Hon. Joscelyn Jones See Rating Details
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Superior Court
Alameda County
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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)


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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Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA54335
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Judge Jones it's time for a Recall because she is corrupted and lack the ethical conduct to govern a court where she is not bias and corrupt against the LGBTQIA,women of color and men the judge does not based the case on law but what she feel. She will not accuse herself on family and friends but more importantly
Judge Jones will violate a person civil right in front of other and tried and scare when a person threaten to fill a complaint.JUDGE Jones is the gum you see stuck on the sidewalk a very unhappy evil woman. Someone hurt her in life so she bring that trauma and pain to work. She need a mental health check up because is not fix because her judge ment is off

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA53757
Rating:1.1
Comments:
Comments made thus far, are accurate. When enough voices speak from across the spectrum, carrying similar complaints; a definite problem exists. Only a single comment here is contrary to these complaints.The comment's unsophisticated tone and aggrandizing content strongly suggest Judge Joscelyn Jones as the author.

This is more troubling than one may imagine. Here we have a judge who faces near universal condemnation from all who bare witness to her judicial (mis)conduct, attorneys, litigants, court employees etc etc. Rather than perhaps, considering how her actions have garnered such a lowly opinion, she makes a decision to bolster the basement level perception of her with a single comment of effusive disingenuous praise.

I was of the opinion that her conduct was so overwhelmingly awful for all the reasons stated, that she must be "dirty". As surely, an able bodied professional of sound mind could not conceivably perform so poorly; acting contrary to every rule of law,procedure and decorum she has sworn to uphold. While I still am not entirely convinced of the lack of monetary motivation for her (mis)conduct, I am increasingly of the opinion that something/s is amiss on the top floor of Chateu Jones.

There is no other explanation for such erratic egregious bias and incompetence. When "on the take" and "mental illness" become the defining characteristics and/or possible explanation/s of your judicial performance; removal from the bench is warranted. Ms.Jones will then be able to focus on her mental health and/or indictment/s.

As to why Gov. Newsom appointed Judge Jones, it is an enduring mystery. Just as all who enter her court cannot escape the putrid fecal stench of her decisions and conduct, neither will he. Her appointment shall be adorned upon him like a scarlet letter.

Other

Comment #: CA53614
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Dear Readers,

I am writing to share my commentary on the conduct of Judge Joselune Jones, whose actions during court proceedings have raised significant ethical concerns.

In recent hearings presided over by Judge Jones, her behavior has been troubling. She has exhibited a pattern of intimidating the audience and leveraging the authority of the Alameda County Sheriff's Office as a tool of coercion. Additionally, there are allegations that she manipulates the administrative record to construct false narratives about individuals, betraying a lack of integrity and disregard for truth.

It appears that Judge Jones may be allowing personal biases to influence her decisions from the bench. It's been suggested that unresolved personal issues, possibly related to her divorce, are fueling her actions. This bias seems to manifest in her inconsistent application of restraining orders, often issuing them arbitrarily in minor or one-time incidents while neglecting to do so when genuinely warranted, such as in civil matters.

The role of a judge is to administer justice impartially, without fear or favor. When a judge like Joseline Jones abuses their power and compromises the integrity of the legal system, it erodes public trust and perpetuates injustice. It's imperative that such actions are addressed swiftly and effectively to maintain the integrity of our judicial system.

Sincerely,

The Witness

Other

Comment #: CA52653
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Judge Jones clear thinks that this is no such thing as Civil Rights. I was seen second time in department 105. I had the sheriff to serve termination of Stay Away because the plaintiff lied. In court proceeding there was no evidence of attempt murder and harassment the plaintiff had no evidence no police reports . On 1/4/2024 went to court to say plaintiff is evading service by sheriff.the address she use and court certify now she no longer live at address. This is what I want to explain to judge she does not want to listen but run her mouth because she thinks she is so important. If she had listen she would of learned plaintiff is evading documents and order another way of delivery of documents. Judge is bully but she thinks her job is to create a toxic court and scare the people. I am not scared and will fight to get this false allegations off my record. Received notice in mail with new court date I file a second complaint against this evil judge because she violates citizens rights. Judge Jones clearly know the plaintiff and family members because she believes every lie plaintiff stated. If a person is accused of a crime the have a right to defend themselves under the constitution. Judge Jones has dark energy and want to show dominance when people enter the court know who the judge. She cater to African American men and non brown women. Judge Jones needs to be remove off bench because she wants to be a story teller instead of governing the law. My case is no different then being accused of a crime it was not proven of attempt murder and harassment and I am not suppr to take a stand and fight the plaintiff if the court believe this nonsense why not go to trial because the plaintiff lie. She states I attempt murder and harassment because my son has to pay child support. Why would I be mad when my son is an adult and my income does not affect mines . The plaintiff made a mockery of the court she tried to file complaint in another county but the court did not believe her and close case. She move to another county and started filing protection orders in another county lying. I prayer that Judge Jones will be exposed by her peers that she is allowing people she knows to come to her court so Judge Jones can placeStay away or protect order. Judge Jones transfer the case to another court when she know the party plaintiff or respondent but Judge Jones does not. I will take a stand filling complaint with the Judicial Commission. Anyone that has been treated unfairly please file a complaint with Judicial Commission that governs court and judges go to www.cjp.ca.gov for all of Alameda County in California

