"The Robing Room: NY State Judges

Hon. Martin Shulman	See Rating Details
Supreme Court (Civil)
New York County	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. Martin Shulman

Comments

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY3996
Rating:8.4

Comments:
One of the finest judges on the bench. Very patient, listens carefully, has a sound understanding of the law. Respectful and courteous to attorneys. Reads briefs, and may even do his own research if you've missed something. Very reasoned opinions, does not shoot from the hip. Pleasure to appear before him.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY1013
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
He is a great judge - pragmatic in his rulings, but very receptive to law and ideas. It is a pleasure to appear before him.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY764
Rating:8.5

Comments:
He is fair to a fault and very very reasonable. He seems to be more pragmatic than dogmatic. He does go on though, so be prepared for a long session.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY601
Rating:8.9

Comments:
If Justice Shulman has a weakness, it is that he wants to be fair to a fault, seeking stipulations between the parties on trial rulings rather than ruling and letting the chips fall where they may in the event of an appeal. Otherwise, he is flexible in scheduling, allows counsel to try their cases and treats attorneys with respect.