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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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What others have said about Hon. Robin Appel

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Other

Comment #: CA52125
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I do not have a lot of good experiences witnessing this judge in her little work and efforts to none on the family law cases and domestics violence, also based on my experiences talking to another expert, respectable, reputable family law judge in California who reviewed these cases agreed.

Other

Comment #: CA49386
Rating:1.0

Comments:
SHE was HORRIBLE with me and NOW I SEE HOW TERRIBLE she is STILL when MY DAUGHTER has to FACE HER. SHE DOESNT CAre for the WELL BEING OF THE CHILD it is only who gets to her first

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA46840
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
So I am not the only one. I was going through all the comments and the same verdict was given to me. I raised 4 kids as a single mother for 19 years ( no welfare) but when their abusive drug addict father marries a 19 year old(he is 53) and decides to take my sons away from me, the mediator and the judge both told me that I am not a good mother.

Other

Comment #: CA40580
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I am highly flustered after reading all these comments. I also came across a tumblr account that was created a few years ago tempting to have her removed. I feel this need to start again. This woman and all of the current judges need to be removed. They’re all working together and ruining our innocent children. Most of all after reading the review about the mommy that committed suicide. This County has traumatized me and it’s sickening that they all seem to feel it’s okay to ruin innocent babies adding to why our world is so messed up. No perfect mommy deserve to have their precious babies taken from them. This woman need to be removed ASAP. I want to start a class action lawsuit against this county. If you’re interested email me ASAP. It’s time for this County and their deadly actions to come to an end. I also have resources for any mommies fighting this deadly battle alone.

Other

Comment #: CA39145
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
My ex is abusing my child. I was awarded emergency custody, provided pictures of bruises, videos of my son (who’s FIVE) telling me about the things he endured and testimony from my ex’s own mother. She still said “it’s concerning but it’s not enough.” I’m certain it’s because I don’t live in California and my ex does and she wants to make sure the matter remains in her court.

Other

Comment #: CA36487
Rating:1.0

Comments:
She gave a 13 yr ok’d the power to make her own choices for visits with her parents The 13 yr old thought that meant she could make all decisions for herself and it’s caused havoc with the both parents The custody parent lets the child say and do what she wants and the non custody parent suffers for it There is now no control over this willful child I blame the judges decisions

Other

Comment #: CA34011
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I am not sure the issue is with her or the fact that the system itself is broken. She treated me horrible and my abuser like he abused me like I was the issue.

Litigant

Comment #: CA33818
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Honestly she favors men in her courtroom. I’ve had her since 2008. No shame, YES THIS IS BRITTNEY! Her decisions are very bipolar, and my daughter feels like this lady has ruined her life. I do know her daughter dates a man of color. I’m not sure why you have issues with WOC but understand when a person isn’t in the wrong they aren’t afraid to fight for what’s right. Put your personal feelings to the side when it comes to my case. I don’t expect for you to like me, I am very transparent inside the courtroom. I don’t need you to approve who I am personality wise, just acknowledge this good parenting that’s BEEN going on. My gender and ethnicity shouldn’t bother you as much as it does. I happen to have a blended family myself if helps you feel better! Does that have anything to do with my child though? She wants to tell you a mouthful! At this point minors council is needed!

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA32554
Rating:1.0

Comments:
There is no excuse for the kind of despicable hatred and sadism Judge Appel brings to the parties before her. She has not a speck of decency or respect. She has harmed countless persons, and throws her head as she leaves the courtroom, wiping her hands of the blood she was caused.

Other

Comment #: CA32294
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Very disappointed in the conduct of judge Appel in regards to my case, she was absolutely horrible in every way possible. Completely Disrespectful and blatantly uninterested in anything I had to say. She insisted I wanted to argue when I only asked for an explanation as well as being very confrontational. it’s a shame judges like this continue to operate and give the justice system in this country a very bad name.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA32222
Rating:8.5

Comments:
Judge Appel is a great Judge. She knows what she's doing and does what's best for the child and listens and understands the parent. She can see the underlining issues when it's hard to explain due to time hearing each case. Great Judge. Thank you, Christy Marshall

Other

Comment #: CA32221
Rating:10.0

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This Judge of San Joaquin County has been on the bench hearing my case since the first time I filed my papers. She has always understood, took the time to listen to my case and made her ruling based on what was best for my son. My son was 4 when I filed, he is now a healthy, well guided and happy young man doing great at the age of 14. Judge Appel is doing a great job and knows what she is doing.

