Hon. Richard F. WalmarkJudgeSuperior CourtLos Angeles
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135179Litigant
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He definitely likes to hear himself talk. It makes the whole process drawn out and inefficient. He then has obvious scheduling issues. I do think he has a chip on his shoulder for being in small claims. He also focuses exclusively...Read More02/14/2026 06:26 PMContact reviewer
135090Criminal Defense Lawyer
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Richard F. Walmark is a horrible judge. If you see his name RUN and request someone else. He is self absorbed and not for justice. He spends most of the time talking about himself as well as asking unnecessary and irrelevant quest...Read More02/03/2026 11:36 PMContact reviewer
134903Criminal Defense Lawyer
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Is unfair in legal proceedings and does not address behavior inconsistent with court rules. Demonstrates favoritism and bias.01/10/2026 08:57 PMContact reviewer
132680LitigantNo RatingMy experience in Judge Walmark’s courtroom was incredibly frustrating and disheartening. Instead of focusing on the facts of the case, he seemed more interested in talking about himself and going off on unrelated tangents that had...Read More05/09/2025 02:53 AMContact reviewer
131555Civil Litigation - Private
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I feel compelled to leave a review after having seen these defamatory comments from disgruntled people. I had a civil hearing and while I have no clue what his ruling will be yet, I feel he was fair, VERY patient, and understandin...Read More03/20/2025 10:17 PMContact reviewer
131150LitigantNo RatingThis guy is a true POS. The other side of our case lied about everything and Walmark didn’t care. Something is not right about why and who he sides with. Do not trust your case with Walmark, he should be chasing ambulances somewhe...Read More02/20/2025 11:10 PMContact reviewer
129545LitigantNo RatingAs a Plaintiff I provided SOLID evidence with photos of how the accident happened. The Defendant totally perjued herself, took false photo of my auto & lied. Judge Richard Walmark denied my case. Is it a question of race-how can a...Read More11/13/2024 08:00 PMContact reviewer
129281Criminal Defense Lawyer
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Very fair judge, to be honest, i was the plaintiff. and i still dont know his ruling, but the fact that he took over 45 minutes asking in depth questions about the case, trying to determine if the motion to quash had grounds to be...Read More10/19/2024 06:15 PMContact reviewer
129280LitigantNo RatingVery fair judge, to be honest i still dont know his ruling, but the fact that he took over 45 minutes asking in depth questions about the case, trying to determine if the motion to quash had grounds to be approved or denied, shows...Read More10/19/2024 06:13 PMContact reviewer
126199OtherNo Ratingwe feel Judge Walmark is very fair and listens to all the points that you need made. He is not in a hurry to finish with you.04/09/2024 12:48 PMContact reviewer
125477Civil Litigation - Private
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In my experience so far this judge knows how to make it look fair….so far so good ….02/27/2024 03:33 PMContact reviewer
124755LitigantNo RatingHe needs to be retired for the well-being of the public, who have to file small claims cases in Van Nuys. He spends more time bragging about his career and how smart he rather than giving the cases in front of him the proper atte...Read More01/17/2024 08:41 AMContact reviewer
124105Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingWhat does sham Judge this is? He is not in the spirit of small claims court. It’s like a circus in his court sometimes. He allows people to be rude, and non-professional. He’s obviously very very biased, and that’s why he was demo...Read More12/15/2023 07:38 PMContact reviewer
120090OtherNo RatingShame to the court has Judge Walmark. Holy crap! This guy needs to be removed! This guy is incompetent beyond words! He's rude, insulting and dismissive. Absolutely 100% perversion of justice taking place in Courtroom. He pervert...Read More08/20/2023 06:48 AMContact reviewer
116554LitigantNo RatingHoly crap! This guy needs to be removed! We were sued personally by a mentally ill woman & Walmark illegally added our company to the suit after the fact & found it liable. He denied our appeal to let the company defend itself! Th...Read More03/02/2023 09:47 PMContact reviewer
113773Court StaffNo RatingBetter yet, if ya all cannot stand Walmark just file your small claims in another court. In addition most judges are shit heads, lazy and could care less about any form of justice. They are just on the bench for a pay check becaus...Read More12/18/2022 06:01 PMContact reviewer
