Hon. G. Richard Singeltary See Rating Details

Circuit Court
Lake County
5th Circuit
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Attorney Average Rating:   2.6 - 7 rating(s)
Non-Attorney Average Rating:   2.0 - 7 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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Litigant

Comment #: FL7448
Rating:10.0
Comments:
Absolutely superb trial judge. Extremely fair and allows both sides a full and fair opportunity to be heard on every issue. He gave me the "opportunity", but I blew it . :( (maybe, because my attorney was not very supportive). A man of character and principle. 10 Stars

Other

Comment #: FL6962
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Over 3 years in a divorce case where equitable distribution has yet to be dealt with, even though it was admitted as such by him. Opposing council is in control not him. He is just a puppet.

Other

Comment #: FL6961
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Is lead by his Judicial assistant who probably gets political votes for her husband. While feeding Singeltary information regarding the case. Bias and unethical. Does not follow Florida Rules and Procedures.

Other

Comment #: FL6837
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Horrible!! I don't understand how he can be a judge. He does not care and i am sure that he cuts some deals with some lawyers that he is friends with. I had read all his ratings and they are all bad. So please please tell me how he still can be a judge.

Other

Comment #: FL6571
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Wasn't sworn in or asked one question pertaining to my divorce. Have to give up my home and my mode of transportation. Biased!

Court Staff

Comment #: FL6413
Rating:1.0
Comments:
He does work on any case he allows the Guardian ad Litem do all the work. He cannot make a decision if his life depended on it. He would rather the lawyers write up the paperwork and he just signs it. He probably does not even read it that is what Heather does his judicial assistant. How funny her husband runs for office to work in the same courthouse no favoritism there.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL6248
Rating:3.9
Comments:
Splits the difference unless it's very clear cut. Disregards the law and facts.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL6235
Rating:1.1
Comments:
Fails to understand or apply the law. Highly biased. Difficult to get hearing dates, or to get timely rulings. Wholly fails to justify decisions and ignores precedent and statutory law.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: FL5920
Rating:8.0
Comments:
Traditional, fair, and kind judge. I was never a good ole boy in Lake County, but he did his job well and treated everyone fairly. He earns 8 stars.

Litigant

Comment #: FL5770
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Has a very outdated anti-father & anti-men view on divorce and custody. Very slow on scheduling hearings and making judgements. Definitely part of the "good ol boy" system. If your lawyer is not one of his buddies, good luck getting a fair ruling. Gave off the feeling that he doesn't care and you're wasting his time. I feel he had already made up his mind and judgement before even reviewing evidence or hearing testimony.

Litigant

Comment #: FL3611
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Shows bias and has preconceived opinions that are not affected by truth.

Litigant

Comment #: FL3560
Rating:1.0
Comments:
This is a horrible judge, he gives no notice if you are having a formal hearing and then tells you your are a horrible parent because you worked and the other one didnt if you are a first time parent and your kid has a rash you are considered horrible in his eyes i have lost almost all of my rights as a parent because I do not live with my parents and have shown concern by taking my child to doctors for major issues in which he believes that the doctors are lying and do not believe what they are doing. If you are a mother and going up infront of him for custody you should forget about it he will rule in favor of the man. He should be thrown out of the court and never be allowed to serve again.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL3082
Rating:1.3
Comments:
This judge concerns me.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL2416
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Bias, prejudice, just plain crooked.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL2234
Rating:2.0
Comments:
The electorate of lake county needs to remove this man from the bench. He is terrible as a judge and is definitely one of the good ole boys. This man comes to court with preconceive ideas especially in foreclosure cases. He also fails to rule on matters even though there are DCA cases that would support his ruling for a defendant. Bad news for a judge who suppose to be impartial

Court Staff

Comment #: FL2125
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Unfortunately, I have observed the judge cut deals for some lawyers while condemning others. [redacted]. We at the court can't wait till he leaves the bench. His buddies (other judges) protect him and we have been told to keep our mouths shut or lose our jobs.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: FL2091
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Bias, prejudice, racist and one of the good ole boys. He's either too old, just doesn't care or both.