"The Robing Room: MD State Judges

Hon. John C. Themelis	See Rating Details
Associate Judge Circuit Court
Baltimore City County 8th Circuit	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)

Comments

What others have said about Hon. John C. Themelis

Comments

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD1658
Rating:10.0

Comments:
I jyust found out about the site .I had a very news worthy case.It went smoothly and we finished ahead of schedule while he was juggling three other murder cases during our breaks.Hw woeked hard under a lot of pressure who did a lot more than his share and did it well .I understand he left the bench to work with his daughter who must be a very lucky yet highly competent young woman.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD1529
Rating:8.7

Comments:
He is an excellent judge who was stressed out by the system and seemed to hate his job, so he behaved badly on many occasions.

Litigant

Comment #: MD1519
Rating:10.0

Comments:
I was involved in a case with Judge Themelis about 3years ago and he was courteous,moved the case along, and read all the law argued by both sides and come up with a fair decision after taking a short recess explaining to both sides how and why he arrived a his decision.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD1349
Rating:10.0

Comments:
We need him on the bench!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD1215
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Very well educated and fair,with an unmatched grasp of every law imaginable.A gentleman with complete composure,but if someone breaks the rules, His Honor is a force to be reckoned with.Those before Judge Themelis should be very intimidated to step out of line,as not one detail can get by him.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD441
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Great Judge who works hard and is fair.Listens and tries to apply the law as written in all cases equally.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD289
Rating:9.7

Comments:
A gentleman and a great judge.

Prosecutor

Comment #: MD224
Rating:9.7

Comments:
A hardworking judge. Fair and willing to listen but a no-nonsense judge who knows the law.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD190
Rating:9.6

Comments:
Judge Themelis is extremely balanced and well-versed in the law. In point of fact, in cases tried before Judge Themelis, I have observed that he has a controlling knowledge of appellate law governing specific issues and nuances of the case. Judge Themelis is adept at understanding and adjudicating convoluted legal concepts.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD133
Rating:9.9

Comments:
Judge Themelis is well-balanced and handles his courtroom in an admirable fashion. He's very efficient and gets private counsel in and out of court quickly and we appreciate that. He demands excellence from his attorneys and rightfully so, because he renders excellence at all times. He's been around a long time and cares about the city he works in. He is an asset to the bench and an icon to the legal community. We are proud to have him in Baltimore!

Litigant

Comment #: MD122
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Judge John C. Themelis is an extremely learned, hardworking and dedicated judge. We need more like him.

Litigant

Comment #: MD112
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Judge Themelis is as knowledgeable as they come, while always exhibiting an incredible work ethic. Listens to both sides and explains his decisions in detail. He is wonderful public servant.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD108
Rating:9.9

Comments:
Judge Themelis is tireless. He is extremely practical and has the experience from the trial bench and former private practice to bring insight into most controversies. He immerses himself in complex litigation and is not afraid to do research and to make a decision. He reads everything that is presented by counsel.