The Robing Room

Hon. Brian L. McCabeJudgeSuperior CourtMerced

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Comment #	Occupation	Rating	Comments	Date & Time	Actions
134185	Civil Litigation - Private	View Details	This judge demonstrates a distinctly variable temperament, at times professional and composed, but too often impatient, dismissive, and overtly hostile toward counsel. He appears to take offense when attorneys attempt to clarify ...Read More	10/14/2025 01:02 PM	Contact reviewer
116181	Other	No Rating	He considers California case judgments over Federal case judgments. "It's his duty". He seems not to understand basic legal theories. He is egotistical and tries to protect his position on the bench.	02/14/2023 02:07 PM	Contact reviewer
72607	Civil Litigation - Private	View Details	Once he makes up his mind, he cannot be swayed even by CA Supreme court cases on point. Very disappointing. Also tends to state conclusions of law and not backing it up with case law.	07/16/2019 02:37 PM	Contact reviewer
54633	Civil Litigation - Private	View Details	Has an unchecked temper. Does not seem to understand issues well. Makes up his mind before hearing all the facts or evidence.	03/11/2018 04:25 PM	Contact reviewer
53841	Civil Litigation - Private	View Details	Yells at people, loses his temper, lets the courtroom know he will not be pushed around and I believe holds bias to those that he believes questions his ability or does not do what he wants.	01/29/2018 01:59 PM	Contact reviewer
21843	Other	No Rating	This judge is absolutely horrible at letting the process take its course. He likes to meddle and give his opinion on testimony even before the other party has had a chance to present their case. He has a horrible temper and will y...Read More	05/30/2013 03:33 AM	Contact reviewer