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General Inclination		(1=Pro-defendant, 10=Pro-plaintiff)

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What others have said about Hon. Ana Maria Luna

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Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA53793
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This Judge has to be the worst judge and needs to be removed from the bench. She is not fair. [Redacted by Ed.] She has a very bad temperament and she sides with the people [Redacted by Ed.]. She handed over my inheritance, monies homes and assets that were left to me to the attorney that I had hired to help my family members, there was fraud, forgery involved, perjury, and fabricated documents with forged signatures, and she would not let me explain it to her rather than to turn over inheritance to other attorneys in the case who fabricated all the information and she didn’t care to review any of it I hope this judge is removed from the bench as soon as possible rather than help, she hurts families [Redacted by Ed.]

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA51973
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Completely erroneous decision and shocking and complete lack of knowledge of the law in the Los Angeles Probate Department where she is a "judge." Harmful and prejudicial bias for unethical, dishonest attorneys for the moneyed. Biased against women, especially elderly women. Does NOT READ anything, and does NOT know the law.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA49246
Rating:1.9

Comments:
With such a long history of complaints against this judge throughout different courts, it is shocking she is still on the bench. She does not make those she favors comply with court orders, is reckless in her lack of protecting of assets now that she's in probate court and was reckless with her rulings giving fathers with domestic violence records custody of children. She is a danger to society and hopefully will be removed sooner as opposed to later.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA47524
Rating:10.0

Comments:
I recently had a very complex probate trial in front of Judge Luna that settled mid trial. Judge Luna is an exceptional judge. She is very smart, extremely hard working, has perfect judicial temperament and is very fair and even handed. You will not find a better trial judge. She was instrumental in getting the parties to settle by giving a very heartfelt talk to the parties. An Exceptional judge and very hard working!

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA45324
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I rate judge Luna 100% below the standards of a justice system of any kind. I think its a criminal act that she decide to enter a court of law.
I consider my case entirely void on its face. There was no way i would even sign my judgement paper with her name on it. Nor did i. For her to have say in in a court of justice is criminal in itself.
She is a flaw in the system. How is she allowed to decide someones future?
I feel i am owed a whole new trial.
The Lemon Law should apply here.

Other

Comment #: CA38556
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Since Mr. S was burned - how much did that affect you Judge Luna?

The individual that you allowed to rape me financially in a court of law has done the same to you.

Think of me every time you count your money.

Litigant

Comment #: CA38555
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
All things point to Luna being seduced at every turn to service her flatterers, sychophants, and "patrons".

There she was, making profund decsions about my life that involved math. Math is not her forte.

She made a big deal about, and taunted me about the amount of paperwork in my case file.

I was not concerned that she had not read my whole file, but that she was able to conjure such fabrications from her fantantasies about it. She has given me a whole new pupose in life. I am committed to defending mysef from her lies.

Let's talk about her credibility as a family court judge.

She was getting knocked around by her 25-years-younger husband while she was judging me!

NOTE TO ALL: You can have all manner of recipts and documentation, have it all neatly organized in a spreadsheet, etc.

It will mean nothing to Luna.

I have her words written in a transcript, rejecting and dismissing anything that SHE required me via edict to spend endless hours to compile via her orders.

It is tax time that I suffer so much. Not only have I lost all faith in our courts - I know that some portion of every check goes to her big salary and lavish retirement.

I think of the money that was clearly and rightously owed to me. She declared that I received large sums of money in child supoort payments for years from a company that that did not exist at the time.

THAT WAS HER JUDGEMENT.

She is totally lost, and one of those who is good at pretending that they are not a total mess to their bosses, who are also incompetant.

As a recipent of her lies, I try to imagine a place to find peace.

Since she judged to separate me from court-ordered money that was owed to me, and that well-earned money on my part on so many different levels...

I think it is fair as a citizen to challenge every penny that we pay to her for her "services" to us.

POST PLEASE

Other

Comment #: CA37114
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Comment #: 36935 I am sorry to hear about your experience w/Ana Maria Luna-Chidley. She has done what you describe to countless domestic abuse survivors who are mothers in LA County. However, barring any recent changes, Ana Maria was transferred out of Long Beach and off the family court bench. She is now wreaking havoc in probate. All of this most likely because she is not well educated in the law that she dispenses and her own personal issues and biases. Based on what I heard in her courtroom before, I believe she has issues w/her own mother. If it makes you feel better, she’s her own victim. In January 2019, her own DVRO hearing was held to address her own abuse. Google it. It’s in the public record for Orange County. That is an example of karmic energy and reaping what you sow. I was made aware by a peer that she was married to the guy for less than two years.

To the editor: it seems that you guys are clearly engaged in redacting posts that judges don’t want out. So that means that the credibility of this site is lacking. If you remove this post I will just post again.

Litigant

Comment #: CA36935
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Grossly short sighted in the long term damage she caused with her ruling to take away 50/50 custody and place primary with our young son’s father all because I moved 20 minutes north in the same county.

