Hon. Louisa S. Porter See Rating Details
Magistrate Judge See Comments
S.D.Cal.  
Average Rating:3.6 - 7 rating(s)



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*Temperament:   (1=Awful,10=Excellent)
*Scholarship:   (1=Awful,10=Excellent)
*Industriousness:   (1=Not at all industrious,10=Highly industrious)
*Ability to Handle Complex Litigation:    (1=Awful,10=Excellent)
*Punctuality:    (1=Chronic`y Late,10=Always on Time)
*Evenhandedness in Civil Litigation:    (1=Demonstrates Bias,10=Entirely Evenhanded)
*Evenhandedness in Criminal Litigation:   (1=Demonstrates Bias,10=Entirely Evenhanded)
Flexibility In Scheduling   (1=Completely Inflexible,10=Very Flexible)
General Inclination Regarding Bail (1=Pro-Defense,10=Pro-Government)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases, Pre-Trial:   (1=Pro-Defense,10=Pro-Government)
Involvement in Civil Settlement Discussions:   (1=Least Involved,10=Most Involved)
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What others have said about Hon. Louisa S. Porter


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Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 10489
Rating:1.5
Comments:
Laziest Magistrate Judge in the Southern District. Does not even read any papers. She is completely unfair and only interested in getting cases of her docket. Just downright awful in all respects. Her orders are also laughable in terms of her complete INattention to detail.

Send e-mail to this poster 6/30/2010 8:24:22 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 8389
Rating:2.7
Comments:
The only attorney I know who has not had a problem with her is a criminal defense attorney who yelled at her in open court and walked out when she was still speaking. Why does it have to be that way? If you are civil, she tries to walk all over you.

Send e-mail to this poster 3/12/2009 4:48:57 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 6092
Rating:6.6
Comments:
I can understand why some people have trouble with Judge Porter. She is pushy - but then, that is part of her job. The first time that I was in front of her, I walked away feeling that she was unfair. Since then, I have started to change my opinion. She is a little rough with people at times, but if you stand up to her, and don't back down, and don't allow her to pressure you into positions you feel are inadequate, she backs off. I'm starting to like her.

Send e-mail to this poster 4/25/2008 10:47:06 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 5935
Rating:1.1
Comments:
Last poster must have been her friend. She is simply the worst.

Send e-mail to this poster 3/21/2008 2:27:13 PM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 5930
Rating:9.7
Comments:
Outstanding judge with great demeanor. Fair and willing to listen to both sides.

Send e-mail to this poster 3/21/2008 10:34:51 AM

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 5246
Rating:1.8
Comments:
The worst Magistrate Judge, correction, the worst judge I've dealt with in over 20 years in practice. Clearly biased in favor of plaintiff's bar. Inappropriate and often too familiar with the attorneys. Lacks respect for attorneys. Sometimes comes in late for hearings with Nordstrom bags under her arms. Mercurial and inconsistent. One never knows if they will get the good Porter or the bad Porter until the hearing begins.

Send e-mail to this poster 11/15/2007 6:14:00 PM