Hon. David G. BrownJudgeSuperior CourtSan Diego
3.6
| Comment # | Occupation | Rating | Comments | Date & Time | Actions |
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| 135137 | Litigant | View Details | He violated the law over and over again. He was reversed on appeal. He disappeared for a motion for reconsideration when the part was not served so could not oppose the motion so by the time he would have heard a motion the time f...Read More | 02/09/2026 05:01 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 135098 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | This Judge is an honorable jurist. You will not catch him forging orders like Judge Gregory Pollack nor Submiting False eviddence to the jury verifying the evidence himself as true like Judge David Berry.. Those two judges belong ...Read More | 02/04/2026 05:35 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 132540 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | Unlike many judges Judge Brown is there because ehe wants to help. He has never sent any of my clients to jail and always proposes an out of jail solution for them The court house reads liberty and justice for all and unlike many ...Read More | 05/03/2025 11:03 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 132240 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | I know I can go into the Dept and my clients will be treated with the respect they deserve. Not every defendant is a criminal and he can see through this and separate the wheat from the shaft. A honest individual and a distinguish...Read More | 04/12/2025 11:42 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 132172 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | ` This judge is distinguished jurist. he is the bright light offering help and comfort to helpless defendants at the time of their appearances in his dept. He can certainly transform all the negative qualities of a bench very diff...Read More | 04/08/2025 11:31 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 132141 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | I got lucky and I pulled Judge Brown as our trial judge. I knew my client would be treated well and respected. He is so smart. Everyone thinks I am lucky becasue of what could have happened.It was smooth sailing. Although my clien...Read More | 04/06/2025 05:16 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 132091 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | This judge has masterful legal mind. He is not a fraud | 04/03/2025 11:06 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 131944 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | I got lucky again and was assigned to this judge with a masterful mind and keeen intellect. Such a relieve for my client as he made her feel comfortable and at ease. There are so many dull wit judges out there but this judge is no...Read More | 03/30/2025 02:49 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 131437 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | Judge Brown is always very respectful of my clients and me when I go to that dept 30. I can count on getting a fair and impartial judge. You can do a lot worse let me tell you | 03/12/2025 11:50 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 130960 | Court Staff | No Rating | Judge Brown’s decisions are deeply troubling. His blatant bias against women was evident in every case I observed. He routinely belittled female plaintiffs, disregarded their testimonies, and seemed more concerned with maintaining...Read More | 02/10/2025 04:46 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 130886 | Other | No Rating | Editor I did not say all the others are bad.the bad judge is Gregory pollack and Howard shore.do not censor or misquote me. | 02/07/2025 12:46 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 130883 | Other | No Rating | EDITOR'S NOTE: Please limit the commentary regarding the same opinion of the same judge. Your commentary loses value if repeated day after day. We understand; this judge is good and others are bad! Thank you. The Editor | 02/07/2025 11:22 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 125001 | Other | No Rating | Why do the many more negative opinions not published here? I have tried posting several times since being victimized by this horrible judge in the courtroom. He is the absolute worst and should be removed where he can't hurt hon...Read More | 02/02/2024 06:14 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 124973 | Other | No Rating | [Redacted by Ed.] Why are current negative comments about this judge are not published here? | 01/30/2024 09:08 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 106049 | Litigant | No Rating | An appointee and a travesty of an appointment. This Vista judge has a misogynistic slant and does little to protect people from abuse. If this judge gets assigned to your case, take your freebie disqualification and get another ju...Read More | 07/03/2022 12:06 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 104782 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | I am very much in shock after being in a courtroom with this judge. How is it possible for a mentality Ill person to be put in the position of honor? He shows clear bias curl statements toward people that just want a fair judgment...Read More | 05/09/2022 01:44 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 104781 | Other | No Rating | Rude, unworthy of his position. No clear solid neutral ground to give both parties a fair change. | 05/09/2022 01:18 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 104780 | Other | No Rating | Judge Brown demonstrated clear bias towards the victim and violated Marsy's Law by not allowing the victim to attend the hearing, interrupting the her statement, engaging in intimidation tactics while questioning the victim giving...Read More | 05/09/2022 10:15 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 102876 | Other | No Rating | Dismal Lack of fair judgment, biased, arrogant, and made devastating decisions with no proof, only on false accusations. He was unprepared for my case and called me mean names including a liar over and over again. | 02/13/2022 