It has been two years since she made this horrific ruling. Since then, my son has grown accustomed to only seeing me ( his mother), every other weekend. I have become insignificant and he regards me with lack of interest and zero connection I have never experienced before this judge imprinted our lives and his formative years.
Even in the summer with no school he is not allowed more time with me to work on our relationship. He is under the age of having a say on where he lives and is in miss school.
Completely irresponsible and horrible judge.
If you are a mother, get an order to change judges BEFORE your hearing otherwise it will be difficult to change once your court process starts.

Litigant

Comment #: CA34635
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Regarding comments from CA34626 & CA34628 on C34625

Go to the public website https://unicourt.com/case/ca-ora-ana-luna-vs-john-chidley-925696, and you will find that everything capitalized below, is capitalized on the site. The “shouting” issue must be addressed to that venue.

I am aware that Luna has been ruthless and merciless to those who are victims of domestic violence, frequently denying restraining orders, and siding with abusers.

It might be comforting for some to know that the cruelty that they faced in her courtroom (a highly paid public servant to whom they must address as “Your Honor” while being berated and humiliated), has been administered to them by one no “better” than they. Transcripts are enlightening things to have on hand.

Methinks the lady (or gentleman) doth protest too much…about not defending Judge Luna.

Consider that the author of 34625 might be motivated to protect other members of the public from additional harm and hopes that taxpayer money will ultimately be spent on more competent individuals.

Litigant

Comment #: CA34480
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This is another very bad judge in the Los Angeles Superior Court Probate Dept. 11. [Redacted by Ed.] She either does not know the law or does not care about any laws including probate statutes while she is on the bench!! She has got to go!!

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA33993
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
This creature, who obviously can't manage her own life, was in charge of making decisions in her courtroom for the rest of us. For children.

The damage she did to me is immesurable.

Her reckoning is going to have to happen on some other level than on this terrestrial plane.

Ana Maria, if you are reading this, know that your cruelty, greed, and ego is going to catch up to you.

Your criminality is the worst, because the public might expect a fair and honorable judge.

You are the antithesis of anything of the sort.

Other

Comment #: CA33992
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I can't stand that my taxpayer money is going to her big fat salary and will be going to her big fat retirement package.

Sickening

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA33987
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Unfortunately, our judicial system continues to keep judges that are completely incompetent and burned out. This woman -- supposedly a Judge is NOW IN THE PROBATE DEPT. AT L.A. MOSK. She has been transferred all over the place and for some unknown reason was placed in the Probate Division, where it is obvious she does NOT understand Probate, the Probate laws or the process. She has made rulings that are not in compliance with the Probate Statutes and allows disbarred attorneys to be present in her courtroom. Not to mention she is prejudice with those that are self-represented and does not allow people to speak and completely cuts them off. SHE IS A DISGRACE TO OUR JUDICIAL SYSTEM AND MUST BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY. I THINK ALL THAT HAVE PRESENTED COMPLAINTS AGAINST HER SHOULD FILE COMPLAINT WITH THE JUDICIAL COMMISSION. SHE MUST BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY. BY READING ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS, SHE HAS GONE FROM COURT TO COURT --FROM DIVISON TO DIVISION AND STILL ENGAGES IN HER ABUSIVE BEHAVIOR AND COMPLETE INCOMPETENCE. I am confident she has subjected a majority of her cases to appeals.

Other

Comment #: CA31328
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
This judge should not be anywhere near a family court. Biased toward fathers. Ignores facts and evidence. Disregards the law.

Other

Comment #: CA31269
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Factual, negative comments on this judge have been ignored, while she has alsoignored the best interest of the child, while acting anti-mom , anti-women. She also ignores solid evidence, of DV, perpetrated against women and DV perpetrated against the protective mom.

Other

Comment #: CA31172
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Judge Luna rules in favor of dads and men; she is is an anti-mom, anti-female, judge. Ignores strong evidence of DV and this is not in the best interest of any child, or mom-female, victim. She is biased, uninformed, rude and does not belong in family court.

Litigant

Comment #: CA31046
Rating:1.0

Comments:
All the negative comments about this judge are true. Ignored well-evidenced DV with thorough testimony and witnesses. Also did something else completely out of line and against the best interest of the child(ren) to punish mother that I cannot speak about without it giving away who I am.
I will just say that it wasn't anything related to allegations of abuse or alienation, or anything else common that you would guess that pro-dad/ anti-mom judges would even use to justify an order.

Other

Comment #: CA30662
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
This judge is motivated by power and poltics. She should be nowhere near a courtroom, when they re-open. If you are connected, you will have no problem.

