Hon. Charles B. BurchJudgeSuperior CourtContra Costa
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115964OtherNo RatingAlthough the case was settled before the jury selection was finished, I was impressed my Judge Burke’s calm and informative manner. He made sure we all understood the questions being asked of us. Considering it was going to be a 3...Read More02/06/2023 03:30 PMContact reviewer
74285OtherNo RatingI was a prospective juror and for a full day and into the next day, we heard this judge talk to potential jurors in a tone which was condescending, intrusive (to a woman, what do you call that shirt pattern? And to another who he ...Read More08/13/2019 03:55 PMContact reviewer
57437LitigantNo RatingI have never seen someone so narcissistic, self pontificating and impaired by his own ego like this judge. He sure likes to hear himself talk. He also made jokes about domestic violence on the record when there was domestic abuse ...Read More06/30/2018 02:39 AMContact reviewer
55319LitigantNo RatingA complete idiot Take him to the wood shed04/22/2018 11:41 PMContact reviewer
46056Criminal Defense Lawyer
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As good a trial judge as you will ever find. I would try case after case in front of him if I could. Extremely bright and articulate!10/27/2016 04:14 PMContact reviewer
40199OtherNo RatingJudge Burch runs a tidy court being fair to defendant and plaintiff alike. I found the judge to be professional in every way. If I have to do jury duty again I hope I land I judge Burch's court.01/14/2016 09:48 PMContact reviewer
35472OtherNo RatingI was so lucky to have Judge Burch on my daughter custody case. He is the best Judge in Contra Costa County. Thank you Judge Burch ( from me and my daughter)06/16/2015 05:22 PMContact reviewer
33744OtherNo RatingI had the privilege of sitting for 6 weeks in the Honorable Charles Burch's courtroom as I did my civic duty. Judge Charles Burch had complete control of his courtroom at all times, was highly professional, kept the attorneys in l...Read More03/28/2015 10:22 AMContact reviewer
29631OtherNo RatingI witnessed firsthand the ineptitude of his court in a murder trial. he most certainly was biased towards minorities, allowing clear hearsay testimony in, and otherwise failing to uphold his own standard when it comes to theadmiss...Read More09/22/2014 07:45 PMContact reviewer
25097OtherNo RatingNot only does this judge exemplify someone who is well-versed in all facets of the law, he genuinely takes time to hear all sides of the case and make decisions based on fact and reason, rather than emotion. His extreme intelligen...Read More02/02/2014 11:42 AMContact reviewer
23638LitigantNo RatingThis judge needs to be removed. He is the worst manager of any courtroom proceeding that I have ever seen. He is totally uninterested in what is best for the kids. A complete nut job.10/08/2013 11:48 PMContact reviewer
23601OtherNo RatingIn the guardianship case of minor child A.Z., Judge Burch allowed the child to be returned to the parents before drug testing results were submitted to the court. He never enforced his own ruling regarding drug testing, and the r...Read More10/06/2013 09:43 PMContact reviewer
21287LitigantNo RatingBurch made a joke about domestic violence ("Oh, I see no one has any bruises -- that's a start!) when coming back to court after a conference between my ex and our lawyers. Mind you, this is a case in which there was a restraining...Read More04/24/2013 10:06 PMContact reviewer
18401OtherNo RatingExtremly insensitive and uncaring sbould not be allowed to decide the fate of children. Is biased against women and minoritys. Has not kept up with the rules of the court and his rulings are whatever strikes his fancy at that tim...Read More11/04/2012 08:38 PMContact reviewer
17018OtherNo RatingHas not kept up with current laws. His thinking is outdated which makes him appear foolish and dangerous.08/25/2012 01:21 AMContact reviewer
15265Civil Litigation - Private
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Judicial activism at its worst. Either unable to comprehend issues or arrogant to the point of disregard for case law, statutes, and facts. Nice guy, terrible judge.06/02/2012 01:57 AMContact reviewer
11858OtherNo RatingHe didn't understand the entire case.09/19/2011 03:21 PMContact reviewer

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