Other

Comment #: CA32004
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
This women is just evil she laughted in court that my ex rapped me and said husbands ex or other wise cant rape a partner and she doesnt care about domestic abuse even when infront of children. She does not believe in human rights for the people and children being abused. We are not safe as long as shes a judge

Other

Comment #: CA31278
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I am still so shocked at how Appel and Blackstone handled my case! My ex husband accused me of kidnapping our children when we were on a family trip, he told everyone in the room that I was a pill popper as if to imply that I was a drug addict when I was prescribed post cancer medication (not opioids or pain meds), and he filed a restraining order claiming that I had threatened to take our kids to Africa (I had no money). His lies were so blatantly outlandish! I was forced to return our kids to him. He requested supervised visits for the kids and I that I was ordered to pay for! Appel ran with his request and awarded him 80% custody and zero child/spousal support after I was adamant about his emotional abuse and physical abuse but because there were no police reports (for fear of scaring our children), she took his side. The mediator, Blackstone was condescending and focused her attention towards my ex. Her demeanor and body language quickly changed for the worst when she addressed me and was completely ignorant of her position as a mediator. I was blindsided and our children almost lost their mother because of Appel's ruling and the court's complete lack of empathy for a mother and her children. I have gone to great measures to remain relevant in our children's lives because thats the kind of monster I'm dealing with. Thank you. Appel. I truly do not know how someone like you and your sinister team can sleep at night knowing that you're going out of your ways to avoid making things right for our children! Since your ruling, he has been arrested for beating up his girlfriend while my kids were in his care, he has broken every rule in the decree (which I STILL have not received the final copy of), he is a drunk and, and...there's nothing I can do about it. Even though CPS has been involved. I'm just so disappointed in the Family Law and I've been made to feel bullied when I was in an extremely high conflict divorce. My vulnerability was attacked, my good name and reputation was slandered, and my children and I have suffered tremendously but I'm never going back there again. A one sided judge and mediator are quite a dangerous and neither of them should be there.

Litigant

Comment #: CA31198
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I had court this week. The respondant's attorney was given an opportunity to assassinate my character but I was not given an opportunity to speak because she (the judge) said she would not remember. I wasn't given a chance to tell her the respondant was not complying with the current couft order. As men of color all we want is to be heard and an opportunity for equal justice and treatment.

Other

Comment #: CA24921
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
My wife had lost both her kids from Appels ruling which costed my wife her life. She was an amazing women. She loved her kids more than life it self. She couldnt go on anymore without them. Their dad left for years while i helped raise these boys. But once he got remarried he wanted the kids and her out of their lives and he got it. The judge didnt care about his past abuse to her or the kids, didnt care he left for years, didnt care about anything but what the father wanted. She love her kids and raised them well she never yelled or screamed at them and they were happy with us but none of that mattered he has a lawyer and she didnt. She lost her children and in the end she couldnt live without them. Appel needs to be stop how many more parents need to lose their lives from this women. I cant even imagine what the kids are going through or if they even know. They didnt even want to live with him but none of that matter to Appel only that he had a lawyer and she didnt. How is this justice.

Other

Comment #: CA24881
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
After what i just went through with this judge and the videos online from kids who had to survive her orders i feel its time we fight against robin appel and shelly trooper and demand their removal and demand chargest placed against them for child endangerment and allowing parental neglect. Its time we fight for our children and our futures and take to the street her removal before she destroys anymore children and familys its time her reign against this county is stopped. We are stronger if she stand united then seperated.

Other

Comment #: CA24876
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Ive never seen someone take so much pride in being a homewrecker and you can tell she loves to mess kids up with her orders and she does not even follow her own orders she rights. She is by far the worst judge i have ever seen. She allows parents to break orders and rewards them while making children and parents following the order suffer. How is that right to punish the people following the court order and praise and reward the parents that refuse to co parent and follow court orders?

Other

Comment #: CA24869
Rating:1.0

Comments:
There is a difference between arrogance of the law and confidence in the law. Being humble and acknowledging that you do not know/understand a particular part of the law is crucial. Unfortunately this judge has not heard the word. Very unfair and misinformed. Even more devastating to the lives of the families, the court system seems to be an assembly line for family law. How fast can we get you out of here and with as much beneficial impact to one not both, to include the MOST IMPARTANT factor....the CHILD.

