Hon. Jeannie J. Hong See Rating Details
Circuit Judge
Circuit Court
Baltimore City County
8th Circuit
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Attorney Average Rating:   3.7 - 42 rating(s)
Non-Attorney Average Rating:   7.0 - 12 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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Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD9457
Rating:1.0
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Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD9295
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Interesting that all of the 10 stars reviews occured on the same day within hours - from the language used - it appears to be the same person. Every other review is one star or so and is reflective of how incompetent and lazy this judge actually is. She needs to be removed off the bench.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD9285
Rating:10.0
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Judge Hong listens to both parties and renders a fair decision based on the law. We need more judges like her.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD9283
Rating:10.0
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Judge Hong is fair to all parties and truly listens to make an informed decision. I wish all judges listened and did homework like her!

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD9282
Rating:10.0
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I am a former prosecutor and now a defense attorney and have appeared before Judge Hong in both capacities countless times. She is smart, competent and treats both sides with the utmost respect. Always a sigh of relief when I am sent to Judge Hong’s courtroom for trial. The first is that she is always on time and doesn’t make you wait all morning to start her docket. She is very pleasant and always willing to work out a fair deal which is favorable to both sides. Judge Hong also patiently listens to both sides involved-from a distraught victim to a crying , upset defendant’s family member. She can be tough on defendants when necessary,
and will not hesitate to impose a long period of incarceration when they deserve it.
Judge Hong possesses the perfect Judicial temperament which,I believe, should be a role model for the majority of her colleagues on the bench.

Other

Comment #: MD9281
Rating:10.0
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Judge Hong is the hardest working and most professional judge I know. She is incredibly competent and her vast knowledge of case law is evident in her careful and fair rulings. If she is your judge, justice will prevail!

Civil Litigation - Govt.

Comment #: MD9239
Rating:9.6
Comments:
These negative reviews clearly were written by parties/attorneys who lost their case(s). Judge Hong is quite professional and fair. That's all I would ask of a judge, regardless of the end result in any case.

Other

Comment #: MD9236
Rating:10.0
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In a courtroom, you won't always get the outcome you want. But with Judge Hong, you know that you're going to at least get a fair shake. She knows the law, she is prepared, and she'll treat you with respect no matter who you are. She's a model for other judges to follow.

Other

Comment #: MD9234
Rating:10.0
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Judge Hong is one of the most, if not the most, professional and fair judges I have ever worked with. She is knowledgeable on the law of every case, and she takes the extra time to issue written Orders. She is also kind to every person in her courtroom, even if they do not respect her rulings.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD9211
Rating:1.0
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Biased, incompetent. It would be better if she would get off the bench - and quickly.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD9068
Rating:9.6
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Judge Hong makes fair and carefully calculated rulings. It was a pleasure to have a judge that actually read over the case thoroughly and was competent and professional.

Litigant

Comment #: MD9056
Rating:9.0
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I was pleased with Judge Hong's ruling in my court case. I have been dealing with a difficult tenant and finally received justice.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD9052
Rating:1.0
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Very poor judge. Interesting to see that the 3 high scores were on the same day and right after a very low score. Most of these are quite correctly very low scores.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD9022
Rating:2.0
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Judge Hong always begins her trials and hearings on time. Other than that she is unprepared. Although she’s been a judge for a long time she is not knowledgeable.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD9017
Rating:5.6
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The best thing about Judge Hong is her punctuality, but after that, things are questionable relating to her. She’s intelligent but makes decisions that come across as incompetent, but my opinion is she knowingly makes decisions to achieve a certain outcome which is more dangerous than incompetence. Incompetence can be overturned, but intelligence driven bad rulings can lead to bad laws. I have had multiple trials before her and she will definitely hold order In her court and impose the law, but it seems she may make rulings based upon how she feels about your client. Be sure to pay attention to every detail in your trials before her because you may need those notes for post trial motions and appeals.

Other

Comment #: MD9013
Rating:9.0
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In my experience with Judge Hong, she is one of, if not the most prepared judges on the bench. Her rulings are always detailed and balanced. Her orders are always thorough and consider all of the arguments. You may not get a decision in your favor every time, but she is always going to give you a fair chance and an opportunity to make your arguments.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD8990
Rating:1.0
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Note that 3 of the 10 star rating occurred on the same days and directly after another one of the poor ratings. My experience with this judge is that she is incompetent and lazy - she should not be on the bench.

Other

Comment #: MD8853
Rating:9.0
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My experience with Judge Hong was positive. She was fair and was clearly informed and prepared in my case. I was fortunate to have had such a knowledgeable judge.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD8706
Rating:10.0
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Judge Hong always begins her dockets on time. If she wants you there at 9:30 it would be best to show up at 9:15. She always gives you a written memorandum instead of just ruling from the bench. It is evident that she prepares prior to trial and listens to all arguments. 10/10 reccomend.

Other

Comment #: MD8705
Rating:10.0
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Judge Hong has always displayed the utmost respect and fairness in her courtroom. In my experience, she has constantly conducted her courtroom in an impartial and informed manner. Her expansive knowledge of the law and expertise as a judge makes her stand out.

Other

Comment #: MD8704
Rating:10.0
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Judge Hong is amazing. She’s always fair to both parties and remains partial.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD8703
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Another incompetent judge on the bench in Baltimore City!

