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Hon. Jay C. Gandhi
Magistrate judge
C.D.Cal.
9th Circuit
Average Rating:
3.8
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15
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Hon. Jay C. Gandhi
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ID
date
Temp* Sch* Indu* Comp* Punct* Ev-Cv* Ev-Cr* Flex Bail Crim Settle Trial Sent Coop Average
Civil Litigation - Private
25292
1/1/18
1
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1.2
Civil Litigation - Private
22055
1/2/14
1
0
3
0
3
1
0
3
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
Civil Litigation - Private
21177
1/2/13
2
0
2
0
2
2
0
3
0
0
2
0
0
0
2
Criminal Defense Lawyer
21143
1/1/13
3
2
2
4
0
0
3
3
10
10
0
0
0
0
2.8
Civil Litigation - Private
21067
1/1/13
1
1
3
3
3
3
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
2.3
Criminal Defense Lawyer
19618
1/1/13
10
9
9
9
9
10
0
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
9.3
Civil Litigation - Private
19441
1/2/13
7
10
8
9
10
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
Civil Litigation - Private
19295
1/1/13
7
7
10
7
8
7
0
7
0
0
10
0
0
0
7.7
Criminal Defense Lawyer
19196
1/2/12
2
4
5
2
5
1
0
5
0
0
1
0
0
0
3.2
Criminal Defense Lawyer
19198
1/2/12
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
19100
1/2/12
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
6
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
Civil Litigation - Private
18700
1/1/12
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
10
10
7
0
0
0
1
Civil Litigation - Private
18406
1/1/12
8
0
0
0
3
7
0
7
0
0
8
0
0
0
6
Civil Litigation - Private
18484
1/2/12
1
5
4
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
2.2
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How familiar are you with the work of this judge? (1=Not at all familiar,10=Extremely familiar)
Participates in Oral Argument (1=Rarely,10=Always)
Quality of Questions During Oral Argument (1=Poor,10=Extremely insightful)
Attitude during oral argument (1=Consistently inappropriate,10=Consistently respectful)
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)
General Inclination in Immigration Appeals (1=Strongly ProImmigrant,10=Strongly ProGov.)
evaluator
ID
date
Fam Par Qu-Arg At-Arg Sch Cri Civ Lab Imm
Civil Litigation - Private
25292
1/1/18
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
22055
1/2/14
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
21177
1/2/13
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
21143
1/1/13
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
21067
1/1/13
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
19618
1/1/13
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
19441
1/2/13
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
19295
1/1/13
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
19196
1/2/12
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
19198
1/2/12
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
19100
1/2/12
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
18700
1/1/12
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
18406
1/1/12
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
18484
1/2/12
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
category average
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Non-lawyer Rating
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evaluator
ID
date
Rating
Other
33017
4/28/24
1
Litigant
18170
1/1/12
1
category average
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Bail
Crim
Settle
Trial
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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)
Typical Discount Off Guidelines for Cooperators (1=10% 10=100%)
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Comments:
What others have said about
Hon. Jay C. Gandhi
Other
comment #:
33017
rating:
Laughable how bad he is. DIdn't understand basic criminal law when a magistrate. Truly. Not bright at all. he was a punchline to all agents and prosecutors who had to deal with him. Arrogant to the max. He didn't finish his 10 year magistrate term because he was asked to leave early. There is not "retired" of a fed magistrate. If it weren't his race, he'd be a two bit lawyer.
4/28/24, 11:11 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
25292
rating:
1.2
He is unprofessional, arrogant and has serious anger management issues. I have been practicing law for decades and have never heard profanity or seen verbal abuse of practitioners by a federal or state court judge like that Magistrate Jay Gandhi used in a civil settlement conference. Absolutely unacceptable behavior - thank goodness his term is up: He is going to try to make a living working for JAMS.
1/1/18, 4:40 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
22055
rating:
2
Magistrate Gandhi is the most condescending and arrogant jurist I have been before in 40 years of practice. His primary purpose seems to assure that everyone with whom he deals understands the full extent of power he wields. Thankfully, his term is limited and, with any justice, he will be forced to return to the bar.
1/2/14, 2:15 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
21177
rating:
2
Magistrate Ghandi -- who bristles at being called 'magistrate' -- is entirely caught up with his apparent power. He was notoriously late to a hearing, disrespectful of clients and client representatives at settlement discussions, and about as arrogant as one individual could be.
