Hon. Deborah C. Servino See Rating Details
Judge
Superior Court
Orange County
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Attorney Average Rating:   7.1 - 8 rating(s)
Non-Attorney Average Rating:   1.0 - 1 rating(s)
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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. Deborah C. Servino


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Litigant

Comment #: CA54741
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Horrendous judge to bring any civil rights case to , likely the worst in the Orange County Superior Court system. I brought a case suing police for false arrests where I was found innocent with no criminal trials needed. Newport Beach Police showed discriminatory remarks in their police reports , and disproportionate police force to pursue ridiculous misdemeanor allegations. Servino allowed police to dismiss the case on demur. She said police in California can maliciously prosecute citizens if they like and they have immunity to do so. Absurd!

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA54434
Rating:9.8
Comments:
Only experience is in pre-trial appearances, but that is always a great indicator. This judge is pleasant, speedy, efficient and above all else prepared. She is often 2 steps ahead of the lawyers. Is totally courteous.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA52994
Rating:1.0
Comments:
This judge, in the case I was handling, made an obvious error in statutory application. Most judges would have conceded the error and revised the tentative. This judge either didn't understand or didn't care that she was making the wrong decision. Not typical of Orange County judges, most of which are at the top of their game. This one needs to beck to private practice.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA45255
Rating:9.6
Comments:
She is a very cerebral and even-handed judges, with well thought out pre-trial decisions and decisive case management abilities. I read some of the bad reviews, but I did not find her to fit within those categories.

Other

Comment #: CA31059
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Shocking. Servino allowed a case to proceed through CMC and discovery for two and a half years with no proof of service for a defendant- 100% bias to the plaintiff.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA18097
Rating:5.8
Comments:
Cunning bias with a penchant for awarding opposing party attorney’s fees when and after filing NOA. If she needs to back date an order filing, no problem. Her closer than personal relationship with Filipina deputy bailiff will always turn a blind eye given the judge’s strange obscession with the Filipino culture.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA12342
Rating:2.4
Comments:
In disbelief that the courts expose defendants to this level of injustice. Very blatant in her disregard for the defendant (s). Says throughout trial, "Let me get to you on that" when asked difficult questions. Pretends to know more than she does, allows plaintiff's attorney to bully and berate the witnesses. Truly a disservice to the greater good.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA11746
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Outstanding judge. Pleasant, fair, courteous, knows the law. A definite keeper in any matter.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA10920
Rating:10.0
Comments:
Excellent trial judge. Very fair to both sides.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA7075
Rating:8.8
Comments:
a fairly new judge but appears to be vey knowledgeable and hard working. I was surprised at her scholarship on a complex matter. A pleasant demeanor.