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Hon. Gregory J. Elvine-Kreis	See Rating Details
Judge Superior Court
Humboldt County	See Comments

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Other

Comment #: CA53812
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
no longer able to judge - admitted to an extensive statement of fact as to EACH AND EVERY ethical procedural and behavioral blunder and violation listed (over 20) and now, he has been cornered in to a resignation agreement rather than face the Judicial Council music, so to speak, and get removed and lose his CALPERS. Good Riddance. Humboldt will have a newcomer taking up the gavel in January 2025, April Van Dyke

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA53298
Rating:1.0

Comments:
It is about time the CJP is kicking unsafe behaving judges to the curb. The Commission on Judicial Performance alleged two new ethics violations against Judge Gregory Kreis, reaching 21 counts in total.

Notice of formal proceedings against Kreis allege that he lied during a debate about never being disciplined by the CJP.

While Kreis has been in a position as Judge he made sarcastic remarks in family law hearings and knowingly had a hand in misconduct practically everyday in the courtroom.

From the beginning Kreis has been a tyrant in the courtroom. Kreis should not have an occupation in the court system anywhere within the borders of the United States of America and he shouldn't be a lawyer either.

Bar Kreis now. Once Kreis cannot work in the court system. Kreis can get a job working in fast food restaurant at least it will pay $20.00 bucks an hour somewhere far away from Humboldt County where his behind isn't known.

Then instead of Kreis wearing a black rob in the court system. Kreis can choose to work at In and Out Burger where a white hat, or work at McDonalds in an school bus yellow outfit or at Burger King wearing a cardboard crown. $20 bucks an hour fixing up hamburgers and fries and he gets a free meal a day.

But with the way Kreis has character and behavior issues he would probably spit in everyone's food and behave as though he didn't do anything wrong.

Kreis is a strange unsafe person that shouldn't have been a judge in the first place.

Glad to see him go! I hope no one coddles and caters to this demon spawn. Narcissistic abusers do not need the public's sympathy.

Other

Comment #: CA53076
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Yesterday, a super majority of voters removed Kreis from the bench. He will be forgotten. But, let's not forget his many victims. It will take a lifetime for some of his victims to heal. He bullied the vulnerable. He laughed at sorrow. He abused power. He brought shame upon his family, his community, and himself. It's extremely rare for a judge to be charged by the ethics commission. It's even rarer (if not unprecedented) for a judge to be charged with so many heinous offenses and crimes. In his response to the ethics commission, he blamed his victims and friends. May justice be done.

Other

Comment #: CA53069
Rating:10.0

Comments:
MAGA FORCES UNITE! Electing Judge Kreis is the only way to keep Humboldt great again! John Fullerton, Rex Bohn, Kelly Walsh and Paul Gallegos march to the polls as PROUD BOYS AGAIN! It was David Nims who started the ass splappin frenzy not the Honorable Kreis. Keep your BOY in POWER! POWER IS EVERYTHING! PROUD BOYS FOREVER!!!

Court Staff

Comment #: CA52978
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Dishonorable Gregory J. Elvine Kreis a man baby should be kicked to the curb.

Gregory J. Elvine Kreis has a short temperament towards people in the courtroom and outside the courtroom.

From the very beginning since he began the job as Judge his behavior is totally out of line both on the job and in personal social situations.

The man clearly is unfit to work as a judge. He is a dishonor to the judicial system. Laws have to change about how a person can be a judge in the U.S. superior court system.

Because as of now seriously disturbing people that become lawyers that become judges are unsafe mentally disturbing people with short temperaments, that flip out, wreak havoc in the court system, ruin people's lives and behave bent on not doing justice at all no matter what.

Judges should not have immunity. The position as a judge should not be a job for life where a judge cannot get terminated.

The governor is appointing the wrong type of people to be judges in the superior court system in California. When unfit people are appointed as Judges it is extremely hard to get the Judicial Commissioner to review the complaints and bar Judges. Way too many judges are unfit to be judges. Yet the judges aren’t being kicked to the curb. The judges work decades and decades in the superior court doing a lot of wrong to a lot of people, parents and children. Then the judge retires without being held accountable.

