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Hon. Ram Fletcher

Judge Ram Fletcher took over Department 77 in Family Court in late 2025, following Judge Estremera. Brave, modest, charming and honorable. He became a bright light in the departmen...

04/17/2026 02:49 AMComment #135633
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Hon. Alexander Tisch

No better or worse than most Manhattan judges. Never felt I was at a disadvantage going against a more connected law firm. Will take forever to decide a motion only to set it down ...

04/17/2026 01:23 AMComment #135632
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Hon. Bret D. Hillman

in the first court hearing (remote appearance) he almost immediately began yelling statements. when he asked a question, I could not even finish a sentence because he interfered wi...

04/16/2026 11:59 PMComment #135631
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Hon. MIchele Carson

Disregards actual evidence and is biased. Does not care about children and their mental health or well being. She will hand off children to abusers with no compassion or empathy.

04/16/2026 11:08 PMComment #135630
MOST RECENT COMMENTS - FEDERAL JUDGES
Hon. Patricia A. Millett

Patricia Millett was on my appeal of administrative action and was not good. Just affirmed whatever the government did out of hand. Not interested in the injustices. Very disappoin...

04/15/2026 04:56 PMComment #36058
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Hon. John M. Gerrard

Smart, honest, fair, courteous, prompt. Excellent judge with vast knowledge and experience. Should be promoted.

04/15/2026 04:50 PMComment #36057
Hon. Maria A. Audero

This magistrate is very unprofessional. She lacks any kind of tack. She belittles family members and treats defendents as being guilty until proven innocent. Her court demeanor is ...

04/10/2026 06:05 AMComment #36056
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Hon. Paula Xinis

Gotta go with the majority on this one. Truly horrible judge who doesn't really care about the law and lets courtroom or courthouse politics prevail. Probably spent two seconds...

04/03/2026 12:26 PMComment #36053
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