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Hon. Mark A. Juhas	See Rating Details
Judge Superior Court
Los Angeles County	See Comments

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* General Ability as a Trial Judge		(1=Not all Able, 10=Extremely Able)
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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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Other

Comment #: CA48757
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
One of the worse judge in LA, doesn't have knowledge of family law in terms of property and asset division.
Doesn't know how to read a reports from forensic accountant even after explained to him in court. He pretend he understood, but asked stupid questions. That's when everyone in count knows he couldn't understand, ruling was unlawful.
He needs to take some math class and basic accounting common sense which is not common.

Other

Comment #: CA48263
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
48260=61-Juhas has a good reputation, seems like a Smollesque style (double-post), from a 'Judas' judge and/or attorney; a disgruntled nepotism nasty attorney troll and/or 'Judas' judge colleague, same MO and "CAPS" (such as in FAMILY LAW", "MEN" and pattern, multiple exact same post, as LASC family court nepotism nasty attorney troll, who deflects and writes offensive posts, to try to project from posts on judge connection; and as We have ONE SET of LAWS in this country,” Smith said. “They APPLY to EVERYONE"-while LASC family court lawless, abusive nepotism nasty attorney troll, the troll's judge connection and cronies , from CCW to Mosk and the attorney troll's client; and there are LAWS in place to protect their VICTIMS' which they violated, while conspiring to OBSTRUCT JUSTICE.

__Special Counsel Jack Smith Speaks on Trump Indictment
Jack Smith delivered a brief press conference regarding the federal indictment of former President Donald Trump in the classified documents case.

______“Today, an indictment was unsealed, charging Donald J. Trump of felony violations of our national security laws, as well participating in a Conspiracy to Obstruct JUSTICE,” Smith said. “This indictment was voted by a grand jury of citizens in the southern district of Florida.”

Today, the 49-page indictment against Trump over his handling of classified documents was unsealed; t includes 37 felony counts, pertaining to the retention of those documents and obstruction of justice.

“We have ONE SET of LAWS in this country,” Smith said. “They APPLY to EVERYONE". Applying those laws, collecting facts, that’s what determines the outcome of an investigation.”-Jack Smith

Litigant

Comment #: CA41876
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This judge unprepared in every matteR

Other

Comment #: CA39699
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Sloppy judge, making Hugemistakes in rulings, the most appealed judge in LA, dont understand basiscs in family law, 8 /10 times appeal court overrule his poor judgments

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA39641
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Pleasant judge. Nice to everyone. This guys is the model for what a good judge is.

Other

Comment #: CA36801
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
36787

Likely a snakeoil salesperson, LA judge, ot lawyer wrote this comment; and "...violation of his own peer judicial code of ethics", says everything.

It is if they are saying, "How dare Judge Juhas not play with us in our crimes and cover-ups, harm to vulnerable citizens, and further our abusive conduct,false narratives and retalitory tactics, when needed."

--What does this even mean, "peer judicial code of ethics" that certain higly conflicted LA family law judges and the lawyers they are in bed with, cover and conspire together, in each other's lawlessness and cover-ups, while they are 'partners' in *crime', while also engaging in nepotism and cronyism?

And, these dumba** unethical fools, who will help others, participate in wrongdoings and harm to the most vulnerable, trust each other, with each others's sins and secrets, and not ro "talk" to anyone, or to fold when they're in deep sh*t and when their wrongdoings get even more out of hand?

--And, other attorneys' in various settings, did not have any respect,or nice words for my ex's family lawyers', with one who is a pathological liar, cheater, while running to highly conflicted judge bed
buddy, chum and is not respected by manypeers. The other one is an equally insipid, liar, cheater, and they act like they are both the 'evil twin'.

Other

Comment #: CA36791
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
CA36787
Judge Mark Juhas should be a whistleblower, file a qui tam, of the dirt and wrongdoings, of certain groups of his LA family judge and lawyer,"peers" who write posts like this.

Then he can write a book, consult on a documentary etc.; and will not have to retire as a "rent a judge.", or have consciouness of guilt and early and/or quickly retire, as a "rent a judge" as some of his "peers", who violated numerous ethical "codes" of canons have done.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA36787
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Judge Juhas is true disappointment in terms of character and understanding of the law. He is a showman, nothing more than a snake oil salesman masquerading as a judge. He proports himself as a honorable man, instead he ignores facts and evidence based on his emotion and feelings about a litigant. He distorts facts, hold grudges, and in general acts in a reckless manner. I have even heard him denigrate other judges orders, something that is a violation of his own peer judicial code of ethics. He does this because he is a true Narcissist, and believes his view is the only one. IN reality, there are other Judges and other views besides his own and he cares not to hear them.

