Hon. Maureen Duffy-LewisJudgeSuperior CourtLos Angeles
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| Comment # | Occupation | Rating | Comments | Date & Time | Actions |
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| 134545 | Other | View Details | Judge Duffy-Lewis is a very patient and fair judge with pro pers and all litigants regardless of the rulings for which she is always prepared for. Her staff is very accommodating and courteous. No matter the outcome it is alway...Read More | 11/21/2025 12:29 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 131393 | Litigant | No Rating | THIS IS ONE OF THE WORST JUDGES HATER I HAVE EVER SEEN. AS ALL OF THE SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES ARE. THEY HATE SELF-REPRESENTED PLAINTIFFS TO THE CORE. THEY FAVORED THE POWERFUL NOT THE TRUE FACTS OF THE CASE. SHE HAS TO RETIRE. HER S...Read More | 03/09/2025 06:09 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 128252 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | I had a complicated civil matter in this judge's courtroom as a plaintiff's counsel. This judge was extremely knowledgable of the law, read the pleadings and was well versed in applying the law. I noticed the previous comments co...Read More | 08/15/2024 02:27 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 128251 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | I had a complicated civil matter in this judge's courtroom as a plaintiff's counsel. This judge was extremely knowledgable of the law, read the pleadings and was well versed in applying the law. I noticed the previous comments co...Read More | 08/15/2024 02:27 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 128250 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | I had a complicated civil matter in this judge's courtroom as a plaintiff's counsel. This judge was extremely knowledgable of the law, read the pleadings and was well versed in applying the law. I noticed the previous comments co...Read More | 08/15/2024 02:27 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 128249 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | I had a complicated civil matter in this judge's courtroom as a plaintiff's counsel. This judge was extremely knowledgable of the law, read the pleadings and was well versed in applying the law. I noticed the previous comments co...Read More | 08/15/2024 02:27 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 128248 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | I had a complicated civil matter in this judge's courtroom as a plaintiff's counsel. This judge was extremely knowledgable of the law, read the pleadings and was well versed in applying the law. I noticed the previous comments co...Read More | 08/15/2024 02:27 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 128247 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | I had a complicated civil matter in this judge's courtroom as a plaintiff's counsel. This judge was extremely knowledgable of the law, read the pleadings and was well versed in applying the law. I noticed the previous comments co...Read More | 08/15/2024 02:26 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 120480 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | This judge goes out of her way to create a fair, competent and pleasant environment to try a case in. I have lost a jury trial in her court but my client told me after that he thought she was very fair in her rulings, knowledge o...Read More | 09/10/2023 09:57 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 109972 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | She seems woefully unprepared, and at times her rulings are indecipherable. The only good news is that opposing parties have a good laugh together at her expense. There is some gallows humor among the lawyers who have to deal wi...Read More | 09/02/2022 12:22 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 106232 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | This Judge does not have what it takes to be impartial or fair rendering a judgment. I Plaintiff filed my Mom's wrongful death case along with the Preponderance of the Evidence against the "Defendant Bellmont Village Nursing Home"...Read More | 07/12/2022 04:00 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 105272 | Litigant | No Rating | Finally reaching a point after spending thousands and thousands of dollars to have Judge Duffy-Lewis be impatient and uninformed, all the while hiding behind the walls of Zoom is simply unprofessional. Whether or not we prevailed...Read More | 06/02/2022 12:04 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 77951 | Other | No Rating | If Pro Per don't go near this judge. For 2 1/2 years I've appeared against five defense attorneys in a Financial Elder Abuse case. Hearing after hearing all this judge can do is "order" me to "find an Attorney" while she knows I'm...Read More | 10/22/2019 02:04 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 64486 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | An outstanding trial judge for complex cases. She knows the law and controls her courtroom in a way that is firm but not offensive. She lets the lawyers try their case and makes litigants feel comfortable. She is very good reso...Read More | 01/29/2019 05:12 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 61630 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | I had a case assigned to this judge for over two years from initial filing to conclusion at trial. She was always prompt, courteous, and extremely knowledgeable of the law and procedure. My client felt he was treated fairly by t...Read More | 11/16/2018 10:47 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 51097 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | If you would like a trial on the merits, do not permit this judge to handle your case. If you have an optically attractive case, but poor merits, have this court try it as this court is guided by bias and prejudice and that bias ...Read More | 08/15/2017 11:12 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 49320 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Has a great understanding of the law and applies it correctly to the facts of the case I had in her court. Although the jury found in favor of the opposing party, my client and I found this judge to be very even handed in her rul...Read More | 05/05/2017 04:32 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 49317 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | I have tried several complex civil real estate and tort cases in her court. She is always pleasant with a very nice demeanor. Makes all counsel comfortable at trial and allows you to try your case. Does not put up