion she is feeling at the time) without hearing all the facts. She is ruining lives in her wake, and could care less about being fair.

Other

Comment #: NY9255
Rating:9.0

Comments:
Was fearful when I attended court with a family member. All I can say is the judge was fair and listened. The facts were weighed justly and we were satisfied.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY9228
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I am shocked that this woman is still a judge. She is utterly incompetent. She has no understanding of the law, criminal or civil. And what's worse, she takes the bench late and fashions herself a great legal mind...the height of irony. I'm not kidding....the guy that cuts my lawn has more legal expertise than she does. She shouldn't have any interaction with the public. She's rude, obnoxious and condescending. She should be in charge of toilets. That job would probably prove to difficult but at least it keeps her away from hurting anyone. Run from her courtroom. You've been warned.

Litigant

Comment #: NY8956
Rating:9.0

Comments:
I've restored a bit of confidence in the judicial system again, thanks to judge Phoenix

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY8247
Rating:3.1

Comments:
She is a nightmare, inconsistent, does not, cannot listen, rude, does not remember what she says from one moment to the next. Incompetent, narcissistic and profoundly incompetent. Should not be running a 7-11.

Other

Comment #: NY7993
Rating:1.0

Comments:
witnessed her harass an elderly man who was issued a parking summons. shame on her! That is what is running our judicial system..sad.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY7836
Rating:2.3

Comments:
Horrible

Litigant

Comment #: NY6304
Rating:1.0

Comments:
She is rude, ill tempered, high handed, and should not even be employed by the DMV. Her career should include her asking "do you want fries with that?"

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY6283
Rating:2.0

Comments:
This Judge has the rare combination of being lazy and uninformed. Her specialty is talking at people. She cannot even manage a calendar call. A complete buffoon.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY5970
Rating:1.0

Comments:
One of the most imcompetent judges ever. Not just arrogant but outright stupid (and I hate using that word)and lazy. Another case of a policical hack being rewarded with a position she is totally unqualified for.

Litigant

Comment #: NY4913
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Judge Phoenix ask a question and then demands that you be quiet. She purposely provides incorrect information to defendants. She recused herself to avoid answering my motion to recuse.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY4456
Rating:4.7

Comments:
A nightmare walking; cant discuss anything with her. She cuts you off as you are speaking. It is unbelievable that she gets re-elected.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY4246
Rating:2.0

Comments:
Lazy is but one of the many adjectives I can say about Andrea Phoenix. Schedules 1 trial a day; 2 if you're lucky. That means the dozens of other cases on her trial calendar get pushed to ridiculous dates later on in the year. Slow is yet another great adjective for this 'fine' jurist. Where other judges dispose of their calendar in a timely and efficient manner, Judge Phoenix lingers on with her calendar until the attorneys and litigants want to borrow the court officer's pistol and fire one shot in their own heads just to put themselves out of misery. Decides cases on her own "intuition," ignoring the law, is yet another attribute. One positive attribute is that, at least from what I have observed, she has not shouted at people in the courtroom. One other "positive" attribute is that she convinced a pro se litigant to settle her case rather than get an adjournment and eventually lose. Did I mention that it took her two and a half hours to accomplish this great feat?

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY4135
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Arraignment judge...saw through my ex's claim of abuse and gave me bail.....as the DA was asking for a year off the rip..over violation of a order of protection...there was no order served on me...she took the time and read the documents...I really appreciated that on thanksgiving no less!!!!

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY3891
Rating:9.5

Comments:
I think she is fair.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY3638
Rating:9.8

Comments:
I have been practicing law for almost (3) decades and Judge Phoenix impressed me as one of the most competent, yet no-nonsense judges that I have appeared before. Extremely charming, and personable, yet able to maintain a strong hold over her courtroom in such a professional manner. I truly welcome more appearances before Judge Phoenix.

Other

Comment #: NY3531
Rating:8.0

Comments:
came to court with friend for support. both nervous since never been before a judge. Wasn't sure how to read her as her expression was frightfully serious. But after case was heard, her decison was fair. It put a little hope back in the system.

Other

Comment #: NY3385
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Fair and honest individual that loves people and loves and respect the judicial system.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY3318
Rating:1.3

Comments:
The worst judge in Nassau County. I observed her lose her temper on the bench and go into a rage in front of the lawyers, court staff and litigants. I simply sat in the gallary amazed at the show. She avoids going to trial like superman avoids kryptonite. She makes the legal profession look bad.

Litigant

Comment #: NY3064
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Excerpt from my complaint filing against her:

Her unfamiliarity with basic business law caused many months of delay in the successful prosecution of my case, and I wish to call attention to this to the Office of Judicial Conduct so that—perhaps—no other county business enterprise experiences similar difficulties.

Other

Comment #: NY2770
Rating:10.0

Comments:
I represented my self in court. I read these reviews and was expecting Judge Judy instead Judge Phoenix entered the court room with a smile and a good attitude. Someone else went pro se and the judge was patient and helpful.

Litigant

Comment #: NY2403
Rating:2.0

Comments:
She was actually complaining about her Clerk my first time in her courtroom. She arrived late to court both times I appeared in front of her and despite of the proof provided to her refused to vacate a bogus judgement filed against me by a sleazy CA. I am now filing an appeal. I also found her to be lazy and short tempered.

Litigant

Comment #: NY2224
Rating:1.0

Comments:
My daughter is still held hostage by the faulty custody arragement suggested by Andrea Phoenix when she was a bungling guardian ad litem in my divorce and custody case that dragged on for nearly 7 years. Thanks to her and her incompetent counterpart, Supreme Court Justice Michele Woodard, my child is wrongfully excluded from meaningful and enriching educational opportunities; My child finds herself sidelined from educational activities s/he desparately longs to participate in because of their bonehead decision in 2007.

Phoenix and Woodard combined are shining examples of the Peter Principle (alas, they've reached the HIGHEST level of their incompetence).

Maybe in 2012, some hot shot republican can take her out with a single pull of the ballot!

...here's hoping!

Being in court wit

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY1308
Rating:1.0

Comments:
The last comment was dead on. They must have needed a woman/minority judge. She fit the bill. Dumb and unqualified. Bad temperment short on brains. The last comment on Alfred Cooper,Sr. is funny, I wonder if the commenting person knows her nickname is "mini cooper", as she is oft compared to the dumb and wacky Alfred Cooper,Sr. (you had to say senior or he corrected you). lol.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY1297
Rating:1.0

Comments:
An embarrassment, plain and simple. She pushes settlement on every case, even when both sides have made it clear that a trial or decision on a motion is necessary. She gives the impression that she is lazy and unwilling to make decisions or try cases. She is very impressed with herself and her position, and uses it to lord power over those who appear before her. She is also very rude to her Court Clerk. She is an accident of political circumstances - having been elected in a year that was very kind to her political party. She is not qualified and should be booted when her term expires. She reminds me and many others of another erratic and eccentric Nassau Judge - Alfred Cooper - who was thankfully not renominated when his term expired.