Comment #: AZ2745
Rating:1.0
Comments:
My first judge knew my case like the back of her hand. Then I got this garbage for a judge.

I had a history of 8 restraining orders, injuries to life and limb against my ex. Judge Pineda (or Pinata, because that is what she does to kids) stated that there was no "significant domestic violence."
Not one or two judges, but 4!! judges before her decided yes, there was: and it was severe. I presented that evidence.

Ex broke into the house, broke my arm, cause abdominal trauma leading to early delivery as I was pregnant. Father also didn't contact the child for 17 months out of his own free will. Father then didn't want to pay child support.

The issue is that she wanted my child ordered back in Arizona, overriding what other judges had ordered (I was given full custody and relocation).

I swear to god people, when I was reading the order on this judge my soul physically left my body... it was that terrible. I still can't even look at it, she sickens me.

She has put both me and my child at risk for death and now I have had to have DV agencies step in to help.

I did digging: People have taken their lives after going before this judge. She gives children to drug abusers, she gives them to felons, and she gives them to people who have recently served jail or prison time.

My son had an established life (home life, church life, school and a stay at home parent) that we are attempting to rebuild as best we can. But she ruined his life. I now have 50/50 and must work with my ABUSER? the guy should be in jail.

I do not believe anyone wins in family court and that the child always loses. But she exacerbated this. From stopping my case to ask a procedural question on another case (so she wasn't looking at my case!) to not following procedure and making biased assumptions, it's an issue.

I would highly suggest that if you get Pinada, you during the requesting period. She has the most appeals from family court (Maricopa FC) in the appellate circuit from shitty errors and shitty decision making.

And she is ruining the lives of children.

Ever since she gave our order, my ex has had CPS called on him THREE times. THREE. What does it take for action to be taken... do more people have to die under her judgement.

Yes, I was represented and yes, everyone who has touched my case then is SHOCKED.

Comment #: AZ2742
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
She sucks. I'm sure the decision in my case was influenced by gender. Long story short, I tried getting child support rearears tossed because I was the only one helping my 16 year old son with my grandson, his mother wanted him aborted at all costs. Pineda said sooner or later my son's mom would come around and be a grandma. Instead she made my grandsons feel like shit 15 years later.

Comment #: AZ2702
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
This is a follow up to a review I left below on 10-09-2021. Judge Pineda, you failed to enforce your own Court Order regarding substance abuse / hair follicle testing for my son's mother. You went as far as to call me a "frequent filer" as I was doing everything I could to keep my son safe and out of the danger he was in. It took me to sell my house and get an attorney before you would listen. My son's mom was so strung out on Meth that it took 8 months for her to finally pass her UA's and start to get clean. The things my son had to witness and go through for years were 100% preventable had you only enforced your own Order. You had the audacity to roll your eyes during my testimony? It's been almost 2 years and my son's mother has finally been able to kick her meth habit, but still working on alcohol addiction. You are the ultimate authority to help protect our children and you failed. Your decision (or lack of decision) has left my son with a lifetime of memories of things that should have never happened. The hell of it all is, when I mentioned filing a complaint against this Judge, my attorney and other attorneys all stated not to do it...That she could "hold it against me later".... HOLY SHIT! Is this how things work?

To this Judge: Please step down so you don't do the same thing to anyone else's child.

To these attorneys: How can you look yourself in the mirror when you know this type of stuff goes on but sit idle and not do anything??? Do us all a favor and look up the word "integrity."

Comment #: AZ2527
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Finally some recognition for Judge Pineda's ignorance of the law on the 2022 Gavel watch. This is a judge who tells a man that being slapped, hit, and pushed by a woman is 'not significant' domestic violence despite arrests and restraining orders that speak to the contrary. This is a judge who tells a man he is big and strong and being physically assaulted is 'not significant' and to play nice with his abuser. This is a judge who gave 50% custody to the abuser- despite a clear statute preventing that. She rules on opinion, not the law. Time to retire.

Comment #: AZ2416
Rating:1.0
Comments:
The Judge is now in Family court. FAMILY COURT, to preside over childrens and families lives and dynamics. She has ignored for 3 years now tbe non custodial parents lifelong drug use, over doses and criminal backround. Ignored the rules of law and procedure set in place and laughed in court during opening and whispered something to her staff. Children that are LEGITIMATLY in danger and Domestic violence orders filed under the case should be taken seriously.

