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MOST RECENT COMMENTS - STATE JUDGES
Hon. John W. Vineyard

This judge is horrible! COMPLETELY HATES WOMEN! Is very bias and sides with dads or male veterans. I have had this judge for the last 3 years and has made countless orders against ...

05/08/2026 01:37 AMComment #135789
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Hon. Kathleen T. Hessinger

Brings personal bias into the courtroom. Decides sentence prior to hearing evidence. Makes assumptions without investigation. If she does not like or agree with the defendant, she ...

05/08/2026 12:33 AMComment #135788
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Hon. Eric I. Prus

He is a pos. Dos not have the interest of the children. He favors the mother and won’t rule fairly even when the father provides and wants to be a part of their children’s lives.

05/07/2026 11:48 PMComment #135787
Hon. Glenn Mondo

I just found out about the Robing Room. The following is from 2022. I filed a pro se civil harassment restraining order before Judge Mondo in Oct. 2022. I had never done this befo...

05/07/2026 11:30 PMComment #135786
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MOST RECENT COMMENTS - FEDERAL JUDGES
Hon. Reed Charles OConnor

He is an absolute disgrace to the judiciary. Probably the worst judge I’ve ever appeared in front of.

05/08/2026 01:51 AMComment #36070
Hon. Laura Taylor Swain (Chief Judge)

Best example of what W.E.B. DuBois wrote about. IYKYK. Terrible judge. Believes herself to be superior to others and does not care abotu giving litigants their day in court. She a...

05/08/2026 12:45 AMComment #36069
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Hon. Sam E. Haddon

The worst judge ever. He loves to hear himself talk, and talk… therefore a long sentence is guaranteed

05/06/2026 06:51 PMComment #36068
Hon. Lee G. Dunst

Having won a civil matter before him, I’d love to give all 5s but the experience was harrowing. He was a little gruff and seemed impatient. That said, his ultimate decision was th...

04/29/2026 08:52 PMComment #36066
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Hon. Keith P. EllisonDistrict Judge, S.D.Tex.
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Hon. Benjamin J. BeatonDistrict Judge, W.D.Ky.
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Hon. John R. PadovaDistrict Judge, E.D.Pa.
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Hon. Dan A. PolsterDistrict Judge, N.D.Ohio
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Hon. Mary Pat ThyngeDistrict Judge, C.C.A
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Hon. James van MeerveldDistrict Judge, E.D.La.
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1.5
Hon. Ann Marie DonnellyDistrict Judge, E.D.N.Y.
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Hon. Barry AsheDistrict Judge, E.D.La.
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