New bylaws need to be implemented. New policies should be implemented. When Judges are out of line and display awful behavior that comes off disturbing, mentally unbalanced and unsafe then the person working as a judge shouldn't be working in the superior court system at all.

End this socialist dictatorship now!!

Court Staff

Comment #: CA52230
Rating:3.0

Comments:
Judge Kreis lied yesterday about insurance deciding to settle the civil battery case filed against him. The battery happened at a yacht party on a public lake. The case is not covered by homeowner's or auto insurance. The alleged battery did not happen while the judge was at work. No insurance company covers an alleged battery on public property. Judge Kreis hired his long time friend Patrik Griego (Eureka based) to defend him. No insurance company would hire an attorney with a preexisting relationship with a client. Judge Kreis is paying the monetary settlement out of his pocket on the eve of his election announcement. If he lied about insurance paying the settlement he can't be trusted on the merits of the case.

Litigant

Comment #: CA52151
Rating:10.0

Comments:
As a retired atty I've been before Judge Kreis twice, once representing myself. He was great. He had read the papers, was familiar with the case and the law. He didn't "buy" any BS!

Other

Comment #: CA52140
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Despite multiple witnesses testifying to mother's past & current drug abuse, child neglect and unlicensed driving, Judge granted custody of 3 minor children to mother in favor of sober father. This ruling was over the sworn objection of the mother's own parents! His rationale was inexplicable, condescending, haughty and, apparently without repercussion to him.

The children are now with their father because the mother died of a drug overdose six months after his ruling.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA41444
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Serious temperament deficits on numerous occasions in numerous settings.
== Dismissive of pro se individuals, effectively silencing them as SOP.
== Overt prejudice favoring attorneys associated with "his" watering hole at Ingomar Club; behavior well-documented.
== Does not read. Often fires from hip. Flails and retaliates.
== Currently (2022) involved in civil case in Shasta County over drunken racist behavior by Judge against Public Defender on PD-sponsored "party boat" where "severely inebriated" Judge taunted a PD he labeled as "jew boy" as Judge flirted with wife of PD, and subsequently pushed PD into lake, with cell and Rx Meds in pockets. Case pending; Judge has fought tooth and nail.

This judge is a blight on the Court, a blight on the profession, and should be removed from the bench, with additional review by the Bar.

Where is the Commission on Judicial Performance? Is there ANY intelligent life in that institution?

Posters to this site, and Humboldt readers of these comments with experience with this judge should, if warranted, file a complaint with the Commission on Judicial Performance. There is great strength in numbers with these complaints.

https://cjp.ca.gov/file_a_complaint/

Litigant

Comment #: CA40577
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
There are way too many unjust judges throughout different counties throughout the state of California. All because the Governor appointed them.

Once they receive a position with qualified immunity they turn on people the utilize the court system seeking fair and Justice.

Bias erratic Judges that have a complete disrespect for due process and ignore the law are dangerous people.

There are lawyers that are perfectly capable for writing legitimate complaints filled with the points and authorities with the evidence to support complaint and send them to the Judicial Commissioner.

Write your complaints and get this Judge kicked to the curb!!

There is way to do it. It can happen. All you have to do is be persistent and follow through with it.

Litigant

Comment #: CA40554
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Time to start filing your complaints with the Judicial Commissioner. The more complaints to the Judicial Commissioner the better. You can get Gregory J. Elvin Kreis disbarred.

I was in Gregory J. Elvine Kreis court room in 2016. There were no reviews of this Judge at that time.

But now I see there are a plethora of bad reviews about Gregory J. Elvine Kreis. When I was in his courtroom his behavior was bias and crude. When it was my time to speak he cut me off when I was trying to explain my side to the story. I told him he was infringing on my freedom of speech, which fell on deaf ears. He wouldn't let me get a word in edge wise. Then granted a court order on false pretense against me.

Now I see that numerous other people are complaining about this Judge. Not surprised by all the bad reviews now. I knew this guy would be a bad person in a position of power.

Get him out and kick him to the curb!!