Other

Comment #: CA24726
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Not a safe place for victims. If you are a have been raped, delt with stalking , or kidnapping she will humiliate you and allow your abuser to do so in court and you will be at fault. This judge has no soul and will tell you your kids are state property and she will do what ever she wants illegal or not. She needs to be stopped.

Other

Comment #: CA24688
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
She gives children to who ever doesnt follow court orders, and will insure your child will become a criminal. So if your a good parent and follow the law just know this isnt a court room for you. She will sell your child to the highest bidder of her pocket. How the federal goverment hasnt come in is a shock. We need help. Our childrent need help. I saw her and a lawyer temica smith laughing over giving a child custody to her father who was in jail for raping this same girl. Our children need help from this unhonorable judge.

Litigant

Comment #: CA24499
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I am a father who got full custody of my daughter through Madera county because her mother was on drugs. My daughter had been abandoned and was living with her great grandparents who tried to become guardians. I contested after 2 years of going back and forth 2 court(Tracy to Madera)they were found UNFIT. When me and my wife decided to move to Texas my daughters mother opposed the move. At the time she was living in rehab with no job. While she was in rehabilitation she got pregnant and married to another person in rehabilitation. Robin Apple thought it was better to return my daughter to her recovering addict mother rather than let her move out of state. In court when Mother was asked where she was planning on moving when she got out of rehab. She stated she was moving in with the grandparents that had been previously found unfit. She would be living in a trailer with her husband and newborn. My daughter will be staying unsupervised with the racist unfit grandparents. I DON’T LEAVE REVIEWS! THIS JUDGE SHOULD BE REMOVED!!!! I will work with anyone who thinks the same.

Other

Comment #: CA23196
Rating:1.0

Comments:
See my ore previous ratings

Court Staff

Comment #: CA20467
Rating:1.0

Comments:
While thankful she is removed from the criminal side, it’s unbelievable the level of destruction she causes to already stressed families in family law. Time to move her to civil and not have children being abused by their fathers forced to have custody time with abusers. How many complaints and broken children is it going to take before she is moved out of family law. I’m surprised there isn’t a class action already filed.

Other

Comment #: CA14443
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I watched her in my daughters custody case and the recommendations and rulings made no sense. The husband was cutting the spousal support down every month either $100 a month to $900 a month. It's been allowed. When the alimony was over he got the teacher (which we found out should not have been written) a neighbor with their opinions of my daughter. The 2 hrs paid supervised visits were wrong. I had to pay for her to go plus her gas as he didn't have to pay child any longer, which was his goal. The visit place was mismanaged and caused problems with my daughter and grand daughter. Thankfully 1 3/4 yrs later she is finally getting unsupervised visits on weekends. She has been penniless homeless (now stays with us in Modesto, car problems, etc. and all he does is harass her. And tell my granddaughter things he should not. Plus he berates my grand daughter who is now afraid of him. She wants to live with her mom. Thank you ms Appel for making a child an emotional mess and her mother who are is afraid of going against him because he gets so angry. Please help

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA13529
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
The worst judge I’ve ever encountered, she judged my case on one incident only & did not allow any of my witnesses to testify.
She favored the other party only because they were over 65 years old & they down & out lied &
perjured themselves.

Court Staff

Comment #: CA13447
Rating:1.0

Comments:
She's a horrible judge she allows collusion, if she knows a party in the case she will favor them. Do not allow her as your judge if your opposing party knows her or uses her a lot.. run... And I'm not the only one either

Other

Comment #: CA13413
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
If you want a favorable outcome in any court you better open up your wallet Justice is paid for.

Other

Comment #: CA13407
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
A correctional officer source told me that he knows through law enforcement connections that Judge Appel gets paid on the DL by those who seek her favor in court, through their own or other law enforcement connections to her. Dirty cops, dirty attorneys, and dirty judges- dirty “justice” system. In fact, leave out “justice” because it’s just a dirty system.

Litigant

Comment #: CA12833
Rating:10.0

Comments:
She's fair and ultimately makes the best decision regarding the child's interest. I was afraid of possibly a biast. She not only reads the case file, she listens to both sides, she watches body language. If you're full of shit she'll smell it and rule accordingly.