111747Civil Litigation - Private
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Judge Walmark will always be the smartest guy he knows so he is always the smarted guy in the courtroom. Beyond a condescending and nefarious demeanor is a Judge free from being held accountable for his words and actions. Knowin...Read More11/11/2022 10:15 PMContact reviewer
111194LitigantNo RatingI've lost trust in the Judicial system because of this judge He is biased and moody. He just picks the side that he likes better and then whatever you say is pointless. Very unfair person. Why this state allow him to be a Judge is...Read More10/21/2022 02:15 PMContact reviewer
110569LitigantNo RatingThis judge was unreasonably biased; he absolutely goes with the biggest crybaby in small claims. He wastes a TON of time bragging on his time on the bench, and the thousands of cases he's adjudicated...and then does not follow th...Read More09/28/2022 01:51 PMContact reviewer
104681Civil Litigation - Private
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The Judge awarded a case where i provided Evidence and Detailed following the Protocol rules of Evidence and Exchange- iam the Defendant Being Falsely accused by The Plaintiff which This fabrication was led to Plaintiff using the ...Read More05/05/2022 12:29 AMContact reviewer
104471Civil Litigation - Private
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I have been in front of so many judges and they seem to be getting worse with time but this is the second time I've been in front of Judge Walmark has the absolute best, gentle temperament and ability to decipher information provi...Read More04/26/2022 02:55 PMContact reviewer
104470LitigantNo RatingSecond time I was in front of this judge and although I have not gotten the ruling yet, I found him to be incredibly patient with a very compassionate temperament again04/26/2022 02:49 PMContact reviewer
103204OtherNo RatingI read all these complaints and it's really a shame. This Judge is a fair and decent Judge.02/28/2022 10:52 AMContact reviewer
103139OtherNo RatingI JUST RATED HIM A 10...WE BELIEVE HIM TO BE WELL EDUCATED AND VERY FAIR. HE LISTENS TO YOUR FACTS AND THEN MAKES AN INTELLIGENT DECISION. THE POOR RATINGS BELOW ARE REDICULOUS.02/24/2022 09:06 PMContact reviewer
103066Criminal Defense Lawyer
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Another sad example of how corrupt our legal system is, Walmark is the worst, he waste's everyone's time, bragging about how many different types of law he's handled. He can be condescending and rude,. Even if you show him docum...Read More02/22/2022 01:44 AMContact reviewer
102985Criminal Defense Lawyer
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I have been an attorney for over 15 years. He is so full of himself, at the beginning of each hearing, he feels the need to brag about how many types of law is has heard, then never follows the law. He cuts off people in the mid...Read More02/18/2022 01:28 AMContact reviewer
101701Criminal Defense Lawyer
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What a buffoon this so-called judge is. He couldn't make it on the westside, so they moved him to small claims. He is so unprofessional. He tells every single case about his many years on the bench, when he is retiring and how m...Read More12/20/2021 06:51 PMContact reviewer
101206LitigantNo RatingLet's tell the truth here. This judge is a massive narcissist. I was before him more than once, each time we all had to hear over and over about how he has been a judge for over 20 years. How he has done this and that and how f...Read More12/08/2021 06:11 PMContact reviewer
75608Civil Litigation - Private
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Absolutely 100% perversion of justice taking place in Courtroom P. He is constantly virtue signaling to the audience, patronizing the people in the courtroom. He perverts justice to fit his agenda. A perversion of justice beyon...Read More09/05/2019 01:55 PMContact reviewer
75322OtherNo RatingToo many years being a judge at Van Nuys Ct. house which is contaminated with mold etc. Place should be shut down. Maybe the mold spores have gotten into his brain. Disgusting court house and nut job for a whatever you call IT- Ju...Read More08/29/2019 04:06 PMContact reviewer
68687OtherNo RatingAnti Semitic traitor05/05/2019 06:33 PMContact reviewer
68685OtherNo RatingAntisemitic, hateful scumbag!05/05/2019 04:41 PMContact reviewer
63932LitigantNo RatingNo adherence to the law nor rights of one party v. the other. Entertaining, well-spoken, but a judge that needs to go back to law school to re-learn how to apply the law to facts of the case before forming opinion. Prejudiced. Ju...Read More01/18/2019 02:00 PMContact reviewer
