"The Robing Room: NY State Judges

Hon. Norma Ruiz	See Rating Details
Supreme Court
Bronx 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. Norma Ruiz

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Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY12630
Rating:1.0

Comments:
After 30 years of practice, maybe the worst, most unfair and vindictive judge I have ever experienced at trial. She actually reversed the jury's decision only to be reversed at the Appellate Division. What a waste of time, effort and money. Scary person, terrible judge.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY11256
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Not very fair towards plaintiffs. Definatel
y vindictive and petty.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY10338
Rating:2.5

Comments:
One of the bottom 3 judges I've ever tried a case before in 25 years. Judge Ruiz is so pro-plaintiff that plaintiff's counsel found it laughable. Defendants be warned that if Judge Ruiz tells you a case will settle at a certain figure, that does not mean that it will. She will kick your teeth in at trial on every discretionary ruling until the case is settled. Very nice lady on a personal basis, terrible result-oriented trial judge. It should be noted that she has an extremely nice and competent staff.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY10018
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Great Judge, handled a very difficult carrier and got the matter resolved. Word to the wise- BE PREPARED AND KNOW YOUR CASE- your experience will be much better !

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY10016
Rating:9.4

Comments:
I have had several trials to verdict over the years with Judge Ruiz. Wins and losses. Neither the wins nor the losses were the result of anything Judge Ruiz did or didn't do. She lets you try your case, does not interrupt unless counsel continues to ask the same question over and over. Judge Ruiz always has control of the courtroom, and she decides on objections quickly.

Litigant

Comment #: NY9980
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Waiting for decision almost 6 months nothing. I will place her on notice demanding a decision next month if nothing I will file my article 78. Only because it's a simple case which can be won on appeal if she doesnt like my article 78 filing and makes a emotional retaliatory decision. Let's see. Hope she makes the decision soon.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY9973
Rating:10.0

Comments:
One of fairest judges in Bronx Supreme.
I just received a decision on a dispositive motion in less than a year, which is rather fast given the tremendous backlog of motions.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY9924
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I'm at a loss to understand these other comments. At trial I found her to be very knowledgeable on both evidentiary and substantive law. Her rulings were extremely fair and well-reasoned. And she gave the attorneys the time and latitude to try their cases, unlike some other judges.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY9229
Rating:1.0

Comments:
An absolute disgrace to the bench and legal profession. Rude, complete lack of respect for attorneys appearing before her, unprofessional, petty and vindictive. Frankly astonishing that someone like this can be a judge. Shameful

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY8323
Rating:3.5

Comments:
She is ever so slow in deciding dispositive motions. It is terribly unfair to both the litigants and their attorneys. There seems to be no concern for the orderly handling of her calendar.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY8222
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Lacks the ability to understand nuanced and sophisticated arguments. Ill-tempered. Horrible judge.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY7888
Rating:3.0

Comments:
Almost a 1 1/2 years for a decision in a civil case for summary judgment. Pre Trial Conference has been adjournment 4 times over that period because of it.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY7777
Rating:1.5

Comments:
a waste of tax payers money

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY2209
Rating:3.0

Comments:
Wholly unprofessional, entitled, sarcastic, unprofessional (dare I say it again), embarassing. That is just at trial...on the papers, her decisions, both favorable and unfavorable, are well thought out and respectable. So she has a great staff, but not the disposition to be a judge.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY1771
Rating:3.8

Comments:
Rough around the edges and quick to judgment.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY1360
Rating:2.3

Comments:
PETULENT, LESS THAN BRIGHT, PETTY.