Other

Comment #: CA29466
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Update to Comment #29179, apparently Luna is no longer in Mosk Department 88. I’d heard in February that she was supposed to be transferred again. LA County court website shows that she is now in Dept. 79, but upon contacting that courtroom it was confirmed that she is not presiding in that courtroom. Is this a case of “Where is Waldo,” but substituting Luna. There’s a parent who has been calling around LA County courts, the probate division (where she was alleged to have been transferred), the State Bar and the CJP, but no sign of Luna. I sure do hope that this is direct confirmation that her career as a serial abuser of DV survivors, women and children has been derailed. Even if she rears her incompetent, deficient head again the fact of the matter is that she’s taken a hit to her reputation despite Harriet Buhai hosting her on a panel in January (what a joke and a sure sign of how they can’t be trusted as an organization.)

Other

Comment #: CA29179
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This judge is not qualified to litigate a paper airplane. She's grossly incompetent, probably mentally and emotionally compromised herself and many in the DV community recognize this. She gets a collective groan whenever her name is mentioned in DV circles. Instead of complaining about this judge online, utilize the tools that are available by writing a competent complaint to the Commission on Judicial Performance. They have already transferred her to Mosk because of her gross incomptence and I heard in February that she is supposed to be transferred again. She is bad and LA County does not know what to do with her other than putting her in the last courtroom in Central. Her staff (bailiff, clerk and court reporter) all abandoned her long before she was removed from Long Beach. Use the resource that is available to you as a citizen and stopped wasting your time on this site. Make a competent complaint to the CJP, get help putting it together from an attorney at a legal aid clinic or DV agency. She is a public servant and should be removed from the bench for her abuses of authority and discretion. If grousing on here makes you feel better fine, but actually standing up to this poor excuse of a judge/woman by filing a formal complaint is empowering.

Signed,
Somebody Who Knows

Other

Comment #: CA29133
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
She was was rude and made comments about my physical appearance while i was extremely ill. While i was on the stand she told my attny i looked like i had no thought process in my head.correct. next morning i was hospitalized recieving 2 pints of blood. Yet moments after her observation she allowed me to go out into the hall and sign deeds over to my ex. I understood nothing of what i signed. Both attnys were aware my own as well before he auit representing me and laughed. He purposly left outmedical records and letters from drs. Forensic accts made an absurd mistake causing a 2 yr delay while i was left sick and in fear being stalked on the streets.nudge luna decided not to use thier findings and decided on her own that i was able to find gainful employment after my exs attny said look at her.. Nobody would hire her now. She used to be a pretty woman. He was awarded 100% of community property.i never saw judgement or signed it. Foensics report showed $18.000 avail for spousal support. I asked for $6,000
expecting maybe $4.000.
I got $2.500 and have to pay my own health insurance. I am still unders dr care and unable to work.
It is a divorce completely void.
How can these people hold thier jobs?
If there were ever a judge that should. be a complete void it wld be judge luna for pergery as she took her vows under oath. She wasnt a family law judge yet back then im sorry to all it ever happened.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA29118
Rating:1.0

Comments:
this judge is the worst judge in the world Unfair to the mother Unfair to the grand parents she needs to be fired

Other

Comment #: CA29117
Rating:1.0

Comments:
this judge has taken away my grand daughter from my daughter for No valid reasons. Judge Luna had it out for my daughter and should never have been a judge in the California courts. The judge should be ashamed in doing this to any parent. My daughter is a Nurse for Kaiser and was the only parent this grand daughter ever had. the father is a bum . My daughters lawyer was a hack and did nothing good. The judge should be repremanded for her unfairness. I do believe that one of her court reporters, the fathers mother got to the judge and made this unjustice happen. the judge needs to be removed. all of her other judgements were against the mothers rights and she is a disgrace to the court system

Litigant

Comment #: CA29018
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Did they find her on Craigslist? Truly horrible judge who has some sort of bias against mothers wanting custody and support orders. Favors fathers and takes kids away from mothers without any criminal or civil records, abuse issues of any kind.

Other

Comment #: CA28875
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Somebody please tell me that her judgements can be overturned.
Undue process is a hobby to her and having pockets lined a regular course of action. I want my case reheard and her judgement void.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA28013
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I have always believed and trusted that the court system would always do the right thing and be fair. That's not what I experienced in judge luna's court room. She is the personification of what is wrong in the family court system. Loving fathers being do not stand a chance in front of this power hungry monster. She does not respect the oath she took. I wish she would just be removed as a judge so nobody has to go through what I went through while in her court room. I went through a divorce with a minor child involved. we separated almost two years before we filed. My ex kept the apartment and I stayed at my parents place. I still provided financial support (more than what I pay in support now) Well. My Ex accused me of couch surfing, drunk driving with while our child was with me. and she accused me of domestic violence. she accused me of being and absent father. When she filed for the domestic violence order, I went to the court without an attorney but was confident that with me taking all my records, criminal and dmv and photos that me and my child have together would help me. I was wrong without any proof supporting my ex case, Judge Luna granted a DVO and kept me at 5% visitation. I felt like the system failed me. She didnt even let me plead my case. she sided with my ex. Judge luna was rude and would not even let me talk. She is very demeaning. I then retained an attorney and appealed the DVO and eventually got it removed. Judge luna said that she had already made up her mind about the case and it wasnt in my favor even though I never got the chance to truly present my case. I literaly negotiated with my ex's attorney and it made me sick through my stomach that my ex used giving more time with my daughter if I gave her an extra 100 bucks per month. Also she agreed to remove the DVO willingly. Judge luna pretty much let her get away with murder. By the way she was always late and left early and would say that we had to hurry because she had other things that take priority over my case. so I dont think she has the best intention for the child. she has the best intention for herself.

