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The Robing Room Where judges are judged

"The judiciary must be empowered to act as a check on the legislative and executive branches, but its actions must always be subject to appropriate checks."

William Howard Taft,
27th President of the United States and the
10th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

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MOST RECENT COMMENTS - STATE JUDGES

Hon. Sean P Crandell

This judge took my children without and evidence if abuse or neglect

05/11/2026 02:44 PMComment #135812

Hon. Gareit Newstrom

Very fair judge that allows you to speak and gives you time to address concerns as a parent.

05/11/2026 03:39 AMComment #135811

Hon. Daniel D. Diskey

Per public record, Judge Diskey has an interest in a business owned by his wife and daughter. The business is called Mary and Nikki LLC. Diskey is listed on the Florida fictitious ...

05/11/2026 02:38 AMComment #135810

Hon. Glenn Mondo

Worst commissioner ever back in 2022 in December. I had a civil court against me for a false restraining order against me by somebody who made lies against me and he granted a rest...

05/10/2026 10:42 PMComment #135809

MOST RECENT COMMENTS - FEDERAL JUDGES

Hon. Lewis J. Liman

Not good.

05/08/2026 05:47 PMComment #36071

Hon. Reed Charles OConnor

He is an absolute disgrace to the judiciary. Probably the worst judge I’ve ever appeared in front of.

05/08/2026 01:51 AMComment #36070

Hon. Laura Taylor Swain (Chief Judge)

Best example of what W.E.B. DuBois wrote about. IYKYK. Terrible judge. Believes herself to be superior to others and does not care abotu giving litigants their day in court. She a...

05/08/2026 12:45 AMComment #36069

Hon. Sam E. Haddon

The worst judge ever. He loves to hear himself talk, and talk… therefore a long sentence is guaranteed

05/06/2026 06:51 PMComment #36068

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Hon. Thelton E. HendersonDistrict Judge, N.D.Cal.

5.0

Hon. Thomas P. SmithDistrict Judge, D.Conn.

4.9

Hon. James L. CottDistrict Judge, S.D.N.Y.

4.9

Hon. Tonianne J. BongiovanniDistrict Judge, D.N.J.

4.9

Hon. Keith P. EllisonDistrict Judge, S.D.Tex.

4.9

Hon. Benjamin J. BeatonDistrict Judge, W.D.Ky.

4.9

Hon. John R. PadovaDistrict Judge, E.D.Pa.

4.9

Hon. Dan A. PolsterDistrict Judge, N.D.Ohio

4.9

Hon. Mary Pat ThyngeDistrict Judge, C.C.A

4.8

Hon. Cormac J. CarneyDistrict Judge, C.D.Cal.

4.8

BOTTOM 10 FEDERAL JUDGES

Hon. Deborah L. BarnesDistrict Judge, E.D.Cal.

1.0

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Hon. Staci Michelle YandleDistrict Judge, S.D.Ill.

1.2

Hon. James van MeerveldDistrict Judge, E.D.La.

1.4

Hon. William D. KellerDistrict Judge, C.D.Cal.

1.5

Hon. Ann Marie DonnellyDistrict Judge, E.D.N.Y.

1.5

Hon. Barry AsheDistrict Judge, E.D.La.

1.5

Hon. Jinsook OhtaDistrict Judge, S.D.Cal.

1.6

Hon. Raymond P. MooreDistrict Judge, D.Colo.

1.6

Hon. Anne C. ConwayDistrict Judge, M.D.Fla.

1.6