"The Robing Room: CA State Judges

Hon. Nathan Vu	See Rating Details
Judge Superior Court
Orange 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. Nathan Vu

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Litigant

Comment #: CA49436
Rating:3.0

Comments:
This judge is kind and courteous, but no matter how strong the argument, will always side against a pro se litigant in an apparent attempt to score brownie points with his lawyer peers. He gives the appearance of a lack of bias by listening carefully to a pro se's argument and giving ample time to address the court, but he will then take the case under submission so he does not have to announce his adverse ruling to the pro per litigant in court. I have experienced this twice now on civil motions that should have prevailed (according to experienced attorneys). He is respectful and courteous, but not even-handed to the self-represented, IMO.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA44511
Rating:9.0

Comments:
In a civil jury trial, Judge Vu was very competent and fully engaged at all times, as well as respectful and professional to all persons in the courtroom. I didn't agree with every ruling, but I cannot fault him for any of them, as reasonable minds may differ on such matters. No time clock running, to cut off a case before it is finished, as some judges like to use, and he addresses jurors' concerns timely. I would not hesitate to try a case in Judge Vu's courtroom. And by the way, his staff are all very good, reflecting their boss's approach. I've spoken with other civil attorneys who have similar views of Judge Vu. I don't know why the ratings from his family court cases are so poor.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA41906
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
This judge is horrible!! He continues to allow my child to be placed with his father who is an alcoholic and drug addict making me responsible for monitoring the blood alcohol testing, results even though I actually work and cannot be available for this. I have repeatedly shown evidence and and established pattern of behaviors like threats and crazy behaviors and placing my son in harm. I showed proof repeatedly through texts, police reports etc, but the judge dismisses it and gave the other parent more time. Unfortunately hiring an attorney did not help even though the other parent represented himself the whole time contradicting himself.

Other

Comment #: CA41307
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Trying to get an attorney in-front of this judge is a joke law offices refuse to even take cases in-front of judge Vu . Every attorneys office’s and paralegals refuse to take cases, judge is completely unethical. Sorry to the children in his court.

Other

Comment #: CA41272
Rating:10.0

Comments:
This judge is extremely fair and a great judge of credibility. My husband has been dealing with a very complex custody issue over the last 9 years for which the mother continuously makes false allegations against him, all unfounded after multiple investigations, in attempt to keep his son away from him. Judge Vu has taken the time to understand the facts to make a fair ruling to ensure my husband’s rights as a father do not get lost in all of her false allegations. The court case is ongoing as the mother doesn’t follow court orders but her false allegations are no longer impactful in blinding the importance of having a father figure in his life. Thank you Judge Vu for effectively doing your job!

Other

Comment #: CA41085
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
This judge has threatened CPS and Foster care multiple times. This judge has made terrible decisions that have put my children in a dangerous environment. He does not care what is actually in the best interest of the children. He gave custody back to an abusive alcoholic father who has assaulted me and one of our children. He doesn't allow you to speak and will listen to whoever he decides he likes better. There is no fairness or unbiased judgements from him. He would rather preach about how wonderful foster care is then actually come up with a plan that would be best for the kids. He refuses to listen to what the children have to say as well and completely disregards any information you present to him. He destroys kids lives. If you are in a situation where you are divorcing a difficult person he will blame you and threaten that if you can't get along with them that he will place your kids in foster care. Please join me in getting this man removed from his position. I have created an email where we can all come together to help get this man removed from his position. Please reach out to me at stopjudgevu@gmail.com Please report him and file a complaint on him here.
https://cjp.ca.gov/online-complaint-instructions/

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA40546
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I just read a comment and want to tell you judge vu also threatened to put my son in foster care ignoring that he is living in a gentle, loving home away from his abusive father. Judge said if I didn’t get along with DV perpetrator that he would put son in foster care. He took away my soul custody my son vomits every time he has to go visit his father. Judge ignored doctors orders and therapist.

Get an order of your transcript and maybe we can start page about him. I already ordered the transcript and you can see him trying to put our son in foster care. Please join Family violence Appellate project! I am appealing his dangerous ruling order for a little boy. The judge should just look woman and children in the face and say F -you!

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: CA40545
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I just read a comment and want to tell you judge vu also threatened to put my son in foster care ignoring that he is living in a gentle, loving home away from his abusive father. Judge said if I didn’t get along with DV perpetrator that he would put son in foster care. He took away my soul custody my son vomits every time he has to go visit his father. Judge ignored doctors orders and therapist.

Get an order of your transcript and maybe we can start page about him. I already ordered the transcript and you can see him trying to put our son in foster care. Please join Family violence Appellate project! I am appealing his dangerous ruling order for a little boy. The judge should just look woman and children in the face and say F -you!

Other

Comment #: CA40291
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Judge Nathan Vu makes unacceptable decisions based off of assumptions instead of facts. This puts children's lives in danger. He does not allow you to finish your sentence, even when answering a question HE asked, and goes to the most extreme possible decision. He does NOT err on the side of protecting children. I am in a court battle right now and the Judge threatened for my daughter to go to Foster Care! I have no other words.

Litigant

Comment #: CA38421
Rating:1.0

Comments:
far lower than ZERO. A monster. Drove a child to contemplate suicide (not mine--that of a self-represented father.

Other

Comment #: CA35039
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Facts: He let the respondent take her time, present her case, ask questions and gave her most of the time. I was allowed one chance to speak my side of the case, but was not allowed to cross-examine the other party on some misinformation she submitted to the court. Judge Vu said something to the effect of, "I've heard everything from both parties, I know where you stand, there's nothing else I want to hear about this from either side...and there will be no rebutting or refusing my decision, no contesting it. It is final and there will be no more addressing this matter." I raised my hand for permission to speak one last time, and it was denied the opportunity. Now my children are being denied their constitutional rights, due to his decision.

Litigant

Comment #: CA33423
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Horrifyingly INJUST. A woman-hater, misogynist. He ruins lives. Ignores irefutble evidence. Believes obvious lies from Defendant and his lawyer. If 0 were a rating he'd be far below that.