"The Robing Room: CA State Judges

Hon. Daniel A Flores	See Rating Details
Judge Superior Court
San Francisco County	See Comments

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

Criminal Rating Criteria (if applicable)

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

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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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Litigant

Comment #: CA52801
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Very unfair judge and makes decisions based on his own stupid reasoning. Everyone drops his/her jaw about his unreasonable ruling except himself and the party he favors. This judge needs to be removed from the bench so he can’t cause more harm to children

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA49191
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Judge Flores routinely raises arguments that neither side raised (and which are, invariably, wrong on the law), and she often rules on a motions without having read the motion.

This judge either lacks substantive knowledge of the law, or the intelligence necessary to sit as a judge. Either way, he shouldn't be hearing any cases other than those found in small claims or traffic court.
Avoid at all costs.

Litigant

Comment #: CA49128
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
From the bench Judge Daniel Flores, July 6, 2016 (case number-FDI-12-776987) stated that Mr. Barrager is “grooming his daughter” in order to molest her. In open court he called my son a child molester. He can read Mr. Barrager’s mind and he can see that Mr. Barrager will one day molest his little girl. There is NO evidence. As a result of his occult abilities, he has taken nearly all of Saam’s parental rights away. How is it even possible to punish someone for what one believes they are thinking? How does Flores come to this conclusion? How is it legal? What kind of a mind even conjures up such a disgusting concept?

You are arrogant, he lectured Samuel L Barrager. You are creating problems. You refuse to keep the rules. Furthermore you are grooming your daughter to molest her. He then removed nearly all of Saam’s parental rights as a final order of the court. It was that day that it seemed the world held no regular expectation of law, natural or man made. The buildings seemed to slant. My knees trembled. I worried that gravity had ceased to exist and that it would not hold my footfalls in place. How can such a thing be said from the bench in a court of law? Surely this is illegal.

Insane. Beyond comprehension. A nightmare. Crazy. I can’t believe it! commented our friends.

Saam is forbidden from kissing his daughter, by court order. How can a judge legislate that a father cannot kiss his daughter? Judge Daniel Flores called it abuse. As he said from the bench, ‘You may not think of it as abuse but everyone else sees the harm. On the Internet, 2014, Flores is seen in a photo with his little girl Sophia sitting on his lap. How do we know he does not have an erection as he smiles and looks toward the camera? How do we know he has not molested her? How does we know he doesn’t climb into bed with her at night whispering: ‘Don’t tell your mommy, Sophia.’ What kind of a mind would even conjure up such a disturbing thought? Some might say he is having those thoughts, even though there is no proof he is doing anything more than kissing her face. I don’t know anything about Daniel Flores except what is presented on the Internet. He has not had to defend his treatment of his girl child. He has not been required, without any basis what so ever, to reassure family court that he is not having sexualized feelings about his little girl.

Litigant

Comment #: CA49126
Rating:1.0

Comments:
`Judge Flores is a snake, he checks every box Judicial misconduct list, his improper demeanor, failure to disqualify when the law requires, repeated failure to disclose ex parte receipt of information about a case outside the presence of one party, abuse of contempt or sanctions, delay in decision-making, etc. record is abhorrent.

Litigant

Comment #: CA49108
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Worst temperament of any Judge in the court, invents stuff up to adversely rule against the targeted party, makes orders on issues never before the court, violates his own orders, biased, racist, sexist and completely incompetent

Litigant

Comment #: CA49030
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
From the bench Judge Daniel Flores, July 6, 2016 (case number-FDI-12-776987) stated that Mr. Barrager is “grooming his daughter” in order to molest her. Every other misstatement is inferior to this one. He can read Mr. Barrager’s mind and he can see that Mr. Barrager will one day molest his little girl. As a result of his occult abilities, he has taken nearly all of Saam’s parental rights away supported only by fantasies. How is it even possible to punish someone for what one believes they are thinking? How does Flores come to this conclusion? What kind of a mind even conjures up such a disgusting statement? You are arrogant, he lectured Samuel L Barrager. You are creating problems. You refuse to keep the rules. He then removed nearly all of Saam’s parental rights as a final order of the court. It was that day that it seemed the world held no regular expectation of law, natural or man made. The buildings seemed to slant. My knees trembled. I worried that gravity had ceased to exist and that it would not hold my footfalls in place. How can such a thing be said from the bench in a court of law? Surely this is illegal.

Other

Comment #: CA48704
Rating:1.0

Comments:
He's a misogynistic judge and a non-believer of DV. He repeatedly over ruled a female attorney despite her clear requests. He loudly announced in court hearings that "he did not read our papers because he didn't have time." His professional conduct is also questionable. He makes poor decisions which result in harm ways in children and family. His tardiness is also an issue. He begins the hearing late. He asked for breaks and repeatedly returned 30-40 minutes later than he stated. He also rushed to wrap up the trial before the designated end time even though my attorney hadn't finished her cross examination. I wonder how he became a Family Court judge if he didn't care about the best interest of children.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA48521
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Despicable Judge, cares a lot about money and power wants to go far with his 150 ranked Law School, will always side with the party with more money. Belligerent, mean, all over the place, hot headed, and incompetent.

