Hon. Lori Currier Woods See Rating Details

Family Court
Orange County
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* Evenhandedness in Criminal Litigation (1=Demonstrates Bias,10=Entirely Evenhanded)
General Inclination Regarding Bail (1=Pro-Defense,10=Pro-Government)
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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)


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* 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 #: NY13274
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
She retired hallelujah!!
She is evil!!

Other

Comment #: NY13028
Rating:1.0
Comments:
This judge has no interest in seeing evidence or hearing testimony as to what the best interest of the child is. She does not even listen to the recommendations of the child’s rights attorney assigned to the child. Poor morals, poor ethics and tells drug abuser parents to “not use drugs 24 hours before their visit” while granting unsupervised visits in the same breath. Do better for the sake of your youth Orange County.

Other

Comment #: NY12884
Rating:Not Rated
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Listens to only one side. This is the side of the abuser, drug user and liar. Does not consider best interest of the child.

Other

Comment #: NY12855
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Does she understand the pain,The torment a mother goes through who knows they have done anything and everything to care for their child and ,Heart breaking is not the word!I will never get back those years ?? I don't know if my child remembers me even...Please help us,Someone somewhere, It's not to attack her ,But to stand up for what's right!She has wronged so many people. To whom is wrong I agree,But don't torture innocent families, My other son misses his brother,We have a family here broken in pieces bc she does not investigate and judges on her own assumptions, Not okay!

Other

Comment #: NY12781
Rating:Not Rated
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Shame on people who allow this judge to make decisions that are illegal and detrimental for children. Doesn’t follow judicial protocol. She denies witnesses counsel and evidence. Her decisions are arbitrary and capricious.

Other

Comment #: NY12780
Rating:1.0
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Shame on people who allow this judge to make decisions that are illegal and detrimental to children. Doesn’t follow judicial protocol. She denies witnesses counsel and evidence. Her decisions are arbitrary and capricious.

Other

Comment #: NY12639
Rating:1.0
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I had court today with my daughters father and have more than enough proof he is a p.o.s and unstable !! She gave him yet again another chance and was bashing me the whole time saying I need to be jolly its around the holiday time

Other

Comment #: NY12563
Rating:1.0
Comments:
So my name is Sabian and we have had Judge Woods as our family court judge I'm sure. As your aware she is ovcontrollinger in court and has made it very hard for me to see my dad.

Litigant

Comment #: NY11193
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Pro-abuser

Other

Comment #: NY10689
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Sadly this women is unhinged. She has no interest in being a neutral fact finder. Rather, she thinks she is above the law. She is sloppy and has no interest in the facts. She will determine the outcome based off what she wants and thinks prior to even hearing testimony. Her results are completely self serving with no regard for the children or families. How she sleeps at night is beyond me. There is no wonder why she is Star Liquors ( local liquor store in Monroe) number one client. The longer she stays on the bench the longer children and families in Orange County are in harms way.

She experienced a traumatic life changing event and should have never returned to the bench of the family court.

Her court room is more inline with a trashy reality tv show then a place of law and Justice.

Her appellate reversals show that she is a menace to the judiciary. She should either step down while she still can or be removed as soon as possible.

The damage she has caused is catastrophic. Her reputation is that of a hasbeen.

Other

Comment #: NY9801
Rating:1.0
Comments:
She’s a horrible judge to the point where its traumatizing going into the court room with her. No matter what evidence you have against the other party she favors the father. Puts the kids in danger knowing the background . She’s just horrible ,I have no idea why she is still a Judge.

Litigant

Comment #: NY7007
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Worst attitude not surprised by these comments at all in 1 day it says she sent kids to pedicure the other litigant bragging she disagreed with both his ex and the caseworker""" if there was ever a reason to vote it's now get this looney off the bench. It's insane what she gets away with

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY7003
Rating:5.0
Comments:
She is a hard judge. but i think she makes the best decision at the time with what she has. I have been dealing with her for a long time. i have seem her go in favor of my kids every time no matter what my ex or the worker has said which has left my kids safe and with me.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY7002
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Do not re elect this judge. She gave unsupervised visitation to a pedophile, disregarded all evidence against him and set my children up to be sexually abused. She does not deserve a seat.

