Hon. Sunshine S SykesJudgeSuperior CourtRiverside
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| Comment # | Occupation | Rating | Comments | Date & Time | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125933 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | The cornerstone of a democratic framework is the independence and neutrality of its judiciary. SSS has failed miserably when tasked with adjudicating based on the merits of law and evidence, devoid of external pressures or indivi...Read More | 03/21/2024 03:36 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 118683 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | unprofessional and lack of judgement Wish to have a rating below 0 She is definitely not qualify to be Judge. How could she being promoted to federal bench | 06/02/2023 12:23 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 105215 | Other | No Rating | With all these reviews, it's amazing that she was just appointed to the federal bench. Amazing that none of the negative comments were heard or addressed. Perhaps she got better over time. | 05/30/2022 02:22 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 102737 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | 170.6 if your case is assigned to her. | 02/08/2022 06:50 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 65096 | Other | No Rating | If she is your judge find a way to get another one. She did not give us a fair trial. I do not even think she read our paper work. The HOA attorney and our Lawyers work was not looked at. She stated she could not understand why th...Read More | 02/12/2019 05:26 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 57000 | Litigant | No Rating | I am appalled that at this judge. My case was based on evidence and witnesses- none of which my opponent had. While my opponent was permitted to tell lie after lie without providing any proof, I was not allowed to tell my story ...Read More | 06/17/2018 12:23 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 53901 | Litigant | No Rating | This judge is terrible! She stared out the window, corrected the incompetent lawyer, and still sided with the people that didn't fix our remodeled bathroom. This judgement on a stall shower may cost us our home! I hope she gets a...Read More | 01/31/2018 06:42 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 53067 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Just had her reversed in case that court of appeals almost used the words obviously not even close to correct on the legal issue. Just has not had enough time to learn. However. She does read everything. Eventually, I believ...Read More | 12/11/2017 05:32 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 53065 | Civil Litigation - Private | No Rating | She seemed dismissive, yet courteous. She appeared to have a superficial understanding of the issues and law, but I didn't see the depth I was hoping for. Still undecided. | 12/11/2017 05:19 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 51010 | Other | No Rating | Judge Sykes is a very nice person. However, she definitely lacks any knowledge as to criminal matters. Unfortunately, it does not appear she can grasp common sense issues without having to argue with her. Good luck if you end up i...Read More | 08/09/2017 06:05 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 50289 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | A bad one, try to stay away from her. She can not grasp the key issue and be fair for both sides. No professional judgment. Wonder she got on judge position via politic favor | 06/24/2017 09:11 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 48452 | Civil Litigation - Govt. | View Details | If the subject matter involves anything that a 6th grader couldn't understand, you need to file a 170.6. That is about the extent of this judge's intellect. Not the sharpest tool in the shed. | 03/24/2017 01:28 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 47869 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Definitely Lacks experience. Not even understand basic components of civil litigation procedures and remedies. Fails to do the work necessary to educate herself. Terrible terrible judge, that does not understand basic concepts a...Read More | 02/21/2017 05:08 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 47127 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | While this judge tends to be a little timid at times, particularly when a large firm or government entity is involved, I find her to be be genuinely fair and ethical. She was very conscientious, reading all of the pleadings and r...Read More | 01/09/2017 04:17 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 43519 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Find a way not to get this judge. Risk is you will end up with Trask. Scary courthouse and expensive doll house for these to to be playing in. Sykes has no understanding of basic civil law. Will never admit she is wrong. App...Read More | 06/07/2016 07:50 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 42582 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Worst judge I have ever appeared in front of in the more than 25 years I have been practicing law. What's even more curious is that she invent the evidence which never admitted and denied the hear the fact!is the worst, most unfai...Read More | 05/07/2016 10:32 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 41430 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Could not agree more with last comments. I have recently see her do something that I have not seen in over 30 years of practice that leaves me completely shocked. I asked my 16 year old clerk what was meant by a certain concept. ...Read More | 03/14/2016 05:24 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 41301 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Shockingly inept. | 03/06/2016 04:13 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 41251 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | OK, was assigned Sykes when she was first appointed to the bench, thought FOR SURE she was appointed based on gender or ethnicity. I was extremely worried about her intellect and abilities as there was some question as to her havi...Read More | 03/04/2016 03:11 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 41205 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Definitely Lacks experience. Not even understand basic components of civil litigation procedures and remedies. Fails to do the work necessary to educate herself. Obvious she refused to put her mind into cases or complete briefs. ...Read More | 03/02/2016 04:40 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 40736 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | Definitely Lacks experience. Not even understand basic components of civil litigation procedures and remedies. Fails to do the work necessary to educate herself. Obvious she refused to put her mind into cases or complete briefs. ...Read More | 02/06/2016 05:13 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 40485 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Extraordinarily unfair and biased. No knowledge and capability as Judge. | 01/28/2016 07:10 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 40424 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Lacks experience. Does not understand basic components of civil litigation procedures and remedies. Fails to do the work necessary to educate herself. Obvious she does not read cases or complete briefs. | 01/28/2016 12:44 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 40057 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | I tried a complex 4 week bench trial involving complicated real estate transactions, deed restrictions and breach of covenants issues before Judge Sykes. I found her to be well prepared and thoughtful on her rulings. She spent t...Read More | 01/07/2016 06:19 PM | Contact reviewer |
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