"The Robing Room: CA State Judges

Hon. Thang Nguyen Barrett	See Rating Details
Judge Superior Court
Santa Clara 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. Thang Nguyen Barrett

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Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA52234
Rating:9.2

Comments:
I have a courtdate at the hall of justice at 2/28/2024 at 1:30pm in department 51 for my subpoena sexual assault felony.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA46809
Rating:3.5

Comments:
At first, Judge Barrett was somewhat fair and friendly, or at least professional, but lately he has become very critical of defense counsel and frequently takes the prosecutorial position, as if he is a European style prosecutor/ judge rather than American judge. He punishes clients sua sponte on his own motion, without even giving defense counsel an opportunity to respond, instead of maintaining a fair and balanced role as neutral arbiter. He never forgives nor forgets. Instead, he angrily singles out certain defense attorneys who he takes exception with, making them wait longer than others to conference cases, reprimanding them for being zealously advocating for their clients, and lecturing them on how to do their job. DAs can do no wrong with him, as he seems oblivious to those who are hostile or unreasonable with defense counsel, as if his rules only apply to the defense. I agree with the reviewer below and Barrett's rating would be lower if the one near the bottom who said he was the worst had accurately scored him. In short, AVOID!

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA36190
Rating:4.0

Comments:
He is slow and unable to move calendars. Angry and resentful, overly formal, critical of everyone, has a chip on his shoulder and inflexible. Possibly autistic.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA28758
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Judge is idiot, he granted anti-SLAPP for expert, who intentionally lied in the court. Does mean you can kill somebody and ask your friendly expert to made a fake evidence. Nobody sue you for the fake. This is nonsense

Other

Comment #: CA25015
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Judge Barrett is thorough, careful, and most of all fair. Even though you may not be happy with, nor agree with, his decision, you will know it was made with a foundation and basis in the law. Everyone who appears in his courtroom will be assured of receiving a fair trial

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA15338
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Judge Barrett seems to go out of his way to make sure the parties receive a fair trial. He takes his time to make difficult rulings to make sure they are correct. He is very patient with attorneys and understanding of travel schedules. Couldn't ask for a better trial judge. Whichever side you are on you will be assured of a fair trial.

Other

Comment #: CA15158
Rating:9.0

Comments:
His courtroom is well run, respectful, and low0key. The proceedings I was involved with required him be instructional as well as measured in his language used. It was obvious to all he took much effort to speak with care and consideration, and I found his tone to be patient without a hint of patronization. I wish all courtrooms were administered with such high levels of deference to litigants and the law.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA4897
Rating:9.9

Comments:
The worse judge on the bench.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA1148
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Model judge. Unbiased, honorable, diligent, fair, but still empathetic. Works hard to get things right and willing to admit if he makes a mistake. My opinion is that there should be more judges like him.