Other

Comment #: CA12799
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
She is bias. She listens to lawyers. I had no lawyer. Lawyers who lie, are sneaky, try to ruin parents/grandparents. She is not prepared when coming to court. Would not let me speak. I interrupted her and of course I was admonished. I tried to present mycase she barely listens and did not give me equal time. She granted me 2 hrs a month visitation with my 10 yr old granddaughter. I live 1hr out of town and don't drive. It costs average $50 a visit, but I was afraid she take the 2 hr away if I said anything else. She said the ex son in law and I had to be kind and work out times to see her together. But he says I have to work with his schedule he's a fire captain and has 3-4 days off a week and takes several days off No flexibility. I've never been to court and was so nervous and disheartened with Judge Appel decision If I hadn't brought proof I had a good relationship with my granddaughter, I probably would have gotten zero tine. I had texts that son in law and his mother sent harassing me about taking him to court, because of the costs. He calls/texts my daughter, Kathryns mom, about me taking him to court. He refused to allow me time with her except at his house while he was there overseeing the visit. My granddaughter and I have done things together since she was little. Movies, Eating out, Disney world, musicals, etc. Shouldn't judges be unbiased. She barely heard my case. But she listened to the lawyer.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA12604
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Robin Apple is a horriable judge. She blinded by an male person who stands before her. She cost me 17,000 in back spousal support. She ruled against what is clearly stated in my divorce settelment. Her rule left me in finacial ruin.her ruling orderd my ex to pay me only 1 mounth spousal support. Witch he did not do.as court orderd. I was left 0 income. Because of 0 spousal suppoert I was unable to move out of the ex husbands residence. He in return filed a civil case against me for eviction.. After 25 years of marrage.
Robbin Apple is the most unfit judge and should neaver be allowed to rule or practice law ever again.
Look up the definition of abuse. You will find ; the use of power over to exacute pain and anguishe for there enjoyment....

Other

Comment #: CA12493
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
In court today she said 50/50 is no good for a child. This is sad and gives the other parent a right to not CO parent for the best interest in the child.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA12483
Rating:2.0

Comments:
Poor family law judge, she is pro father even when the facts of the father being a deadbeat and over 12K behind in child support are presented.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA12282
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
This judge was awful to me and wouldn't even listen to a word I said. she just gave my abusive ex husband back our 2 kids he hurt and didn't even read the CPS report. she admitted it after giving custody back and then stated well id like to read this first and she would make a decision after he does ONE supervised visit. Shelley Troop was no better in mediation,they are a bad combo and I have lost faith in the judicial system. They didn't care less what I was saying how my kids felt about all of this or what the social worker wrote in her report. My ex was deemed credible for the child abuse in the end yet handed back his same custody he had before like it never happened. A foundation has been laid down atleast so when we end up back in court for abuse once again as this was not isolated like they kept saying maybe they will listen to me or my children then. Maybe when its too late.I have lost all faith in our judicial system after my experience of just trying to protect my children from harm

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA11770
Rating:3.4

Comments:
Either Judge Appel badly needs a vacation, or she is losing it. Yelling at litigants. Cutting people off. Letting nasty witnesses repeatedly insult parties unrelated to the litigation in court shows a total disregard for court decorum and the justice process. A judge needs to be a good example, not the worst example. Fairness suffers a lot.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA11755
Rating:7.0

Comments:
This judge bothered to read the court file which in itself is a rarity. She could have applied the clear California law relevant to the subject, but didn't, opting instead to take an easier, less fair route. However, she gets better than average marks for doing her job and reading the record.

Other

Comment #: CA11152
Rating:10.0

Comments:
JUDGE ROBBIN APPEL DOES HER JOB AND CARES AND UNDERSTANDS THE MOTHERS WHO PROVIDE FOR THEIR OWN SHE IS RIGHT IN A LOT OF THINGS AND KNOWS WHAT IS BEST FOR THE CHILDREN REGARDLESS OF WHAT ANY ONE SAYS HER WORD AND RULING IS FAIR TO SERVE AND PROTECT THE CHILDREN FROM HARM THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO . RAYANN MOORE

Other

Comment #: CA10791
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Simply put Judge Appel is thoughtless, lacks discernment and has absolutely no compassion for fathers wanting to do the right thing! Furthermore she enjoys stripping us of our rights as a dad no matter how hard we work to do the right thing. It's all about the money and the gamesmanship between her seat as a judge and her flock of Attorney's. She only care about the process and not the well-being of the children. My children will forever be scared because of this Judge. I hope her children go through the same pain so she can get a taste of her own medicine. My life will forever because because of this pathetic Judge. She should be removed from the bench!