Other

Comment #: CA34955
Rating:10.0

Comments:
HON. MARK A JUHAS. Very fair judge. I’m respondent on tro order. The judge let the petitioner party asked all kind of questions.no objection overrule. But on end the judge asked for approve of evidence. Which the petitioner didn’t have any of it. Also he professional explained to petitioner why she didn’t meet the requirements to keep the tro on fact any farther. I wish to rating with 100 stars thx

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA34290
Rating:9.0

Comments:
I am surprised at some of the negative reviews, but family law cases are emotional. He was involved in a harassment proceeding and followed the law after giving great leeway to the petitioner. He understood the legal substantive rules.

Other

Comment #: CA33803
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Will rule in favor of the rich guy, Caviliar and loves to hear himself talk. Relaxed on rules and procedures.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA33051
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Judge Juhas presided over divorce trial and when both sides rested, he reclined with feet on his desk and gave three choices as to how he intended to rule.

Needless to say, his ruling was none of the three fair choices but instead rules completely in favor of defendant without any supporting evidence.

Litigant

Comment #: CA31455
Rating:10.0

Comments:
I had heard about his excellent reputation and indeed in my case he protected 2 innocent children completely. He was very sharp ( no detail goes past him, it was beyond impressive), intelligent and had excellent Judgment. This man was made to be a Judge and Los Angeles is extremely lucky to have him and every parent who is honest and wants to do what's right and fair is, too.

Litigant

Comment #: CA31176
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
CA31174

^In his defense, but not actually defending him, I have heard, that at least Judge Mark Juhas, has more impulse control, is more even tempered and has somewhat higher ethical standards, than many others. Yet, this comes from "standards" of LA Family Law Division, where the "bar and standards" are set very low--way below standards-starting from the very top.

Other

Comment #: CA31174
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Where has Mark Juhas been hiding, in all of these comments? If you are connected and have money, you can be confident, he will very likely rule in your favor. If you are representing yourself, if you are poor, you will very likely not do well, with this egotistical, judicial bully. He is also known to [redacted by ed.]

Litigant

Comment #: CA29142
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
such a DISGRACE to court system and fair judges :( there is a karma waiting for this so called judge (mark juhas) out there waiting for him soon. i can promise that. shame on you

Litigant

Comment #: CA26924
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Ruled in favor of rich criminal

Litigant

Comment #: CA26657
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Even a 10 year old could see the truth but he chose to close his eyes on truth and favor the rich guy over the poor wife w kids. After party with rich???!!!

Court Staff

Comment #: CA23645
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Watched him many times rule in favor of guilty w money.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA19492
Rating:1.0

Comments:
i dont know how he can sleep at night taking sides of the persons guilty w money

Other

Comment #: CA19488
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
just horrible in everyway, rules in favor of the one with money...

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA12408
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Mark is an evil human being. He is a danger to the children of California!

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA12235
Rating:6.3

Comments:
While Judge Juhas may be overall a good trial judge, I must concur with others that he is biased. I saw him a few times communicating non-verbally with opposing counsel during trial (while on the bench). In one of those instances, he and opposing counsel were literally laughing. This is most inappropriate conduct by a judicial officer and clearly not dignified.

Other

Comment #: CA12045
Rating:10.0

Comments:
9/29/17 Saryan
Judge Mark Juhas judges with a soft tone and a firm stick. He judges accordingly based on facts and not easily temped or persuaded by a 40 year veteran lawyers futile, meaningless tainted pearls flowing out of their lying mouths without any weight. He thinks and decides logically and rationally and looks at the complete picture in whole instead of being easily influenced to favor a decision one way or another. That is this Judge's moda, to see things clearly beyond the distorted/twisted lies presented in front of him and to make rulings based on facts instead of impulsive and persuaded decisions. This Judge deserve's a bear hug for his fairness and balanced decisive rulings, despite if you think he will favor for you or against you, if you are a person with a clear conscience and good moral that is. After reading all these negative reviews here, it is in my opinion that it is unfair to criticize this Judge for a decision he made because it was for the best interest of the child. Judge Mark Juhas is a humble, compassionate Judge and a caring individual which deserves stellar 5 Plus Stars for his work! In short words, it is an honor and a pleasure being in the presence and next to Judge Mark Juhas in a courtroom if you are a righteous person! Last but not least, an example to all existing Judges and soon to be Judges!

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA11779
Rating:1.1

Comments:
Mark should not be a judge!.... I'm not sure he has the competence or desire to be a good judge. He makes rulings with his ego instead of evidence, with no desire to even read the evidence!

