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MOST RECENT COMMENTS - STATE JUDGES
Hon. Stephen H. Baker

Has no idea what he is doing with complex, civil cases, and should not preside over complex civil matters. Does not follow the law, doesn’t even bother to take a look.

05/21/2026 03:36 PMComment #135903
Hon. Jill H Talley

Fair, smart, evenhanded. Follows the law. No doubt the other comments are from disgruntled plaintiffs council, who prefer judges that follow politics and not the law.

05/21/2026 03:33 PMComment #135902
Hon. Lauri A Damrell

Great Judge, fair. Follows the law. Does not favor either party.

05/21/2026 03:30 PMComment #135901
Hon. Joseph G. Monaghan

WORST experience ever, surprised he's allowed to judge anything

05/21/2026 02:45 PMComment #135900
MOST RECENT COMMENTS - FEDERAL JUDGES
Hon. Richard Allen Griffin

Weird in oral arguments. like he did not read the briefs nor understand any of the arguments. act conservatively, but is a Traverse City liberal.

05/18/2026 03:45 PMComment #36073
Hon. Robert S. Huie

I am surprised by the previous 1 star ratings for this judge. I did a sentencing in front of him. He was very polite to both sides. He is extremely smart. His sentence was hars...

05/11/2026 04:26 PMComment #36072
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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
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