63521Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingThis Judge doesn't look at or consider the facts or evidence. He awarded money to a plaintiff who lied to the court several times with evidence. The plaintiff didn't deserve a dime and got 2.700 for lying to the court. Justice was...Read More01/06/2019 12:15 AMContact reviewer
59768OtherNo RatingTerrible judge. Waist of time and money. He does not make the decision based on law and facts. He makes his decision before he listens to your case. All the comments in this form are very true about him. I have no idea how he can ...Read More09/18/2018 10:54 AMContact reviewer
59581LitigantNo Ratinghis ruling in my small claims matter actually violates federal law. Walmark needs to realize state court cannot overrule federal law just because he wants it to09/13/2018 12:50 PMContact reviewer
58606Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingHow many times has his clerk heard "I've been doing this for 30 years. I've done all kinds of cases, blah, blah, blah". This judge suffers from a serious complex that other judges are better than him. That's because they are and h...Read More08/11/2018 01:53 AMContact reviewer
58052LitigantNo RatingAbsolutely horrible. Worst experience in court I've ever had.07/23/2018 04:13 PMContact reviewer
56470OtherNo RatingDoes not pay attention to detail, and no regard for documents. Not sure how this individual became a judge, not very honorable.05/30/2018 08:28 PMContact reviewer
54572OtherNo RatingHe is very smart and follows the law no BS with this judge. He doesn't waste time with lies. California NEEDS more judges like him.03/07/2018 11:55 PMContact reviewer
53710Civil Litigation - Govt.
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How does this Judge stay as a Judge when it is apparently a horrible Judge That doesn't follow the law ?? I want to sued the Judge for not following the laws. This Joke of a Judge needs to be a clerk... I am going to look into pla...Read More01/23/2018 09:58 AMContact reviewer
53655Criminal Defense Lawyer
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Walmart should not be a Judge he is horrible01/20/2018 01:30 PMContact reviewer
53651OtherNo RatingThe worst ever ! The owner and his contractor Perjured themselves. Plus Housing couldn't believe a Judge would ruled against me. I should never had a Judgement against me. Apparently the Judge incompetent and didn't listen, when I...Read More01/20/2018 11:50 AMContact reviewer
53526OtherNo RatingThis is the worse judge sitting on the bench. He is unable to listen to evidence presented on both sides and make a rational decision. God help you if you are a person of color and do not have good legal representation. If you are...Read More01/12/2018 09:01 PMContact reviewer
53473LitigantNo RatingThis man cannot be called "judge"! Might as well get someone clueless from the streets and you get a better decision than Walmark. I presented the law, evidence and witnesses, in the end he didn't give a crap, his arrogance and cl...Read More01/09/2018 10:29 PMContact reviewer
50455LitigantNo RatingThis Judge should be made to comply with the law. He does not honor contracts or civil code. My case involved a tenant security deposit refund. I did everything specified by the law including notifications, walk-thrus and need ...Read More07/06/2017 01:47 PMContact reviewer
50453OtherNo RatingHORRIBLE07/06/2017 12:07 PMContact reviewer
50420Civil Litigation - Private
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This is the worst judge. I don't know why he's still on the bench. My case was over two years ago and I'm surprised the state still allows him to be a judge. He gives a 10 minute speech on his credentials then says that he knows h...Read More07/03/2017 07:51 PMContact reviewer
50171Civil Litigation - Private
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2 times in front of him to evict tenants. 45 minute lecture before court; States that he already knows before you speak if you are guilty or not; Loves to hear the sound of his own voice, but doesn't even come close to honoring th...Read More06/17/2017 03:19 AMContact reviewer
50143LitigantNo RatingHe has SOOOOO much time to blow his own horn and waste time talking about the 55,000 cases he has tried, but he doesn't have the depth of perception to understand details of what you present to him. Honestly I am really disappoint...Read More06/15/2017 04:35 PMContact reviewer
49123OtherNo RatingHe does not follow the law. No respect for contract or civil code and does not make decisions based on this. Makes his decision based on emotion and not fact. Spends an excessive amount of time tooting his own horn and talking ...Read More04/25/2017 04:24 PMContact reviewer
