Hon. Eric Z. Lucas See Rating Details
Judge
Superior Court
Snohomish County
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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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Litigant

Comment #: WA2058
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Judge Lucas presided over a divorce case. Although he was friends with the Grandfather of one of the children of the two parties, he did not disclose this or recuse himself. He was antagonistic, threatening, and completely biased. I found no integrity in him, he is a bully who uses his judicial power in a manner unbecoming to the office. He did not force the court ordered drug testing on the other party, look into tax and financial records, nor hold the party accountable. Is he racist? I dont know. I do know that such animosity and emotion has no place where an unbiased judge is supposed to sit.

Other

Comment #: WA1885
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
This judge interrupted the court interpreters who were trying to interpret for 2 pro se parties in a custody trial. He wouldn't let them ask questions to confirm how the court wanted to hold the Zoom hearing. Then, when he was getting bored of waiting for the consecutive interpreting, he asked the non-English speaking parties if they spoke a little English so that they could "just chat" and not "waste time waiting for the translation". These people are fighting FOR THEIR CHILD. This is not a casual "chat", and clearly they wouldn't have requested interpreters if they didn't need them. This judge ran for his seat unopposed and now is about to retire (thank goodness) so he can stop butchering justice.

Other

Comment #: WA1867
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
He ignores evidence to fit his fantasy world. Judge Lucas needs to be removed from the bench post haste. He treats his court like his own playground/kingdom and absolutely ignores scientific evidence. This man is not only a detriment to his calling but to society at large. He is a threat to every citizen in Snohomish County. Treat him accordingly, give him a wide berth and if you know your case is going up in front of him request a change. This man does not rule on law or fact, he makes up his own reality in his head. He is delusional and a threat. Please, be advised.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: WA1854
Rating:10.0
Comments:
Judge Lucas is a fair and honorable judge. He is in no way shape or form a racist. He listens to the evidence and makes a very careful and thought out judgment. All four of us who appeared before him are white and not once did we feel that he was prejudiced or biased against us.

Other

Comment #: WA1851
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Racist, unfairly critical, let’s felons walk, puts children in harms way. We had a home intruder who ran through our house with a large ax and could have easily harmed me or my family. Judge Lucas let this man walk after being charged with carrying a weapon with the intent to harm and allowed this person to continue to live 400ft from our home. His a disgrace to the judicial system.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: WA1849
Rating:10.0
Comments:
Judge Lucas is fair, knowledgeable in personable. He can see through the BS to make a fair judgment.

Other

Comment #: WA1777
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
We have been before Judge Lucas on two occasions. On both occasions, he did not find in our favor. I have read the comments here about him and I must say that despite his history of being a past president of the NAACP for Sno. Co., I have never seen any racism from him regarding our court matters. But I do have the view that he tends to ignore material facts or misunderstand them, at least in our case. He totally misunderstood some emails someone sent to us, which resulted in our losing our appeal. In another action, he basically told us our service of process was no good because we served a motion by mail to someone who had moved to another town. But look at CR 5, which supports our service as proper. So there was a conflict and he never reached the basic legal principles of our motion. But I can correct it and re-submit it. The only advice I could offer to you all is make sure you have foreseen all possible defects in your arguments and process, as any judge can bring them up, so be ready.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: WA1774
Rating:1.5
Comments:
Judge Lucas seems to carry a grudge against those that represent themselves in court. Not sure what that's about, but its deffinatly there.

Litigant

Comment #: WA1668
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Mr. Lucas is a racist, closed minded small man. Seems to have a Napoleon complex. You don't want your case heard by him, you will lose if you're white

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: WA1543
Rating:1.0
Comments:
He rules against anything by a Pro Se litigant. Give it up - he is willing to rule on egregious things if it goes against a Pro Se litigant. He will put children in a drug addict, Bi-polar, abusive man's home if the wife is Pro Se.

Other

Comment #: WA1542
Rating:1.0
Comments:
The worst I have ever witnessed. He is hateful, angry and does not rule on the law. He is anti civil defendant and his arrogance affects his rulings. He really should be removed from the bench. There is no neutrality with Judge Lucas - he is a hateful, biased judge. He is shameful. If you get in his courtroom, do anything you can to get out. He hates Pro Se litigants, and they will lose every pleading, no matter what. He rules Objections denied before hearing the objection. Get rid of this man!

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: WA1521
Rating:3.2
Comments:
Judge Lucas shows an anti-civil defendant bias in the Courtroom.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: WA1403
Rating:1.0
Comments:
This is by far the worse judge I have ever appeared before. He is beyond words at how biased he is as he sets his mind at the beginning of trial and then ignores evidence that doesn't support the person or issue he chooses. He is rude, hateful, does not follow the laws of this state or the rules of judicial conduct. He should be removed.

Other

Comment #: WA1350
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Eric Z Lucas is a racist, he's sexist and to simply put it he's bias. He's power hunger and has no problem yelling "I'm the boss" to councils. The only positive thing about him is he's old and hopefully close to death.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: WA832
Rating:9.0
Comments:
Judge Lucas is smarter than you are and will let you know it. He is a little impatient when attorneys don't answer the questions he asks, but refrains from answering them himself. There are no free passes. Know your facts and know your law. Be prepared for him to spot the inconsistencies in your arguments and to bring them to your attention. He is not infallible, but is also open to reconsidering matters. His decisions seem to be thorough and well reasoned.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: WA773
Rating:10.0
Comments:
I saw this Judge for the 1st time today. I didn't get what I asked for but I got some words of wisdom I can appreciate and he pointed out why I wasn't getting what I was asking for. He offered advice and an objective view I lacked, I liked that. Thanks your Honor.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: WA669
Rating:1.1
Comments:
This guy is a traditional marriage-hating homosexual, so don't expect him to care about your parenting plan. He's more concerned with making sure kids grow up with the idea that babies come from artificial insemination. He must have had a dad who was never there for him. It's a shame that we even allow people like this to be judges. I hope he sees the wrath of God soon.

Other

Comment #: WA668
Rating:1.0
Comments:
This judge is worthless. It's a shame that one man can be put in a black robe and decide the fate of children. American families are being destroyed by snakes just like this. I have never seen reverse discrimination as bad as I have seen it on this snake -- and he's a judge, for God's sake. I pray that he is judged severely in this life and the next for his criminal behavior and taking advantage of his position of authority. What comes around, goes around, Judge Lucas!

Litigant

Comment #: WA173
Rating:1.0
Comments:
One word, biased. Pro Se litigants do not stand a chance.