06:10 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 71197 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | I have had the pleasure to appear before Judge David G. Brown on hundreds of family law cases where I not only was an attorney but in many cases, I served as court appointed minor's counsel. In fact based on the information provid...Read More | 06/25/2019 11:03 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 62699 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | No Rating | I'm not submitting ratings at this time as it has been several years since I was before Judge David G. Brown in Vista. I will say that my experiences in his courtroom were not favorable, but I'm not here to ding him. I'm here to p...Read More | 12/14/2018 11:50 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 57196 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | FYI to all who are writing good reviews on this Judge. Their are 2 Judges names David Brown. Be sure you are writing a review about the Judge David G Brown of the San Diego Vista court. This Judge blatantly express cruel and abus...Read More | 06/22/2018 04:38 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 57195 | Other | No Rating | I served as a juror on a criminal case with Judge Brown. I felt he was fair and was patient with the attorneys and with witnesses. A few times he had to remind a witness to slow down so the court reporter could do her job but it...Read More | 06/22/2018 04:14 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 56901 | Litigant | No Rating | I am definitely here with you too. Thank you for posting your comment below mine. I am still stuffing from a past judgement from his court orders. Please contact me. I am willing to take a stand with all who wants to come together...Read More | 06/14/2018 12:50 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 56766 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | Mentally Ill. Must recuse himself. Have all past cases reviewed, for Justice was not honored in this man who must be disrobed and imprioned for his lack of honor and dignity. | 06/09/2018 07:45 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 49732 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | One of the best judges I have encountered. Extremely bright and knowledgeable of the law. He listens to all sides, and articulates decisions in easy to understand language. He is a true "people" judge, and I have personally obs...Read More | 05/24/2017 07:22 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 48681 | Litigant | No Rating | This so called "judge" left 3 children in the "care" and I use the term VERY loosely, of their so called dad, dumped the girls off on their aunt because he and I quote didn't want them anymore. This dad that this AWFUL and WORTHLE...Read More | 04/06/2017 11:20 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 43636 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | Shouldn't even be allowed to be called a judge after he left 3 children in the hands of an alcoholic, suicidal and abusive EX-marine. The proof was all in the documents and he allowed the kids to live with the so called father and...Read More | 06/10/2016 08:58 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 42531 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Starts out with the nice guy speech. Doesn't watch/view the trial that determines the fate of peoples lives. Sits behind his desk doing heaven knows. Is not suited for complex thinking nor equitable thinking. Eventually his bias ...Read More | 05/05/2016 04:44 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 33704 | Litigant | No Rating | Very bias and as other have stated before, he has his decision made up before he even hears both sides. Also, seems to show favoritism to the lawyers who he sees in court every day. Very anti Pro per. | 03/26/2015 04:23 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 32184 | Litigant | No Rating | Pros: He is patient, and doesn't let the "he said" "she said" go on for longer than necessary. He also doesn't take kindly to, and sees through most ex parte motions that are nonsensical. It's clear he doesn't know what he's doing...Read More | 01/08/2015 03:49 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 31699 | Other | No Rating | He comes across as a narcissistic person in a position to destroy emotionally healthy mothers and children. He has been compassionate and passionate to make sure that there is no justice -- he has given an unemployed high school d...Read More | 12/15/2014 03:43 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 30084 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | 10/10 would try case with this judge again. | 10/16/2014 11:20 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 30083 | Court Staff | No Rating | Excellent judge. Great character, integrity and temperament on the bench. Fairly weighs all information and gives ample opportunity for each side to present. Carefully considers all decisions. Works hard for the court system. | 10/16/2014 11:18 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 29632 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Really does not belong on the bench. Very nice guy, but poor judicial demeanor, and makes no bones about the fact that he is above the law - clear cut rules are routinely ignored by him. To compound the problem, he'll do anythin...Read More | 09/22/2014 08:12 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 28836 | Litigant | No Rating | Horrible Temperament, gets angry easily. Often accuses people he doesn't like of "playing games" or committing "legalistic maneuverings" to justify terrible decisions. Doesn't like to work too hard, with an inability to handle co...Read More | 08/17/2014 02:58 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 25467 | Litigant | No Rating | Judge Brown is careful to use a father's well-documented abuse as a tool to control the mother, especially in pro per. He keens on the abusive behaviors of the father, and uses them to his own advantage. He threatens, he demands, ...Read More | 03/03/2014 05:27 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 24641 | Other | No Rating | He comes across as a narcissistic person in a position to destroy emotionally healthy mothers and children. He has been compassionate and passionate to make sure that there is no justice -- he has given an unemployed high school...Read More | 12/17/2013 02:49 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 24122 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Altogether a wonderful judge. Very fair! | 11/08/2013 10:54 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 22555 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | A very hardworking judge who never belittles or minimizes his current assignment. He treats everyone on his difficult calendar with kindness and respect. | 07/27/2013 03:11 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 21894 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Excellent judge. Extremely hard working. Never complains or puts down his family assignment. Intuitive about child custody and visitation. Highly recommended. | 06/03/2013 01:00 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 21499 | Other | No Rating | Judge Brown is one of the worst judges I have ever come across. He should recuse himself from cases dealing with the military when hearing family cases. He is a retired Marine and is extremely biased when it comes to giving milita...Read More | 05/06/2013 02:38 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 21167 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | Simply stated, Judge David G. Brown should not be a Family Court Judge. | 04/21/2013 05:35 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 21166 | Litigant | No Rating | Judge David G. Brown does not seem to care about the truth or equality in his court. He has allowed the opposing council to be absolutely unethical and the child's council to violate the respondent's Constitutional Right to Due Pr...Read More | 04/21/2013 05:32 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 20113 | Civil Litigation - Govt. | View Details | Good judge. Takes the time to fully understand the cases and review attorney arguments. This judge is more than fair to pro per parties and gives them chances that would not be granted to represented parties. This judge is very ...Read More | 02/14/2013 07:45 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 20101 | Other | No Rating | Are you kidding me? Another court hearing where this judge has denied one side or the other the ability to defend or prove their side? This judge needs to be removed. | 02/14/2013 11:22 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 19817 | Litigant | No Rating | Twice in dealings with this Judge has he denied the right to due process, both times entering an order which can not be challenged until he is off the bench. The courts need to screen the cases and find these illegal actions and t...Read More | 01/31/2013 12:09 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 18193 | Other | No Rating | Not fair. Pro father for custody of children. needs to learn more about family law. But it does seem the court in vista is all for dads the past few years. Every mother I know that should have their children are getting them take...Read More | 10/24/2012 05:31 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 16994 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Judge Brown has been doing a family law assignment for the past year. He is very respectful to all attorneys and litigants in this very high emotion and high intensity environment. He has done a very good job learning a very dif...Read More | 08/23/2012 09:33 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 12835 | Litigant | No Rating | Watch Out! This judge is very anti pro per and very pro collection attorney. He gives a speech at the first hearing to say that the majority of debtors in his court room are guilty and should pay up or take their judgement. Don...Read More | 01/07/2012 10:52 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 12834 | Litigant | No Rating | BEWARE, this judge is respectful but has the opinion that everyone sued on a credit card case or other collection debt is guilty and should bow down to the collection attorneys in these cases and either pay up, settle the case in ...Read More | 01/07/2012 10:34 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 10927 | Court Staff | No Rating | Judge Brown has been doing the limited civil calendar for almost 4 years. This calendar was almost 10,000 cases behind when he was assigned. It's clearance rate now approaches 95% which means that almost of these mostly credit c...Read More | 06/10/2011 09:21 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 10901 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | BEWARE! Starts weekly limited civil calendar with speech that is very prejudicial towards defendants. Essentially tells in pro per d's that they have 1-2 legal defenses, but otherwise owe plaintiffs the debt. meanwhile, many thir...Read More | 06/05/2011 08:26 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 9397 | Prosecutor | View Details | Fair and personable, Judge Brown treats all who enter his courtroom with respect. | 11/23/2010 04:31 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 9391 | Other | No Rating | I was a juror on a trial that Judge Brown presided over. I thought that he was tough, but thorough and respectful to both sides. He maintained steady control over the proceedings and I sensed that he was quite fair. He was pati...Read More | 11/22/2010 05:35 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 5083 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | He rules for the prosecution. He refuses to limit prosecutorial misconduct. He will wilfully overrule prior orders of judges if he feels it will benefit the prosecution. | 03/23/2009 02:40 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 1830 | Civil Litigation - Private | View Details | Outstanding people skills. Perseveres to facilitate negotiations leading to a settlement. If the case can be settled, he is the judge you want to lead the lawyers and parties to it. Hard worker. | 03/20/2008 01:35 PM | Contact reviewer |
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