"The Robing Room: CA State Judges

Hon. Michael W. Jones	See Rating Details
Judge Superior Court
Placer County	See Comments

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* 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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Litigant

Comment #: CA53116
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I know he is a judge in name only because all the evidence that BLACKROCK'S falsified documents and their perjured testimony were filed as fact and our documents were not accepted because they are honorable corporation and their great attorneys wont lie, that is why our testimony and evidence is not worthy of the court time because the plaintiff has no scruple..in this case # s-cv-0048996
he was the judge the jury and would not listen to 78 year old woman that has third grade education and believed the system would be on the side of her.
by the way plaintiffs attorney forged falsified all the interrogatory answers
and handed to BLACKROCK'S attorneys which the judge knew interrogatory were forged because she send the proof of the forgeries to the judge and blackrocks attorneys.anyone can help or need our help contact me.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA53064
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I continue to get emails from people who have been horrifically harmed by Judge Jones. He giggles and gets off on all the harm he does, knowing that abusing his power shows how truly powerful he is. Wicked, wicked person. Please vote him out of office.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA53063
Rating:1.0

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA53062
Rating:1.0

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA49161
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Both J Jones & PJ must get the reality: written discov is not required2 be served all on same day: public policy of In Pro Per service is getting served U were served AND big time news:
Consumers pay electronically bank cards either thru bank monthly bill pay &/or retail levels like public storage units, car rentals, hotels, AND landlords yes retailers abuse use of cards 4 profit resulting in over charges defenses 2 UD 3DN claims! Temp Retired Judge did not get that fact w/ CALPERS stocks in WHR who is not legal Corp in Calif we find out during pendency of case aka an illegal enterprise... L/T cases dont conceal payee as was done on our case w/ Ts emails stating get Real Party in now we know why not appearing.... misapplic of the law doesnt work what did you get Jones/PJ? What? Seen abuses of In Pro Pers & misapplic of the law 2 but here its poison on the court Ur not SCOTUS to make up laws saw U do it during proceedings against In Pro Per not an Appeal Crt or related... stunning demo of the courts integrity -- used 2 be 80/20 now its what reversed w/ lower rates of applying the law, black letter law -- really dont know contract formation well voters, consumer tax payers do know like proper discovery... didn't rule on MTV, MSJ or MJP why not? Well told CALPERS to pull stock out of WHR not a CA corporation since 2006-- havent paid CA taxes apparently since going public how bout that!

Litigant

Comment #: CA48809
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
another POV for Jones Clerk to pass on an In Pro Per instead of Sr Para could be former Union Rep who knows labor law here litigant knows CCP and more so deal with it properly time to review L/T law civ lit on docket is 1/4 of docket filled with crim and admin or traffic cases kudos for holding down the fort on huge docket need more Judges!

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA48808
Rating:1.0

Comments:
`BTW the clerk of Judge Jones should explain the policy purpose of the statute that prohibits parties acting In Pro Per from serving their own papers: that being abuse of service sure but when opposing counsel & court has service that issue is solved thus waived. And, when service is made electronically by Sr Para's such as at Hanson Boyd, service cc's R sent to all counsel on the case by emails thus email author is only party to authenticate email service too. Again withdrawal of disqual gone filed served on Dept 3, 33 so automatically served in2 dept no response required gaming on service is abuse of discretion but lets see how this goes shall we?

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA48786
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Guess Judge Jones has to learn something from his former Sr Paralegals employed by Hanson, Boyd, et al. We do discovery we know diff btwn MTC responses v. MTC further responses CCP 2016.040, 2031.300 et seq. attys dump it on us as Sr. Paralegals an ambiguous agent bunch can be clerks bate stamping or prepd 4 jury trials.. so disqual was withdrawn your Answer was improper tell Ur clerk 2 give you notice read court filings was withdrawn b4 answer nice rant n/a to the issues btw. welcome 2 voters Sr Para corner.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA48767
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Maybe Judge Jones should read these voter comments FYI aka job reviews..
Capable of proper application of the law thus can see bias esp in civ lit law/mtn. So shall I mention former profesh in legal mal firms defense even -- he was not recognized specialist in ethics of attys/legal mal so there is that too. State of Calif CALPERS has shares literally in the plaintiff case before him.. OMG.. hows the CA Bar Assoc reputation doing these days huh facts aka to voters. Be careful never know how much the other guy knows esp to women in law even as In Pro Per... involved b4 METOO etc.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA48722
Rating:1.0