with incompet...Read More | 05/05/2017 04:16 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 46753 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | The 170.6 Queen! | 12/14/2016 06:49 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 45888 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Great judge. I am very impressed by her demeanor and ability. She is awesome. She truly wants cases and parties to resolve the issues and will help in doing so. | 10/18/2016 11:20 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 40095 | Civil Litigation - Govt. | View Details | Ok I had a lot of my business at stake in this lawsuit. She was so good at picking up BS. She stopped us mid court trial took us to chambers and settled case. I am so grateful | 01/09/2016 12:21 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 40092 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Good demeanor Let's you try your case Generally likes lawyers Well known for mediation skills | 01/09/2016 10:59 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 38696 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | A good judge on complex matters. | 11/04/2015 05:05 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 37108 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Worst judge ever. Does not read papers and makes believe she does. On top of that she is mean spirited, cuts off lawyers, and routinely makes wrong decisions. She also has very poor calendar control. | 08/25/2015 08:23 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 36680 | Litigant | No Rating | A uniquely outstanding and knowledgeable judge who uses her congenial yet commanding courtroom temperament to personally, impartially, forthrightly, and respectfully assess even a pro se litigant case, such as mine. Her clerical s...Read More | 08/04/2015 12:32 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 34224 | Litigant | No Rating | Extremely patient, fair and very knowledgeable about the law. I had a jury trial with her and thought I was treated very fairly even though I did not get everything I asked for. Clearly, the low ratings above are by losers who ar...Read More | 04/22/2015 06:49 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 31798 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | A basic good egg who is even handed and not afraid to rule, and will, unlike most of the stuffed shirt lazy ones, have the good grace to change a ruling where shown to be in error, even on a motion for summary judgment...thumbs up | 12/19/2014 03:43 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 25484 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | She is extremely knowledgeable about the law, and well-prepared to hear all of the issues presented to her at trial. She is an excellent trial judge, who controls the courtroom and gives both sides a fair trial. | 03/04/2014 07:18 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 25401 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | She is an excellent judge when the situation requires the court to hear complex litigation with a jury. She really knows how to handle both juries and attorneys. Although I lost my case, this judge gave me a fair trial and allowed...Read More | 02/26/2014 06:17 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 24882 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | Judge Duffy-Lewis is one of the best judges with whom to have a case. She is very courteous to counsel, respects the individual litigants and makes herself available whenever possible to resolve whatever issues come up in the case...Read More | 01/13/2014 04:44 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 23853 | Civil Litigation - Govt. | View Details | She is a very great judge to work with. She is very pungent, and never late. She is straightforward and rules fairly. She reads every detail and has insightful judgement. Clearly, there are some false comments out here. | 10/25/2013 05:32 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 23632 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | This judge has a surprisingly poor grasp of the law. She is indecisive, and is not aware of arguments made in papers. She is easily swayed in hearings because of her lack of understanding of legal issues. She does have a nice temp...Read More | 10/08/2013 06:45 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 23529 | Litigant | No Rating | This judge has an excellent knowledge of the law and also has a great judicial temperament. She is also very fair. She listens carefully to both sides before making a decision. (And I lost!) | 10/01/2013 08:34 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 21954 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | A truly good judge. Smart, listens, knows. I like her a lot. | 06/06/2013 08:36 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 16859 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Thoughtful judge who took the time to understand the relief requested on an ex parte application. She was not above reconsidering her previous denial of portions of an unopposed stipulation once we explained what we were trying t...Read More | 08/14/2012 04:04 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 14912 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Fantastic judge! Open fair-minded and thoughtful. | 05/12/2012 08:33 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 13741 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Astoundingly ill-prepared. Blatantly obvious that she does not read the parties' papers; asked questions that were clearly and primarily addressed in the briefings. Very poor grasp of the law. Her orders cite cases in a haphazar...Read More | 03/03/2012 05:27 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 13658 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | A great judge who has a wonderful temperment with litigants and lawyers in her court. Excellent on voir dire. But if you are one of those incompetant unprepared lawyers afraid to try a case to a jury and want to dump your client...Read More | 02/23/2012 06:30 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 11487 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Unprepared. Won't read the evidence or the case law. When she hasn't read your papers, she will belittle your work product in hopes of bullying you into submission. Don't even attempt sophisticated argument. The more Dr. Suess...Read More | 07/28/2011 04:21 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 9059 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Intellectual lightweight. Temperment is nice, though. | 09/30/2010 03:46 PM | Contact reviewer |
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