Other

Comment #: CA26581
Rating:1.0

Comments:
"judge Luna" is loved by many... with money and connections... If you have neither and the other parent has one or both prepare for the ride of your life...She's not "father"s rights" she is just happy to be bought.

Litigant

Comment #: CA26448
Rating:10.0

Comments:
She quickly reviewed our Grandparents Visitation case and made a ruling for visitation immediately. Our Lawyer may have mumbled a sentence but that was it. She is excellent as she does follow the law, and has “Best interest for the child “. I imagine she sees and hears crap, lies and bs every day. I appreciate her expertise and thank her tremendously for our outcome on 12-11-19. We can reunite with our 9 year old Granddaughter 2 weekends by Christmas and thereafter.

Other

Comment #: CA26023
Rating:9.0

Comments:
While in her family law courtroom I witnessed her incredible ability to quickly see through any and all B.S. I understand how her manner can seem somewhat cold but I experienced how it helps cut any wasted court time...so your case can be heard in a timely manner.
After listening to my reason for a DVRO and looking at my ex's rap sheet, she flatly said to him, "The criminal justice system has failed you. You'll find that the family court system won't be able to help you either. You must make significant changes to your life if you want to be, in any way, a part of your son's life." I thought it was a little dramatic at the time but she called it correctly. After the DVRO was granted he got his 3rd DUI that same week, was sentenced to 145 days in jail and served exactly 1 night in jail....stamped Time Served.

The ball is in his court, he can sober up and see his boy or stay drunk. I will be forever grateful to Judge Luna. My baby is safe and thriving.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA24747
Rating:8.0

Comments:
My experience appearing before Judge Luna has limited to Family Law matters. She is knowledgeable, and polite. She however does not suffer fools. Given the congested calendars for those appearing before her she expects them to be prepared whether an attorney or one representing himself/herself.

Litigant

Comment #: CA24089
Rating:1.0

Comments:
VICTORY!!!

Time for all of us who have gone before, and all those that will follow in the future – the exit of possibly the worst judge that any person (particularly a woman) could ever be unlucky enough to be assigned to – to CELEBRATE.

I have quite a bit of experience in family court (years, and not entirely my choice) and nothing I experienced in all those times could compare to the utter insanity and lawlessness that I witnessed in Luna’s courtroom.

I was insulted, I was humiliated, I was berated; and have the transcripts to prove this. She deprived me of money, and quite a bit of it - in the form of a threat.

Although I am concerned that she has merely been “transferred” and fear other chaos she may create in another venue, society will be better served without her malevolent behavior in family law court.

This news about Luna is a representation of VICTORY over EVIL.

In my world, she is the most evil and treacherous human being I have ever personally encountered. I not alone in my opinion.

May God bring healing to all of those that have suffered from the terrible behavior and rulings from this judge.

May her removal from this position create TRUE justice in this county, state, and nation; and greater harmony on this planet.

WE THE PEOPLE are responsible to hold our public servants accountable to uphold the rule of law. Do NOT fear standing up to judicial tyranny.

Litigant

Comment #: CA23967
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
She is finally gone! Judge Luna has been transferred no loner at long beach court. All your complaints helped clean up this court.

Other

Comment #: CA22747
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Ana Maria Luna was supposed to be transferred over 8 months ago, but they probably don't know where to put her. Bad judges are like bad teachers, hard to get rid of

Litigant

Comment #: CA22342
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Sarah Huckabee with Mommy Issues who could care less what you think and tells you so in the court room.

Litigant

Comment #: CA21578
Rating:1.0

Comments:
HEY LAWYERS!

Department 14 is the place to go with your discriminating clients for regressive, third world-style, extra-legal, patriarchal rulings.

As a bonus, Luna will insult and denigrate your opponents, too.

Don’t believe this? She is untouchable and can’t be challenged. She knows she can do and say anything she wants, and does it with flamboyant cruelty and contempt.

Trust me. Make a deal with her, and you can concoct any flimsy or non-existent story to win your case.

Why? She does not feel beholden to evidence or law. She is a law unto herself.