Other

Comment #: CA10678
Rating:8.0

Comments:
Judge Appel, is a fair person who listen
to both sides regarding Family Law.
I have experience she has always puts the best interest for the Children who's parents are going through a divorce.
How ever there are times I believe Judge Appel is overwhelm by court cases. i.e. I submitted a request to the Courts to allow me to take charge for my daughter education. She has a opportunity of getting a Scholarship to a private school and all expenses and transportation is available. But her Mother is against the idea of having our daughter of having a higher education,even though all expenses are covered. Judge Appel ruled that both parents must agree on the private school or our daughter will attend public school, but the courts did suggest that mother should consider the private school in the best interest of the child. I think judge Appel wants the mother to start helping making choices and not have myself (father) make all the decision and sit down and discuss the matter.
I as a father have tryed to communicate with the mother with no success. I hope the mother would allow our child attend the private school.

Other

Comment #: CA10137
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Judge Robin Appel over ruled a Criminal Court ruling that my ex husband have no visitation with our daughter for 7 years after his conviction of child abuse. It only took her about 3 months to give him full visitation back. She ruled against me every time in favor of my violent POLICE OFFICER ex husband putting my children in danger. She is pathetic and has no business being a judge in any capacity as she endangers children.

Other

Comment #: CA10046
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Im not a judge or a degree, but I am a person most affected by the incompetent robin judge, who from what I've seen there are many of those affected and the worst that is hurting many children physically and mentally. that lady does not care about children see them as an object without knowing either the problem just because they are friends or colleagues helps. . It is negligent and abused its power. his fault my 3 year old and needs a therapist and now barely speaks.

Other

Comment #: CA10041
Rating:1.0

Comments:
She's not meant to be someone to have ahold of a child's or there families lives. She's evil and has no sense of what's best for a child. She puts children at risk of being in unsafe situations and breaks a child's heart by ripping them away from the one's who really care and love them into a home of strangers who continuously mentally and physically abuse the child. Destroys families completely

Other

Comment #: CA9997
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Very bias and does not care about what's best the children. Even with police reports showing domestic violence occurrences in front of her, she rules to leave the children stuck in the middle of a toxic environment and says "we'll if anyone is fighting they shouldn't be"....NO S#!+. Very sad when the system fails. They need to remove her so she can't destroy anymore lives

Other

Comment #: CA9933
Rating:1.0

Comments:
She's biased, and sexist. She let my kids mother share the kids even after my sons were abused there and continually get abused. She allowed her to take the kids even after she violated the court orders, won't let me speak to my kids, we have joint custody. Numerous attempts to medicate my child with psychiatric medications for conditions he wasn't diagnosed with!

Other

Comment #: CA9860
Rating:1.0

Comments:
She is incompetent and does not uphold the law. I have heard previously she has no business being a judge. It was not until I had sat In The court room myself and experienced her in action. It is absolutely appalling. She has zero common sense. I can't believe my life is in her hands.

Litigant

Comment #: CA7972
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Well Im starting to see and believe what issues i have isnt the judge. Judge is going off what she sees in the case file, found out these shady medaitors have the case files before and after the judge sees them and there're filed back. Why would the mediator need a copy of my court document's when there're already in the case file in front of her? Why did the medatitor go in front of the judge and pretty much ack in defense of the respondent and have all positive about him and negative about me? Thats not the job of a medatitor. Something isnt right and Ive had that feeling, things that just happened is verifing that. She will get busted bc Ill make sure of it.

Other

Comment #: CA7715
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Wow...I have been trying to wrap my mind about what just happened to me so I googled "Judge Appel " And I am appalled this behavior has been allowed to go on! Shelly was my mediator as well and to see how much pain they haw caused families sickens me .
My x and I divorced in 07 or something like that I stayed in the town we lived in when we were marred . We have two children together and I have one from a previous - he left before my daughter started kindergarten and my son. (The two that are his ) was in preschool. They are now in 6 th and 8 th their school is k-8 so they have been there their entire education 600 students in the entire k-8 and an 920 API score . Mountain house is a small town . I have had the kids m-f he has had weekends. He has not gone to one parent teacher conference he hasnt done one homework asst. he picks them up ion fri played with them and sends them back- when he left he moved to Elk Grove because to him being close to his job is more important then being near his kids He does pay child suppot but it's a tiny amount compared to The 15-20k he makes a month but I don't really care IV never been the money hungry type - it's his money I have my job - that part is irrelevant but now here comes the good part ... He got remarried a few years and they have been on a mission to get the kids away from me and take them to Elk Grove . And Monday I was slapped with the most awful unthinkable thing ...the kids stArted school on August 15!th they are getting straight a's and doing very well . My job hours are totally set around taking them to school everymornin even thought they could walk I enjoy our routine . I am home by 4 for dinner and homework -
But Monday my life got turned upside down ! Their father got his way - he ripped them out of school Monday ... And signed them up in Elk Grove . I went from Monday through Friday to now six days a month . I have first second and fourth weekends .
Their were taken from a school they have attend since kindergarten and tossed into brand new school . My daughter went to going to a k-8 school with 630 kids to a 7-8 with 1300 kids . My kids are now 1.5 hours away . And I get to have them six days a month -
They have never been away from me ...
I'm devastated....

