"The Robing Room: CA State Judges

Hon. Paul M. Haakenson	See Rating Details
Judge Superior Court
Marin 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. Paul M. Haakenson

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Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA48692
Rating:9.4

Comments:
He is efficient. He is even tempered. He considers argument. He is good about relaying information to the incarcerated.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA26350
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I was in court the other day when I overheard judge Paul Haakenson talking about a criminal case during waiting for a prisoner to be brought to court by the bailiffs. This was outside the defendant’s presence and right in front of the DA. This was outside presence of that defendant or the criminal lawyer for that defendant. In fact, Judge Haakenson informally asked questions about that particular defendant of a potential witness. It was a very uncomfortable and unprofessional moment, one that should be reported to the commission on judicial performance by the defendant or their lawyer. But again, defendant was not there to know it happened..

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA13269
Rating:3.4

Comments:
Sexist person, prefers good old boys, abhors creativity and new ideas out side of what he has always done. In competent as a settlement judge, clearly untrained with mediation/settlement. Openly hostile. Worst temperment on the bench. Refuses to listen. Pre-judges all cases.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA11374
Rating:9.1

Comments:
More than competent. Alert and seemingly interested in hearing some reasoned legal argument. I have some confidence a matter presented before him will be evaluated upon the codes, case law and equity.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA7970
Rating:1.0

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I’m in complete disbelieve about this article. Every single mill that produces 2x lumber sells this way and every distributor, retailer, builder, architect knows exactly what a 2x is. I’m disappointed that Lowes allowed something so well known to go unchallenged, I think it’s sad today when companies or people in spite of the facts settle to avoid further loss. 2x lumber has been sold this way since the beginning and it’s sold this way in both the United States and Canada. Shame on California for stooping this low. It’s a sad day when something so ingrained into the fabric of the way we do business can be challenged and further result in a monetary penalty, I’d love to know who Lowes actually hurt in this case. This ruling has zero benefit to anyone who would buy these products, our country is out of control

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA5768
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Judge Haakenson delivered a moronic ruling and fines into the millions against Lowe's because the 2x4's they were selling were not 2"x4" but 1.5" x 3.5". Is that correct? I have been a carpenter and contractor for 40 years, the entire construction industry is based upon actual 2x4 dimensions, not "nominal" dimensions. This has gone on since the 1930's. This decision will surely be overturned on appeal, and Judge Haakenson's ruling will go down in annals as one of the dumbest ever.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA5762
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Paul thinks a 2x4 should actually be 2"x4", thus proving he is a complete moron.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA4439
Rating:9.4

Comments:
Judge Haakenson is possibly the best judge in Marin County. I've worked on both criminal and civil trials before him, and he is unfailingly prepared, understands the issues of each side, and is sensible and "liberal" in jury selection parameters (good with questionnaires if they're well written). He grants cause challenges if there's actual, you know, bias (unlike other judges on the Marin bench, who don't care and just tell you to use a peremptory). A good guy.