Other

Comment #: NY6928
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Her performance is horrible!!! She wanted to give a father shared custody even though he did not file a petition for custody. She doesn't read the petitions, case files, and treats woman as if they are the enemy. She just hands over the children without knowing any information on the father; I.e., are they violent, pedofiles, etc. If she is so burned out leave!

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY6838
Rating:2.1
Comments:
Worst judge ever! She should never been elected in the first place. Do Not re-elect " Lori Currier Woods"! She favors the party who is abusive. She returns the child to the abusive home numerous times. Wood's purposely exposes the child to danger time and time again. She cares nothing for the child. Woods will continue to abuse her power and continue to abuse our children and our families unless she is not re-elected for term again in September 2015. This judge has not just ruined my life but my innocent child who is left broken due to her abuse of power with the tool being the family court system. I beg of you ti not vote this judge in September of 2015 . If I could wish one thing for the rest of my life it would be for Wood's to not be on the bench ASAP!

Other

Comment #: NY6755
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Horrible temperament, refuses to look at any evidence or paperwork from other courts, rude, talks down to plaintiffs especially male.

Insults other Judges decisions, will look to side with the Mother at all times, was once quoted in saying to a "Female" respondent who had a long criminal and drug usage history.

"Is it OK with you he is filing for custody if not I will set this for another time"

Plaintiff was a church reverend.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY6710
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Despicable spiteful judge who cannot interpret the law nor be fair to female litigants - being unnecessarily punitive. Does not want to do her job by using the law to come to legal conclusions - rules by favoritism. Multiple appeals necessary

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY6633
Rating:1.6
Comments:
Pro-male is the best way to describe this judge. Doesn't matter what he has done or will do she will side in his favor every time.

Litigant

Comment #: NY6310
Rating:1.0
Comments:
STAND UP AND VOTE HER OFF THE BENCH PEOPLE

Other

Comment #: NY6202
Rating:1.0
Comments:
This is a sad day for anyone going before this judge....She found a man guilty of sexually abusing a minor- her own verdict. guilty of neglecting 3 other children..and what is his punishment during his disposition? he has to attend sex offender treatments while getting unsupervised visits of one of the children he neglected...A sex offender! explain to me the logic when sex crimes are crimes of opportunity....How do you give any sex offender any visits at all when you as the judge declared him guilty? am I missing something here..

Other

Comment #: NY6114
Rating:1.0
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She has allowed my abusive husband free access to my four children dispite domestice violence by my husband and him abusing my children,she does not care about the facts,she puts womens and childrens lives in danger be because she is all for fathers rights,no matter what,I am filing a complant against her,with the judiciary commission,the form is on the computer,write it up and mail or fAx it to the number or address given.Let stand together and make a difference for our children.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY5968
Rating:1.0
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She allows social service workers to lie under oath. She tears children from biological family's who try to obtain custody. Instead she favors foster parents stating the children have adapted to their new home after the children ages 5 and 6 were put on the drugs. .ritilin and conserta. When they lived with me for 8 months they were well behaved needing no drugs of any kind. I am trying to adopt my grandsons. My husband was approved by the Rockland County Foster Care System to care for 2 little girls ages 2 and 6. For us to get a fair judgement we need another Judge and social workers who are not involved in any type of relationship with these foster people..Monica and Chris.

Other

Comment #: NY5905
Rating:1.0
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She is bias toward mothers. I don't know if it is in fact a jealousy issue with her or if she is just obsessed with men. She will pick the father no matter the interest of the children. She is definitely dangerous and has ruin a lot of children. I pray for the families that have to stand in front of her for their children. I was under the impression she asked to be transferred to criminal court in OC but I see she is still on the bench... smh sorry to all of you who have been through hell with her. :(

Other

Comment #: NY5212
Rating:5.0
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There really is no harder, more emotional job than being a parent and determining what is best for your children. We like to believe that there are all these resources to guide us and educate us and help us to make an informed decision, but sometimes it's a matter of one's intuition and gut feeling. And when that goes against what the judge says -- even when her ruling goes against nature -- there really is no way to choose with any sort of confidence or consequence. It's a lose-lose situation that is forced upon a person. It saddens me when a parent cannot instinctually protect a child -- when the justice system fails, and when money can determine the outcome in family courts. Did you know that in New York state a father can murder the mother in front of the child, and the new guardian is obligated to bring that child to jail to visit the father? What kind of a world are we living in? We should start petitioning our elected officials, and urge them to say "no" to visits for pedophiles and murderers. It does take a village to raise a child, but one person can make a difference. Why should the offender be that person?