Litigant

Comment #: CA48370
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I have watched this man make some inhuman judgements with total disregard for children. I have witnessed him giving custody to a clearly unstable man and grant a 5 year order of protection based on an angry statement from 5 years prior to the day and her ex husband had domestic violence and drug charges. He refuses to answer why when he randomly decides in the worst favor of children. I don’t believe he likes women. If this is the way court rooms are run today and no one is watching over the judges rulings, family court has become a place without justice. At least in The DisHonorable Judge Daniel Flores court room.

Other

Comment #: CA47796
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I have been in the SF court system for over a decade. This judge is the worst ever. He is lazy and biased. He doesn’t read the declarations and simply makes the ruling based on his own personal bias. He is impatient and doesn’t want to listen to the witness because he already made up his mind beforehand. Despite the lack of reasons that the child is in any harm way, he makes the ruling that destroys the child’s life. When asked, he said “this is in the court’s discretion and it is my ruling.” He also penalizes whoever asks him about his ruling. Very unfair judge and makes decisions based on his own stupid reasoning. Everyone drops his/her jaw about his unreasonable ruling except himself and the party he favors. This judge needs to be removed from the bench so he can’t cause more harm to children or anyone who suffers from DV. Don’t expect him to protect any one of us!

Other

Comment #: CA46904
Rating:1.0

Comments:
We just had a trial hearing for a RO and this judge refused to accept any credible evidence or hear anything that would ultimately discredit the other party. He seemed to have a decision before anything took place and overreached his judicial powers on his ruling. He should not be handling cases of domestic violence, let alone any family court matters. He is incompetent.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA46729
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Please keep an eye out, and get ready to sign a Petition to Recall currently in the works. He should not be on the bench let alone in family law where he has wreaked absolute havoc. Does not follow the law because he does not know the law and simply makes it up as he goes, and has likely sanctioned parties improperly really affecting the integrity of the people's lives. We need you to sign the forthcoming Petition so that the system works and so that he can be removed from this position as swiftly as possible.

Litigant

Comment #: CA46672
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Racist, Sexist, Biased, Worst Judge at the San Francisco Family Court. CCP 170.6 ASAP

Litigant

Comment #: CA46654
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Worst Judge ever, tries to act smart, but has no idea what he is talking about. Biased, He should not be on the bench. Bad tempered. Decides who should win and then molds his rulings accordingly. You cannot rely on what he says during counsel discussions or pre-trial rulings. He either doesn’t remember what he said/ruled or intentionally sandbags you. Make a record each time and get a transcript. Anything he said that is not on the record will not be honored if he does not want it to be, and even if the record exists, he will change her mind even after you relied on what he said/ruled. 170.6 for the sake of your client and your own sanity.

Other

Comment #: CA46561
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Should not be allowed in family court. Does not recognize domestic violence.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA46490
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
There is no excuse for the kind of despicable hatred and sadism Judge Flores brings to the parties before him. He has not a speck of decency or respect. He has harmed countless persons, and throws his head as he leaves the courtroom, wiping his hands of the pain and suffering he has caused.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA45201
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Horrible. Does not do any work, does not read papers, does not provide any legal analysis or reasoning for his decisions, completely disregards the law. Had a substantive motion in front of him and when I insisted he provide his reasoning he said 'court has a lot of discretion, that's my ruling.'

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA45200
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Do not under any circumstances, take this judge. He is mentally lazy, not very sharp, has no respect for your time, and does not prepare. He tries to skim motions from the bench because he hasn't read them and to do so, he only reads one side, not the other. Very poor judge who should not be on the bench

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA45191
Rating:3.3

Comments:
As a 10+ year civil litigator, I can tell you this is a bad judge.

Other

Comment #: CA42680
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Hands-down the most bias judge in the SF Family Court. Horrible human being.Worst judge I have encountered in over 30 years of trying cases. He should not be on the bench. Bad tempered. Decides who should win and then molds his rulings accordingly. You cannot rely on what he says during counsel discussions or pre-trial rulings. He either doesn’t remember what he said/ruled or intentionally sandbags you. Make a record each time and get a transcript. Anything he said that is not on the record will not be honored if he does not want it to be, and even if the record exists, he will change her mind even after you relied on what he said/ruled. 170.6 for the sake of your client and your own sanity.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA42656
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Been practicing for more than 15 years and I am sorry to say this is the worst, most incapable judge I have ever been before in my career. He clearly lacks sufficient depth of legal knowledge, which is only exacerbated by his laziness and obvious failure to read or understand the papers; he also makes snap decisions without any legal support or basis; and he seems more concerned with impressing the attorneys with his rubix cubing skills than fairly presiding over the case and allowing the evidence to be presented fairly. At first blush he seems friendly and open-minded, but don't let this fool you; he will torpedo your case if he thinks you should lose for whatever reason. This judge has earned a spot on my permanent strike list.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA23443
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Terrible judge. He shouldn’t belong on the bench. His parents should be embarrassed that they gave birth to him. He should quit and become a paralegal at best.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA13448
Rating:2.0

Comments:
SF court throws people on Family Bench without Family Law experience despite state law re should have a least 2 years. He is rude to lawyers who disagree with him, even when he is completely wrong. I guess it might have to do with him being so short that he pushes back at the slightest little challenge to "his authority." I had a two day trial with him and then all he had to do was run the disso for temp spousal and he still screwed it up, costing my client money. This is about 1.4 years after he started family law. How hard it is to a disso?

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA13391
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Easily, the dumbest, least professional judge I have dealt with in my long career.

Litigant

Comment #: CA10782
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Hot headed, uninformed, green, unprofessional