"The Robing Room: DC State Judges

Hon. Michael O'Keefe	See Rating Details
Judge Superior
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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. Michael O'Keefe

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Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: DC547
Rating:10.0

Comments:
I had a matter of moderate complexity before Judge O'Keefe. He did an excellent job adjudicating the matter. He issued a prompt written determination, and his reasoning was so clear that it was very easily understood by both lawyer and laymen. His judicial temperament is quite good, and he focused the parties' attention on the most important points. He treated both parties and counsels respectfully. I call that being a very good jurist.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: DC534
Rating:2.5

Comments:
O'Keefe is the worst of what the DC Superior Court has become. Ignorant of law, unaware of facts, indifferent to justice. Just wants to shoot from the hip and legislate from the bench. O'Keefe is just like "Shark Tank" except in a black robe.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: DC521
Rating:6.0

Comments:
Tries to get to what he thinks is the right result, but can be poorly reasoned in how he gets there. Does not absorb or recall facts from hearing to hearing. Excellent courtroom temperment, though difficult to read. Does not give the litigants guidance on where to focus, or what facts and issues have been sufficiently presented.
Comments limited to family law cases.