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Hon. Joseph M TompkinsJudgeCounty CourtHillsborough

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Comment #	Occupation	Rating	Comments	Date & Time	Actions
135103	Litigant	View Details	Judge Tomkins is a very thorough, thoughtful judge. His background as an appellate clerk comes through very clearly in his orders. You won’t find a single attorney that complains about how he writes and considers issues. He has be...Read More	02/05/2026 12:36 AM	Contact reviewer
134822	Litigant	View Details	This judge hates anyone pro-se and mocks litigants. I sat in on a hearing of a mother being physically beat on by the child’s dad AND his family. This judge humiliated her and told the dad he did a good job withholding the kid for...Read More	12/30/2025 10:49 PM	Contact reviewer
133686	Litigant	View Details	Newer judge with no background related to the cases he is judging. His bias, inexperience and ignorance will harm people and keep the appellate court busy for those who can afford it.	07/24/2025 07:51 PM	Contact reviewer
133413	Litigant	View Details	Judge Tompkins has an incredible legal mind. He’s fair and maintains great control over his courtroom with an even demeanor. He is thorough in his fact finding, patient, and extraordinary thoughtful in his judgments.	06/16/2025 02:55 AM	Contact reviewer