Hon. Lynne McGuire See Rating Details
Special Judge
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Oklahoma County
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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)


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* 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)


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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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Other

Comment #: OK2284
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
She allowed a father (who abused the children and strangled his ex wife) to have full custody of the children because the mother talked back to Judge McGuire. McGuire has no business being a judge.

Other

Comment #: OK2267
Rating:10.0
Comments:
I am a father of 6 kids.I had a couple of relationships were the other person is either incarcerated for murder.The other is just not responsible enough to take care of a pet let alone a children.I work 2 full time jobs.I don't claim to have it all together but this judge really does what is best for the kids. She has expectations so should every one else this world needs more women like this as leaders.A true professional in her work. I am a very happy and great full father to have received this judge.

Other

Comment #: OK2247
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Absolutely worst judge in Oklahoma county. Uses her personal views over the law. She took my children from me and handed them to and alcoholic/abuser with OSCN records to show. I now get supervised visitation with my children at $40.00/HR 2 x’s a week. And I have ZERO charges. Because I am a medical marijuana card holder. Explain this to me? Also now my ex husband has a card. She is EVIL ??

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: OK2243
Rating:1.0
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“Judge” McGuire has no consideration for single mothers.
She expects all petitioners to hire counsel; she is obviously unaware that all women cannot afford counsel. I have been an attorney longer than she has and she told me to not appear in “her” courtroom unless I pay an attorney.
Email me: ATODD@TODDLAWOKC.COM

Other

Comment #: OK2237
Rating:1.0
Comments:
This judge DOES NOT CARE for the best interest of the children. She took a 4 year old boy from a healthy, happy home with everything he needed! Around family that loves him, going to the best school in his area, back to his mother who just lost her section 8 home 3 weeks before court. She was arrested 6 days before court. Shes been in and out of jail, on probation, violent and on drugs. The boys father (a black father) ended up with the boy because the mother abandoned him. The dad made changes in his life for his son to live with him, getting a better job and moving to a bigger place. He loves his son very much and was only out of his life because of the mother. He was living with the dad for 2 years, calling the step mom mommy,and this judge took him away from EVERYTHING good to his mother who has no home, no job other then selling drugs, and no car, no nothing with absolutely NO QUESTIONS ASKED. She didnt even let the father speak. That was 2 months ago and the father has been blocked and has had no contact with his son since. The father had temp sole custody and the mother was to get visitation. The father didnt ever get to do the visitation because the GAL and the mother wanted the father who has a job to drive an hour to the mother then an hour home just to accommadate her. The mother was not putting ANY effort in. He didnt think that was right so by the time court came he was going to explain that. The GAL recommened visitaion. The judge was rude from the start, didnt let the father speak and gave the boy back to the mother 100%. That boy hasnt been in school, hes sleeping at random peoples houses, was wearing the same clothes he was dropped off in at least for 3 days after she had him. Everyone in that courtroom INCLUDING the mother thought she would get visitation. She was given 100% custody. She wasnt even prepared to take care of him! And the father and step mom had to give him back 2 hours after court. So he literally was ripped away from his whole life and that judge didnt have a care in the world about it. Now the mother is moving far away with the kid because she has nowhere to stay. He could of been living with his dad going to school getting fed and in a warm home. I do not understand how the judge can make decisions like that without looking into anything. She ordered a GAL but didnt listen to her or take her advice which is what her job was. The dad didnt get phone visitations, nothing. The family worries about him everyday while the mom is still going to court for several different offences and could go back to jail any day and no one would know where the boy is. Its just unprofessional and completely inappropriate and sad she didnt do a single thing she should of done for her duty as a judge that day.

