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MOST RECENT COMMENTS - STATE JUDGES
Hon. Crystal D. Mittelstaedt

I remained involved in my daughter's life. I maintained communication and contact, attended her appointments, exercised visitation, and continued to fight for my relationship with ...

06/09/2026 01:00 PMComment #136069
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Hon. Crystal D. Mittelstaedt

In my case there was nothing significant in the father's allegations that warranted the drastic outcome that followed. There was no compelling reason for the Court to allow him to ...

06/09/2026 12:54 PMComment #136068
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Hon. Crystal D. Mittelstaedt

In my case, I believe the Court should have taken the time to fully examine what was truly justifying the treatment I received—not only from the father, but also from the judicial ...

06/09/2026 12:52 PMComment #136067
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Hon. Susan Worthington

I have had the unfortunate opportunity to see this Judge up close and personal. I watched her give PR bonds to people accused of arson, embezzlement, abuse, etc then give $10,000 b...

06/09/2026 08:05 AMComment #136066
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MOST RECENT COMMENTS - FEDERAL JUDGES
Hon. John . J. McConnell, Jr.

Judge McConnell presents himself as a liberal educated individual, however this is not an accurate portrayal of his character. He believes in punishing people unfairly and dispropo...

06/09/2026 01:44 PMComment #36088
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Hon. Jemel K. Semper

A joke of a federal judge. He was said to be problematic as a prosecutor, and now he is problematic for the District Court of New Jersey. "He cannot be trusted," according to a f...

06/07/2026 07:57 AMComment #36087
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Hon. Kandis A. Westmore

Extremely smart, professional, excellent judge. When she says she's read the papers, she's really read them and remembers the details. I was shocked to learn that she's been on t...

06/04/2026 01:53 AMComment #36086
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Hon. Barbara Carol Moses

Judge Moses handled my clients' matter admirably. She issued a scholarly decision denying the other side's "strategic" motion to disqualify, and then was instrumental in cajoling t...

06/03/2026 09:44 PMComment #36085
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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. Barry AsheDistrict Judge, E.D.La.
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