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Hon. Ronald D. Grensky	See Rating Details
Circuit Court Judge Circuit Court
Jackson County Judicial District 1	See Comments

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* Industriousness		(1=Not at all industrious,10=Highly industrious)
* Ability to Handle Complex Litigation		(1=Awful,10=Excellent)
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* General Ability as a Trial Judge		(1=Not all Able, 10=Extremely Able)
Flexibility In Scheduling		(1=Completely Inflexible,10=Very Flexible)

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* 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)

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* 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. Ronald D. Grensky

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Litigant

Comment #: OR628
Rating:1.0

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He is arrogant, misogynist and narcissistic. All he could talk about during divorce proceedings was his own personal divorce, and he was still bitter about his own outcome and clearly brought this into the courtroom and into the final judgement.

Prosecutor

Comment #: OR604
Rating:1.4

Comments:
As Judge Gerking retires next month, take Judge Ronny Grensky with him! Condescending to female attorney's and staff. His rental home scandal was never fully investigated. On the bench, Judge Ronny has temper tantrum's as a young child does. Please, he already retired once! He should never have been permitted to hear cases.

Court Staff

Comment #: OR598
Rating:1.0

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I spent many hours in his court room as a clerk. He is horrible and has no place on the bench. He does not listen to testimony and has his mind made up within seconds based on his golf tee time. He is truly the worst Judge I have ever worked with. Every decision he has ever made should be reheard.

Other

Comment #: OR491
Rating:1.0

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Mr Grensky walked in to his robe by running "unopposed" in our local election. His courtroom demeanor was vociferous, abusive and disrespectful. This behavior exhibited itself while I was in his courtroom, and this behavior was entirely unprovoked. Most seriously, Mr Grensky appeared to have no respect for civil law. It was his opinion and attitude that drove his decisions, not logic and law. On an interesting side note, Mr. Grensky has a reputation in the Rogue Valley (Oregon) as being a veritable "slumlord". (This from 2 attorneys I spoke with)
There does not appear to be any protective measures available for a community to protect itself from a situation such as the one created by Mr Grensky. Financially, Mr Grensky is a success - with a beautiful home near Jacksonville, Oregon. In every other regard (respect, honor, dignity) Mr. Grensky has willingly failed. I've seen this sort of behavior before, but it was explained by alcohol and drug abuse.
We don't have any knowledge of that with Mr. Grensky, however it should be considered as a possibility. I imagine Mr Grensky is under a lot of pressure since the demise of his reputation.

Court Staff

Comment #: OR423
Rating:1.0

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Poor temperament for the bench. Unfair and unjust. MF

Other

Comment #: OR370
Rating:Not Rated
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Arrogant, narcissistic, condescending. Horrible choice to allow him to sit on matters concerning child custody cases. He pretty pathetic and should be ashamed of himself.

Litigant

Comment #: OR369
Rating:1.0

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I have been a psychotherapist iliensd in 2 states for 50 years. I have also headed up mental health programs in non-profits and Ca., counties. Grensky is easily diagnosed as a malignant narcissist, which means - a narcissist who is also a sociopath. He is rude and abusive to layers, plaintiffs, defendants, expert witnesses, etc. H is supercilious and sarcastic. He is mocking and very in-judicious. This kind of person shopuls NEVER be in a position of power. His antics and ignorance of law have been the subject of many newspaper articles. He is, in brief, a monster of injustice.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: OR357
Rating:3.8

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My wife and I were chastised for not having pen and paper when we appeared before him to ensure we caught every syllable he said.

As others have mentioned, he seemed in a hurry to be somewhere else. I do not expect a judge to be cordial, but he wasn't even respectful, nor did he seem to be very inquisitive; it seems like he presumed to know whatever he needed to know and therefore had no need to seek additional information.

I have dealt with other judges who may or may not have been "friendly" or respectful, but I have ALWAYS known the importance of being respectful of the judge and of the court. In the heat of emotion, this may not always be easy, but it is ALWAYS necessary.