Other

Comment #: OK2221
Rating:1.0
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Have been trying to divorce my abusive husband for 22 months. First court date she just went with all the lies even though I had proof. I was getting unemployment and my husband wanted 3k a month for spousal support. She put a stay on both but continued that I have to pay the marital bills. For 22 months I have had to pay his bills while he hasn't paid a penny in support and he unlawfully claimed the child tax credit. This judge is horrible. She makes victims of abuse suffer even more while the abusers get off free. At least the court ordered therapist realized the extent of the abuse and my kids will never have to see him again. Would be nice if I got child support and could quit paying my abusers bills...but yay justice in Oklahoma is awesome.

Other

Comment #: OK2172
Rating:1.0
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This judge is very biased. She has sent children to their pedophile father, and prevented their protective mother from seeing them for over a year. There is a reason this judge's rating is so low. She needs to be removed from the bench. Her financial records need to be investigated for signs of bribery. At the very least she needs to be educated on recent research regarding coercive control, domestic violence, child abuse, false allegations of parental alienation, etc.

Other

Comment #: OK2138
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Judge McGuire should be thrown off the bench. She is biased, unfair, a disgrace to our justice system . She is used when the trial is fixed and you can’t vote her out.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: OK2127
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Judge Lynne McGuire is a disgrace to the judicial system.[Redacted by Ed.]

Other

Comment #: OK2041
Rating:1.0
Comments:
The positive reviews about this judge are fake.

Other

Comment #: OK2040
Rating:8.0
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When I first came before her Honor, things did not go my way. I thought it would be clear cut; my ex wife had denied me visitation with our son without due process, my visitation should be reinstated, simple as that. Instead, she assigned a Guardian Ad Litem. I met with the GAL and did as he recommended to the court, and although it took longer than I would have liked, my visitation was reinstated. Then there was a matter of having overpaid for child support, an issue that was judged null since both claims were too old. I didn’t like that either; I couldn’t afford to take my to task previously, so how could I have brought this before the court sooner? However, through that process, it seemed she was starting to see through the façade of my ex. The final matter; our teenager had decided he’d had enough of my ex and no longer wanted to live with her, but with me. The same GAL was still in effect and he recommended our teenager reside with me there would be joint custody. My ex would not agree unless she was “the primary” meaning she would have final say in all decisions. Judge McGuire rightly decided this was not a suitable situation for joint custody and awarded me sole custody. Had I written this review 8 months ago, it might have been different. Although it seemed to me I was losing in the beginning, Judge McGuire granted my son justice in the end. Naysayers may say what they will, but truthfully they all sound like my ex. I, for one, will continue to vote for her reinstatement.

Other

Comment #: OK2025
Rating:1.0
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Special Judges in Oklahoma must be a lawyer to have jurisdiction over family cases, such as divorce and custody. I have been unable to find a bar number for this judge, and am wondering how she is able to take these cases. (see: jurisdictions of special judges law, Oklahoma)

Other

Comment #: OK1998
Rating:1.0
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She's awful. I want answers why she's still a judge. My ex is an attorney and she gave favoritism to him and his attorney. Be prepared if you think when you step in her courtroom you will get a fair and unbiased decision. She didn't hold my ex accountable for any of his actions. Didn't want to even hear how he hasn't done what HER court ordered. Her divorce decree could have been written by a grade school child. No effort no substance and gave loopholes for dead beat husbands and fathers to abuse the judicial system. Why is she still in office? I was abused in her court room not only by the defendants attorney but she committed judicial abuse in my opinion. She's sexist and favors males. This is clear. My cousin had same experience with her. PLEASE GET HER REMOVED.

Other

Comment #: OK1996
Rating:1.0
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Ignores evidence and violation of laws. Refused to address contempt of court by prevailing party. Will not hear testimony from low income individuals or those who can not afford counsel.

Allowed an unlawful order, refused to enforce visitation in said order despite it being unjustly denied, and denied to recuse herself after obvious bias was shown in favor of party in violating order and laws.

Lynne McGuire is not qualified for her position and is an embarrassment to the legal system and legal process.

