Hon. Melvin D. SandvigJudgeSuperior CourtLos Angeles
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134976Civil Litigation - Private
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Judge Sandvig is, by any honest measure, an evenhanded judge. I do not always agree with his rulings, but disagreement is not the same as unfairness, and the latter charge cannot credibly be laid at his feet. He is consistent, del...Read More01/21/2026 08:07 PMContact reviewer
123049Civil Litigation - Govt.
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This guy seem to mix criminal cases with civil so who is really behind the curtain?10/27/2023 01:13 AMContact reviewer
120227Civil Litigation - Private
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In a breach of contract matter, Judge sided with corrupt Homeowners Association, usurped by unelected group which acted without a mandate, in ongoing violation of governing documents, which they claimed in their sham complaint th...Read More08/28/2023 01:48 PMContact reviewer
119881Civil Litigation - Private
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Judge tossed my elder abuse case despite having multiple experts, on the most technical of technicalities, which was fixed with corrected documents before the hearing. Specifically, the declarations swore under penalty of perjury...Read More08/09/2023 08:14 PMContact reviewer
119613Criminal Defense Lawyer
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To the poster who allegedly could not find Birke's BAR #, (1) you have no business being a lawyer, (2) Burke alertign public is what we call checks and balances in democracy. Now, Google "Appeals court says no sanctions for Beverl...Read More07/22/2023 11:07 PMContact reviewer
119612Civil Litigation - Private
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Fully concur with all characterization previously posted, in particular that Judge Sandvig doesn't read papers or comprehend issues. (How he passed the bar is enigma). Very early in the case he'll pick the winner (in his darkened...Read More07/22/2023 10:51 PMContact reviewer
118967OtherNo Rating48321 What is your state bar #, 'John S. Birke', "civil litigator for 33 years?" Because it failed to come up in attorney search, BECAUSE the way you disparaged this judge, and 'gave your name', wanted to check to see if your pos...Read More06/14/2023 05:58 PMContact reviewer
118965Civil Litigation - Private
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My name is John S. Birke.I've been a civil litigator for 33 years. Melvin Sandvig likely has absolute immunity from civil right claims, otherwise I'd sue him. Since I can't, I'll say this -- [redacted by Ed.] All those things the...Read More06/14/2023 05:37 PMContact reviewer
117316Civil Litigation - Private
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[Redacted by Ed.] doesn't read papers or comprehend issues. No regard for the law -- he's there to protect and be an activist for corporate interests and to implement his far right agenda. [Redacted] and ingratiated himself to rac...Read More04/11/2023 08:21 PMContact reviewer
59819Prosecutor
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Great Judge overall very honorable we need more judges like him in the judicial court system.09/20/2018 10:40 AMContact reviewer
59564Criminal Defense Lawyer
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Judge put a lis pendants on my house with out allowing me a opportunity to show the plaintiff is only trying to steal my home and even tried to refinance my house with a fake deed with court putting my case iff over a year and lau...Read More09/13/2018 06:54 AMContact reviewer
59559LitigantNo RatingThis judge and his clerk are extremely racist and have a hate for pro per defendants. The clerk would not let me file any motion in my defense of a real estate broker attempt to take my house with forged paperwork and not removi...Read More09/13/2018 06:36 AMContact reviewer
42168LitigantNo RatingJudge Sandvig apparently forgot some jurisdiction and venue laws. Was forced to transfer case after enough time had lapsed to where defendants could not ask for transfer, but Sandvig granted their motion anyway. His lack of jurisp...Read More04/21/2016 04:15 AMContact reviewer
23758Court StaffNo RatingThe best judge I have ever worked for. Down-to-earth, considerate, accommodating and just an amazing person overall.10/18/2013 12:49 PMContact reviewer

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