Litigant

Comment #: CA39760
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Instead of my comments, I'll give you a few of this judge's comments to pro per litigants witnessed thanks to Zoom hearings:
1. "You don't get to decide the best interest of your child...that's the court's job". (When did the U.S. Constitution remove this right?
2. "I don't need to hear from your witness. I've already made up my mind"
3. I'm dismissing your requests for order for no proof of service" (all proofs of service were submitted to the Court so he lied).
4. "I am granting full custody to Mother because of your behavior and your constant blaming your child for the problems". Judge said this to the Father in front of the minor, age 12.
5. "I am granting custody to Mother as the established relationship". The Mother abandoned minor before her 2nd birthday and didn't regain custody until she was 6 1/2. Father was primary (and for 4 years the only parent)". Judge never read the file.
6. "I'm not taking testimony today, but I am granting Mother's stay away order". This after a witness was waiting to testify for Father that Mother's accusations in her TEO were false.

There are a few hundred more of these kinds of statements by a Family law judge, but what's the point? He's now presiding judge and is being recused daily by public defenders and private attorneys who don't trust this 'loose canon' with any case. You can even diagnose him just watching him: Grandiose Narcissist. A short, chubby, bully, who bullies innocent parents and children.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA39744
Rating:1.4

Comments:
This judge has proven himself a disgrace time and again. He was never voted in to be a judge in the first place. Nobody wants him as a judge except a few of his disgraceful buddy buddies at the courthouse. Humboldt County courts are a disgrace for keeping him. He is nothing but a schoolyard bully all grown up. It is well known he is biased and favors his buddy lawyers who he drinks and parties with outside the courtroom! If you do not have one of his buddy lawyers kiss your butt goodbye, he won't even allow you to talk and provide factual evidence. He consistently shows bias. He consistently and deliberately lies and changes facts to his liking. He avoids the truth to protect his ego. If you have evidence that goes against his desires and can prove him wrong he will punish you more for making him look like the moron that he is. He needs to have his law license revoked. He is nothing but a crook. He is no better than most of the criminals he puts behind bars. It is a demonstration on abuse of power and everybody who has dealt with him knows it whether they admit it or not. There are a few brown nosing lawyers (R.Hanson) who are in bed with this guy. Humboldt County is doing a great disservice to our society keeping him as a judge. I have vast amounts of evidence of his dishonorable actions I could share. He has failed his sworn duty as a judge. Time for him to go.

Other

Comment #: CA38066
Rating:1.0

Comments:
-This judge went directly against advice of 2 professional child advocates who wrote on my child's behalf.

-After I went above and beyond his requirements of me, he punished my kid and myself even more with literally no explanation.

-My ex wife has custody of my son now after being arrested twice for child endangerment, DUI, resisting arrest...etc. Not once but TWICE! She has broken court orders many times, not shown up for exchanges, missed phone calls, shown up for exchanges on drugs...etc. He held her accountable for nothing.

-He gave me a five year RO for calling my ex a cowardly psycho bitch when she was lying and hurting my child repeatedly. Other than that I have been extremely kind and respectful to her for years while enduring her constant abuse.

-He literally made up blatant lies about me such as I "refused" to provide evidence of completing an anger management program when in fact I had provided evidence many months earlier! I had worked so hard and did overcome my struggles. I was not allowed to dispute his ruling or even say one word!
He gave me credit for nothing! I might as well have thrown everything in the trash and not even tried.

-Humboldt County deserves a judge who is not mentally ill and will actually protect children. Like the other comments, this guy is hurting children, enabling domestic violence and mental abuse. It is really sad. Humboldt County needs to start voting for it's judges. This guy is apparently invincible.

Court Staff

Comment #: CA38065
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Judge Elvine-Kreis does not uphold parents to equal standards. I believe he is damaging many children's lives by his excessive punishments and standards against one party and not the other.
He won't accept women and Mothers can be just as guilty of domestic violence as men. He repeatedly places children with a parent who is violent, manipulative, mentally ill, abusing drugs...etc. without any safety net. I've seen these same parents be re-arrested for the same crimes because he refuses to uphold any standards or accountability. He has no problem showing bias. He does not address certain truths and facts depending on his personal opinion of you or his emotions. Allows dishonesty and hurtful comments in his courtroom. I feel sorry for the children's lives he has destroyed so I feel this needs the be said. Not to mention his out-of-court shenanigans...

