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The Robing Room Where judges are judged

"The judiciary must be empowered to act as a check on the legislative and executive branches, but its actions must always be subject to appropriate checks."

William Howard Taft,
27th President of the United States and the
10th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

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MOST RECENT COMMENTS - STATE JUDGES

Hon. James Sherman

I found Judge Sherman to be courteous and competent.

05/11/2026 10:55 PMComment #135816

Hon. Courtland Geyer

` Will do anything to help the prosecution. He comes off nice and he will happily sentence defendants with a smile.

05/11/2026 05:52 PMComment #135815

Hon. J. Channing Bennett

I've appeared in front of Judge Bennett a handful of times and have been very impressed. He seems to work hard to get the right answer, and he does not show favoritism towards the ...

05/11/2026 05:48 PMComment #135814

Hon. Sean P Crandell

This judge took my children without and evidence if abuse or neglect

05/11/2026 02:44 PMComment #135812

MOST RECENT COMMENTS - FEDERAL JUDGES

Hon. Robert S. Huie

I am surprised by the previous 1 star ratings for this judge. I did a sentencing in front of him. He was very polite to both sides. He is extremely smart. His sentence was hars...

05/11/2026 04:26 PMComment #36072

Hon. Lewis J. Liman

Not good.

05/08/2026 05:47 PMComment #36071

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

TOP 10 FEDERAL JUDGES

Hon. Thelton E. HendersonDistrict Judge, N.D.Cal.

5.0

Hon. Thomas P. SmithDistrict Judge, D.Conn.

4.9

Hon. James L. CottDistrict Judge, S.D.N.Y.

4.9

Hon. Tonianne J. BongiovanniDistrict Judge, D.N.J.

4.9

Hon. Keith P. EllisonDistrict Judge, S.D.Tex.

4.9

Hon. Benjamin J. BeatonDistrict Judge, W.D.Ky.

4.9

Hon. John R. PadovaDistrict Judge, E.D.Pa.

4.9

Hon. Dan A. PolsterDistrict Judge, N.D.Ohio

4.9

Hon. Mary Pat ThyngeDistrict Judge, C.C.A

4.8

Hon. Cormac J. CarneyDistrict Judge, C.D.Cal.

4.8

BOTTOM 10 FEDERAL JUDGES

Hon. Deborah L. BarnesDistrict Judge, E.D.Cal.

1.0

Hon. John A. MendezDistrict Judge, E.D.Cal.

1.1

Hon. Staci Michelle YandleDistrict Judge, S.D.Ill.

1.2

Hon. James van MeerveldDistrict Judge, E.D.La.

1.4

Hon. William D. KellerDistrict Judge, C.D.Cal.

1.5

Hon. Ann Marie DonnellyDistrict Judge, E.D.N.Y.

1.5

Hon. Barry AsheDistrict Judge, E.D.La.

1.5

Hon. Jinsook OhtaDistrict Judge, S.D.Cal.

1.6

Hon. Raymond P. MooreDistrict Judge, D.Colo.

1.6

Hon. Anne C. ConwayDistrict Judge, M.D.Fla.

1.6