Hon. James G. BertoliJudgeSuperior CourtSonoma
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130647Civil Litigation - PrivateNo RatingMy experience with the family court judge was profoundly disappointing and disheartening. I entered the courtroom hoping for a fair and just resolution, but I left feeling betrayed by the very system that is supposed to uphold jus...Read More01/27/2025 07:53 AMContact reviewer
129758OtherNo RatingJames G. Bertoli destroyed the lives of myself and my adult children. I filed for divorce when our youngest children turned 18 years old. I was a battered wife for over 20 years. My husband was also a felon. I had numerous epos th...Read More11/18/2024 09:05 PMContact reviewer
129467OtherNo RatingThis judge was just disciplined for his behavior in public. How do you think he acts with pure immunity in a courtroom? This is in fact not justified. I pledge Bertoli to federal prison!11/05/2024 07:23 AMContact reviewer
128783OtherNo RatingThe Only Thing Necessary for the Triumph of Evil is that Good Men Do Nothing! Just remember every lawyer you call will say the exact same thing no matter what and that’s. “Going rate for my service is 400 an hour and a 50k deposi...Read More09/22/2024 02:27 AMContact reviewer
128750LitigantNo RatingThis piece of garbage is just unbelievable. He rose from hell and got a job to ruin lives . He obviously has no life and is just so damn egotistical and self righteous he doesn't need to go over any facts or documents or even see ...Read More09/19/2024 02:06 PMContact reviewer
128283LitigantNo RatingThis man blatently, discriminates; abuse judicial power; perverts and obstructs justice; misrepresnts facts and laws; if confronted he retalates, acting under color of law.08/17/2024 12:00 AMContact reviewer
128177OtherNo Rating[Redacted by Ed.] He misrepresents facts of the case and the laws, he grossly abuses power, and he schedules hearing against those he wants to retaliate, at the last one so he can intimidate, and threaten when no one is arround t...Read More08/12/2024 11:47 AMContact reviewer
128176Civil Litigation - Private
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This "judge" is biased, neglectful, and harmful. He disregards notices, and valid complaints of issue, not only within a case, but of the courts own conduct and/or malfeasance. He silences through yelling and interrupting, valid c...Read More08/12/2024 08:40 AMContact reviewer
127763OtherNo RatingThe worst most unprofessional judge i have ever seen. He is bias and does not follow the rules of the law. He puts children in the wrong hands of abusive fathers. He is rude, doesnt even read court doccuments thst he has received....Read More07/15/2024 08:44 AMContact reviewer
127762OtherNo RatingThe worst most unprofessional judge i have ever seen. He is bias and does not follow the rules of the law. He puts children in the wrong hands of abusive fathers. He is rude, doesnt even read court doccuments thst he has received....Read More07/15/2024 08:44 AMContact reviewer
126840Civil Litigation - Private
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Judge James G. Bertoli's recent handling of civil and family law matters is troubling and suggests a significant decline in his ability to interpret the law accurately. This raises concerns about the possibility of dementia or ano...Read More05/14/2024 09:10 PMContact reviewer
125874Criminal Defense Lawyer
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This man Judge James Bertolli should NOT be serving the people. He is a disgrace to Sonoma County. the county should be ashamed to have this man serving as a judge. he destroyed my life. 33 years married and he award my ex husband...Read More03/15/2024 01:59 PMContact reviewer
124802OtherNo RatingThis man should not be a family court judge. He ruined the relationship I have with my children by giving an emergency custody order to my ex abuser who also hurt my child. He denied children's counsel when I requested it for my c...Read More01/21/2024 11:58 AMContact reviewer
123669LitigantNo RatingBertoli needs to be disrobed. He violates canons almost on a daily basis. Anyone can observe on zoom at 1:30pm PST, courtroom 22. I have seen so many parents become victims to this mans mood swings, narcissistic behaviors and ego ...Read More11/10/2023 12:46 AMContact reviewer
119776OtherNo RatingMOTHERS BEWARE! James G Bertoli is pure EVIL. He belittled be in front of everyone. I pleaded with him that my ex was a horrible person. He called me honey and told me word for word to toughen up. As an abused woman that’s the las...Read More08/02/2023 11:46 AMContact reviewer
116030Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingI am a chinese father. After this man view me he call ping pong children being bounce around very offensive I think he ruke against me for being chinese.02/09/2023 11:58 AMContact reviewer
116029Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingOMG Bertoli is so scary and needs to be arrested for the eternal damage he is doing to children and family's. We protested in front of the sonoma family court because of this evil man. How is he still allowed to make rulings in fa...Read More02/09/2023 11:28 AMContact reviewer