Yes, Judge Grensky appears to be an unhappy person; whatever lead him into law, he appears to have been promoted beyond his comfort zone (that is the Peter Principle has all but destroyed him). Many of his obvious traits might be caused by his sitting on a tack?

Finally, he missed the deadline for issuing his decision on our case by nearly a year! I see this as further evidence of his discomfort in the job. I voted against him. So should everybody.

Court Staff

Comment #: OR355
Rating:1.0

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Someone should tell this judge the truth about his conduct. The judge's conduct is what is notable. It appears he colludes and collaborates in ways that he should not. Judge Grensky underscores why there are investigations of judges. He needs to be questioned under-oath. Would he conduct himself appropriately and truthfully then?

Litigant

Comment #: OR354
Rating:Not Rated
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This judge has ruined my life. I went from 24/7 mom for 6 1/2 years, 50/50 mom for 2 years, to every other weekend mom since last february. Why? Because I had a reaction to prednisone which hospitalized me. I did not even have my kids during my reaction to a temporary medicine. They were at their dad's. But he granted an immediate danger then just gave complete legal custody of both my kids to my daughter's dad. My son isn't even related to my ex! I had full legal custody of him since he was two! Judge Grensky kept rolling his eyes at me, yelled at me for not still being on prednisone, and because I was misdiagnpsed bipolar before they realized it was the steroid medicine, he said, "I watch the news, I know all about bipolar people". So now not only have I been emotionally healing from my hysterectomy, I had to be utterly traumatized by losing custody of my kids just cause i had to take prednisone for my lungs. This has caused my kids emotional distress as well being removed from me for no valid reason. And he accused me, again, of being on drugs. "I think you're on more than just what you said you're taking".

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: OR346
Rating:1.0

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If I could give him a zero I would. In my 25 years as an attorney, I have never seen anyone as bad as this judge. Not even close. Its not that he is "unfair" on one side or the other. Its that he fails to listen, fails to properly apply the law, treats witnesses and attorneys with disrespect. And, frankly, he is not very smart. He is retiring in January of 2019 and we will all be better for it.

Other

Comment #: OR345
Rating:Not Rated
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He was smug and ride when he didn't need to be. He intimidates witnesses by bullying them and asking them ridiculous questions such as, 'are you hard of hearing?' In a spiteful manner. No need for that. He seems to be a judge that makes his decision even before cases are 30 seconds in. Smh!

Litigant

Comment #: OR300
Rating:1.0

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This malignant narcissist just provided a directed verdict to the defendant - a doctor who, along with RVMC, killed my wife. Grensky allowed this based ion a l979 caselaw since superseded by a 2014 case. Hie courtroom demeanor its rude, disrespectful, arrogant, in keeping with the diagnosis I gave above. I am a well-qualified licensed psychotherapist in Oregon, with many other distinctions and experiences relevant to my being able to diagnose this monster. People bearing this diagnosis should never be allowed positions of power, let alone a judgeship.

Other

Comment #: OR286
Rating:1.0

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Put my granddaughter in harm of getting hurt by her mom

Litigant

Comment #: OR284
Rating:1.0

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I find that Judge Grensky is beyond unreasonable. His decisions are unjust in nearly every hearing i am forced to attend lest i lose my son forever. I am repeatedly forced, by order of Grensky, to face my stalker, abuser every week! My family and i are locked in a constant state of fear and our whole lives been upturned due to the extremely bad and biased ill tempered decision making of this judge. I feel he does not understand or even care that with great power comes great responsibility. He has displayed overall that he is incapable of making the best decision for my son as he won't even listen to reason or even witnesses. He is always stating,"stop rambling and give me the readers digest version". His abuse of power is utterly disgusting.

Other

Comment #: OR282
Rating:10.0

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I had Mr. Grandsky as my divorce judge. He definitely has a little bit of an attitude, but he could see through a lot of BS that was being presented, and I have to say I was actually very happy with the outcome, as well as his ruling, and overall, the entire experience. He took his time and speaking with my children, and trying to make decisions based on what best suited them.