1/2/13, 4:55 PM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
21143
rating:
2.8
This is a reflexively pro-government judge with very limited real practice background before reaching the bench. He comes from the portion of the Indian community that believes power is usually right. He won't stand up to the government if they challenge him; they know he'll fold if enough pressure is put upon him.
1/1/13, 7:17 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
21067
rating:
2.3
This judge is quite arrogant, and probably driven by the need to mask insecurities. I agree with the comments below about him being like a spoiled child who didn't properly earn his title. Avoid at all costs.
1/1/13, 11:15 PM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
19618
rating:
9.3
Judge Gandhi was assigned to us in a settlement conference by one of the district judges. It was a very long, very hard-fought commercial litigation matter that contained numerous complexities on liability, damages and the technological underpinnings of the case. He did a fantastic job to get the case resolved. He rolled up his sleeves and came to understand the technology well enough to be able to judge the merits of both sides arguments. He has a very affable personality in this context but was fully committed to the settlement process and got the job done. I and my client will remain in his debt.
1/1/13, 4:37 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
19441
rating:
9
He was assigned to a civil rights case I had. One of the best judges -- district or magistrate -- in the Central District. He was fair, did not let defense or their clients get away with the typical discovery shenanigans they often pull and he set the tone early on that such conduct would not do in his court. I say this even though at one point he slammed me as well on a discovery issue. But he was fair -- which is what you want at the end of the day. If you represent Plaintiffs you will breathe a sigh of relief that the Central District has a judge that actually acts like a judge and not like a second chair for the government and their lawyers. A pleasure to appear before.
1/2/13, 7:10 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
19295
rating:
7.7
My experience with Judge Gandhi was very positive; he served as a settlement officer on a heavily-litigated and complicated case and got the parties to settle where first-rate private mediators had failed. He is very sharp and an extremely hard worker. I know what others are referring to when they complain about his temperament, but I found his needling and 'insolence' funny and frankly refreshing. Those who are thin-skinned or self-serious will not like Judge Gandhi, but I think he's a breath of fresh air.
1/1/13, 3:20 PM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
19196
rating:
3.2
I thoroughly agree with the other comments (except the one about his being a good settlement officer). He is arrogant, superior, insolent and condescending, especially when counsel do not see things his way. He has a limited understanding of state law in diversity cases, but unfortunately, doesn't recognize that particular shortcoming. If the defendant's settlement offer is lower than he would like, he plays the 'divide and conquer game,' trying to pit the client against the carrier and both against the attorney, which leaves a bad taste in everyone's mouth. My two cents: if he is assigned to conduct a settlement conference, pay the bucks to get a decent private mediator instead. You and your client won't regret it!
1/2/12, 8:44 PM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
19198
rating:
0
Why is this magistrate judge listed along with the judges?
1/2/12, 10:21 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
19100
rating:
1
Experience with him limited to a settlement conference. He was rude, very obnoxious, condescending, misogynistic (referred to another atty and I as 'ladies') and presumptive, in that he assumed we fit every negative stereotype for plaintiff's attys without any factual basis for doing so. He does seem to like flattery, so if you are stuck with him, go that route and you will do ok. Though he may behave in a casual, way and take license with you, and he seem almost comedic in his insults/jibes toward you, don't respond in kind, as doing so may result in sactions. Lacks a dignified judicial demeanor - reminds me of a snotty spoiled child whose been given more power than he deserves.
1/2/12, 11:42 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
18700
rating:
1
Arrogant, immature, poorly-educated, egotistical, inexperienced, petty, and just an all around jerk. A pity he was made a judicial officer.
1/1/12, 3:19 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
18406
rating:
6
Is a good settlement officer. Is not afraid to hand out sanctions if people don't cooperate.
1/1/12, 11:30 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
18484
rating:
2.2
Judicial temperament? Sure, if by temperament you mean arrogant, rude, misogynistic, condescending, vitriolic, short fused and overwrought. He needs to get over himself and do a whole lot of growing, both as a judicial officer and as an adult. Avoid like the plague.
1/2/12, 9:57 PM
Litigant
comment #:
18170
rating:
0
This magistrate denies homeowners due process; blatantly ignores banks refusal to defend their statements then allows them to change the whole lawsuit from what the plaintiff is pleading to one which they have made with no pleadings at all; total bias unabashedly brazen and with no ethics; claims to be writing a book on securitization but has zero working knowledge of the topic. these magistrates and judges who do not want to see the homeowners in court before them are cowardly and hiding behind what appears to be a conspiracy to help defraud homeowners of their property. this is like Nazi Germany,
1/1/12, 2:45 PM
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