Other

Comment #: CA20177
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Judge Luna! Is nothing but a LIAR! Mothers if you love your children! Do not go before this judge! My beautiful granddaughters life is forever changed, removed from a loving caring home!! Removed from a Mother, 2 small brothers that cry for their sister!! For no good reason!! Living in a home with a horrible absent father being raised by his new wife!! Judge Luna stated if she did bad in school she would remove her and send her back! Nope LIED LIED LIED !!! PLEASE TELL ME HOW DOES ANY MOTHER GET THROUGH THIS! You wake up every morning hoping it’s a dream!! REMOVE JUDGE LUNA!!! REMOVE JUDGE LUNA!!!

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA19204
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Finally...thankyou to those that are stronger than i was 12 yrs ago when i had to be revictimized.
It didnt just happen inside of the courthouse though.. they take it further.

Litigant

Comment #: CA18860
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This woman is an abomination to our justice system.

Litigant

Comment #: CA17052
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Judge Anna Maria Luna has the best Sharia court in Los Angeles.

Other

Comment #: CA14851
Rating:1.0

Comments:
To Commenter #CA14848

My situation differs in Luna’s court vastly from the Christine Blasey Ford situation.

My case was not based on a 36-year-old memory, it was based on documentation that I carefully maintained over a number of years.

I am also a well-spoken, intelligent female who was barely allowed to speak in Luna’s courtroom. The other litigant was not able to produce any substantive documentation to refute my claims, and that which was produced was ridiculous.

It was clear that the “fix” was in before I walked in the door.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA14474
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Would not recommend her as a Judge in general because she is biased and overly opinionated. She allows her personal views to interfere with professional judgment; overall she cannot be objective.

Litigant

Comment #: CA14473
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Ana Maria Luna is a true narcissist and dare I say sadistic. You will not receive and impartial judgment from this woman and really she should not be on any bench. She is way too sympathetic to perpetrators and I believe she may be racist. If you are assigned to her immediately file a peremptory challenge. Not only that she is such the Queen Bee that she will continue your case two or three times because she cannot manage her calendar timely. Do yourself a favor and get your case heard before another Judge.

Other

Comment #: CA14462
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Honorary Ana Maria Luna, I was removed from the Jury Monday and just wanted to say thank you for the professionalism. The way you treated everyone with respect, patience, kindness and exacting clarity in your communication was incredibly beautiful to watch. Wanted to reach out and just wish you well and give a warm thank you.You are a gift to our society.

Other

Comment #: CA14308
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I think Judge Luna is fair and awesome judge. She can see through all these women who use there kids as a way to get back at the kids father. It's about time someone stands up and tells the truth about what's going on. Women stop using your kids as a tool to get back at the fathers. If you are a woman that don't hurt your kids by keeping the father away then this message is not for you.

Litigant

Comment #: CA14246
Rating:1.0

Comments:
What is frightening about Ana Maria Luna is how brazen and shameless she is. That indicates to me that she is confident there will be absolutely no consequences for her disgraceful behavior or totalitarian-style decisions.

Litigant

Comment #: CA14244
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This judge, in my opinion, is fascinating. What was so shocking about her was the glee she appeared to experience when she did the horrible thing that she did to me, which felt much like a “set-up.” I maintain all documentation submitted by the petitioner, respondent and the transcript of the proceeding; which I believe clearly shows the utter violation of my rights under the law, and what reflects the vicious, scornful way in which I was treated. The transcript is a cornucopia of many interesting utterances, but two things stand out: (1) I was respectful toward her (2) Whenever she asked me a question, she rarely allowed me to finish a sentence. I pray for all of those who have endured her in the past, and those who will endure her in the future. The situation in our courts, feels to me, tragic.

Other

Comment #: CA14236
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Judge Luna is nothing but a bully and only listens to hearsaydoes not listen she allows attorneys for children to degrade and laugh at a parent! she removes children from a perfectly good and loving mother giving them to a father that is nothing less than a horrible father the only thing that I can see here is that there must be some illegal bribery and payoffs because there is no possible way that this person should be allowed to practice law in this country she needs to be disbarred and removed from her position she is not an advocate for children in anyway shape or form

Litigant

Comment #: CA14026
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Was she hired through Craigslist?
She made a ruling on my ex parte child visitation case without even HEARING the case, on her break in chambers by herself by signing her assumption to the order based on paperwork alone. Stupid woman.

Litigant

Comment #: CA13438
Rating:1.0

Comments:
If you have been in front of another family court judge as I have, Judge Luna will be a big shock to you.

She is rude, perma-annoyed, irritable, disengaged, and truly could not care less about the evidence in a case. She acts like a person who has a really bad hangover and can't think clearly.

She has the Dr. Laura Schlessinger attitude that if a woman makes a "bad choice" that she should be punished for it - law withstanding.

It seems like she just wants to get the whole thing over with, because things are too much trouble for her to deal with.

This is the wrong job for her. Avoid her courtroom at any cost.

Litigant

Comment #: CA13397
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This judge exemplifies the dark side of diversity hiring.

