"The Robing Room: AZ State Judges

Hon. Jennifer Ryan-Touhill	See Rating Details
Superior Court Judge Superior Court
Maricopa County	See Comments

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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=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. Jennifer Ryan-Touhill

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Litigant

Comment #: AZ2644
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Wanted to be a psychologist but couldn't pass the board exam. Didn't care other parent refused to take action on insect infestation. Makes up mind in 2 seconds about parties based on appearance cuz she thinks she has Hannibal Lechter esque ability as a never made it psychologist.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: AZ2402
Rating:9.3

Comments:
All the rising stars in the Maricopa County Superior Court are female. With 3-4 exceptions, most of the males are completely incompetent. JRT is definitely a Judge to keep your eye on, as she definitely will be considered for higher appointments within the justice system....

Other

Comment #: AZ2249
Rating:1.0

Comments:
At this time I haven't seen any evidence that she listens to what is presented to her in cases to make justifiable decisions. She comes into the room with her mind set and does not allow anything new to be presented or considered unless it is provided by the DA which is unfair. She should not be in serving the people of Arizona in this capacity.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: AZ2226
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This Judge this care about children and parenting time. She does not follow the rules of the courts. I am attempted to change parenting time and she denied. Mother did not even response to my motions. She did not follow the family rules and advised that i would need to request medication.

Other

Comment #: AZ2006
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I will not give the judge even one star! She avoided HARD evidence, let an attorney run her court room, did not allow both sides to speak (only favored one side), child support that costed payer to have to get two jobs (and she said that in court, “get another job”), believed all the lies even after proven wrong, does NOT like to be called out and if I could go on I would! I am very disappointed in Doug Doucy for allowing this woman to represent our court judicial system! It’s honestly disgusting! She has way to much pride and needs to tone it down a notch. She MUST LISTEN TO BOTH SIDES AND EVALUATE ALL EVIDENCE to make an educated decision on what’s in the best interest for minor. She needs to research narcissism, munchausen by proxy and take psychology (again?) to better understand that kind of behavior which is really a mental sickness. She also ruled out court appointed advisors recommendations that she insisted we get, yes, you heard that right! I have never seen anything so unjust in my life! Unreal! I pray she does her research and does not destroy another family!!!

Other

Comment #: AZ1947
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Judge Ryan-Touhill is not a good family judge she listen to my lieing ex wife about things that aren’t true and now I can’t talk to my daughter who is super emotionally messed up cause her mom manipulate and lies to her about me my ex wife doesn’t even pay attention to my daughter and you think she was the best fit for my child is being emotionally negative. She the worst judge ever!!! She is Rude I gave her evidence that should have put in red Flagg for my ex wife house and she gave back that and said she couldn’t take it why is this woman a judge she should be put out of being a judge!! No compassion or consideration for what is really going on in people lives!!!

Litigant

Comment #: AZ1939
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This inexperienced promoted attorney was recently removed from my family court case and the new judge is a godsent. For the last 4 years, Touhill has been raining havoc and incompetence on my case since her appt in 2015.

She always paid more attention to her screen than the litigants. Ducey screwed up with this appt. I had to consistently remind her what ARS 25 was all about and specifically ARFLP. I don't know why it took so long to get this fickle attorney off the bench. No impartiality at all.

Litigant

Comment #: AZ1926
Rating:1.0

Comments:
If Ryan Touhill does not like you, beware. there will be no justice for you. she will make your life hell if you don't worship her. She does not follow the law.Very biased

Litigant

Comment #: AZ1899
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Judge Ryan Touhill is a straight shooter who does not tolerate nonsense. She is absolutely and ruthlessly fair and she is an invaluable asset to the family court system.

Other

Comment #: AZ1883
Rating:1.0

Comments:
saw this nut job as a an attorney, and my thought was 'does the BAR drug test"?? all over the place and nothing was constructed as a sentence , very scattered would have to have her recused if my child was on the line. how can she know what "best for any child, " when she can't shut up long enough to hear the case .

