Hon. Laura A. Seigle See Rating Details
Judge
Superior Court
Los Angeles County
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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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Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA45273
Rating:1.9
Comments:
The may have gone to Harvard and Yale and has that type of intelligence, yet she should be thrown out of Family Law. She is completely illogical and has literally “RUINED” so many families due to her decisions. Prey to gos you never ever have to enter this witch’s courtroom. As a human being she is disgusting. She is like the result of sticking an enema in one’s rectum - VILE. I recall this Judge from 7 years ago and still full of disgust.

Litigant

Comment #: CA38705
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Wow. I spent 3 years in the CA Court system because of Judge Seigle. It literally bankrupted me and caused so much trauma and stress (and I'm a tough person!) - my court case was resolved by a different judge eventually, but I think of Justice Seigle often, because she was so bad. I was trying to get away from an abusive spouse, and frankly, she let the abuse continue, but in a court room. My Ex would be out in the halls even calling her a c*nt, he had ZERO respect for her or the court and she allowed him to draw out our court case for years. The bailiff was always on high alert, my Ex would be kicked out of the court room for defying orders, talking back/over the judge...he had FOUR different attorneys all request to be released. None of them were ever ready for our hearings, because he even refused to work with his own attorneys - and we never ever got our requests for any approved - I was awarded very little to nothing in attorney's fees, she did nothing when he cut off our bank accounts, she allowed him to stay in our home for over 3 years without paying me out. I can't say enough about how bad her decisions were, and how she allowed my Ex to continue his behavior - it was a nightmare. Eventually I moved to Montana, my Ex followed and continued to not pay child support and to abuse the kids. The Montana judge and court system clamped down on him so quickly - I got to see a justice system that works, and I'm grateful for that, but as a single mom not getting any child support to this day, when I think of Judge Seigle, I think of how the $250k I spent in her court room could have paid for my kids college. Shame on you Justice Seigle.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA38610
Rating:1.0
Comments:
This judge is a p.i. hub judge and is pro-defense. She always denies plaintiffs' motions to compel and always grants defendants' motions. She also lacks a basic understanding of the law. If you get this judge, use your 170.6 challenge immediately.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA38609
Rating:1.5
Comments:
This is a P.I hub judge that is pro-defense. She will never rule in favor of a plaintiff in any matter. She is rude to plaintiff's counsel. She is fast to award monetary discovery sanctions against plaintiffs but never against defense counsel. She has one set of rules for defendants and a different set of rules for plaintiffs. If you get this judge, immediately file a 170.6 challenge. There are few judges that are worse.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA36726
Rating:3.9
Comments:
Laura Seigle is a monster who destroyed multiple families by allowing domestic abusers to get off with poor excuses. She doesn't think anything is domestic violence. Thank God she was moved from Department 87. She should never be in family law. When you read the transcripts of her excusing multiple stalking efforts of abusive men, and then saying the mothers are not credible because it would not be logical to be afraid of years of abuse. This isn't a one time situation. I'm handling an appeals that is a casuality of Seigles reign. There are at least 7 women that I know, including my client that this judge practically slept through the DVRO hearing and then dismissed the DVRO. Actual injury to one child by the abusive father who she called "just trying to be a good dad" when he broke into his exwifes home and used physical force against her and took the kid against an order. She is better off in financial issues. I would consider myself pro good dad, foughth for a lot of dads. But the blood is on her hands. Good thing Amy Pellman is in her seat. A judicial officer who actually pays attention to children's needs. No judge is perfect, but why they would put Seigle in Family Law always perplexed me.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA35453
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Incredibly rude to both pro pers and counsel. Doesnt listen to reason and imposes her will on everyone just to boost her self esteem. Arrogant despite lacking the most basic knowledge and demeanor required of a judicial officer. 170.6.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA34578
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
In a world fully of condescending and rude judges, Hon. Laura Seigle takes the cake.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA31808
Rating:5.0
Comments:
This woman is mirthless and self important, with no evident ability to communicate without condescension. One wonders if she ever appeared in court while in her Ivory Tower before going on the bench.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA28843
Rating:2.6
Comments:
Here are examples of what Plaintiff's attorneys have had to say about this judge.

"She’s the worst human on earth."

"She granted summary judgment on a slip and fall in which she found no dangerous condition when my client said they slipped on melted ice in the incident report, at the depo, and in their declaration."

"As long as you are prepared and follow all rules she is okay. But she’s pretty miserable."

If you are a Plaintiff's attorney, its probably a good idea to 170.6 her in every case unless you are more worried about which trial judge you are going to get.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA28170
Rating:3.6
Comments:
Laura Seigle is way out of her league, particularly on law and motion matters.

What is so striking is that she was appointed to follow Judge Yolanda Orzco, and the comparison in quality between the two judges is incredible. Perhaps as part of "diversity and inclusion" someone decided that a dumb judge needed to follow a smart one. That is the only evident reason to explain Seigle's position on the bench.

In any event, Seigle has very shallow understanding of the law, and she is entirely unfamiliar with some basic concepts when they come before her. She cannot handle difficult or contested matters. If she does not understand something, she will get more testy. Low energy and grumpy describes her demeanor.

She is not subject to recusal at present due to her position handling law and motion matters in personal injury litigation. When she finally gets reassigned, avoid her.

Litigant

Comment #: CA12952
Rating:8.0
Comments:
Honorable Judge Seigle has a solid pedigree in law. She is new to family law, and yes she is learning to navigate the cesspool of perjury and unethical lawyers in a common practice of no accountability. She may become a great force of bringing common sense and fairness to the out of control family law court. When she becomes more familiar with identifying unethical lawyers and spotting perjury. Watch out as her ability to research and grasp on ccp is strong. Time will tell.

Civil Litigation - Govt.

Comment #: CA12160
Rating:4.0
Comments:
Judge Seigle is new to family law and doesn't seem comfortable making orders. She often holds issues until the next hearing, rarely awards sanctions when parties do not follow her orders, and generally seems exasperated in court. She allows people to talk over her and cut each other off, as there are no consequences for bad behavior in her court. If you are bringing a contentious matter before the court, you are better off with a different judge. She seems interested in fairness, but her indecisiveness means you will be coming back again and again to her courtroom.