49032LitigantNo RatingPoor and Bias Judgment.During the course of my hearing he asked me evidence I showed to him, almost at the end of the hearing he started saying I don't get reimbursement for mail, parking.... and Now I received by mail his decisi...Read More04/20/2017 09:55 PMContact reviewer
49014OtherNo RatingOne of the best experiences and days of my life to have found this judge who is not a lazy, brainless robot and instead reads through most peoples' BS. He should be training the rest of them.04/20/2017 02:18 AMContact reviewer
47659Criminal Defense Lawyer
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Horrible Judge !! Refused to hear my evidence !!!02/10/2017 02:17 PMContact reviewer
47658OtherNo RatingThis Judge totally ignored my evidence and refused to hear my side of the SC Case !! I am contacting The Mayor & the News I was totally ripped off of $7000.00 from my landlord. The landlord Ken Bucalo gave the Judge phony checks ...Read More02/10/2017 02:06 PMContact reviewer
47489Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingWalmark is not that bad- I looked at all of the comments. There are far worse in downtown. Consider yourself lucky to have him as a jurist. Most judges are flunkies at best. This fellow has common sense. You may not have won your ...Read More01/30/2017 09:38 PMContact reviewer
46464OtherNo RatingI have many years experience to watch Judge Ruchard Walmark work. My job is representing clients in small claims court. During last many years Judge Walmart was always against of my clients. Why? Because he is against of everyone ...Read More11/26/2016 08:57 AMContact reviewer
44563Civil Litigation - Private
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not happy with this judge lawyers saying he is good for one reason they are afraid of him and he is afraid as well sort of feeling sympathy for the same kind08/02/2016 11:13 PMContact reviewer
43911Criminal Defense Lawyer
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I have been an attorney for over 30 years in criminal defense and personal injury. I have been in Judge Walmark's courtroom several times and appreciate him more as time goes on. Unfortunately the average person would not know how...Read More06/24/2016 04:35 AMContact reviewer
42896LitigantNo Rating11th worse reviewed judge in the entire state of California. Need I say more. Horrible judge.05/23/2016 02:05 AMContact reviewer
42632Civil Litigation - Private
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Do whatever you have to do, but stay away from this Judge.05/10/2016 04:16 PMContact reviewer
41804LitigantNo RatingAmazing how this incompetent judge is still ruling cases with no legal grounds. Does not this court supervisor aware of his conduct?04/01/2016 07:25 PMContact reviewer
40073OtherNo RatingI was unlucky to be assigned to him in a hearing. Worst, worst judge of all, extremely unfair, biased and incompetent.01/08/2016 02:52 PMContact reviewer
39119LitigantNo RatingThis man is the most unjust, incompetent man who should be removed from office. He said he bases his judgement on reading body language, doesn't need to see any papers, and can see who is guilty from just looking around the court....Read More11/24/2015 05:20 PMContact reviewer
38965OtherNo RatingOnly allowed Plaintiff to put on her case. Stopped Defendant from putting on hers because he said attorney fees can't be collected in Small Claims court. Wouldn't take exhibits from Defendant as the case was in the wrong court (...Read More11/18/2015 01:52 PMContact reviewer
38558Criminal Defense Lawyer
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Judge Wallmark is the biggest wackadoodle of them all. [Redacted by Ed.] He is incompetent, partial, and a complete moron. If you get him as a judge, file a motion to get another ASAP!10/28/2015 09:49 PMContact reviewer
37875LitigantNo RatingHe does not look at true facts only his. My case is based on the plaintiff lie and he was still in favor of the plaintiff.10/02/2015 03:14 PMContact reviewer
37736Civil Litigation - Private
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Although I won my case YET - Sadly I will say that I left the courtroom upset, and I still am !!! He has no respect at all, he is bias, he is drowning in his stupid ego, he does not listen, he does not preach what he says, he is s...Read More09/25/2015 05:34 PMContact reviewer
36420Civil Litigation - Private
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Horrible, Horrible, and Extremely Prejudice. Made HUGE Proven judgment Mistakes; judgments that were overturned 180 degrees by other judges in court appeal judgments. He gives his ego precedence over justice, while prejudging case...Read More07/22/2015 03:57 AMContact reviewer
36380Criminal Defense Lawyer