Litigant

Comment #: CA13265
Rating:1.0

Comments:
My husband is diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and plead guilty to felony battery of a spouse and has repeatedly hidden money to avoid paying support and violated literally all other ATROS and she did not care. I lost a child as the result of being beaten and this arrogant biased horrible excuse for a human being aided in his favor for joint custody. She re-victimized me in court until I threw up. Request a new judge. This woman is a disgrace to women and to the system.

Litigant

Comment #: CA13178
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Don't even think of stepping into the courtroom of this judge if she doesn't have a deal with your attorney.

Litigant

Comment #: CA13075
Rating:1.0

Comments:
My kid came home burned, with black eyes, and told me that my ex tried to drown her in the bathtub in later years.

YET...Luna ruled against my ex paying back $300+ per month child support (that he did not pay) when he was making about $250K per year, and I was making a fraction of that and also paying for child care.

She is a sick twist. Sick, sick, sick.

Other

Comment #: CA13068
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Poor Ana Maria!

Her head has swollen so much that it is going to explode, and bury all of Southern California with the EGO PUDDING in her brain!

How long does she think she would be able to go on with cutting backdoor deals to ingratiate herself with her scummy peers? How long does she think she was going to get away with playing with people’s lives to give herself a hit of power-rush?

She ought to start seeing herself as servant of the people, a servant of the LAW. She behaves as though she thinks she is G-D. Not a wise thing to do.

Other

Comment #: CA12690
Rating:1.0

Comments:
The worst judge ever. If your a woman do not even show up to court because you do not have a chance. You will lose and your kids will lose. Do not bother getting an attorney and waisting money. You still will not win.

Other

Comment #: CA12689
Rating:1.0

Other

Comment #: CA12507
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Oh Hear Lawyers!

Judge Luna is the Patron Saint of your liars, beaters, and child support cheaters.

She’s the go-to girl. She’s the One.

Other

Comment #: CA12499
Rating:1.0

Comments:
My daughter is being heard by this judge as I write. We asked to change judge, and continuance. She denied both and would only give continuance if boys move back to California. The boys are 5 j& 2. The father has not been active in their life for a year. He also wants full custody and resides with a new woman with kids!

Other

Comment #: CA12497
Rating:1.0

Comments:
She is a disgrace to the court system and women everywhere. She will not listen to women speak, only men and their lawyers. Very unfair. Does not review case. Rude. Save yourself from anger and heartache! Get a different judge!

Litigant

Comment #: CA12178
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Do yourself a favor, ignore the obvious posts below from Luna sycophants, and file a 170.6 Preemptory Challenge to move to another Judge or Commissioner who will be objective about your case. This judge should consider that if she didn’t act out her bizarre agenda in a court of law, she wouldn’t have to be so busy manipulating this discussion.

Other

Comment #: CA12171
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Judge Ana Maria Luna is a very passionate judge and takes time to make right decision. She is fair and looks at every fact in order to make right decision. She does not favor any party. She makes sure and looks into safety of children and each individual. I got her after 3 years and and I really admire her work.

Other

Comment #: CA12143
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This bench officer is openly hostile to women and does not hide her bias in favor of the primary wage earner. If you are female and/or are seeking support, this bench officer should be avoided. Go to the clerks office and file a 170.6 Preemptory Challenge to move to another Judge or Commissioner who will be objective. If she is the duty officer when you have an ex parte, withdraw your ex parte and refile it on another day when she is not the duty officer. She also openly favors attorneys that are frequent flyers in her courtroom so female litigants representing themselves do not have a chance of getting an objective, unbiased review of your case.

Litigant

Comment #: CA12125
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Abuse of authority
Denial of due process
Decisional delays
Did not look at all my evidence
Gave the other party more time to speak and viewed all of their evidence
Dishonorable judge sided with an abuser and endangered a females life once again.
She should be removed from the bench.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA12069
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Disgraceful temperament, condescending character, wrongful use of power, ruled by emotions, shows little concern for victim, sides with abuser, unwilling to listen to both sides and abide to court etiquette and California law, no place in the court room nor in family law trials. A disgrace to her profession and to California judicial system.

Court Staff

Comment #: CA12058
Rating:1.0

Comments:
LATE TO COURT
UNPROFESSIONAL
BIASED
UNFAIR
LACKS EMPATHY
NEEDS TO BE VOTED OUT

Civil Litigation - Govt.

Comment #: CA12056
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Get another judge! Do not expect a fair trail! Unchecked power, rude and uncaring demeanor and she is a disgrace to women and her profession. Biased towards men. Get another judge!

Court Staff

Comment #: CA12055
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I wish judges were easier to vote off the bench. She is routinely late to court and shows little interest in her job. Her courtroom is perfect for Judge Judy and is a complete joke. She misuses her power, she doesn't follow court etiquette, she often sides with men, she disregards other branches of justice such as the police investigative report and district attorneys office documents, she is drunk with power and has no place to serve on the bench.