Other

Comment #: OK1924
Rating:10.0
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I was worried after all the reviews I have read on her and from when I was in front of her with my initial divorce and custody matter. My case has went on for nearly 2 years and so I thought she was sided with my exes attorney. Time for all to gather the facts paid off. I had my day in court with her and she listened to all sides and saw through the bs my had been giving all these women all these years and playing the victim. She was more than fair and actually hard on him to be a better role model and be accountable for his actions or lack there of. I humbly thank her and hope he takes to heart what she has said for the betterment and future relationship with our children.

Other

Comment #: OK1880
Rating:9.0
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This Judge saw things for what they were and did what needed to be done. Made people accountable for words and actions! For lies and truth. She was spot on and I truly believe she made the proper decisions for all involved in the case, even though it meant MY family member lost custody of their children. It was the right thing. I have always wanted to thank her after hearing what transpired in court that day!

Litigant

Comment #: OK1848
Rating:1.0
Comments:
She has not given me any justice at the expense of my children's well being, and will only let people who can afford an speak. How can I afford an attorney when my ex won't pay child support??

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: OK1844
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
If your expectation is an elected public official who is bound by oath to uphold the law, run the courtroom in a manner which allows each side to present their case then petition immediately for any other Judge before she infects your case with her bias towards attorneys with conflicts of interest. Judge McGuire’s capabilities and the influence she allows insider attorneys to impose on her decisions are deplorable and a disgrace to the bench as well as the people who pay her salary and pension.

Other

Comment #: OK1804
Rating:1.0
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I felt like I was in the middle of a conspiracy. This judge wouldn't even allow my Attorney to speak. She cut him off every time. She reinstated custody and sent my child back to the abuser. I told her my daughter was scared. Her reply was that all kids are scared. She should not be in her position. It was a disgrace to my child.

Other

Comment #: OK1768
Rating:1.0
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Judge McGuire will have the opportunity one day to be evaluated and judged by her peers and eventually a superior who takes his responsibility to the public seriously. When this happens we will all see her judgements challenged and overturned in favor of an accurate interpretation of the law and fair treatment to both parties in a courtroom not just the ones represented by a few attorneys she favors for unknown reasons over the law and justice. Her actions are a shameful representation of the duties she owes the public.

Other

Comment #: OK1766
Rating:1.0
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This judge needs to retire and go live in a forest somewhere and think of all the BAD decisions she has made as a judge. She does not think about the best interest of the child. She should really be ashamed of herself making such important life decisions for others with out looking at the facts. She obviously didn't learn much in law school, but I guess they don't teach common sense there. You have to be born with that.

Other

Comment #: OK1748
Rating:5.0
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Judge McGuire is old-fashion. She applies the sexist, double standard in her courtroom. She is very tolerant of womanizing men but expects females in her courtroom to adhere to the traditional, sexist, societal expectations & is extremely degrading & critical of women who fail to satisfy her expectations of a "lady".
She is not a fair judge. She failed to apply equal expectations to all parties in my case. She allowed things to slide on one side but was very strict in what she would allow from the parties on the other side.
I expected better from her. Judge McGuire was ultimately a disappointment. She seems too comfortable making life decisions for children without first obtaining all the necessary facts & information.

Other

Comment #: OK1738
Rating:1.0
Comments:
She isn't for the child's best interest at all.

Litigant

Comment #: OK1724
Rating:1.0
Comments:
She allows her clerks to gossip and influence her decisions way too much. Her court room is too rushed for any real justice to occur and is more concerned w you having a high paid attorney vs the facts. Especially if your a man you better get a great attorney or your screwed w her in my opinion. Additionally, you need to find out if your attorney knows her staff and if their relationship is good. If not, beware for a rocky road ahead....

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: OK1658
Rating:4.5
Comments:
She made it very clear that she wasn't interested in hearing facts. She refused to review evidence. And made a decision based on "word of mouth" rather than ask for proof.