Other

Comment #: CA52644
Rating:1.0
Comments:
There was a case in this judge court where there was physical contact no order but placing TRO and stay away for family members and friends

Other

Comment #: CA52643
Rating:1.0
Comments:
[Redacted by Ed.] it is nothing for Judge Jones to violate your civil right like she did me.She place a Stay Away against me when there was not evidence of harassment or harm. The person lied and judge sided with a plaintiff who have three Stay Away against her. Judge Jones should be remove because she violated rights of people who she cannot shut up.Judge Jones give life lesson instead of governing the law. The workers in her court are scared of her. I will challenge the decision because its wrong to to side with people who the Judge Jones know personal judge should remove herself with her friends or family members come into her court.Judge Jones is miserable and come to court to bully people in court. It is my prayer she will be remove and an investigation is open to review the case I am sure they will found violation of people right .

Litigant

Comment #: CA52028
Rating:1.0
Comments:
This judge was very rude and unprofessional and made several people in the courtroom either nervous or crying. She acts like she is on TV.

Other

Comment #: CA48132
Rating:10.0
Comments:
This judge expects you to BRING YOUR 'A' GAME! Be prepared, be awake, mind your manners, don't interrupt and don't show up stoned.
However, even those stoned and missing evidence without ability to articulate their plea she showed compassion for and rescheduled for them to try again.

The Honorable Joscelyn Jones saw through the false allegations against me and new the claimant was not providing truthful stories.

Everyone commenting, claiming she isn't fair, OBVIOUSLY lost their case because they didn't prove their case. She's not a bad judge because she needs more evidence.

Other

Comment #: CA48121
Rating:1.0
Comments:
The Honorable J Hones heard my small claims case in which I was a defendant. She didn't manage her time well. She had many cases to hear on the day that my case was to be heard, only she spent a great deal of time on one or two cases, and everybody else, after waiting their turn for 4 hours, had to come back on another occasion so that their cases could be heard as well. The next time we went to court she again took forever with a couple of cases, then rushed us through our case, which she heard last. The time management issue would be perhaps less relevant, except shethen yelled "Hurry up" to me after demanding that I produce certain information--I didn't even understand exactly what information she wanted to see, but she was so abusive, I was afraid to ask her for clarification. She received evidence from the Plaintiff that we were never able to explain. She called us "foolish" after she decided, again without our ability to contest, that certain information provided by Plaintiff was actually sufficient "evidence" for her to decide against us. I feel that this Judge was very unprofessional, rude, demeaning, and abusive. She should be reviewed for Judicial Misconduct. This is not a case of my having sour grapes because she decided against me. Her behavior was truly reprehensible.

Other

Comment #: CA47564
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
This judge either hates herself or hates all other people or both. She does not allow you to ask people to ask questions without interrupting them, chiding them, or patronizing them. She doesn't seem to believe that people in attendance in her courtroom might need to solicit advice from her or ask clarifying questions. She's imperious and self-important. She's a gasbag. What was Newsom thinking when he appointed her?

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA47174
Rating:1.0
Comments:
A lunatic on the bench. Erratic rulings and poor temperament. Someone from the JQC should go observe her, she would be removed immediately.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA42590
Rating:1.0
Comments:
She has a holier than thou complex treats the courtroom workers, the public like $%!^. She asks questions that she has the answer and then tells you to shut up don't talk while she's talking instead of allowing you to answer the question SHE JUST ASKED.MAKES UP HER OWN LAWS and treats the civil court cases like their criminal court cases. Good judge to know, won't give your opposition an opportunity to speak. She should be removed from the bench she is the worst judge Ive ever had in my life. She granted a TRO against the person who violated me because she knew them and not me...

Civil Litigation - Govt.

Comment #: CA38620
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Rules with emotions when on the bench and doesn't follow the law. She is not impartial. It's time to make a peremptory challenge if you represent a business or other entity. She is a fighter for the "small guy." Totally not impartial, objective, nor reasonable. Word has it that she's sent to baby sit juvenile matters these days. Terrible judge. Avoid at all cost.