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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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What others have said about Hon. James E. Towery

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Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA54316
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
This is a must read article if you get Judge Towery on your case:

https://davisvanguard.org/2023/12/silicon-valley-nonprofit-director-disappears-as-tax-returns-expose-high-stakes-divorce-attorney-scheme-exploiting-domestic-violence-victims/

Judge Towery gave sole custody of a child to man who was at the time in jail for beating the boy. See what he did to him: https://archive.ph/IjXvM

The man was not even the biological father or father listed on the birth certificate.

Now the man has taken the child out of state. The mother has no ability to see or speak to the child and has to struggle paying a large sum in child support every month.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA54309
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
The serial child abuse that comes from cases presided over by this judge is clear.

Judge Towery is not fit to make any decisions for children.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA54308
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
It is disheartening to read many of the stories that come out of this department.

There is also one involving a 3 year old who was murdered. Mom begged and begged Judge Towery to do something to protect her. She told him that she was afraid that father would kill the young girl, but Judge Towery just didn't care.

https://abc7news.com/post/court-documents-show-mom-3-year-old-bay/15066599/

https://archive.ph/hlKCj

Other

Comment #: CA49283
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This man blatantly ignored the fact that I've already been awarded in the state of California and the Superior Court with full soul legal and physical custody of all four of my children. But because of his ego I guess I cannot see my children I was told by him that I should wait until the kids get older before I try to build a relationship with them again. Now mind you mean I want full sole legal and physical custody of all four of my children through the honorable judge Gloria Canon of Kern county in October 2019. It is now about to be October 2023 and I still don't have my kids. The judge can never tell me why he could not or would not abide by my actionable order instead he ate it the kid's dad. This judge blatantly ignored the fact that my kids dad was lying in court and falsifying legal documents as well as false accusations. Because at the end of the day I had all of my proof paperwork and everything and the kids that could not provide proof of anything other than a lie and because of that he decided oh I didn't deserve my kids. I have not seen my children or had a relationship with my children because of their father and this judge for The last 5 years I've been finding a long time. For the thing the children's father accuse me of he has no police records no police reports no witnesses nothing while me on the other hand I have paperwork I have a actual paper trail that was just clearly ignored. What is this court system if you can't trust it we supposed to be able to have faith in our judicial system but because of Judges like him judge James E Towery and his actions is unacceptable. You are supposed to be a public figure a positive public figure yet you're corrupted your tainted you're too old to even understand what's going on in modern day. You're way too incompetent to be on the bench you're so incompetent you don't realize it and you don't care. Something needs to be done I've been inside of a courtroom 11 times since I won full sole legal and physical custody of all four of my children that's not right. Because he clearly showed me that there was no way possible he was going to honor my actionable order even though I was sitting there honoring the rules of perjury I was complying with everything I was asked to comply with I even complied with the visitation schedule that I was given even though I already have full sole legal and physical custody well not physical custody because their father refuses to give me back my children. And the judge just did not care about the fact that I hadn't seen my children I hadn't talked to my kids I hadn't given them a hug I've missed birthdays I miss graduations he just didn't care about the way I felt or the way that my kids felt the only thing he cared about was listening to this man and his lies. It's a shame I hate the fact that I'm still in this situation going through this same matter that I've already won. again I want full sole legal and physical custody of all four of my children with a 3130 order attached to it and I still don't have my kids because of this judge.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA47775
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Silicon Valley Judge Towery Retires Amid Disclosure Scandal

Litigant

Comment #: CA46978
Rating:2.0

Comments:
This Judge let me ex litigate and litigate and ask for continuance after continuance on a case that he let drag out. It was more abuse against me from my abuser who was alienating me from our kids and abusing them and myself. My ex tried dragging me back on a case we stipulated without prejudice. 6 months after the fact my ex wanted me to pay for fees on the stipulated case but it was past the sates to try to collect legally. He still allowed my ex to continue to make up BS and demanded a trial which cost me $140,000. Luckily I make good money becaue the attornies, my ex and this judge didnt care if I lived in the gutter.This Judge lets your abuser abuse you as long as he wants. Do not trust San Jose Family courts!!!!!!!

Litigant

Comment #: CA46325
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Even handed and not rushing to judgment. Careful regarding due process as it should be.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA41092
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
“There is an irresistible impulse for a small group to take advantage of the plight of people in crisis,” he said.

https://www.calbarjournal.com/February2011/TopHeadlines/TH6.aspx

Litigant

Comment #: CA39302
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
There are have been numerous complaints about this particular judges. I have spoken to some of the people who have reported them to the CJP. No action, whether private or public, has been taken, as far as I am aware.

I urge anyone to also make legitimate complaints to state legislators and others. There is a a public list that you can retrieve here:

https://www.calameo.com/read/0070232111a741e64f8ac

Mark Stone is the Chair for the Committee on Judiciary. I have addressed complaints to him, while copying everyone else on the list.

Maybe if more voices are heard, there can be change in the way cases are heard before this judge.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA9639
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Like the hog, the EGO eventually takes over. To be in a position with such an intoxicated EGO, is so wrong on all levels. Shame on those who Judge, especially a Judge who should remember Karma visits everyone eventually..

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA7769
Rating:1.3

Comments:
This judge is terrible. He fled the State Bar for misconduct and got planted in family court where he issues unlawful orders and gives kickbacks to other fellow cronies from his legal buddy days in Santa Clara County . The State bar didn't take care of this crook and now he is the problem of all litigants in family court in Santa Clara. Awful.