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Hon. Terry I. Adelman
Magistrate judge
E.D.Mo.
8th Circuit
Average Rating:
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Hon. Terry I. Adelman
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Civil Litigation - Private
12954
1/2/11
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Criminal Defense Lawyer
3727
1/2/07
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7
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Scholarship as reflected in Opinions (1=Poor,10=Outstanding)
General Inclination in Criminal Appeals (1=Strongly ProGovernment,10=Strongly ProDefense)
General Inclination in Civil Rights Appeals (1=Strongly Pro-Defendant,10=Strongly ProPlaintiff)
General Inclination in Labor Law Appeals (1=Strongly ProEmployee,10=Strongly ProEmployer)
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1/2/11
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1/2/07
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8876
1/1/09
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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)
Evenhandedness in Civil Litigation (1=Demonstrates Bias 10=Entirely Evenhanded)
Evenhandedness in Criminal Litigation (1=Demonstrates Bias 10=Entirely Evenhanded)
Flexibility in Scheduling (1=Completely Inflexible 10=Very Flexible)
General Inclination Regarding Bail (1=Pro-Defense 10=Pro-Government)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Pre-Trial (1=Pro-Defense 10=Pro-Government)
Involvement in Civil Settlement Discussions (1=Least Involved 10=Most Involved)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Trial (1=Pro-Defense 10=Pro-Government)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Sentencing (1=Pro-Defense 10=Pro-Government)
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Hon. Terry I. Adelman

Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
12954
rating:
9
I tried a patent case with Judge Adelman. He had little patent experience, but he studied the area deeply and handled multiple, difficult issues with wisdom and efficiency. One of the lawyers was very difficult at trial, and the judge remained patient and, for the most part, even tempered. I was annoyed that he allowed opposing counsel to bring up the same issues repeatedly, but he was just being respectful (perhaps overly respectful) to the lawyer. I would definitely be happy to try a case in his court again.
1/2/11, 11:45 PM

Other
comment #:
8876
rating:
0
This judge was barely able to stay awake. The material of the case (involved technology)was way above his head. He seemed excited to understand how to open his e-mail. Needs to seriously consider retirement SOON!
1/1/09, 10:53 PM

Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
3727
rating:
8.5
A thoughtful, courteous and even-handed judge.
1/2/07, 5:44 AM
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