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA11477
Rating:2.4

Comments:
Run - do not walk - from Juhas unless you're the litigant with the money.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA11081
Rating:10.0

Comments:
I have been practicing family law exclusively in Los Angeles and Orange County for the past 20 years. It is difficult to find a judge who really cares about families and family law in general. Judge Juhas really and truly cares. I have tried numerous cases before judge Juhas and even though I have not always prevailed, I find his decisions to be thoughtful and well reasoned. He is a pleasure to appear in front of, has a great demeanor and appreciates a litigant who is prepared and concise. When he doesn't feel he knows an area or question of law well, he will do his research and find out. I always feel good about being assigned to his courtroom because he is such a good judicial officer I know that even if I lose the case, I got a fair hearing and a carefully considered decision made within the law. There are a lot of reviews on this website from those who think is is stupid and biased, but nothing could be farther from the truth. Most of my colleagues in family law have enormous respect for Mark Juhas and enjoy appearing before him.

Court Staff

Comment #: CA10054
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I'm ashamed to even be in the CR with this sad excuse for a jurist. I have over sixteen years or trial/CR experience and have never witness a judge that rules so often with his emotions over case law. If you happen to get him, you are doomed.

Other

Comment #: CA9761
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
HORRIBLE. HOW COULD HE NOT PROSECUTE NATANIA JORDAN ANDERSON!?! She took a small dog, put it in a plastic kennel, taped its snout shut with electrical tape and then power-washed the small dog at a carwash. There was a witness who took photos and he is being silence?! This is an outrage! This is Judge should be removed.

Other

Comment #: CA9756
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Any moron knows right from wrong, marky hates animals and is a robot POS. THERE IS A WORLD OF PEOPLE THAT HATE THIS JUDGE ALL OVER SOCIAL MEDIA.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA8830
Rating:1.8

Comments:
Must be on the take because anyone who makes such consistent biased and destructive rulings can't be that stupid by accident.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA8829
Rating:1.0

Comments:
He could not have been worse. He ignored the facts, the law, made up his own facts (often with no evidence presented by either side), made up or ignored the law, and persisted even after the mistakes in his tentative rulings were pointed out with the correct applicable law and/or facts given to him. His own rulings were often contradictory between his rulings, but he refused to do anything to fix his bizarre and baseless rulings. And, he did this many times.

All of his "mistakes" favored one side. He acted like he was paid to favor one side.

Litigant

Comment #: CA8828
Rating:1.0

Comments:
On your scale of 1 to 10, 10 being best, I would give Juhas a minus 100.

He ignored the facts, the law, contradicted his own rulings and every error favored one litigant [redacted]

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA7798
Rating:3.0

Comments:
Okay, something is wrong with him. He's either on the take or just hates his job. The 7 times I have been in front of him for long cause trials he has never read the actual exhibits or evidence. Makes things up as he goes along. Says one thing one day then a 180 declaration of what he's going to do the next. If you are a real victim of domestic abuse, do not stipulate to this judge. He will abuse you further, he has zero patience for victims and will take your children from you in a snap. He will make orders that are so freaking vague you are forced to keep coming back to court for understanding, making your conflict situation worse until he's so sick of you wanting help you will lose legal custody as punishment for trying to work with your ex and get resolution. He's lost his judicial mind. He cannot be trusted to really try your case in a fair and unbiased manner. And forget it if the other side has high priced attorneys, they will win hands down every time, even if they present zero evidence, you can count on it. Forget it if you're a single mother fighting for your kids, you've lost points just for gender and relationship status.

Other

Comment #: CA7741
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
the ruling he gave was nothing than being bias and insanity. He should be disqualified and I would make sure i would make it happen. i will add more later

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA7406
Rating:1.3

Comments:
Ignored mountains of evidence, excluding some evidence,

Made up evidence never entered by either party to get to a ruling the judge wanted.

Called me a criminal for having an ERISA pension fund, by his own admission he did not understand anything about ERISA pensions in general or this one in particular. Refused to learn, but entered many opinions and judgments on issues in this area where he was not qualified, because ERISA is federal court only, inadditon to his total ignorance and biases.

All his "errors" favored the other side.

Millions at stake, and he refused to try to understand the most basic issues or apply the most basic laws on evidence production, allowing other side to never produce a single financial document while they stole and were hiding millions previously stolen
etc, in kind over and over.

IF he was not paid, he should have asked for a large bribe, as the other side would have paid him millions for his "errors" which favored them, as his "erroors' were worth 10s of millions to them.

Other

Comment #: CA7354
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Superior Court Judge Mark Juhas ruled Thursday that the "Melrose Place" and "Gossip Girl" star does not have strong enough ties to Los Angeles for him to make new rulings in her case.

But does Judge Mark Juhas have any ties to a soul and a consciousness?