Other

Comment #: AZ1802
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Judge Ryan Touhill has is so wise that she is able to review the evidence and connect the pieces without prompt. She is fair, child-centric, and was a blessing to my family and I. I am so thankful that I was assigned this judge who never acted like we weren't worth her time. She was patient, yet fair.

She always reviewed evidence and never let the other party get away with just statements. I will forever be in her debt for saving my children!

Other

Comment #: AZ1795
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I work with Judge Ryan-Touhill regularly. She is passionate about protecting children and ruling fairly in the child’s best interest. She can easily see through people’s BS and a lot of people don’t like that because she doesn’t give them what they want but what is best for the children in her cases. She provides great legal information and stays up to date on current legal information. I am a family law attorney and work with a lot of judges in Maricopa County and she is one of the best.
Sensitive people beware she is not there to hold your hands.

Other

Comment #: AZ1763
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Doesn't consider evidence, dosen't follow the law. Denied my request for court appointed advisor and police reports werent enough.

Other

Comment #: AZ1745
Rating:Not Rated
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This Judge has denied by request 3 times. Second time she denied becusae i did not provide circumstances. So i resubmitted and with significant circumstances and she denied again. And advised i needed to request mediation.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: AZ1739
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I guess the best way to explain this judge is by saying WOW. I am trying to find the words to explain her. She refereed to a young man who was there defending his mother as STUPID. Yes she called him STUPID. The 16 year old was clearly scared and struggling to understand her rapid fire questions with her loud tone. The young man was clearly broken and needed time to think. A little compassion would have made this a better day. I have never seen a judge speak to someone the way she did, I wanted to jump up and scream at her. As I read all the reviews on her there is clearly a problem with this judge.

Other

Comment #: AZ1735
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Terrible temperament, biased, hurts families. Does a very good job at alienating children from their parents. Does not stay up on her cases, writing is terrible. Rolls her eyes at you, talks down to you, and yells at you. I have heard that she is getting moved to criminal division, what a disaster.....

Other

Comment #: AZ1692
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
To be frank!!! she is rude, biased and won't even listen to the other parties responses. She knowingly got into a verbal argument with the respondent in court, when all they were doing was answering a question. She has an over inflated ego, where she thinks she knows everything about all topics. She is anti military, and all she could do was berate the soldier. She further more was telling the soldier how the military operates, on change of duty stations (PCS). When the soldier tried to clarify her mistake, she started yelling at the soldier and name calling. She has no business being on the bench. If you see her assigned to your case, run!!!!! Get another judge...

Prosecutor

Comment #: AZ1687
Rating:1.3

Comments:
I have a hard time giving this woman even one star. I have seen her destroy people who are unrepresented by an attorney. Do not go in front of this judge without an attorney. She favors one side over the other and once she starts down that path she will not turn around. It's really very sad. Children have been 100% taken away from their parent due to this woman's rulings.

Other

Comment #: AZ1666
Rating:1.0

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This woman harms the image of justice of the United States, she is racist and cruel, my case showed clear evidence that my husband is not a responsible person and that he can not be in the care of a child of almost three years, she did not consider my evidence, but I take into account evidence of doubtful origin on the part of my husband's lawyer, it seems that they are friends and after that the case turns out to favor them, she is inhuman and does not care at all about the welfare of the children, provide power tothis kind of people is dangerous.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: AZ1657
Rating:1.3

Comments:
Jennifer Ryan-Tuhill ruined our family. She did not care about the tiny child she put in danger! Rude, abrupt, unmannerly....inhuman! Stay away!

Litigant

Comment #: AZ1599
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Disgusting cannot even begin to describe this poor excuse for a judge. She rules with an iron fist probably due to some unresolved childhood trauma with men.
She does not follow rules of procedure and will always listen to hearsay.

I hope she is voted out on the next JPR.