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA6996
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Robin appel just sent me my new order, and my request for more time with my children was denied due to not having a peaceful relationship with my ex. My ex wife has a restraining order against me and makes up lies to give the impression that I'm unwilling to try and be peaceful with her. Judge appel falls for these lies and doesn't give me the opportunity to defend myself against such allegations, thus making the ruling to keep my children away from me. This is unfair and one sided, I am a great father and deserve to be with my children but because my ex wife is still angry about the divorce she lies to keep them away form me knowing that I can't be without them. Judge appel is one sided and needs to be fair with her rulings.

Litigant

Comment #: CA6813
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Wow, it sickens and saddens me that Robin Appel, (I refused to call her judge)continues to sit on the bench and
continue to rule in the manner she does. Why is this allowed to continue. So sad, I've gone before her many times, and from day one her rulings have been bias, unfair, she refuses to acknowledge evidence brought before her. This is beyond being a travesty of justice. When is someone going to do something and step up finally removing her? She has ruined so many children's lives. With these complaints how can all these people possibly be wrong? God help San Joaquin family court and all those parents, grandparents and guardians who have to go before her.

Other

Comment #: CA6203
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
We are staging a PROTEST against this courts values and standards of practice on 12/19/2014, at 11:00 am located on the east side of the courthouse at 540 East Main Street, Stockton, CA 95202. We ask that anyone whom has complaints against the San Joaquin County Court, Judge Appel, Comm. Cheryl A. McCann, Mrs. Shelly Troop, or any other court employee, to attend. Even if you have not filed a formal complaint with any faction or the court regarding your issues, we welcome your support. Everyone knows someone whom is effected by the courts illegal actions and failure to follow legal procedure. Please do join us in protest. We are advocating for childrens rights to personal and sexual safety, the rights of children to be heard and believed each time they tell about child abuse, and also their right to live free from abuse in their home.
All children should be trusted when they tell about child abuse, at minimum, they should be removed from what ever home they were in when they did tell, what is the harm in believeing them that much? If they claim they are abused, remove them. Even if the court chose to not prosecute their alleged abuser, there is no reason to force them to remain where they are claiming they are abused.
Please join us, 12/19/2014 @ 11:00am 540 East Main Street, Stockton Ca 95202, on the East Side of the building to support this cause.
For questions or concerns, you may contact by email us at: impeach.appel.mccann.sjc@gmail.com

Other

Comment #: CA5886
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
impeach.appel.mccann.sjc@gmail.com

Litigant

Comment #: CA5860
Rating:1.0

Comments:
When my son was 5, I filed papers to get scheduled visitation with my son after his mother kept him from me for over 3 months. At that time I was hoping to get 50% custody but 3 days before court, my son was asked to leave his daycare because of behavioral issues and his mother was at her wits end so she agreed (before court) to give me primary physical custody. He was having major behavioral issues at school and his mother is unable to discipline him (she wants to be his best friend). When he was with me he was always such a good boy and was easy to discipline. So, our first court date went well because all the paperwork was filled out and I was given primary physical custody. I enrolled my son in school (and daycare) closer to my home and his behavior was never an issue. A year later, his mother had a new boyfriend and wanted her son back (to be a family with her newest boyfriend). His mother accused me of everything under the sun (with no evidence); was yelling at me and crying in court and I could tell from the very beginning that Judge Robin Appel believed everything she said. Even showing her proof of how my son’s behavior changed for the better when he was with me made no difference to this judge. So, she gave his mother almost 50% visitation and it has gone downhill since then. His behavior at school, when he is with his mother, is terrible and I feel like this judge made a terrible decision. His mother loves him dearly BUT she is a horrible parent. She can’t and won’t discipline him and she blames all his mis-behavior on me. She tried to take him to therapy and made accusations of molestation, etc. (with no proof at all…luckily the therapist was reputable and refused to treat him without my permission or a court order). It has gotten to the point that I am agreeing to therapy; not because I believe that anything is wrong with my son but I am hoping that a therapist will see what the real problem is…his mother.
After dealing with Judge Robin Appel and seeing how the judicial system works, I have absolutely no faith in the legal system. I believe that Judge Robin Appel “takes sides” with one parent and this is NOT what a judge should do. She needs to look at the evidence ONLY. I sincerely feel sorry for anyone who goes before her and blame her for putting my son in a position that he now needs therapy.