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA38064
Rating:1.0

Comments:
No honor or integrity. Super dishonest. Good luck of you don't have a lawyer! You're done! He is best buds with certain lawyers. Enables lying under oath and will not allow you to talk, dispute or submit evidence. Puts kids into the hands of drug addict parents without any accountability or common sense. No standards. Ripping children away from good honest responsible parents. He should be arrested for child abuse. Should never be making decisions for kids. He enables and should be arrested for child abuse. If he doesn't like you he will punish your child.

Other

Comment #: CA37398
Rating:10.0

Comments:
What an excellent judge! These comments about the photos on liberal media are fake news. Someone photoshopped the body of porky pig with the Judge's head. I've seen him around the club and he's not out of shape.

Other

Comment #: CA36619
Rating:2.0

Comments:
It looks bad for Humboldt to seat a judge to decide the fate of families with circus style party photos all over the news and charges of racism. Judge Kreis is not as radical as August Kreis III and he's smart, unlike August who is a moron. But he's not judge material. He should step down and start a practice arguing traffic tickets.

Litigant

Comment #: CA36577
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Judge Elvine-Kreis bifurcated a domestic violence situation between Alaska, and california by minimizing collateral damage. Only my seven year old daughter, my five year old son, and three year old daughter suffered, and mom and dad got "The treatment". Family court dissects intellect by administering conflicting rational within each individual. This outstanding accomplishment makes fodder for scifi, when you realize the impacts of having your children placed in one Schroedinger's box, and yourself in another, and your ex wonderful partner of locve and joy in yet another, and they play a shell game to see what rattles loose. I am a hermit from Alaska, and Judge Elive-Kreis could only say "I can't read you", "I don't know what that means" and offered only a blank stare to the objection of Rory Hanson Esquire (Uncle Warlock) to my request to use the whiteboard which i required. Amazingly, all three children are still in their box, and Uncle Warlock and greg have not SENT THE KIDS TO DAD

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA36471
Rating:10.0

Comments:
The ONLY good thing Jerry Brown ever did as Governor was to NOT question the Humboldt Bar's nomination and appoint Judge Elvine Kreis. It's a blessing we're so isolated and Sacramento leaves us alone. Liberals have nearly destroyed California and Humboldt remains an oasis of traditional conservative values. Liberalism is a mental illness and mentally ill parents should not be raising children. Judge Elvine Kreis is a Godsend to families here in Humboldt. We need to protect traditional values. The Ingomar Club supports Judge Elvine Kreis and so should you.

Court Staff

Comment #: CA36425
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
RE CA36424:

Dear Judge "Kries,"

Who exactly are you referring to when you write, "We need more brave men like this judge who will slap down troublemakers like you know who."

Do you mean you wish to slap down troublemakers such as your political opponents? Do you wish to slap down anyone who criticizes your behavior?

Judges are not immune to criticism. God will not save you from your own hubris and psychopathy.

You are clearly an egomaniac and a danger to Humboldt and need to be immediately removed.

If you have information on Judge Kreis, Anonymous wishes to hear from you. Contact us at RadiantTruth@pm.me.

Very Truly,

Anonymous Operation Ventura

Other

Comment #: CA36424
Rating:10.0

Comments:
We need to pray that the white light of our Lord will penetrate the blackness and evil. We need to support men like Judge Kreis in these times when elections are stolen. We need to stand behind this holy judge as a leader and a friend. He always speaks his mind which the liberal media hates. We need more brave men like this judge who will slap down troublemakers like you know who. Keep Humboldt great!

Court Staff

Comment #: CA36156
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Dear Judge “Kries,”

Really, you would say people who criticize you are “less than human?” The ends never justify the means. You are playing God valuing some macro pipe dream of mass re-education over the micro—people’s lives. You claim to be better “bred” than the rest of us.

I’m simply reiterating your own speech here. In my opinion, you are a psychopath that needs to be exposed and removed.

If you have information on judge Kries, I want to hear from you. Email me at RadiantTruth@pm.me.

The nice thing about our defamation laws is that judges and public officials absolutely cannot sue. There is no way out for you, no means of retaliation or escape from justice of the masses. You are completely and utterly alone, Greg.

