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Hon. Ralph C. HoferJudgeSuperior CourtLos Angeles
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Comment # Occupation Rating CommentsDate & Time Actions
106029Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		I have never rated a Judge before. Ever. But if you land Judge Hofer, do yourselves a huge favor and ding him the first opportunity you get. I will leave a more detailed review later once my case is over, but for now, suffice...Read More07/02/2022 09:10 AMContact reviewer
105710Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		Often contradicts his own tentative rulings unsolicited by either side....a clear sign he didn't prep the tentative nor did he read it before posting it, which a judge SHOULD be doing. Is perpetually 45 minutes late for every hear...Read More06/18/2022 01:11 PMContact reviewer
102571Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		Consistently takes the bench an HOUR after the calendar call time. Really inconsiderate of the time of the attorneys who appear before him.02/01/2022 11:44 AMContact reviewer
67843Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		This judge is consistently 45-90 minutes late in taking the bench, and then does so without a word of excuse or apology. Just insulting.04/12/2019 06:13 PMContact reviewer
67252Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		Lazy, unprepared, late, argumentative, and sides with the defense. Loses papers and has no idea of what your case is about. Unless your a young Blonde female, then he has a lot of interest.03/26/2019 06:42 PMContact reviewer
66980OtherNo RatingHon. Judge Hofer is impartial, thoughtful and respectful on the bench and issues detailed tentative opinions. He presided over a Rental/Breach of contract trial in which he was attentive and fair to all sides. He is patient and re...Read More03/19/2019 11:55 PMContact reviewer
60605Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		Judge Hofer is thoughtful and respectful on the bench and issues detailed and well-reasoned tentative opinions. He presided over a long trial in which he was even handed, attentive and fair to all sides. He is patient and respec...Read More10/16/2018 10:57 AMContact reviewer
51300Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		Judge Hofer doesn't seem to respect the law. He follows and does whatever the Insurance Defense Industry practice is, which can be very different from the law, rendering him biased against Plaintiffs. He doesn't care for women, ...Read More08/26/2017 01:00 PMContact reviewer
46361Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingIf your house has been unlawfully foreclosed on or if you ask your pretender servicer to provide an accounting of payments made to your mortgage, they don't have it because they don't own your mortgage. Go and read CASE: EC063856,...Read More11/17/2016 09:46 PMContact reviewer
42057OtherNo RatingI was in front of this judge for a custody hearing. 2 minutes into the hearing he got distracted by moving papers he saw re financial records I was requesting from my spouse. He went on and on talking about the request and my at...Read More04/15/2016 11:39 PMContact reviewer
39363LitigantNo RatingIt shocks me that Judge Hofer can preside over custody cases. He takes little time to learn what is in the best interests of the child and instead seems to prefer whatever is presented before him that takes up the least amount of ...Read More12/06/2015 09:52 AMContact reviewer
38562LitigantNo RatingThe comments made here by other people are accurate. This judge pushed my custody battle for 2-years of continuances forcing me to travel cross country each time, several times to leave me in the hallway all day and not be seen a...Read More10/29/2015 01:17 AMContact reviewer
34449LitigantNo RatingMy divorce was in front of Judge Hoffer for 7 yesrs. He would never ask my ex-wife for proof of anything. My ex-wife and Attorney Michael Abrams copied and paste my signature on a Stipulation and Order saying I waived all Child Su...Read More04/28/2015 12:39 PMContact reviewer
34443OtherNo RatingJudge Hofer seemed annoyed to have preside over our case. He was ill prepared for our case - as well as a previous case - and was not at all interested in gathering information that could have resulted in a more informed, intellig...Read More04/28/2015 06:45 AMContact reviewer
34250LitigantNo RatingMy year long family law case was just taken over because of judge rotation by this man. Was completely disinterested in the context and background of today's hearing. He completely disregarded the law regarding drug testing and fe...Read More04/23/2015 05:06 PMContact reviewer
31482OtherNo RatingI am a mother. He took all of my custody from me bc I moved out of state for a job and school. I filed all the proper paperwork and I have never been deemed an unfit parrent. This is just a tip of the iceberg. He violated my right...Read More12/06/2014 11:06 PMContact reviewer
26917Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		This judge strikes me as very arbitrary and unwilling to listen to pertinent evidence. I have seen him four times now in pretrial matters in a child custody battle in my relative's divorce and I do not believe him to be fair or so...Read More05/11/2014 07:35 PMContact reviewer
26916Civil Litigation - Private
View Details		I AGREE with the other comments. This judge looks down at the bench, while lawyers talk (no eye contact at all) and by his questions and statements indicate that he is not listening carefully. He seems to possible be a closet miso...Read More05/11/2014 07:19 PMContact reviewer
25170LitigantNo RatingI had only minimal contact with this judge, and only administrative-type legal tasks were done for me. But I have to say that Judge Hofer was pleasant, professional, and efficient.02/08/2014 03:07 AMContact reviewer
23957OtherNo RatingI wish there were a zero for this judge rating. I hate even giving Judge Hofer a one. He gave increased visitation to my deadbeat ex who: 1) owes us >$100,000 in child support (and should be in jail for this); 2) has been arrested...Read More10/30/2013 12:42 AMContact reviewer
23954Court StaffNo RatingI agree with the other comments. Judge Hofer makes rash decisions without analyzing evidence. I saw him terminate support for an unemployed spouse because the other side asked for it while at a hearing for another matter. Counsel ...Read More10/30/2013 12:12 AMContact reviewer
22939OtherNo RatingI filed a request for order and application for arrearages. Judge Hofer was my judge. I represented myself in court. Judge Hofer did not consider any evidence that I presented in court. I had bank statements clearly showing arrea...Read More08/21/2013 06:53 AMContact reviewer
22252OtherNo RatingThis judge makes rash decisions without waiting for evidence to be presented. It seems to be an attempt to get the parties out of his courtroom. These decisions occur at the end of the hearing, when there is no time left to argue ...Read More07/03/2013 01:20 PMContact reviewer

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