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA6527
Rating:10.0

Comments:
I am a civil litigator who is waiting for Judge Juhas' decision on a matter he took under submission earlier today. Even though my client and I both fear that His Honor's decision is going to go against us; the only reason I gave His Honor 10s across the board is because the system would not allow a higher rating. Judge Juhas is firm, decisive, respectful, smart AND wise; cared about the case, and although he has multiple other matters being tried in his courtroom he knew and understood our case inside and out. Judge Juhas is what every other judge should be striving to be...and that is coming from an attorney who thinks he likely lost.

Other

Comment #: CA5983
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Rules in the child's best interest

He is an advocate for the child

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA5042
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This judge is satan in human flesh. He does not follow any of the laws that our forefathers put in place for the courtroom to follow. He makes up his own laws that suit whoever paid him off. He is easily bought. He's rude, disrespectful and biased. The only way Mark Juhas became a judge is through corruption.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA5029
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Judge Juhas is more concerned about his future as a "Rent-a-judge than the law. He has so often
Ruled in favor of the attorneys that can hire him in the future, it has become an abuse of the justice system.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA4316
Rating:1.1

Comments:
Judge Juhas is partial and biased. He completely lacks impartiality and any sence of equity. Justice is certainly not blind in his court room. His inconsistent and illogical rulings cause great expense and delay. Judge Juhas has no business interpreting the law, as he seems to ignore it at his leisure. All Judge Juhas decisions should be overturned!

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA3870
Rating:1.2

Comments:
I've had so many victims of domestic violence call needing help from being beat up and bullied by this judge. When the victim has no lawyer they are doomed in this judge's courtroom. He has had on more than one occasion made inexplicable rulings that fly in the face of all facts before him.

Other

Comment #: CA3318
Rating:1.0

Comments:
The judge hardly ever seemed to read any of the documents before him in my divorce trial. He instead would get angry about the time it was taking...however the case was continually continued because if his schedule. Additionally, the other side was playing a lot of games, which would have been easy to see if he would read any paperwork, but he didn't, instead chastising both sides. Additionally, his final judgment was extremely difficult to interpret and he didn't even both to give dollar amounts, further prolonging the process a my ex is now arguing about how Hoa judge can be interpreted. It was also extremely rare that he followed any judicial procedures, including allowing my ex to flagrantly disregard the ATROs.

Litigant

Comment #: CA1559
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I can’t say enough about some judges in the Los Angeles court system. Zakon, Shaller, Friedenthal, Steinberg, Loomis, Stevens and others. I asked your friend Juhas many times to recuse himself from my case and he refused. The friction started when I discovered, by an accidental admission by my ex, that my 14-year old daughter has not had a facial reconstruction surgery which is 3 years late. Zeidler from the dependency court in Monterey Park, had rubber stamped DCFS’s desires by giving full legal and physical custody to my ex. I requested from Juhas to allow me to take part in the medical decision making of my daughter, since I am the one required to provide her medical insurance, I am responsible for half of her unpaid medical bills and that my ex, had not been responsible and diligent enough to take up the care. I cited extraordinary circumstances, which I believed were justifiable for him to act on my request. He denied my motion. Since I am disabled and I had been receiving disability payments of $ 2,000, of which, $1,500. Were taken away for alimony and child support, I brought several OSCs hoping to modify the support. After approximately a year and a half, the matter bounced between Commonwealth and Hill street courts until Juhas heard it. Knowing that I had a two year-old child from my new marriage and knowing that my knew wife is an undocumented alien, unable to work, Juhas disregarded my argument to terminate spousal support in its 6th year, from an 8 and ½ year marriage. He denied the motion under the pretext that as long as my, college educated, physically and mental capable ex, is carrying for our 14-year old child, it would be a hardship for him to terminate the spousal support of $570.00, which is into it s 7th year. He refused to consider evidence showing my new family living in a leaking trailer, surviving on $800 per month. The matter has been appealed, I had filled a writ to have him removed from my case, I had written a compliant to judge Steinberg to no avail and I am still waiting for a decision from the Commission on Judicial Performance, the decision on the writ and the process of the appeal is on-going. I forgot to mention that he had denied to motions 170.1 through 170.6 and I had filled a new OSC to modify, which is scheduled to be heard on September 6th, 2011. You can follow the case on Dmini vs. Dmini, PD038219.

Other

Comment #: CA1558
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
He is not very bright....

Other

Comment #: CA1427
Rating:1.0

Comments:
egotist. wants to show others that he is the boss. loose on judicial procedures. obviously unfair to even the the viewing public.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA1401
Rating:10.0

Comments:
I've been practicing family law in L.A. County for over 20 years. Family law judges come and go (mostly go because it is the toughest assignment in the entire system). We've had some great judges and not-so-great judges. Judge Juhas is one of the all time greats. Fair, ethical, hard-working, and very smart. When I'm lucky enough to draw him I know the outcome will be the best decision for the litigants.