Check out the YouTube Anonymous Operation Ventura video where I exposed a police chief for allegedly raping a police dispatcher. This is your future.

Very Truly,

Ventura County’s Radiant Truth

Other

Comment #: CA36153
Rating:10.0

Comments:
The truth is most children are better off being raised by the Humboldt foster care system than by their parents. Most parents don't have a clue how to educate children to think the right way. Humboldt has enforced a policy of removal and it's working. Watch the documentary "Addicts Among Us." It's not just drugs. Parents are addicted to thinking the wrong way. In just one generation, Humboldt could have all it's citizens reeducated. Judge Gregory E Kreis is a brave man having to decide who gets to keep their kids. The people attacking this honorable Judge are less than human.

Other

Comment #: CA36142
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Many of these personal attacks on Judge Elvine-Kreis, appear to be by made an aggrieved attorney, or by a jealous colleague who has an axe to grind, or
being used as a distraction, from comments that were posted on them.

Litigant

Comment #: CA36135
Rating:1.0

Comments:
ad hominem attacks on Judge Elvine-Kreis just discredit those legitimate complaints by people who have suffered as a result of his custody decisions - both parents and children, such as my family who has been irreparably harmed by his irrational decisions. When a Family Law judge threatens parents who have acrimonious relationships with this line: "If you don't stop the fighting, I'll take custody away from you", which means that he uses his bench to punish parents - there are dozens of precedents that custody of a child cannot be used to punish a parent for arguing and yet, Elvine-Kreis still uses it as a weapon. This is clearly wrong - and only God knows why this man is still a Judge. Judge Elvine-Kreis said that the advice he got from other Judges when he started was to not let the cases build up, and he must have taken that seriously because he can remove a child from their primary parent in 15 minutes based upon hearsay, no evidence, no witnesses, and false charges, without a hearing.

This means that the attorneys in Family Court who put up with this are cowards, because if nothing else, they don't report the Judge for his abuse of pro per litigants which they witness every day.

Other

Comment #: CA36131
Rating:10.0

Comments:
These negative comments are poppycock. We're proud of the Kreis family. The honorable Elvine Kreis was chosen because he was bred to be a leader not because he's a racist. The rumors about Elvine Kreis being closely related to August Kreis are not true. In fact, they have never met. Elvine Kreis is loyal to his friends and family. Those who cooperate with the Judge will be rewarded. I hope he leads us for half a century or more. Humboldt needs to continue to cooperate with this great man.

Other

Comment #: CA36033
Rating:10.0

Comments:
These attacks on this honorable judge are dangerous lies. The haters are jealous of this judge because he has lots of friends and knows how to party. You can't trust the media. Fake news published fake photographs. The honorable Elvine-Kreis has a vision for Humboldt and he's a man who can get things done. Don't trust the liberal media to tell the truth.

Other

Comment #: CA35214
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I am not a lawyer, I am an RN, but have had close dealings with him on multiple occasions and he is obviously racist, favors whoever attorney is his BFF. The current attny he favors is winning cases he should not be winning. The old school attny's that have been involved with family law in Humboldt County for decades will not take cases that this *favorite attorney* is part of. It is a waste of money and time for the opponent. People are getting full custody because they have *this laywer* and *this Judge* where otherwise decent people would be granted 50/50. They are winning sanctions, and above guideline child support because of these two clowns. It is a very dark time in family court in Humboldt County right now. Both were present at the party on Shasta Lake 2019.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA34422
Rating:2.3

Comments:
I wish this guy would be true to his word as well as knock off the bias. He bases rulings on personal opinion instead of family law. I can’t imagine where this guy gets some of this stuff. Also can he stop with the partying and circus photos in the media? Another Humboldt bro club member not taking his job seriously.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA34161
Rating:1.2

Comments:
Shoots from the hip. Can’t or won’t learn or read pleadings. A colleague describes that she prevailed for her client but the judge denied the pro per litigant of all due process rights by denying her to even speak and it made the attorney sick to watch it. He has horrible judgment. [Redacted by Ed.]