114384LitigantNo RatingIf filing a lawsuit against Bertoli and im looking for litigants, and attorneys, who have had dealing with Bertoli. If you have a story, I want to hear it. If all of us who have been wronged stand together and speak up, we can h...Read More01/02/2023 07:51 AMContact reviewer
113680LitigantNo RatingContinued bias in rulings. Accepting frivolous complaints. Denies expert testimony under oath from police as well as licensed counselors. Grants restraining order without proof. Denies fathers and grandparents rights to be involve...Read More12/14/2022 06:33 PMContact reviewer
111828LitigantNo RatingThe man does not read litigants declarations. He hands out restraining orders like left over candy for trick or treaters at the end of halloween. He offers no protection to the accused, even after perjury is discovered. He violate...Read More11/16/2022 12:58 AMContact reviewer
104318OtherNo RatingI’m so speechless this judge is beyond biased. He sided with my ex who in fact was the abuser awarded them full custody. Btw my ex was arrested for domestic violence and I still lost custody! [Redacted by Ed.]04/21/2022 01:34 PMContact reviewer
104246OtherNo RatingI am A Mexican-American father. My wife and I were on the same page with child custody. We are good parents. But Bertoli took both our children away because of us both having a DUI from over 10 years ago. This Judge is racist!04/19/2022 12:00 PMContact reviewer
104230Criminal Defense LawyerNo RatingAll fathers be aware Bertoli will purposely ruin you just based on the fact that he can’t have kids and you can! If you are reading this in time please save yourself from this severely biased judge and the second you find out he ...Read More04/18/2022 10:12 PMContact reviewer
104113Criminal Defense Lawyer
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I have seen him go hard on men, men who seem to be presenting valid points, like he is biased. At the same time, he occasionally sides with an abuser soI don't know if he plays favorites with certain legal counsel or what.04/13/2022 02:10 AMContact reviewer
104112LitigantNo RatingThis Judge is very temperamental, if he is in a bad mood he takes it out on the people he is there to serve. It is hit or miss with him.04/13/2022 02:07 AMContact reviewer
103724OtherNo RatingWe need James G Bertoli to be removed as a family court Judge ASA! Something must be done to further prevent this judge from destroying honest good parents. For the sake of the children us Sonoma County people must get this man re...Read More03/25/2022 12:35 PMContact reviewer
103495LitigantNo RatingBest Judge ever! Here is the best advise I can give you if you ever have to appear in front of James Bertoli. First off he knows everything so don't argue. So here is how I can guarantee you to win him and your case over. All you ...Read More03/17/2022 08:09 AMContact reviewer
103423Criminal Defense Lawyer
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Sonoma county family court houses worse judge! He put his opinion first ignored all the evidence. Was rude and insulting to all the witnesses. Adolpf (James)Bertoli needs to be removed asap. We cannot allow this judge to be in pow...Read More03/13/2022 06:32 PMContact reviewer
102119LitigantNo RatingI have never witnessed a more arrogant, self centered, thinks he knows everything Judge in my life. He has no wife and no children but is picking his favorite lawyer (Terre Law Firm) and going with whatever they want. He threatens...Read More01/13/2022 12:46 AMContact reviewer
79994OtherNo RatingThis judge went way out of his way to not honor a plea deal I had taken with another judge in 2006. He was absolutely hell bent on trying to incarcerate me for some reason even though there was zero evidence against me for the cas...Read More12/08/2019 09:44 PMContact reviewer
78347Criminal Defense Lawyer
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Why is he preforming music for a Fundraiser (9/19 Kunde Winery) for a victim who was awarded $10million dollars by the State of California? Very suspicious!10/30/2019 01:41 PMContact reviewer
78346OtherNo RatingHe is definitely biased especially against low income Mothers, especially those without an Attorney. He has no children. He plays in a Country parody band and awards And favors his fans. He covered on eye when speaking to me. He i...Read More10/30/2019 01:31 PMContact reviewer
60256OtherNo RatingAsk for a different judge.10/03/2018 11:37 PMContact reviewer
49608LitigantNo RatingHe is discriminatory, rude, arrogant, abusive, he violates his Oath of office, aids the abusers, alienates kids from parents solely to help put kids into Kids for Ca$h programs run by his BAR Buddies, he threatens people constantl...Read More05/20/2017 01:17 PMContact reviewer
44885Civil Litigation - Private
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Arrogant, thinks he smartest one in the room, Thinks he knows what's best Lacks common sense Does what he wants Doesn't follow the law08/20/2016 06:46 PMContact reviewer
22808Criminal Defense Lawyer
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He is very likeable guy. He runs a relaxed courtroom. He is well-meaning. He is also practical and results-oriented. Unfortunately, he doesn't necessarily follow the law. He is an effective settlement judge. He's in love with al...Read More08/13/2013 05:35 PMContact reviewer

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