"The Robing Room: CA State Judges

Hon. David V. Herriford	See Rating Details
Judge Superior Court
Los Angeles County	See Comments

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General Rating Criteria

* Temperament		(1=Awful,10=Excellent)
* Scholarship		(1=Awful,10=Excellent)
* Industriousness		(1=Not at all industrious,10=Highly industrious)
* Ability to Handle Complex Litigation		(1=Awful,10=Excellent)
* Punctuality		(1=Chronically Late,10=Always on Time)
* General Ability to Handle Pre-Trial Matters		(1=Not all Able, 10=Extremely Able)
* General Ability as a Trial Judge		(1=Not all Able, 10=Extremely Able)
Flexibility In Scheduling		(1=Completely Inflexible,10=Very Flexible)

Criminal Rating Criteria (if applicable)

* Evenhandedness in Criminal Litigation		(1=Demonstrates Bias,10=Entirely Evenhanded)
General Inclination Regarding Bail		(1=Pro-Defense,10=Pro-Government)
Involvement in Plea Discussions		(1=Not at all Involved, 10=Very Involved)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Pretrial Stage		(1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Trial Stage		(1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Sentencing Stage		(1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)

Civil Rating Criteria (if applicable)

* Evenhandedness in Civil Litigation		(1=Not at all Evenhanded,10=Entirely Evenhanded)
Involvement in Settlement Discussions		(1=Not at all Involved,10=Very Involved)
General Inclination		(1=Pro-defendant, 10=Pro-plaintiff)

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What others have said about Hon. David V. Herriford

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Comment #: CA47541
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This judge has severely mishandled the current trial he is presiding over.

It appears that he is one sided in his account for justice and has severely suppressed the defense team in their delivery of facts and evidence.

He had also barred specific members of the general public who have been in attendance. Also using those individuals social media pictures as reference to recognize them which appears to be inappropriate and extremely personal. Those individuals appear to have been discriminated against in favor of the prosecution while allowing a member of the media to not only receive insider information but also has received preferential treatment. This media person has not only violated court rules by having a laptop on the courtroom floor but has also started quite a bit of trouble. This person of the media is also in support of the prosecution while spreading information that is only in the prosecutions favor thus shining light on the true relationship she has with the prosecution who seeks her out specifically. The judge has aided in mishandling justice not only for the state but the defense as well. He has a very off-putting demeanor which has been displayed in several situations throughout the trial and once again he appears to have sided with the prosecution based on his own personal opinion and not based on the facts presented. It's sad to witness this day and age and honestly is aiding in the questioning of California's justice system and how several cases he has presided over may have been mismanaged as well. Thank you.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA47540
Rating:1.8

Comments:
This Judge was horrible. The defense had DNA proof and Proof of No fingerprints on a weapon. The Judge said DNA doesn't matter. He didn't want to hear the defense and [Redacted by Ed.]

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA46866
Rating:2.9

Comments:
Judge Herriford is lauded as fair and impartial because her USED to be a defense attorney, unlike most prosecution-biased judges. But I had him for a early disposition hearing and he refused to "hear" anything. Mitigation packet? NO. Recommendation letters? NO Character References? Diversion? Sentencing Recommendations? No, no, no.

DA offers, "Defendant can plead guilty to all charges, your honor."

Judge Herriford, "Does defense accept the offer?"

Really? An open plea to the sheet on all counts is an early disposition offer--yeah right...

This judge is just as crooked as the rest of them.

Court Staff

Comment #: CA16393
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
It has taken me about a year to get up the nerve to write this. Everyone, and I mean everyone, in this courtroom are impeccably substandard. It is amazing that this court handles basic criminal cases, as these small cases affect those who are involved, and are still important. I listen to him speak, and I wonder what is he possibly experiencing in his life that can make him so inept on the bench? His behavior has to extend to other areas of his life. Please good people of California, and possible criminal defendants, be aware if you ever have to be in front of this man.