Hon. Steven F. Nemeth See Rating Details
Superior Court Judge
Superior Court
Ocean County
Vicinage 14
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Attorney Average Rating:   8.9 - 3 rating(s)
Non-Attorney Average Rating:   1.0 - 4 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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What others have said about Hon. Steven F. Nemeth


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Court Staff

Comment #: NJ4064
Rating:1.0
Comments:
He is the most biased judge I have ever seen, a total embarrassment to the judicial system.

He might as well be a prosecutor, he just doesn't understand the entire "innocent until Proven guilty" process.

Also lacks the demeanor to be a judge, much less the intelligence. Needs to go to prison, where is the FBI? We call them but they never do anything.

Litigant

Comment #: NJ2134
Rating:1.0
Comments:
This stupid judge is a damn liar!!! he tells the sad story about the problems of the parents, no matter if they hate each other, that the childrens welfare is the most important. Ex-wife gave me the children (Kosiso "Kossy" Bernards-Obi)she only sees them 10 weeks the whole year and wants me to sell my house which she also abandoned, leaving my children in the streets. This idiot agreed with her and is forcing my children out to the street. my son is 7 and has ADHD and going thru a hard time. My daughter is 5 years old. This guy is an animal just like my ex-wife. Judge Nemeth, is a liar!!!

Other

Comment #: NJ2132
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Just ruled on a FRO and stated several incorrect statues and laws pertaining to family law and domestic violence. Case has several grounds for appeal. Defendent should apply if can afford it right away. Very sad that this Judge has the right to affect the lives of individuals, when he does not know the law.

Other

Comment #: NJ1972
Rating:1.0
Comments:
The Hon. Judge Nemeth could not judge a potato sack race. As a landlord, the case against the tenant was tried in his court. We sought damages after having attended evicted for harassment. The mediator told me that this judge would award less if I did not mediate. The mediator did not lie. The judge found six witnesses who took time off from work twice to testify as having poor character. He also denied a mountain of physical evidence, costing my wife and I $17,000. It seems justice is being denied to keep the court systems from being overwhelms. Is my opinion that these cases should be tried by municipal judges who only work one day a week. Our legal system needs to be revamped. I feel that my constitutional right to a fair trial was grossly violated.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NJ329
Rating:9.8
Comments:
Judge Nemeth is fair, reasonable and patient. He has a great ability to handle and cut through complex matters in litigation. He also makes sure that matters before him make sense procedurally, whereas other judges tend to ignore that. Though he is fairly new to the bench, he is one of the best judges I have yet to encounter.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NJ301
Rating:8.0
Comments:
Only appeared on papers, which were done at 11th hour, but granted in the normal course and very expediently. Not much more info to provide unfortunately, but will update if seen again.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NJ209
Rating:9.0
Comments:
This judge shows up on time and does not leave the bench until everyone is heard. He is fair, knowledgeable and courteous to counsel and litigants. His staff is equally courteous. I was very impressed with his ability to control his always very packed courtroom and get matters moving either towards settlement or resolution.