Why should we allow a judge such as this one to sit up on her throne and look down on us for inconveniencing her day with a little thing called evidence? Stand up, mothers! Write to the Judiciary Misconduct Committee, and tell them that it's not okay! Each case is unique. These children are not disposable, like this judge seems to think. She gives the abusive father what he wants, hoping that the mother will just give up. But guess what? Sixteen years later, that same little girl is going to be standing before her in the same situation because the cycle was not broken! So stand up -- write, petition, and vote when election time comes! Say that this is not okay! These children are not cattle to be hurried along -- these moments shape their future! Write Governor Cuomo and ask for justice. Ask to change the laws in Family Court. Supervised visits should be supervised, not these phony tag-along services that they have. Parents should be entitled to the reports after every session! Why is she helping to build a system that protects the offender? Who is going to protect the child? Where does the mother turn when the Family Court judge fails? When we don't have money to match the other side's attorney's fees? If he is in violation, he gets a court-appointed attorney to help him not go to jail -- what is this? Where is my free lawyer? My child's law guardian is not allowed to speak to me on behalf of an infant who can't talk.

The system is broken. We need to fix it.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY4969
Rating:2.1
Comments:
I agree with the other individual. She made me feel as though I'm not trying my best at being a good parent for my children. Not only am I missing my family, but I am unable to connect with my children -- it breaks my heart. She has you jumping through hoops just to prove yourself, and it's degrading. I feel sorry for her family. She is very rude and not cooperative at all. She doesn't give people a chance to explain themselves, nor does she judge on a case-by-case basis. She gathers everything at once, and doesn't care how she is affecting family lives. I wonder: if her children or grandchildren acted the way that other people's children act, would she take them away, or would she suck it up and think she's perfect?

Other

Comment #: NY4809
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Arrogant and rude. I appeared before this judge making a lawful citizen's request and was made to feel like I was a criminal the entire time. I was not allowed to speak, and it was clear the judge had not reviewed the materials I submitted. My request was rejected in all of 3.5 minutes. I felt railroaded and disenfranchised, further impacting my trust in my government.

Other

Comment #: NY4347
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Anyone you ask about this female judge, thinks she is insane, does look at the whole picture at all , the child , will be in therapy one day and she will be the blame , then again will she care? Not! This child is already , dealing with issues, with disabilities, at such a young age. Does she care nope , just put him in more danger with his health. with his 5 1/2 hr. ride every other weekend at the age of 2 1/2, to make a father he doesn't even know . And being forced to go. Call it the best interest of the child.

Other

Comment #: NY4199
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Having watched her over the last 3 YEARS she picks her favorites and sticks with them no matter the right of the situation. Mother, father, doesn't matter, it's CPS and adoption! Her involvement is so one sided as to place the children in clear and present danger to the parents and the children oft times making problems where none existed abusing the Color of Law in every way possible! Help me get her off the bench, Hon. C-W? Not on her best day.

Probation or Pretrial Officer

Comment #: NY3842
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I have been witness to several if her cases where she displays an arrogance and outright bias against mothers. There have been several conversations I have had with court officers and other attorneys who question her legal competence and fairness in how she "balances" justice overall to benefit the well being of the children.

Other

Comment #: NY3442
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Kafka would be right at home with LCW. I'm to the point of going through the rigamarole to start a complaint! I've meet several other people crawling the same! AND I DON'T PLAY! The form is on Unified Court System & the instructions too. Could use some help, even just encouragement. SHE put my kids worse danger!

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: NY3382
Rating:2.6
Comments:
This is in addition to my last comment; my experiences with her Court are too herrendece to be legal. It didn't seem we were I in a US Court of Law. Over the last 16 years I've observed JUDGES, BUT NEVER HAVE SEEN ANYONE LIKE THIS.

Other

Comment #: NY3378
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Judge Woods lacks cultural intelligence and is totally unaware of her biases resorting to stereotypes and appearing substantially gullible. Her lack of awareness and introspection screams out for supervision and accountability. This judge is HOSTILE and full of RAGE. She epitomizes what is wrong with family courts and how children's well being is lost in the process. Judge Woods needs to be reviewed so that she stops arbitrary actions that are cruel for children and parents.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: NY3156
Rating:1.2
Comments:
Hates mothers, what can I say.