Comment #: AZ2412
Rating:2.0
Comments:
Worst judge

Comment #: AZ2411
Rating:2.0
Comments:
Worst judge who ever wakes the earth

Comment #: AZ2410
Rating:2.0
Comments:
Worst judge who ever wakes the earth

Comment #: AZ2409
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
This Judge and her judicial clerk Pam are corrupt to the core. They don’t uphold the law. They grossly violate every legal statute there is. These two are being paid off by attorneys for outcomes.

Comment #: AZ2329
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Judge Pineda and her judicial assistants should be investigated for collusion with certain lawyers. They sit on things to let others pass through first, interrupting the process and procedure of the legal system. You are public servants. You work for the people; not lawyers. The way Pineda operates the courtroom sums up everything that is wrong with our country's legal system.

Comment #: AZ2313
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Judge Susanna Pineda ignored significant domestic violence and mental health evidence and ruled in favor of a respondent who had ZERO evidence to support their claim to joint legal decision making and extended parenting time. She went against the legal statutes and gave parenting time with overnights to a person that is essentially homeless and mentally ill. My kids will be sleeping in a location unknown to me with a mentally ill parent. Mountains of supporting evidence was filed and the decree addresses NONE of it. She fell asleep 4 times during the trial and must have missed the parts imperative to a ruling that would protect my kids best interest. She gave 25% of my monthly income away to a person that has mentally, physically, and financially abused me for 8 years- all evidence to this was submitted and she addressed NONE of it. The way the decree was written, the choices that were made against very clear legal statutes, and the dozens of errors makes it seem like there was collusion between the judge and the opposing council. It appears that the judge made up her mind before the trial, based on pretrial statements only, used my trial time for a nap, and took the path of least resistance instead of following the law. Judge Pineda should be investigated and removed from her civil service.

Comment #: AZ2287
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Judge Susanna Pineda completely ignored the alcohol abuse and domestic violence that occurred. Not only this, Judge Pineda didn’t think that a history of mental health issues and anger issues were any concern in this case even when father admitted for hitting his children. A court appointed advisor in this case found it necessary and important that this records need to be evaluated to completely the final report (temporary report was provided). A large amount of evidence was provided in this case. It is evidently that no matter if there is alcohol abuse, domestic violence , mental health issues or anger issues you the court does nothing to protect your children or you from it, it rather seems to be acceptable. Well, what should you expect from a Judge that rolls her eyes and yarns during the court proceeding .

Comment #: AZ2285
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Just another Judge who "rolls their eyes" when a pro se enters their Courtroom. I filed an Emergency Motion to enforce a Court ordered hair follicle test for my son's Mother in this case. Not only did this Judge not allow me the opportunity to be heard, but went as far as to call me a "Frequent filer" (transcripts in hand and complaint filed)...Less than a year before the hearing my ex checked herself into a Behavioral Health Clinic for both psychological issues and substance abuse issues. I subsequently was able to subpoena her medical records to prove to the Court all of my accusations for the past 7 yrs. were not only accurate, but the situation was even worse than I thought...I can only thank God my son wasn't hurt or worse. This Judge acknowledged the seriousness of the findings in the medical records and voiced her concerns in the final Order just over a year ago. But....at the end of the day without an attorney you and your child mean nothing to these Judges....I continue to hear concerning comments from my son and lie here helpless without an attorney.
Next, this Judge doesn't even calculate the Child Support Order correctly. She overstated my earnings which both myself and my ex's attorney had the correct amount. When I filed a Motion to correct, once again....denied! Look, if you expect us pro se to know the law in your Courtroom then we too expect you to know the law and some basic math. We are not all "simple minded people". I have a graduate degree / 6 years of college and hold license in multiple states in my work.... Should you be so smart to know and learn my job in 6 months?? yea good luck! If you make a mistake then correct it, and not only when one of your Fraternal Brother's asks you to. You call me a "frequent filer" then do your job and I won't have to waste my time filing a Motion to Correct???
At the end of the day these Judges operate with full immunity of the Law and they are well aware of it. At the worst they will get a verbal letter of advisement from the AZ Judiciary Committee that overseas them. The sad truth is if you cannot hire an attorney and "feed this 50 billion dollar a year court machine", then you and your child mean nothing.