"The Robing Room: MD State Judges

Hon. Keith R. Truffer	See Rating Details
Circuit Judge Circuit Court
Baltimore City County 8th Circuit	See Comments

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* 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. Keith R. Truffer

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Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD9343
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Judge Truffer is an excellent judge. Great temperament. I have been an attorney for 32 years and I have not seen a judge handle a contested custody case better. For all the negative opinions (stemming from 1 case apparently), coming from people whose legal knowledge or how a Courtroom should be run is zero, take those opinions for what they are worth (nothing)

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: MD9189
Rating:9.3

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Judge Truffer kept a calm demeanor and presented cogent reasons for his decision on a key, case-defining motion. He was wrong, and we lost. Still, Judge Truffer was "fair and reasonable."

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD8979
Rating:1.0

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Rapist belong in jail not at home hving a life. He’s been accused of other rapes. Remove him from bench and review all rape and domestic abuse cases he ruled on.

Other

Comment #: MD8978
Rating:1.0

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Sentencing rapist to home confinement is shameful. I am a man and your questioning of the victim's mental pain brought tears to my eyes. Judge Truffer has more compassion for a rapist than he has for the victim of the rape. His twisted logic should be expunged from the judiciary. The citizens of Maryland deserve better.

Other

Comment #: MD8977
Rating:1.0

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This judge needs to be held accountable. Similar to Judge Bernstein in Howard County.
What does this verdict tell other victims, as well as other police officers who decide to rape. The judge likely has cultural affinity with the perpetrator. This completely disgusts me to no end. No justice No peace. Know Justice - Know Peace.

Other

Comment #: MD8976
Rating:Not Rated
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All of Truffer’s previous rape cases should be reviewed for other disgusting judgements. Everyone has terrible life in jail so by his ignorance no one should hv to be incarcerated. Remove incompetent Truffer.

Other

Comment #: MD8972
Rating:1.0

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The home detention sentence Judge Truffer handed down to a police officer with multiple complaints of rape and sexual misconduct is an abomination. Judge Truffer should be forced from the bench for obvious bias and failure to follow the law and sentencing guidelines. The preferential treatment afforded the former officer is appalling. Judge Truffer should be forced to experience the same conduct the victims experienced. Maybe then he would change his opinion on what the victims actually suffered. Truffer is a total disgrace to the justice system.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD8964
Rating:1.0

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You should go to jail for this decision.
You are an absolute idiot..
and that is the nicest thing I have to say.

Other

Comment #: MD8963
Rating:1.0

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As a mom of two young girls I’m sickened and disgusted that this dishonorable judge gave no jail time to a convicted rapist. This alone is appalling enough and more anger-inducing is that he had the gall to say the victim didn’t seem to be “psychologically damaged”. Absolutely unreal. And people are given jail time for minor drug offenses.

Other

Comment #: MD8962
Rating:Not Rated
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Shameful judgement and comments Truffer! Assigning HOME DETENTION for a RAPIST you convicted? According to evidence, detectives were investigating this man for allegedly assaulting three other women, yet you ruled as if it was his first offense ignoring these facts and contradicted yourself, claiming one moment that there was “not evidence of any psychological injury to the victim,” in your ruling - yet according to the journalist, the "Prosecutors said the judge made that finding despite having remarked at the time of the verdict that what happened to the victim “may be the most traumatic moment of” her life.
Source: JUSTIN FENTON, BALTIMORE SUN
NOV 24, 2021 AT 2:18 PM:

Other

Comment #: MD8961
Rating:1.0

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Home detention for a convicted rapist? This should result in disqualification of a judge’s right to be on the bench.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD8956
Rating:Not Rated
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It seems that rape isn't traumatic if it's by perveted police officers according to Judge Truffler. Imagine being related to this supporating pustule, having the the misfortune to be raped, only to hear this misbetton son of a dead dogs anus say, "oh it's ok, it's not that traumatic." To you dear Judge, it's a pity that you can't feel the horror that was perpetrated, one can only hope that any afterlife there may be, will give you a full education rergarding your ignorance.

Other

Comment #: MD8954
Rating:1.0

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I would really like to know how a male can say a female rape victim suffered no negative to her mental health. Thank you judge for insulting every rape victim. I hope that no female you know is ever a victim and then end up with a judge like this

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD8952
Rating:1.0

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This judge is a sick sick man and should be removed from the judiciary.

Other

Comment #: MD8947
Rating:1.0

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Not giving a jail sentence for serial rapist.

Other

Comment #: MD8946
Rating:1.0

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Not giving a jail sentence for serial rapist.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD8720
Rating:9.7

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Extremely aware of the events at hand and industrious and complete in his handling of the proceedings.

Other

Comment #: MD8719
Rating:9.0

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Professional and compassionate

Litigant

Comment #: MD8497
Rating:1.0

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Petition the Governor to have him removed. Report him to the Maryland Bar Association.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD8496
Rating:3.0

Comments:
Anything but honorable.

Other

Comment #: MD8495
Rating:Not Rated
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Judge Truffer was ‘the’ worst judge I was ever in front of. I”d call him many thing but not horonable. He was presiding over child support cases and has no clue what the best interests of the child means. I (and my other family members) witnessed the other Atty slide something in a folder during a break and give it to the judge. He and this entire judicial system is flawed and corrupt. His performance horrible for someone Pro Se as he took issue with this little black woman defending herself and advocating for her child.I filed a charge against him with notarized statement and the judicial disabilities did not due there part. Baltimore county courts has a long way to go in this diversity and half the judges and masters don’t even follow the law, had several cases appealed and remanded. I even had a Master make fun of my child”s disabilities in this court system. I fell sorry for Anyone having to take up business in the shady courts on Baltimore county.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD8478
Rating:3.6

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A man was found guilty of self defense AFTER his girlfriend sexually assaulted him...#me2men . totally close minded and you would think since he is a man with male genitals he would have some sympathy and understanding

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD7998
Rating:10.0

Comments:
Excellent, fair judge

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: MD7726
Rating:10.0

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One of the few judges who you know won’t just follow sentencing guidelines in criminal cases, which is nice if a defendant warrants special attention. Judge Truffer is the rare reminder a judge actually listens and hears and is capable of making an independent decision on sentencing. He isn’t always merciful but if given a reason he’s open-minded.