Court Staff

Comment #: CA12054
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I have whitnessed Ana Maria Luna time and time again show up extremely late to court, abuse her power, be condescending, not take all evidence into account and she does not give a fair trial. She let's her emotions and ego reign in the court room and lacks fair judgement. This woman shoukd not be on the bench.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA12053
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Biased and refused to look at all the evidence but she took all evidence from other party. This judge is burned out, had no heart and should retire. She lacks discernment and judgment. She was biased towards the abuser and a batterer, any judge should know abusers are great liars and manipulative and not to take their word as truth. This judge is an idiot and a disgrace to women in need of protection and safety. I had no motive other than my safety of wanting a restraining order, no property, no marraoage, no children just concerned for my safety. I had photos of security camera footage and therapist documentation noting PTSD from being assaulted. She refused to follow court protocol and look at my solid evidence. She violated her descresion and did not hold the court accountable to the law. This woman does not deserve to be on the bench. Please get another judge if you want a fair trail. This woman is nauseatingly unjust and lacks any discernment.

Other

Comment #: CA12032
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Honorable Judge Ana María Luna follows the law and treats cases in a fair manner taking the time to review proven evidences. Is extremely professional and was very pleased on how she handled domestic violence case. Thank you Honorable judge

Litigant

Comment #: CA12021
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Ana Maria Luna is the living, breathing definition of judicial misconduct. As far as the comments below about her being biased in favor of men, my experience was that she IN FACT devoted 90% of the proceedings to catering to my ex-husband and his attorney. It was almost as if I did not exist. She also took great joy in humiliating me, even though I presented myself carefully and respectfully. Not only did she cause me great financial harm, she threatened me with much greater financial harm should I decide to challenge her decision. I will never recover from being figuratively raped and literally robbed by this woman.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA12002
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This judge has no place in the courtroom, she is burned out, dislikes her job and is late to court. Judge abused her discretion and did not order court to follow law in a domestic violence case with clear evidence of video footage and medical notes of injuries. She is biased towards men abd not fair in any regard. This judge should be fired and held accountable by California law.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA11990
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This judge will side with abusers in simple protection orders. STAY AWAY! She is a danger to women.

Litigant

Comment #: CA11804
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This judge is an absolutely horrible person. I warn you DO NOT EXPECT A FAIR TRIAL. Do whatever you can to get a different judge.

Other

Comment #: CA11787
Rating:1.0

Comments:
If you are assigned this judge, do anything you can to have that changed. This woman is an ego-maniacal performance artist who is drunk on her own power, and amuses herself with her own shameless, disrespectful verbal sniping in the courtroom. I made the mistake of thinking that having flawless fact-based paperwork would have some meaning to a judge – but not this one. This judge is the archetypal Red Queen from Alice in Wonderland: spoiled, callous, arrogant, and demanding. SHE IS A DISGRACE to her profession, and has no business making decisions that will impact the lives of others.

Other

Comment #: CA11762
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I have never been so disgusted in a judges decision. Unfair Judgement. My daughter is a great mother. The father has never been a good father. This judge is unfit for the bench also I agree with other reviewers. She allows perjury to persuade her judgement really bad Judge

Litigant

Comment #: CA11682
Rating:10.0

Comments:
The Honorable Ana Maria Luna is insightful, patient, compassionate, approachable, thorough, knowledgeable, and fair, and not in that particular order. I appeared in pro per on a dissolution of marriage, and I had several mistakes in my paperwork. She could have sent me to the self-help office, but she did not. Instead, she took her time to correct my errors from the bench. I have been in Long Beach for 17 years, and through the course of my employment, I have been involved with dozens of court cases here. By far, Judge Luna is the best I have ever encountered.

Litigant

Comment #: CA11599
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This judge is clearly bias. She is suppose to consider all the evidence presented to her. Not make decisions that effect a child's life based on her own emotions and hear say, Luna allows perjury within her court.
Perjury under Penal Code 118 PC is a felony. If convicted, the judge has discretion to sentence you either to: felony probation with up to one year of county jail, OR. 2, 3 or 4 years in county jail.
Yes a father has a right to be part of his child's life.
But he does not have a right to use co-parenting to control and manipulate. A mother has a right to move own with her life as well as with significant other and siblings.
NOTE: Be careful when you speak with the so-called court investigator, he conducts interviews via the phone, not knowing who he is discussing your case with no disclaimer, which should be against the law, he will twist your words and flat out lie about what you disclose to him.
Make sure you write answers to his questions and present them to the court.
Dishonorable Judge Luna, should be removed from the bench.