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA32165
Rating:1.0

Comments:
When Humboldt gets a rotation of judges, hopefully in Dec., we hope to be free from this mans incompetence and flagrant disregard for his duties. This judge favors experienced attorneys, and has no regard for welfare of a child of family safety. He seems to rule in favor of his drinking buddies and does not take into consideration circumstances of negligence or even consider concerns from in pro per litigants opposing well known attorneys. He is obviously racist, hates women, and sides with power.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA32106
Rating:1.0

Comments:
[
redacted by Ed.] ... his rulings do not make sense, because they are based on who he personally knows and not on facts. One minute he rewards abusive individuals by giving them custody and the next he will require attending the batterers program for someone who has never been abusive or he will punish individuals for trying to protect their children when abuse is factually proven by taking away custody and placing children with known abusers. He allows some to blurt out in court while others are silenced and he rewards outbursts without any legal or factual foundation by making orders that pander to them. If you are not represented by one of his favored attorneys, you could be left with a court order that defies the law and will put vulnerable individuals in harms way. Hon. Judge Joyce Hinrichs and the higher court needs to step in and maintain the rule of law. However, cronyism and biases will likely prevail here and prevent anyone in a position of power from stepping in [redacted]

Litigant

Comment #: CA31927
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I'd like to comment as a person who has a lot of first-hand experience with this Judge. What is interesting now is that you can watch him on Zoom every day and his comments are still egregious and abusive. My observations are these: GEK has an inflated ego based upon a severe inferiority complex from childhood - perhaps he was bullied because now you see what he did to Dep. Pub. Defender, Rory Kalin - he bullied him, pushed him off a boat and referred to him as a "Jewboy". I will tell all parents that he doesn't favor men or women, but he is intimidated by strong men and has ordered at least 4 of them into the 52-week batterer's program after only a verbal disagreement with the Mothers and granted Mother's DVRO's on flimsy statements where it's obvious the Mothers are vengeful. I can't name names, but you know who you are! I was in court where one dad said "I have a witness that I never touched her" and GEK said 'I don't need to hear from your witness - I've already decided" and granted a DVRO and ordered him into the Batterer's Program which is reserved for criminal convictions of Domestic Batttery. Last week he told a Dad "you don't get to decide the best interests of your child, the court does that!" Oh really, when did the U.S. Supreme Court remove that constitutional right? I could go on and I will post more here later. The fact that the Commission on Judicial Performance has photos of GEK, apparently drunk, hanging off a boat in a makeshift 'bra' and hanging with his former buds from the P.D. office should have been enough to remove him. I'm still waiting. This Judge has no shame and the Presiding Judge should be ashamed.

Litigant

Comment #: CA31924
Rating:2.0

Comments:
I submitted hard evidence and not heresay showing my daughters dad is possibly abusing her and that our court order was vague and therefore brought about more abuse in the communication. If there is a slight chance child is being abused then the judge is supposed to act accordingly. Kreis does not do that. Kreis just does whatever he wants in that room with that power. When I brought his attention to this, he then gave us a court order that doesn’t make sense and is contradicting of itself. Coparenting has been not possible and when I have done everything asked and father just has had excuses, it is the judges position to recognize this. He’s been biased and downright mean. He shld not be responsible for protecting our children!!!

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA31923
Rating:2.1

Comments:
This judge has demonstrated open bias to POC as well as to single mothers, while simultaneously favoring domestic abuse perpetrators.

Other

Comment #: CA31418
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This judge is awful He refuses to rule justly and fairly and has very little concern for the actual wellbeing of children that he's supposed to be helping. He's pro-Father's Rights to the point where he throws out evidence of child abuse that's right in front of him and puts children at real risk for parental violence and possibly sexual assault. He's a danger to women and children everywhere and needs to be disbarred immediately for bias and gross negligence. I witnessed him take full custody from the mother of her child because she called CPS on the child's father for pinching the child's cheeks in anger. Due to this, the judge took full custody of the child away from their mother and gave full, sole custody to the father. All of his rulings are recorded and you can see and listen to his rulings for yourself.