Litigant

Comment #: CA5702
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
This judge and those family court mediators think they can just destroy families for no reason. I'm a loving a father, always have been, always will be. Judge Robin Appel and family court mediator Shelly Troop took my daughter away from me. They walk around thinking they have all this power, they don't even know how many families they have destroyed. The recommendations that mediators give to judges are biased.

Shelly Troop: you think you know everything, you think you know the entire story. You lied to the judge about me.

Other

Comment #: CA5459
Rating:4.0

Comments:
She is biased towards mothers in child custody court. I am a mother and am still appalled at how she lets on average the mothers talk 3 times as much as the fathers and also takes their word as gospel. She also goes off a lot of what the mediators say, which is also extremely biased towards women. The mediators I've seen in San Joaquin are to me just underplayed lawyers for the mothers in this court. And the judge goes off what they say without considering anything new brought into the courtroom. Needs improvement.

Other

Comment #: CA5179
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I have followed this Judge on a particular case and she is so one sided to the person she believing everything that he has told her which has been lies from day one, she continues to favor this man who do not pay child support and causes a hardship on the child instead of her helping the child she caters to the non-paying parent who has broken all her court orders and punished the parent that has provided and followed all her rules, I have never seen anything like it or her. He has not seen his child in 4 years and when the custodial parent ask for child support which he has not been paying he takes her back to court for punishment because he know that this Judge will do what he wants, because she lives out of state. A judge is suppose to do what is right and be fair, to cater to his lies is ridiculous. I am so disappointed in her as a judge and as a woman. She has been a nightmare since 2004, not considering the feelings and best interest of the child. The child have not spoken to nor have seen her dad in four years because of his choose, he broke the court order. The child is upset because he never called her or sent for her now the the Judge makes the child and mother life miserable because he do not want to pay child support and she put hardship on the mother who have followed her orders. How would she do if this was her grandchild or child. So disappointed in the Family Court Judge Robin Appel in the Stockton Court System. I am so afraid that some of her rulings will cause terrible harm to the child at hand or some of her rulings, she is rude and evil. I agree with all the complaints that are at hand below. She favor deadbeat dads that are liars, she love lies she do not want to hear what the other party has to say so bias. Nothing good is going to happen for her, cause I know deep down in her heart she knows that she is doing is wrong, she cause nightmares to so many families her and Shelly Troop the worst team in Stockton. No wonder Stockton is so corrupt. A fair Judge needs to take all her cases, review them and make a correct ruling because what she has done is wrong. She makes the demands on this mother so hard so that she can lose custody is down right mean. Telling somebody what they can and cannot say to an uninterested party that nobody even cares about that abused this child in particular. How do you force a child to to go to a place where it is harmful I want to put this out here in case something happens to this child for him to tell this child that he can not get her anymore because he have other kids.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA4577
Rating:1.9

Comments:
Her behavior is unstable. She seems very biased, and has a very personal relationship with Shelly Troop. She is a horrific mediator. The court has given a wicked snake power over children's lives. You can practically hear her hiss as she slanders parents that she doesn't like. I have seen Judge Appel and Shelly Troop out together. She even went to the hospital when Shelly's husband had a heart attack! This court system is corrupt. As soon as I find a new job I am leaving and never looking back.