Comments:
It is astounding how many Judges abuse the process as though the court is their private law firm when they are in the job bc of voters & can be recalled w/o cause. This Judge moves elements around as a magician except his hand is shown bc not novel scheme instead he can review Paralegal classes rules of evid, civ pro, torts, contracts, same law books as law students I did both of course including got the cut/paste search replace key first as word processor moving words/phrases around as though that is legal reasoning applied analysis. The Plnts bar started this sham legal reasoning w/ roll out of personal computers -- so they just make up findings that fail in law and fact. Not news CA superior Courts do not regulate attys neither does the bar why voters have remedy to recall the judges and have.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA48679
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
If Judge Jones reads these, bc he should since voters keep him in his job. Voters can set up a public blog, redact Judges names & show the improperly written orders that are essays not applying the rule of law. He can read SB42 too. Voters can recall Judges so heads up work for the people: courts are not private law firms despite improper conduct by SCOTUS. Try regulating the attorneys like Fed Crt does, Rule 11.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA48516
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
and hey heads up Dept 33 PJ & Dept 3 re Jdgs super power word processing skills b4 websites/emails I was there w/ roll out of PCs we call it cut/paste or find/replace key started at bottom w/ law firms staff us pink collar chics thus know when science of legal reasoning is insufficient so try applying rules of law 2 facts evidence k? FYI

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA48495
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Whether it is Judge Jones, PJ, Out of Co Judge, Appellate Div, Comm. Jacques, all of the orders legal writing is F- do not apply the law2 facts but legal conclusions commentary & feelings n/a. Voters, attorneys & legal scholars can be critics of substandard Judging & writing resulting in bias & injustice. Its breathtaking two faced reasoning been waiting 4 other shoe 2 drop bc saw missapp of rules of evid pattern on a demurrer & boom back again w/ knowledge the case on its face is w/o SMJ. Stunning arrogance by the Placer Co Bench a civ lit case but can't even imagine what they R doing on crim cases! OMG. Wrote PJ directly 2 comply w/ 1 Sup Crt Rule, he did not made up rule sent that 2 Assist PJ: an institutional investment by crt learning crt has financial interest in outcome too! Appellate Div misapplied law several times 2 pals of the bench on an utterly meritless case OPC refuses 2 dismiss bc egg on her face not even in field of law for the action either wrote fictional complaint by cut and paste: arrogant.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA48493
Rating:1.4

Comments:
This Judge appeared most knowledgeable Judge of court in civ lit dispute compared to all others then the monster bias contempt showed up. As voter we have power to recall Judges bc no other remedies to get them off bench... have read comments did court/legal reform prior to this decade time again.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA39660
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
One of the best. A Renaissance Man. He had a distinguished career as prosecutor, criminal defense lawyer, civil litigation lawyer. He is one of the most knowledgeable judges that I have encountered in my career as a prosecutor and criminal defense lawyer. He is always prepared and will make a thorough record. He is fair and no nonsense. He expects civility in the courtroom and he will call you out on it if you are not civil. He is very involved in various legal organizations and has been honored.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA39090
Rating:2.5

Comments:
Defense friendly, condescending judge who has control of the AV system that will work just fine until you need it. Boot him out or bring your own equipment.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA36650
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Even after signing an order disqualifying himself from further involvement with a case, Judge Jones continued to try and control the case and harm the party he hates. The level of bias and wrongdoing, unethical misconduct and prejudice if off the charts. Shameful. Justice means absolutely nothing to Judge Jones.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA36287
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Even after signing an order disqualifying himself, after his intense bias and unfairness, Judge Jones refused to actually have the case re-assigned to another judge. He has no notion of ethical practice or justice. He's so mean spirited.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA34654
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
He has a sharp legal mind who makes an outstanding record in a proceeding. He backs his analysis with an excellent grasp of the facts and the law. He takes his time and presents his analysis in an orderly, concise, and sound fashion. I think he is the most knowledgeable judge in Placer County. He is a student of the law. He is very well rounded in all areas of the law. He is a first rate jurist.

