Hon. James E. SnyderAssociate JudgeCircuit CourtCook
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68119Civil Litigation - Private
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General unpleasant and poor temperament. Doesn’t know the law and rules at random with little to no explanation. Will let male attorneys interrupt female attorneys repeatedly and speak to them in a condescending tone with zero c...Read More04/20/2019 03:38 PMContact reviewer
52702Civil Litigation - Private
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Erratic and highly unprofessional. Very childish with an ego problem.11/17/2017 08:45 AMContact reviewer
44538LitigantNo RatingHorrible, biased, anti-military, anti-female, no reason given for his decisions. Very unpleasant08/01/2016 02:11 PMContact reviewer
40875Civil Litigation - Private
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I have been before many judges, but this judge in an incredibly biased and unprofessional judge. He should be held accountable to his bosses for unethical actions on that bench. Just my opinion. So when voting time comes, he needs...Read More02/14/2016 01:51 PMContact reviewer
39118Civil Litigation - Private
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Refused to give reasons for rulings - just a short "denied" on motions On the first motion, I asked why the motion was denied and was severely scolded. I have not done that since In my opinion, I do not know what to expect i...Read More11/24/2015 04:36 PMContact reviewer
38977Civil Litigation - Private
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terrible judge. he doesn't read pleadings in advance, is not prepared for hearings and is very short tempered.11/19/2015 05:52 AMContact reviewer
32464Civil Litigation - Private
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Horrible temperament and, even worse, terrible grasp of the law. Totally inappropriate outbursts and incapable of impartiality, especially biased against the government.01/20/2015 03:18 PMContact reviewer
28908Civil Litigation - Private
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I also think the posters below might have the wrong judge. Judge Snyder has an overly full docket, but still tries to devote the time needed for each case. I've never once heard him yell at anyone.08/20/2014 11:17 PMContact reviewer
27753Civil Litigation - Private
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The ratings below make me think these people are thinking of the wrong judge. "erratic and emotional courtroom outbursts"? This man has a stone cold blank face and I've never seen him raise his voice, I struggle to hear him most ...Read More06/30/2014 04:18 PMContact reviewer
26283LitigantNo RatingThis judge is incompetent and incapable of applying the law fairly. He gave glib and misleading information, then later denied that he had made the statement when he realized that it was inappropriate. You should request a differe...Read More04/01/2014 06:55 PMContact reviewer
24002Civil Litigation - Private
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He is an awful judge. He is unfair and rude. He sees things his way, and doesn't listen to anyone else. He thinks that he is smarter than everyone else.11/01/2013 01:35 PMContact reviewer
18503Civil Litigation - Private
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Appears to have pre-judged parties without any oral argument. Erratic and emotional courtroom outbursts. Substitution of judge as a matter of right advised.11/11/2012 10:48 PMContact reviewer

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