Hon. Michael A. Ponsor See Rating Details
District Judge See Comments
D.Mass.  
Average Rating:7.9 - 5 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)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases, Trial:    (1=Pro-Defense,10=Pro-Government)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases, Sentencing:    (1=Most Lenient,10=Most Harsh)
Typical Discount Off Guidelines for Cooperators:    (1=10%,10=100%)
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Prosecutor

Comment #: 23421
Rating:5.6
Comments:
Recent decision (14-1270) by 1st Circuit overturned Judge Ponsor class action cert for many being held for deportation. "we reject the 6 month presumption underlying the class certification and judgment, the class action is REMANDED for reconsideration of the certification order in a manner consistent with this decision" Judge wanted all held for 6 months to be released. Sorry lefty judge. Each requires a separate case by case Individualized review.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 10350
Rating:10.0
Comments:
Judge Ponsor is extremely fair and even-handed. It is a pleasure to litigate before him. He is very well respected in the legal community in Massachusetts.

Other

Comment #: 4541
Rating:2.0
Comments:
Significant errors in commentary. Failure to grasp forensic evidence. Written opinions based on non-existent facts. Makes up facts as he goes along. Failed to follow ordinary Circuit rules of jurisprudence. Won't admit when wrong. Improperly involved self on appeal.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: 2608
Rating:8.0
Comments:
Nice guy, but if you make him mad, watch out!