Litigant

Comment #: OR272
Rating:Not Rated
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Before I wrote this I read all the available reviews just to see if my experience was similar. Despite having the case go mostly favorably, my observations were very similar to the reviews I read. This judge does display a tremendous amount of arrogance and frequently states that he's heard it all, seen it all and cuts witnesses off as well as the litigants instead of listening to what people want to say. I didn't find him biased towards anyone, he treated everyone involved in court that day the same. Badly. It was almost as if he had a golf game or luncheon appt. To get to. As a result of lack of desire to listen, he draws conclusions that are wrong and becomes slanted based on these assumptions even when the assumptions are refuted. In my case, these assumptions would have never in come into play had he allowed me to read an opening statement I prepared. It was exactly 4.5 minutes long, it would have crystallized my desired outcomes and why I thought they were in line with reasonable thinking and less than 30 seconds into it he shut me down. As a result his incorrect assumptionso were made and we spent 20 minutes dealing with that. Imy not sure why he even has people come into his court since he's seen and heard it all before. He could save a lot more time by looking At a motion or complaint and drawing on this vast experience he claims to have and just mailing his desicion out to the litigants. Frankly, I don't care if he's heard it all before. Each case is unique, each circumstance has different relevance and each case should be HEARD. Maybe he'd actually get to his golf game or luncheon faster if he did.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: OR267
Rating:1.4

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this man is no judge should be removed all his cases need to be put on hold he makes up his own rules not case law or state law he,s a rotten apple he has to be the worst man siting in judgement the people need to be protected from him when are the power,s that be do something about this rotten judge or are they just as bad as he!

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: OR251
Rating:4.0

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takes case.s that he has had past dealings with an attorney over real state and that attorneys client pays the price attorney he,s buddy's with win even if the other lawyer is right puts other irrelevant stuff not pertaining to the case trying to make criminal case out of a civil case

Other

Comment #: OR246
Rating:1.0

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How could this man be a judge. Isn't the judge non partial. Isn't the judge supposed to follow the letter of the law. This man has his opinions and he puts them right in your face. Why do we have such a judge and why can't somebody run against him how do we get him out of our system

Litigant

Comment #: OR244
Rating:1.0

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Really a poor judge. He lets everyone know his opinion and he has no respect for the law. He procedurally draws out signing his orders when he reluctantly has to uphold the law. He is punitive and disrespectful. There is no way he should be a judge.

Other

Comment #: OR235
Rating:Not Rated
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The DA had filed a contempt hearing regarding my ex husbands failure to pay child support and this hearing was brought by the DA, not me. I was there to witness what happened. Not only did Judge G. allow my ex testimony he treated him fairly. However once he heard how much I reported paying in child care he came unglued. I pay the YMCA after care and summer program. Certainly not the most expensive in town but not the least. The DA spoke up and advised Judge G that this was within the median range for care. Judge G was livid, talked over everyone (DA, my ex, and myself). I at that point decided not to speak up at all. In the end he did ask if I had anything to add, which I initially answered no and then advised that if he took a moment to review our previous court hearings he would find that my ex had never reported any income in over 4 years. He did rule against my ex. I don't see how justice is served (although it was in this case) when you scream at witnesses, DA's and litigants. There was never a need to yell, and interrupt or in my opinion be abusive. If you are entering his court room be prepared for abuse and trauma.

Other

Comment #: OR234
Rating:3.0

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I know he has a tough job. But he doesn't seem to like people or to hear any of them talk, which is what court is designed for. Communication is key, but it seems to annoy him.

Other

Comment #: OR233
Rating:1.0

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The Honorable Ronald Grensky that the good people of Jackson County trusted and elected as an officer of the court to uphold the law and treat people with equality, respect and fairness is taking my little boy from me and giving custody to his criminal abusive father. I've been tortured for 5 years by his honor. Any allegations made by my sons father are and have never been truthful but his honor will not let me speak. August 8, 2016 at 9:00 am come to the court house and watch a single mother be crucified without any evidence because their never has been any evidence to take custody away from her. Can anyone tell me how am I going to tell my little boy he is being taken from his mommy?