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He is professional and insightful. I enjoyed his opening comments as he sets the tone before hearing the cases. "I am a person before I am a judge and I have a lot of common sense."07/20/2015 09:31 PMContact reviewer
35392LitigantNo RatingNow that I've some time to come down from the high I got from giving the defendant dirty looks in court, I saw the judge's ruling online and he is wrong. They broke the law, the owe me the money, the first judge awarded the money ...Read More06/13/2015 01:30 PMContact reviewer
35370LitigantNo RatingTold a preamble before court that I'm sure annoyed most...I loved it. Said that he was from Brooklyn and I knew right then I was gifted with a judge who would be a no-nonsense type. I hope to never be in a small claims court again...Read More06/12/2015 01:55 PMContact reviewer
34930Civil Litigation - Private
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This judge is a narcissist; he didn't even allow me to present my evidence, he'd already pre-determined that I was at fault.05/23/2015 03:30 PMContact reviewer
34741LitigantNo RatingThe worst of the worst This judge is an unbelievable embarrassment of the justice system. He was very one sided for the defense. Refused to even look at our evidence and was very rude and very arrogant . A disgrace in a robe. Sham...Read More05/12/2015 08:57 PMContact reviewer
31718Court StaffNo RatingOur country should thank God for Judge Walmark and others like him who balance out our ultra liberal system and have the courage to stand up to those who believe they deserve a free ride with no accountability!12/16/2014 01:35 AMContact reviewer
31716OtherNo RatingThis judge attempted to put my black son who was in college at CSUN in jail over a misdemeanor charge of possession of stolen property. The CSUN want to be cops (thank God they are not real cops), arrested him on the charge. My so...Read More12/16/2014 01:13 AMContact reviewer
31437OtherNo RatingThe 12/4/14 positive rating and comment for Judge Walmark is about as accurate and unbiased as you can get since that person didn't even have a case with him yet. As long as you don't play games, he is one of the most amazing judg...Read More12/05/2014 12:33 AMContact reviewer
31435Civil Litigation - Private
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I read many of the reviews posted here and other sites, and so I made the time to got to court today (12/4/2014) and spend the afternoon in Judge Walmarks courtroom to gain an idea of what all of these people are complaining about...Read More12/04/2014 10:13 PMContact reviewer
29933OtherNo RatingThis judge is biased and unfair. He based his decision on how you look, body language, ethnicity, and how you live. We presented our proof and yet we still lost. Unbelievable indeed!10/09/2014 07:24 PMContact reviewer
29901LitigantNo RatingThis Judge is unbelievable. He starts by ranting about his glory days in college as an athlete and his personal life and even cracked a few jokes that none laughed at. This judge presided over the appeals of my small claims case. ...Read More10/08/2014 02:54 AMContact reviewer
29816LitigantNo RatingA total moron who loves the sound of his own voice and knows less law than a gangbanger. Has actually enteted orders for people to break the law; cannot discern/comprehend complex evidence. Not even fit for small claims bench. Wat...Read More10/02/2014 11:15 PMContact reviewer
27838LitigantNo RatingHe gave a long winded speech about looking out into the gallery and sizing them up before their case was heard. And that he bases his decision not on evidence or what you say, but body.language. this has nothing to do with whether...Read More07/03/2014 03:26 AMContact reviewer
27530Civil Litigation - Private
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Completely Biased and unfair. He had a predisposition to tell the courtroom he knew who was guilty before hearing a single case by looks alone. He also stated plaintiffs are usually looking to win the lottery or get a vegas trip...Read More06/19/2014 01:31 PMContact reviewer
27528LitigantNo RatingI have never seen a judge tell the entire courtroom that he was judging them and knew who was guilty by looking at them before any case was heard and any evidence was presented. This was a travesty. This is a clear case of a man...Read More06/19/2014 01:25 PMContact reviewer
27455OtherNo RatingThis judge lacks common sense, and has no ability to process information in a court room setting. What a shame that we have such an incompetent person handling any court matters.06/13/2014 04:01 PMContact reviewer
27195Civil Litigation - Private