Other

Comment #: CA31366
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Poor judicial judgement. Does not follow the local rules of Court. Refused to recuse self in compliance with rules. He ruled on it himself no less. He refused formal discovery and depositions. He refused to arraign for over a year and dismissed with out arraigning. He has traditional relationships with other attorneys in social and drinking contexts in a small town. He is the only Family Court Judge. He has been accused of being an anti-semite by at least two County employees. I can attest for his bias general lack of judicial performance. Personally, I feel I was discriminated by this judge. IMO, he consistently did not do his due diligence to his position and tenure to the State of California. He should be removed and reported to the the Council on Judicial Performance in San Francisco.

Litigant

Comment #: CA30300
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Read the case file in Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV180293. This judge’s conduct is memorialized therein.

I’d describe it here, but this site will delete comments that this judge disapproves of.

Other

Comment #: CA30295
Rating:1.0

Comments:
My wife and her ex were going through a custody dispute of their son. Before he read any of her responses to her ex's allegations he told her ON RECORD that she didn't deserve to have full custody and was going to lose her son! Needless to say after FINALLY reviewing her responses, several court appearances later, he agreed that it was best of the child stayed with his mother. A judge is supposed to be fair and impartial but this definitely is not the case for this particular one. If he continues to work as a judge the word Honorable needs to be stripped from his title.

Other

Comment #: CA30294
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I'm a retired lawyer and could write a book about the harm this judge has caused women and children. This judge is bias against women and minorities and he rewards attorneys who share his views. He made derogatory comments about my race and gender shortly before I retired although he was mistaken about my race. Judge Gregory Elvine-Kreis also colluded with incel Andrew Stunich to cover up an assault with a loaded gun that occurred at the Courthouse. The Court who defended a child molester lead clerk for over a decade covered up my complaint after the gun assault and begged the State Bar to let Stunich return to Court. They don't teach you how to deal with gun violence in law school so I decided to retire from practicing law.

-Fred Fletcher SBN 238038

Litigant

Comment #: CA30035
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I will say that any comments extolling the virtues of Elvine-Kreis have to be written by him, because no one shares those opinions. Lawyers are afraid of him because he retaliates with unlawful rulings. Pro pers' are shocked at ruling that violate family law statutes. Regarding someone who said he is California's leading authority on family law, are you kidding? Judge Elvine-Kreis, became a family law judge in june of 2017 - 3 years ago. The record of reversing his decisions on appeal is appalling - and the only reason there aren't hundreds of appeals filed is that the cost exceeds $10,000! His on bench behavior borders on the criminal - you have to see it to believe it. The Commission on Judicial Performance is currently investigating him for the assault & battery charge against him by another attorney, as well as several family law matters where he violated the parents' rights. Disqualify this Judge if you haven't already because he has severe mental health issues and a drinking problem.

Litigant

Comment #: CA29854
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Judge Elvine-Kreis is California’s leading authority on family law. He’s a classic gentleman from a long line of well bred leaders. He attended a private law school unlike most of our liberal judges who burdened tax payers by attending public schools. Judge Elvine-Kreis is Humboldt’s finest import. People this smart do not move to Humboldt. Legendary attorneys like Paul Gallegos our former DA support the Honorable Elvine-Kreis. No one can question the integrity and intelligence of Judge Elvine-Kreis. He’s a strong supporter of traditional family values. This marvelous Judge is the sort of guy I’d like to share a beer with.

Other

Comment #: CA29796
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
CA29793
Is this your diagnosis?

Other

Comment #: CA29793
Rating:1.0

Comments:
If you're a minority, disabled or a non-traditional gender please ask this judge to disqualify himself on your first appearance. He likes parties who are represented by high paid attorneys only. He has a Napoleonic complex.

Other

Comment #: CA29769
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
The negative comments below should be deleted. Judge Elvine-Kreis is a pillar of Humboldt culture and tradition. Young people are nasty and don't deserve to have such a great jurist. We need to conserve the tradition and culture here in Humboldt and Judge Elvine-Kreis is carrying the torch for keeping Humboldt great. He has my vote and support when he's up for election.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA29755
Rating:10.0

Comments:
What a breath of fresh air! So tired of liberal judges and Elvine-Kreis stands tall as a beacon of conservative ideology. May this strong MAN rule from the bench forever! Trump would be proud! God Bless this Judge!