Other

Comment #: AZ1588
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I was a witness in a court case. I witnessed first hand Judge Jennifer Ryan-Touhill's lack of compassion. She played no part in the justice system. She was more interested in her computer screen to pay attention to the mishaps in the court room. While I watched a TA, play video games on her phone feet up on row in front of her. The judge did not focus on the case or court room. The case was rushed and curt in behavior. She was aggressive in nature and in a rush putting her own needs before the defendants. Preoccupied in a personal situation that she announced before trial. Also, she did her best to intimidate the defendant and his witnesses. I had not been a witness and this was a first..My understanding is that AZ is a pro parent state. This is not evident in her court room. For I witnessed her dismissing any sentiments that the defendant offered. A child is without his father because of her unwillingness to partake in listening.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: AZ1508
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This judge has ruined my life and that of my children and she is a disgrace to all judges everywhere and should be put in prison for all that she has done to the citizens of Arizona and their children. End of story she is exactly what is wrong with our judicial system

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: AZ1474
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This woman should not be a judge! She lets other people make her decisions for her and then she swings the hatchet. She is a bully who lacks the ability to judge fairly.

Other

Comment #: AZ1471
Rating:1.0

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Judge accepts word of mouth of attorney over facts, documents and receipts. Allows "favored" attorney to proceed by badgering witnesses and allows false statements even when refuted by fact. She consequences the presentation of facts and is very biased against if self represented!

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: AZ1456
Rating:5.4

Comments:
This judge is capable and her rulings are thorough but her temperament is poor. Her bad attitude sets the tone in the courtroom and paves the way for contentious litigation rather than settlement. She also has a tendency to ignore what either party might be arguing and focus in on an issue that is not pending before the court. I have also personally heard her threaten to send children to foster care if the parties didn't settle, which was highly inappropriate and also well outside her jurisdiction.

Other

Comment #: AZ1393
Rating:1.0

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Completely violates peoples rights with her own opinion without proof or merit she should never have the power over peoples life. I think she was to long a lousy attorney, able to lie and do what she wants

Other

Comment #: AZ1359
Rating:8.0

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What could have been a disastrous trial, the facts were read, the lies were read through and I was very happy with the results of my divorce trial.

Other

Comment #: AZ1326
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Horrible judgement, poor attitude, and lacks all human emotion REQUIRED to be a judge.

Other

Comment #: AZ1325
Rating:3.0

Comments:
She is an utter disgrace and a complete waste of Arizonan's tax dollars! She does not do what's in the child's best interest only the mother & has the inability to see through the facade that an abusive parent presented her all because the mother had an attorney. She was appointed by Jan Brewer and NEEDS to be "de-throned". She has been on the bench for two years, is inexperienced and rules without properly requesting, retrieving, or analyzing the evidence. She is emotionless, hands down legal advice from the bench to her favored party and lacks ALL human compassion. I figured it might just be my case however, I've now sat in on several of her hearings and it has become clear to me that she is a biased person in general who will 9x out of 10 rule in favor of the mother no matter what the circumstance, and does NOT consider what is best for the families or children. She lacks experience,professionalism and expertise; needs to stop at Paradise Valley CC and retake personal relations 101. She fails to understand that her decisions affect children's lives and LITERALLY shape how they view the world and their interpersonal relationships. SHE IS FAILING OUR CHILDREN and making decisions without merit or proper investigation- never airing on the side of caution. She is incapable of making a reasonable/sound decision and is VERY ill prepared and unprofessional in the court room, fumbling over the parties' names, confusing dates and literally rolls her eyes when in disagreement. She is a disgrace to Arizona families, children, and taxpayers. Please do your homework on your judge before you enter the court room so that you have an IDEA of what you're going up against- Judge Ryan-Touhill is an unprofessional, heartless, rookie judge who has no sense of humanity, compassion, and lack of a discerning mind to discipher lies from cold hard facts. If you're hungry for bias and judicial misconduct it's being served in a courtroom near you! Judge Ryan-Touhill is BAD FOR AZ FAMILIES.