Other

Comment #: OR228
Rating:1.0

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I went before Ronald Grensky today. I am most alarmed that a judge can be allowed to sit in that chair and decide for himself whether Oregon Statutes should be honored. I am dismayed that an individual representing the law can ignore that same law. Today, Judge Grensky cost 7 people their jobs, and did this by refusing to honor 2 Oregon Statutes. My experience today revealed a threat to our community, someone who would harm for no particular reason, and be incredibly rude to all parties in the process. I witnessed a person with power acting dishonorably today - both legally and ethically. I hope this message is seen by someone who has influence. It's a 'slap in the face' to the tax payer to allow this in our community justice system.
John Heaslet

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: OR227
Rating:Not Rated
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I've practiced both before Judge Grensky, and as a competitor (i.e., competing for the same customers in his same area of the law) when he was in private practice. These negative reviews are unfair. He may be blunt, but my interactions before him have always been on-point and professional. I have nothing but good things to say about him both as a judge and as a human being.

Other

Comment #: OR220
Rating:1.0

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This judge is the worst! He doesn't have the ability for reason or logic, even when it comes to professionalism. He's rude and cuts people off. Makes assumptions first without hearing what either party has to say! He needs to stop being a judge, it's obvious he's a very unhappy person.

Other

Comment #: OR216
Rating:1.0

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Rude and umprofessional. Appears to have no regard for the law - just self serving uses the law to his advantage

Litigant

Comment #: OR209
Rating:1.0

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[Redacted by Ed.] Grensky talks over witnesses, refuses to listen to evidence, and refuses to believe anything other than is what is fabricated in him head. He was disrespectful and belittling and does not care if he ruins an innocent teenage girls life. [Redacted by Ed.]

Other

Comment #: OR208
Rating:1.0

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By far the worst experience in a courtroom. Ron Grensky has his own agenda made up scenarios that were completely unfounded and by no means follows the actual LAW. Not to mention does not listen to both sides as I thought a judge is supposed to do,cuts off witnesses and belittle's them like he knows thier life story? Please do not vote for this man again. He's is a complete disgrace to our legal system.

Prosecutor

Comment #: OR202
Rating:1.2

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I know of no one in the court house who has anything good to say about R.G. That's too bad when a judge's behavior is so outrageous, bigoted, and weakens the judicial system.
There are times when retirement or knowing when to throw in the towel would be beneficial to judge, jury and community. This would be that time.
Where R.G. started 10 years ago as a judge (after pro tem) and where he is now,are miles apart. The road to Hades is paved with good intentions. Somehow this man lost his way.His staff can only cover for him to a point.When will he be reviewed & fully investigated for his rhetoric & behavior?

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: OR192
Rating:1.0

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He is an embarrassment as for what my country stands for,stands by,fights for and believes in.
He truly needs to not wear a black robe

Other

Comment #: OR172
Rating:1.0

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This Judge is out of line. He is biased against minorities and woman. I asked him to recuse himself on a restraining I filed against he had been my Corporate Attorney previous to my Husband Dying. he refused to look at evidence , he apoligized to my perpertrator, and told him in open court to meet with him after and he would help him, my entire life has been turned inside out. I have information that was provided by Medford Police Department regarding JudgeGrensky
But I am deathly afraid. They have made me out to be some horrible person, now looking at a lot of prison time to keep me quiet ,however I was clean and sober 20 yrs and now I eat out of Garbage cans because of this person. pull a copy of the transcript. I am female and Minority.He flipped out and spouted things he should never had said.

Other

Comment #: OR171
Rating:Not Rated
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Please contact Channel 10 news by messaging them thru facebook if you have had a bad experience with this judge. Especially if you are a woman.

