"The Robing Room: NY State Judges

Hon. Matthew Rosenbaum	See Rating Details
Supreme Court
Monroe 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. Matthew Rosenbaum

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Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY10281
Rating:9.4

Comments:
Judge Rosenbaum comes from a political pedigree and there were some that felt his election was due to that pedigree. Many lawyers feel that he was aware of that assumption and has worked extremely hard to show his independence and ability. When he first was on the bench he issued written decisions without considering oral argument. He has since changed that practice as he has matured as a jurist. He has developed into a great judge and is one that I would gladly appear before on any case. He digs in and understands the issues. He is practical does not let counsel get away with nonsense. Be warned, be prepared and you will be treated with respect and fairness.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY9191
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
He has sealed documents protecting other politicians and campaign contributors, prohibiting any transparency. Pulls too many favors in assignments and completely biased.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY8518
Rating:3.1

Comments:
Pro big bank and other deep pockets. Not even-handed and plays to his favorites. Simply does not care if he gets reversed.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY7230
Rating:9.5

Comments:
Excellent, excellent trial Judge. I wish there were more like him on the bench. In a long and complex trial he was always available, worked through the issues and never gave a hint of favoritism either in Chambers or before the Jury. One of those Judges who actually gets what its like to try cases. Was respectful and generally a pleasure to be around during trial, unlike far too many others. Only knock was a very bad ruling on scheduling that would probably have been reversible, but rulings happen. On the whole, excellent temperament, smart Judge. An excellent trial assignment.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY3789
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
This judge recently took over the commercial part. Recently he allowed attorneys to engage in protracted motion argument before him, then immediately handed them his written, typed Decision. Wow. He let them argue...why?

He is intelligent and capable. He is also possessed of a huge ego. How well he will do in the commercial part is still unknown.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY2328
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Does not make sound decisions. Cites cases that are directly contrary to his ruling as support for his ruling.