Other

Comment #: CA11594
Rating:10.0

Comments:
I've sat through three of Judge Luna's sessions as an observer not a respondent or petitioner. I can understand why the moms on here think she is unfair and it's because she wants 50/50 co-parenting and most of the moms I saw were being completely unreasonable and trying to take full possession or control over the parenting decisions. At the risk of generalizing, the moms seem unable to remove their own emotions from any judgement on what is in the child's best interest. The kids need their father as much as their mom. Judge Luna also does not stand for game playing or nonsense. No that it matters but I am a woman and was shocked at the behavior I saw from these moms in court. One of them tried telling Judge Luna their kids didn't deserve to attend their own father's wedding. Then this mom had the audacity to yell at the judge when the judge lectured her on not allowing her kids to go to their own father's wedding. I could not believe how disrespectful this mom was being. I honestly hope more judges are like Luna, she doesn't take any crap and definitely has the child's best interest at heart.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA11366
Rating:1.9

Comments:
I am not a lawyer but this site did not allow me to note that I was simply in front of her as a domestic violence matter and divorce. It was an awful experience and justice was not served at all.
I would like to help improve the court system especially for mothers and children being dragged through years of court proceedings while simply attempting to leave an abusive husband- father.
She knows nothing about the limitations of the Child Support Services Division. The system is broken and the employees just sit there with hands tied and collect their paychecks.

Litigant

Comment #: CA10979
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Judge Luna does not hear cases based on facts. She sides only with men and does little to hide her bias. She did not allow a trial, giving each side 20 minutes to present their case. But she actually allowed the (male) petitioner's attorney as much time as he pleased. I was told by my attorney that I need to stop pursuing my case because Judge Luna told her she would give me monitored visitation if I didn't stop. I had a minor's counsel, an evaluator, DCFS report and LAPD report on my side but she would not allow evidence. Also, mid case, the petitioner was tried for assault by the states attorney and she still granted him primary custody. She does not judge based on facts, she judges based on bias and her mood that day. A terrible judge. If you are a loving, competent mother, make sure to get ANY other judge. She is utterly incompetent and unable to make unbiased judgments.

Other

Comment #: CA10949
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
She was the worst judge it's like she give the man everything they ask for did anybody get another judge if so can u help me please

Other

Comment #: CA10687
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Total Disregard for PRIMARY EVIDENCE IN CASE. DOES NOT CARE For the Best Interest of CHILDREN And will side with a Man 100% And Is acknowledgeable to Perjury under oath!! Isn't that against the Law??? Take advice from the Comment above and Get a Different Judicial officer immediately with a Child Custody Case.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA10650
Rating:4.8

Comments:
If you are a woman with a custody issue and Judge Luna is assigned to you, you need "AFFIDAVIT OF PREJUDICE PREEMPTORY CHALLENGE TO JUDICIAL OFFICER" (Code Civ. Proc., §170.6), to get your case switched to another judge. The form can be found online and no reason is needed just sign the form and serve on other party and file proof of service. Judge Luna favors men 100% and will give them 100% legal and physical custody or 50/50 custody even with very young babies even when the man is a sex addict and a liar. This judge will ignore impeachment evidence against men. The judge will accept hearsay and obvious perjury against a woman. If you are a woman with kids, 170.6 this judge before it is too late.

Other

Comment #: CA10583
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
No respect for responding party.
Didn't allow witnesses.
No professionalism

Other

Comment #: CA9550
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Comments made below about this Judge are spot on! She showed absolutely no interest in my case. She looked up maybe once and disregarded all my evidence and gave the petitioner everything they asked for knowing full well the incompetence. She made snarky remarks belittling me for her own amusement and drugs being a factor in this case (coming from a narcotics background as she stated) made no difference to her knowing a small child was involved. She seems irritable with every comment, let a false witness testify with a biased opinion. She obviously has no respect for family law and the clearly lacks the ability to gauge the best interest of the child. She just seems to sway to the side on which she woke up feeling her best. She absolutely should not be presiding over family law. Lack of interest, lack of empathy. She should be removed.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA9028
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Being in her courtroom had a Kafkaesque feel. She openly stated that she did not have time or the inclination to review any of the evidence in the case, but rather proceeded to contrive the reality of the situation in a disgracefully capricious manner. She treated the law as though it was according to her “whimsy of the moment.” This was a case that involved accounting, and she refused to look at any of it. She looked slovenly, and acted annoyed that she had a job to do. She seemed impressed enough with herself to sit on the bench and bark out her fantasy about the case. She should be removed.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA8050
Rating:1.6

Comments:
She should not be re-elected.

Other

Comment #: CA8049
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Luna is assumptive about respondents as well as petitioners knowledge and actually used that unproven assumption to make judgements on very important events in the case, she would not allow respondent or petitioner to give testimony or evidence, did not do her own research on my particular case, was clear that she did not know how to proceed in the case for the next hearing and allowed OPC to decide for her, showed disrespect for the case by rushing through the last 10 minutes of the case to get to anther case 15 minutes before lunch, did not sign off on the case for over 3 months and I was told she had 3 piles on her desk of 1.5-2' high which shows she is uncaring (it also shows the courthouse does not monitor their judges), and more.