"The Robing Room: WA State Judges

Hon. Diana L. Kiesel	See Rating Details
Commissioner Superior Court
Pierce 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)

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What others have said about Hon. Diana L. Kiesel

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Litigant

Comment #: WA2270
Rating:1.0

Comments:
During a revision she took in consideration for my children’s safety and well-being and ordered them in my care. 30days later she ordered one child back with the abuser 50/50 and then we appeared in front of her 4 more times and each time she just got worse and worse until she ordered both kids back with their abuser full time. She refuses to read declarations and evidence and takes the attorney at their word. There is clear evidence of abuse but she does not care or take the time to read and is biased to one attorney and doesn’t allow my attorney to speak before making a ruling. She is old and forgetful and has her mind made up before you even enter her court room.

Other

Comment #: WA2249
Rating:1.0

Comments:
In the beginning she took in consideration the truth and seen through the lies and deception of the father. I wasn’t there the last two hearings but suddenly the alcoholism concern went completely out the window. My grandson is distraught and this lady did it. I have no words. Believed two felons over my grandsuns mom and would not allow my daughter witnesses.

Other

Comment #: WA2245
Rating:1.0

Comments:
She needs to be removed from Pierce County Family Court just as she was removed from Criminal Court due to her horrible bad rulings!

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: WA2244
Rating:1.3

Comments:
Her thinking and her ruilings are not in the best intrest of children whatsoever!

Other

Comment #: WA2243
Rating:1.0

Comments:
She based her ruling on hearsay, did not acknowledge any required services of the father or take into account Domestic Violence and she did not uphold or own ruling and take away supervised visits after the mother passed her mental health and DV evals and kept the child with a known abuser. She could not even remember my name calling me someone else after days of trial. She has something medically wrong I think at her elderly age, she rule’s constantly in favor of men!

Litigant

Comment #: WA1704
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This commissioner seems to have a neurodegenerative disease, and after watching her in many cases, i dont think her mental function or even physical function is up to par. Based on the Oath which she signed, I believe Diana Kiesel or her medical history should be examined for the presence of Parkinsons Disease. Her tremors are horrible as evidenced in her writing as well as the way she always holds herself so stiff.... and her decisions do not promote faith in the judiciary.

Other

Comment #: WA1229
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This commissioner didn't know what day it was, she hadn't read statements in case. She issued a very harsh ruling, after listening to plaintiff's attorney.She gave no consideration for the defendant. Please watch this commissioner, she appears incompetent.