Other

Comment #: MD8684
Rating:10.0
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Judge Hong is extremely knowledgeable and fair. Not only does she treat both sides equally, but she has a firm grip on the law. Judge Hong's demeanor in the courtroom is nothing short of professional.

Litigant

Comment #: MD8467
Rating:1.0
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Will be bringing Judge Hong in front of judicial discipline for her courtroom behavior and ruling.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD8439
Rating:1.0
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Lazy and not knowledgeable - pity the family court participants

Litigant

Comment #: MD8392
Rating:2.0
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Never went before this judge- She was forwarded to family court I’m assuming for 2020/21
As the litigate from a false granted protective order ( PO) case. The judge in the “PO” case, entered a, memorandum- In accordance with the opposing filed motion to modify custody off the (PO) case, the judge clearly indicated in such “Memo” that my access was suspended until I filed something with the court.
In October 2020- I file a “Motion To Vacate & Re-instate Access”. Judge -Hong, Denied my motion. further showing and proven that my case and the prior order was not reviewed. That had such been reviewed properly. Judge-Hong, would have clearly identified that the matter was ripe to be heard.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD8337
Rating:9.3
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My evaluation of Judge Hong's performance as a circuit court judge is based on my having observed her actions in court on several occasions. From these experiences, I have found Her Honor to be judicious, thoughtful and fair in her rulings. I acknowledge that the lens through which these observations are based differs from that of an attorney, plaintiff or defendant who has appeared before Judge Hong -- and whose opinion of Judge Hong (or any judge for that matter) is influenced by whether they win or lose their case. The current process of evaluating a judge's performance would benefit greatly if more people who do not have a vested interest in the outcome a case participated in the evaluation process.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD8261
Rating:9.4
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I've always found Judge Hong to be a right down the middle judge. I've appeared before her many times and tried several trials in front of her. Her courtroom runs efficiently and she has an impeccable demeanor. I've won some and lost some in her courtroom but all of her rulings were thoughtful and fair.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD8165
Rating:1.0
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Appeared entirely uninterested in the case being presented and did not seem to understand the issues at hand. Should not be on the bench.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD8162
Rating:10.0
Comments:
A pleasure to appear before

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD8145
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Unimpressive

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD8127
Rating:1.0
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Perfect example of judicial misconduct. Disgraceful .

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD8082
Rating:1.0
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This judge is very disappointing - she was unable to understand basic business principles,lacked basic legal knowledge and appeared in court entirely unprepared. We won the case, but it took far longer than it needed to and was a laughable performance from Judge Hong.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD8041
Rating:1.0
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How questionable to see 3 overwhelmingly positive reviews posted within days of each other after years of absolutely negative. I agree with the earlier posts. Judge Hong is incompetent and should be off the bench.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD7987
Rating:10.0
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Judge Hong is the epitome of appropriate judicial temperament. She is always courteous and willing to listen to your argument; fair and correct rulings. She handles her courtroom well, not with an iron fist, but she is in control and neither party or lawyers rattle her or control in any way. Baltimore certainly needs more judges like her.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD7980
Rating:10.0
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In my 30+ years of practicing law, I have on only one other occasion been before a judge who is as prepared, judicious and fair as Judge Hong. What distinguishes Judge Hong as a jurist is the time she takes to issue a well-reasoned, articulate opinion on the cases over which she presides. I may not always win my cases before Judge Hong, but I know, win or lose, that my client has gotten a fair shake.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD7937
Rating:10.0
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A very prepared Judge that is well versed in the facts and legal issues of each case.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD7838
Rating:1.0
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Totally incompetent - where did they find her? Shortening the length of term on the bench would be helpful with judges like her.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD7748
Rating:1.0
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Another reversal. This judge should be off the bench and we can all stop wasting everyone's time and money.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD7653
Rating:2.8
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Very punctual but very wrong on matter legal matters.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD7399
Rating:1.0
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Ms. Hong is convincingly thoroughly incompetent and needs to be removed asap, before she does more harm to herself and others .

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD7165
Rating:1.0
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A disgrace to the bench.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD6394
Rating:2.0
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I have to agree with the comments I've seen so far on Judge Hong. She's out of her league as a judge. She handled a divorce proceeding and botched rulings on objections and in her findings. Not a good fit for the responsibilities a judge has, and clearly biased toward female litigants. All these bad reviews can't all be wrong.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD6348
Rating:1.0
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Bad experience with this judge.

Litigant

Comment #: MD6324
Rating:1.0
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This judge should be removed - her rulings made absolutely no sense and actually hurt my children very badly. I thought she was supposed to be good with domestic cases, but she was the worst - very biased and just talked about her own personal troubles the entire time.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD6269
Rating:1.0
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I agree with the other comment - she is completely incompetent, appeared to be confused and disorganized and both parties had to explain repeatedly the case facts and case law. She was useless.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD6232
Rating:1.1
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Judge Hong is incompetent and lazy on the bench - very disappointing. She failed to review documents and was unfamiliar with the law. She has made several grievous errors on the bench that had to be reversed.
Additionally in family law, she was particularly uninformed and made truly poor decisions that were actually harmful for the minor children.