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My experience with judge Walmark restored my faith in the legal system. He definitely does consider EVERYTHING.... temperaments, demeanor, inconsistencies in testimony and validity of evidence as all judges should but many don't c...Read More05/28/2014 06:19 PMContact reviewer
27194Criminal Defense Lawyer
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The most unreasonable biased judge we have ever seen.05/28/2014 05:35 PMContact reviewer
27187LitigantNo RatingHE refuses to look at evidence. HE supports big business at all costs. He is very rushed and turns to sarcasm and repeat personal bench comments in order to get to his ruling[s]. He admits from the bench that he thinks he is om...Read More05/27/2014 07:49 PMContact reviewer
27159LitigantNo RatingIf you're a defendant, good luck with this judge. He doesn't look at any evidence presented and in my hearing he ignored the few documents that proved my case (wouldn't even look at them) and awarded far too much to the plaintiff...Read More05/25/2014 02:48 PMContact reviewer
26751LitigantNo RatingHon. Richard F. Walmark was very professional and upfront on how he runs his court. He encouraged mediation and Hon. Walmark knew how to made us feel assured and relaxed. I was pleased with the judgment. Thank you, Hon. Walmark...Read More05/03/2014 11:59 AMContact reviewer
26588LitigantNo RatingHe is a very no nonsense and fair judge. I realized how tough it is to be a good judge sitting in court all day and it was clear Judge Walmark scores high. I was a defendant and although he awarded plaintiff a small portion of wha...Read More04/20/2014 11:50 PMContact reviewer
24780Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingHe talks and talks so much that I am surprised that he hasn't lost his voice. He appears to have good language skills, but unfortunately his courtroom is full of semi-morons. He is a tyrant and quite angry. Perhaps he should take ...Read More01/04/2014 09:51 PMContact reviewer
24596Civil Litigation - Govt.
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As a mediator for over 30 years, I was recently very pleased with Judge Walmark's ability to accurately rule based on evidence provided, address questionable issues to get to the truth and apply his vast experience as a D.A. to de...Read More12/14/2013 05:17 AMContact reviewer
24595LitigantNo RatingIt's frightening how some judges aren't removed from the bench. His decisions aren't based on law or even justice, but random bias. He is one of the worst judges in Van Nuys.12/14/2013 04:12 AMContact reviewer
24266LitigantNo RatingComing from a family of attorneys and judges, and ending up in small claims court as a defendant, I had no idea what to expect from the sitting judge that I was assigned when I chose to wait for one. I was beyond impressed at the ...Read More11/18/2013 01:09 AMContact reviewer
23981LitigantNo RatingJudge Walmark lacks common sense, and his knowledge of the law is cursory at best. His rulings are biased and not based on fairness. He is horrible.10/30/2013 08:09 PMContact reviewer
23402Civil Litigation - Private
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This judge is a dummy! It was a clear-cut contract case and he messed it up.09/23/2013 01:15 AMContact reviewer
23383Civil Litigation - PrivateNo RatingHe bends over backwards to help tenants, in my opinion. I guess it's a liberal social movement here in the city of L.A. Maybe it's a courtroom game. The judge sounds like a "tuffy" but I believe that, in reality, he is probably a ...Read More09/20/2013 07:27 PMContact reviewer
21958Civil Litigation - Govt.
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Judge Walmark recently took over the PM session of small claims in NWZ. At first I thought, "All right, this guy will be great. No BS." But, as someone has already stated, he goes on and on and on with his "lectures." Please, th...Read More06/07/2013 09:18 AMContact reviewer
19606Civil Litigation - Private
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Long winded and not the most efficient judge; however, he makes every effort to follow the law and gives each side an equal opportunity to argue their positions. He is fair, accomodating, and essentially what a judge is supposed t...Read More01/17/2013 02:22 PMContact reviewer
18347Civil Litigation - Private
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Judge Walmark is among the worst judges I have ever encountered. He lacks the intellectual ability required to make even routine decisions, and has turned the operation of his courtroom over to landlord attorneys who give the app...Read More11/01/2012 12:05 PMContact reviewer
15677Civil Litigation - Private
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Can be easily fooled06/22/2012 03:47 AMContact reviewer

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