Other

Comment #: CA29330
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I'm another female, as below, whom honestly requested protection from this judge. Instead, my abuser, requested a deceitful restraining order after I requested one. I was never served about the hearing or the results. The judge actually granted his restraining order and denied mine. He gave more power to an abuser and further victimized my daughter and myself. He dismissed me because I had documented mental health issues, much of which was PTSD from domestic violence. My daughter's father has a black belt in karate and beat me. My daughter's father then actually requested I attend a batter's course. I never laid a finger on him. The only good thing this judge did was deny that request. He should have done more. He should have protected my daughter and I not, the abuser.

Since I was never served regarding the hearing or results: despite my daughter's dad admitting under oath to hiring a private investigator (stalking assistance), and thus probably knowing where to serve me, I never knew that a falsely sought restraining order was granted or that it could be modified by me submitting proof of mental health stability. I would have submitted documents long ago. However, despite documents my daughter's Dad and his mother know my mental health is stable but, by not letting my daughter and I communicate they are trying to drive me insane.

Now family court, including the family law facilitator, is indefinitely closed. Now it's the midst of a health pandemic. I have no idea whose caring for my child while she's home from school. I have no idea if she's ok, worried, healthy. She has to worry the same about me. The parental alienation is that severe.

My daughter's dad was simply given a new tool of domestic violence: parental alienation. After abandoning his child at three and by default, due to my health, getting her at 8, he proceeded to stalk me, refuse to let my child and I speak or see each other, and send me a litany of cruel messages (after I denied his attempts to get back with me). This judge gave a monster a pat on the back.

When I read that this Judge was recently sued for verbally and physically assaulting a man for his religious beliefs, appearance and style I was not surprised. When I read he has done this to other women and children I was not surprised.

I am surprised he was ever appointed to the position and has not been disrobed. I am surprised by our lack of justice system.

Litigant

Comment #: CA24364
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Judge Elvine-Kreis is an intellectual behemoth! He really is head and shoulders above his contemporaries. He takes his job extremely serious and never jokes at inappropriate times. He is kind and gentle to staff and the public.

Litigant

Comment #: CA23949
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Well I am no lawyer but Judge Elvine-Kreis is extremely brilliant, a great orator and blessed with magnetic charisma. Our community is so blessed to have such a great jurist. His sense of humor is legendary in Humboldt. Judge Elvine-Kreis really embodies the spirit and culture of Humboldt. He is the perfect judge for Humboldt who has a long history of extremely ethical judges. You can't go wrong with the Honorable Elvine-Kreis. What a wonderful court we have!

Other

Comment #: CA23819
Rating:10.0

Comments:
By far Judge Elive-Kreis is the smartest judge in California. His sharp wit and wisdom are epic. Always quick with a joke and keeps it jolly! We are so blessed to have Judge Elvine-Kreis as the new presiding judge of Humboldt! He will keep things moving smooth for many decades!

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA23740
Rating:3.1

Comments:
This judge has no respect for people who represent themselves. I would disqualify this judge under section 170.6 if I represented myself. His courtroom is a circus of lawyers doing whatever they want.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA22629
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Judge will change his on rules right in the middle of a hearing. Says one thing but does another. Does not care about the life of the child period.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA22070
Rating:3.0

Comments:
This judge and his wife love local politics. He is a yes man for the Humboldt establishment for better or worse. Politics trump the law for Elvine-Kreis.

Other

Comment #: CA21276
Rating:1.0

Comments:
He ignores evidence and the law and makes decisions that are not in the best interest of the children. He has no problem continuing to expose children to drug addicted parents. He ruins people's lives with a smile on his face. He puts children through tremendous trauma by changing their living circumstances every 6 months or less. It's like he doesn't even see children as human being. He is causing damage to their emotional state. If you can't trust a judge to protect your children how can your children trust anyone?

Other

Comment #: CA19959
Rating:1.0

Comments:
After two years he is still ignorant of family law. he will remove your child from you without a hearing and only on his 'hunch'. Very scary Judge.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA11825
Rating:7.1

Comments:
Brand new judge. No prior civil or family-law experience. Appears conscientious and willing to learn. Nice guy.