Other

Comment #: CA4500
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I agree with the comment that said: "I have been disappointed with the Hon. Robin Appel for covering up false documentation..." She backdated a substitution of judge for commissioner in my friend's case. It was signed nine months later than the court officials claimed. This can be proven by my friend's attorney, who signed it too. But as for the date on which it was alleged by the judge and commissioner to have been signed, it is not possible that it was done on that day. The attorney for my friend was not yet hired by that date, but she also signed the form.r This proves that the form was not signed by the litigants on the date that the judge and commissioner claimed. It was not signed until six months later than the judge and commissioner claim. The form said it would be "dated in advance in all cases," not backdated, like it was. Additionally, the Family Law Commissioner Cheryl A. McCann failed to file her oath of office for over twenty months following her appointment. When a litigant requests a copy, they are required to furnish it immediately, but in this case, they did not and could not. When one was produced roughly five days later, the clerk was informed that the Secretary of State of California had supplied a letter stating that a diligent search had been performed and that no such oath had been found on file for that commissioner. That letter was supplied roughly nineteen months following her actually sitting on the bench for the first time. That commissioner was holding office illegally, and was trespassing upon the court by holding office as occupied, where she should not have been in office due to the law of the Constitution of the State of California, which says she has (or had) only ten days to file her said oath of office at the time of her acceptance of appointment. Since she did not, she committed a misdemeanor, and failed to abide by all laws. Also, these judges basically perjured themselves by claiming that the form was created and signed on a date when this was not actually done, in an obvious attempt to cover their own butts. They should be removed by the Supreme Court as far as I can see. This is a sick display of judicial impropriety!

Litigant

Comment #: CA3900
Rating:1.0

Comments:
She does not look at the whole picture. She also makes judgments based on her own personal feelings and opinions, not the facts. Her rulings are not fair by any means!

Other

Comment #: CA3671
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This judge is the worst there is and the fact that she favors deadbeat dads sickens me. I have been b4 her about 5 times in 6yrs. My girls dad has never worked he grows marijuana and has even had my girl watering for him, judge just said dont do that! His dog bit my girl in her face 2 times and to this day he doent keep the dog locked up. There's know enforcement for anything or consequences for his actions.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA3326
Rating:2.1

Comments:
This Judge is Dirty! She is not even, not fair nor is her demeanor acceptable by any means. She needs to get her nose out of the air, and be the woman she once had been, REAL! I mean come on your highness i mean your honor, you sit on the thrown just the same as everyone else. you are not better than me her or anyone. You are stuck up and over rated by each of these stars you have on this post! Yelling at litigants as you exit the court, rolling eyes, you should be ashamed of your self and you need some continuing education or better to be reprimanded! You don't protect the way you did prior to getting all that flack about siding with the moms, now its all about the dad! Don't go for majority opinion go with the legal and fit rights and do what above all else, is IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THESE KIDS! Because your not doing it these days!

Other

Comment #: CA3316
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I have been disappointed with Hon. Robin to cover false documentation ...

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA2983
Rating:4.9

Comments:
And this judge DOES NOT FAVOR THE WOMEN ANYMORE. Since her criticism for favoring the mother, she now ALWAYS GOES AND LIENS TOWARDS THE FATHER! She is RUDE when she rolls her eyes and places her tong in her mouth and bites , then says your baby is staying with his abusive father, despite if the doctor said hes abused or not! This broad is the worst EVER! Nor was I awarded the Due Process Right to exasperate further than 11/2 of a thought. that is = to 1.5 sentences in rebut of his attorney as i am pro per! shes a snob! AND BEST FRIENDS WITH MICHELLE (SHELLY TROOP) Allured/Troop, the BIAS MALE FAVORING MEDIATOR who holds a grudge and fails to recuse. This county is has been and always will be about the MEN! ITS DISGUSTING!

Litigant

Comment #: CA2982
Rating:3.0

Comments:
This Judge REFUSED to transfer Custody even though I had a Physician Report detailing CHILD ABUSE for a diagnosis. She just smiled and said "Yes I have Seen it.....Do you have anything else?" Then yelled at me upon exiting the Bench! Shes a witch to me!

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA489
Rating:5.1

Comments:
She may have an inclination towards the female party, but she has a judicial demeanor. She gives everyone a fair say. Her rulings aren't too far from center. Perceives procedure and "overly" legal arguments to be obstructive. But, it isn't like you have a lot of choices in SJ County.

Other

Comment #: CA459
Rating:3.0

Comments:
Judge Appel rules heavily in favor of the female if all other factors are equal. Peace Officers in the County are even critical of her performance. There are times when she has been kind, considerate, and even generous -- however, it has also been witnessed that she can be like a bumblebee and sting you but good! Tends to be moody.