I admire his professionalism and demeanor. I am reluctant to bring a case before him with a difficult client. I do not like clients who act up in front of him and it really upsets Judge Jones and myself. I do not like it when he is upset and I reluctantly try to avoid Judge Jones when I have a difficult client who acts disrespectfully. It pains me when I have to do that when have a difficult client

Judge Jones is no nonsense and he does not like it when lawyers are playing games.

He is a first rate gentleman and jurist. One of the best that I have seen in over 25 years of practice.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA34126
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This judge is a bully, a nasty bully... He lives to harm innocent people, rules against them and feels powerful. He is the reason little guys should take the law into their own hands and not try and use the courts for justice.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA34110
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Terribly biased and ignorant individual who should never have been appointed to the bench. Hateful, prejudiced, Mean spirited. Despicable person abusing and misusing his official power at every opportunity. He proves How wrong the judicial system is.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA14011
Rating:2.8

Comments:
He appears willing to decide factual questions rather than allowing that aspect of a case to be decided by a jury. That is not how this is supposed to work.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA10310
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
PRO BANK on every one of the choices, he is unlawful and should be removed but for his cohorts doing the same things. He protects the banks wrongfully foreclosing by ignoring that the deeds of trust are breached at ¶23 by the failure of the original LENDERS to reconvey their interest on the county records after they sell the Promissory Notes to the Stock Market Investor. THE RIGGED SYSTEM is the courts and county recorders' wrongfully diverting real estate causing financial collapse. LAW AND ORDER IS HOPEFULLY FINALLY ON THE WAY

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA9841
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Judge Jones needs to be removed from the bench; he does not know the law and caused me tremendous emotional duress and then even wrongfully fined me for doing nothing wrong. A judge wields far too much power, and there must be safeguards in place to remove incompetent people like Judge Jones from the bench, where he can do tremendous harm to a person's life, as he did to me. I have lost confidence in the judicial process because of Judge Jones. His lack of ability is frightening. Cannot have a civilized country with a judicial system that functions like Judge Jones' courtroom. Third world justice here.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA9713
Rating:2.3

Comments:
Very dangerous putting any matter in front of Hon. Judge Jones, denies prudent exhibits for factual evidence that supports law. Litigator for 38 years never have I seen a justice department have no order or regards for the law towards Civil litigation. The justice department has given authority to a unethical unpractical decision-maker Who in my eyes rarely ever puts any use of factual evidence to make a decision. He doesn't respond to motions, he discusses his private matters with councils. He allows testimony to credibly attack an individual that has no merit whatsoever to the case at hand. Hon. Judge Jones is a loose cannon that has proven over and over he has no ability to withhold the duties he pledge to uphold as a servant to the people of California. He needs to be disbarred and not re-elected and took back walking the beat for LAPD in south LA where he came from.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA9034
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
My advice stay away from Jones just finish a trial in front of him this judge is crazy.

Civil Litigation - Govt.

Comment #: CA8937
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I have been in civil litigation for 42 years Jones has demonstrated the inability to honor a perfection on trust that he can and will withhold an integrity to protect the general public in civil matters. Jones has enlighten an ego type of posture in his courtroom that has and will continue to damage our Already Fragil legal system. I have no trust in this Judge that he has any regards for the law we reside in. Do not use this judge to litigate your case trust me it's like a carnival in his courtroom.

Other

Comment #: CA8473
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
The word in and around placer county court and it's staff is Jones is crazy. No telling what you'll get sitting in his courtroom. Law, protection of the law Jones has proven over and over in the few years he had been on the bench he has no knowledge or regards for the law we reside in he allows testimony that has no legal merit and denies evidence that is prudent to factual conclusion.

Other

Comment #: CA8373
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Newly appointed judge works as he is above the law and the oath he signed. Reckless and can be influenced not a true finder of fact and works with little no regards for the truth.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA7629
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Outstanding judge. A recent trial had multiple difficult issues, each of which he handled with fairness and respect. He is great with juries, lawyers and witnesses.

Other

Comment #: CA4322
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Judge Jones displayed the utmost professionalism during a recent trial. He was gracious with the jurors and truly expressed his gratitude and acknowledgment of the contribution from the jurors to the justice system. He is a great example for other judges in helping jurors have a more positive view of the jury experience. He was very calm, polite and professional with the attorneys. He provided very helpful directions to both the witnesses and the jury.