"The Robing Room: CA State Judges

Hon. Timothy Schmal	See Rating Details
Judge Superior Court
Santa Cruz 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. Timothy Schmal

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Other

Comment #: CA54210
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Schmal does not know the law, ignores the rule of law and due process. He acts like a prosecutor rather than a judge, is rude, biased, ignorant, arrogant and a disgrace to the judiciary. His "court" is the epitome of a kangaroo court. Truly disgusting excuse for a human being.

Litigant

Comment #: CA53885
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Judge Schmal is extremely bias. Shows a great distain for Pro per litigant, who is forced to self represent, while being prosecuted with a misdemeanor in civil court. Based on misinformed code issues. Holds pro per to higher standard than the opposing attorney. Very rude!

Litigant

Comment #: CA53827
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
so far very limited exposure, but he did follow the law. I filed a FAC before the demurrer hearing and he postponed the CMC, which was a good sign. so far so good.. if he waivers, I'll pounce. They work for us. Some of them need a reminder and some follow the law.
Our government has turned against us, so some of us will lead the rest. WE the people... United We Stand.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA53808
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Bad biased judge. Find out who he golfs with.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA33973
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Judge Schmal is a rarity amoung judges, wise, intelligent and fair.

Other

Comment #: CA33603
Rating:5.0

Comments:
Completely bias, no regard for the constitution.
He has enabled a no win situation in dependency court. If you have a trial here, you will lose. He works closely with the state attorneys. They hold private meetings and decide how you are going to lose before trial.