"The Robing Room: AZ State Judges

Hon. Lori Bustamante	See Rating Details
Superior Court Judge Superior Court
Maricopa County	See Comments

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General Rating Criteria

* 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=Chronically Late,10=Always on Time)
* General Ability to Handle Pre-Trial Matters		(1=Not all Able, 10=Extremely Able)
* General Ability as a Trial Judge		(1=Not all Able, 10=Extremely Able)
Flexibility In Scheduling		(1=Completely Inflexible,10=Very Flexible)

Criminal Rating Criteria (if applicable)

* Evenhandedness in Criminal Litigation		(1=Demonstrates Bias,10=Entirely Evenhanded)
General Inclination Regarding Bail		(1=Pro-Defense,10=Pro-Government)
Involvement in Plea Discussions		(1=Not at all Involved, 10=Very Involved)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Pretrial Stage		(1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Trial Stage		(1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Sentencing Stage		(1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)

Civil Rating Criteria (if applicable)

* Evenhandedness in Civil Litigation		(1=Not at all Evenhanded,10=Entirely Evenhanded)
Involvement in Settlement Discussions		(1=Not at all Involved,10=Very Involved)
General Inclination		(1=Pro-defendant, 10=Pro-plaintiff)

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What others have said about Hon. Lori Bustamante

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Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: AZ2266
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Terrible judge. Took our grandkids away for an incident I was involved in 7 years prior to our hearing which never was on my permanent record( no supervision by the courts, no fines,no follow up court appearance. It was dropped ). But apparently the 'judge' felt I and my wife should be punished from raising our own grandchildren. All I can say is that those in a seat of authority will be held to a greater accountability when this is all over.

Other

Comment #: AZ2123
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I have voted No to Bustamante, Lori after reading reviews on this site.

Other

Comment #: AZ2077
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
She needs to be removed from the bench. Her symbiotic relations with counsel conviently VAPORIZE HER MENTAL FACULTIES. Her overwhelming prejudice will necessitate a filing with Judicial Review Board, not to mention her placing a prophylactic over HER CREW necessary to create and not be charged theft, damages to recovered property, damages to others and myself. It is long overdue she join some friends that she put in prison for her collusive conduct. Enough is enough. Must say that I was informed that opposing party's counselor did state she waited 4 months to have LORI BUSTAMANTI hear the case. She got every pennies worth. Available if anyone is interested in the details to persue any criminal investigation/prosecution or for testimony. Exhausted from BUSINESS LIKE USUAL.

Other

Comment #: AZ2021
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Awful judge. Didn't even pay attention to any facts of the case. Just ruled based on gender and nothing else. Disgraceful. Trial was a waste of time because she didn't listen to anything that was presented. Extremely biased.

Litigant

Comment #: AZ2011
Rating:1.0

Comments:
It’s hard to find the words to express my disgust that Judge Bustamante is allowed to practice law let alone be a judge. I was slightly concerned when my child custody case was assigned to Judge Bustamante and I was unable to find anything positive that anyone had ever said about her. I realized why when she allowed my child to move out of state on a TEMPORARY order because that is what a 14 year old wanted. It had been explained to Judge Bustamante that the other parent had been a dead beat parent and not involved in the child’s life for 7 years and had done nothing to support the child. In the child interview the child stated the parents mental state was “all over the place”. This judge does not care anything for the safety of Arizona children and families. I think some of these judges forget they work for us. It is my sincere hope that you are reading this prior to a retention election for Judge Lori Horn Bustamante and that you will join me and many others in assisting her in finding other employment.

Other

Comment #: AZ1769
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Embarrassment to women everywhere, clearly could not care less about what is in the best interest of the children. Ruled in favour of abusive father because she "couldn't be bothered". Unless you are a criminal or horrible human being, don't count on her being on your side for anything. So sad.