Other

Comment #: OR170
Rating:Not Rated
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I was told You can get a transcript of the court hearing online and file it in for review with the residing judge (I think this is the judge over all the others). Everyone needs to do this. Judge Grensky is terrible at his job and people are being hurt by it.

Other

Comment #: OR169
Rating:Not Rated
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There is honor here. Today I watched in horror as this judge oozed disdain for the women in his courtroom. He clearly sees victims of domestic abuse as being at fault for what is done to them. His arrogance was almost beyond comprehension. And his attitude toward women was far less gracious than toward men. The way he spoke to the female attorneys was even blatantly rude.
I was there supporting my cousins ex-girlfriend who filed a restraining order after being held captive by him and threatened repeatedly. The judge interrupted constantly, accused her of being on drugs and a liar and wanted to know where she was staying. She refused to say in front of my cousin for the obvious reasons. Had the judge given more than a few minutes consideration on the case he may have not rudely, without cause, said to her, your lying. Restraining order dismissed."
Ten minutes later in the courthouse parking lot we had to call 911 for help and my cousin was arrested. 911 heard his yelling and screaming at us.
My cousin has a meth problem, has had his parole revoked, has tried to kill himself, has a police record, has been in mental health care, and a record of violence. Children's services have said he is not to be unsupervised with his kids.
His ex-girlfriend works, pays her bills and supports her children alone. She has no record.
Judge Grensky hates women. He is arrogant. He is condescending. And when we left the courtroom tday I heard myself say,"he just killed her. That judge just killed her and the kids."
I wonder how many women are still in abusive situations because of him.
I wonder how many will die.

Other

Comment #: OR163
Rating:1.0

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This judge took my son away and gave him to his criminal father, he is biased and rude. I have heard he had a chip on his shoulder and it has all come together. How do you give a child to someone who has constantly put the child in danger? And not his own mother who raised him right?? Grensky does, and it's proven. He has to be removed, he ruins lives.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: OR158
Rating:1.0

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What can I say.....Ugh. Rude, egotistical and very biased. Ignores evidence or prevents you from submitting offered evidence.
Asks questions and talks over responses or tells you to "Shut up". Very unprofessional and walks all over your constitutional right to a fair trial. Why he is wearing a robe I will never understand. Ruins people lives on personal whims and steers cases which seem to bore him. Hopefully he'll retire soon so justice can prevail.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: OR156
Rating:1.0

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Ron Grensky is rude, unprofessional and just plain mean. He is biased against people with disabilities. It is apparent that he has been a judge too long, and it has soured his ability to be fair.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: OR144
Rating:2.0

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This guy seems to just hate people, and his job. He is extremely rude and egotistical. I've seen the ratings from parties, to whom he was brutal. I am an experienced trial lawyer, and he doesn't treat us any better. He is a jerk.

Other

Comment #: OR143
Rating:Not Rated
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I am so sad to have had an experience with this judge. He was mean and uncaring. Period. He talked over me. He would not let me speak. He made decisions before hearing my case. I am an educated woman. My father would roll over in his grave to have witnessed such an atrocity. (He was Assistant Attorney General for the State Of Washington.) I have great courage, and I am an articulate speaker, yet I was trembling like a leaf when I left the courtroom.
It was an awful experience. He was a horrible judge.
He was unwilling to look at the details of my case.

Other

Comment #: OR122
Rating:Not Rated
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This is the rudest, most biased, uncaring Judge. interrupts everyone and gives no thought process at all to the case and just keeps allowing things to go on for months on court calender without any regard to people, children involved. the family court and im sure the other court judges and cases in Jackson county need to be looked at and fixed. No excuse for Grenskys demeanor to people. if hes that burnt out on the bench, get off it. i have noticed more than once now in his courtroom that he doesnt even know whats going on in cases til he sits down, quick scan and sets it off for another time...

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: OR118
Rating:2.0

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Rude, biased, impatient, worst judicial demeanor I've ever encountered.