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Hon. William M. Hoeveler
District judge
S.D.Fla.
11th Circuit
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Hon. William M. Hoeveler
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ID
date
Temp* Sch* Indu* Comp* Punct* Ev-Cv* Ev-Cr* Flex Bail Crim Settle Trial Sent Coop Average
Criminal Defense Lawyer
5633
1/2/08
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Criminal Defense Lawyer
4858
1/2/07
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
6
6
0
6
4
0
10
Civil Litigation - Private
4054
1/1/07
10
10
9
10
9
10
10
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
9.7
Civil Litigation - Private
3763
1/2/07
10
10
7
9
8
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
Prosecutor
1625
1/2/06
8
9
7
8
0
0
9
8
0
5
0
7
5
4
8.2
Criminal Defense Lawyer
1325
1/2/06
9
10
8
0
7
0
9
8
5
5
0
5
5
3
8.6
Criminal Defense Lawyer
1339
1/2/06
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
0
5
0
5
5
0
10
Civil Litigation - Private
1176
1/2/06
6
9
8
9
8
7
0
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
7.8
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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.)
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Fam Par Qu-Arg At-Arg Sch Cri Civ Lab Imm
Criminal Defense Lawyer
5633
1/2/08
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
4858
1/2/07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
4054
1/1/07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
3763
1/2/07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Prosecutor
1625
1/2/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
1325
1/2/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
1339
1/2/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
1176
1/2/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Non-lawyer Rating
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Rating
Other
21715
1/2/14
2
Other
2205
1/2/06
9
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Bail
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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. William M. Hoeveler
Other
comment #:
21715
rating:
0
Once he was a very fair judge and gave lineant sentences in comparison to other judges. His health has deteriorated to the point that can barely be understood or move in a wheelchair, however he insist on staying on the bench. In the past he partipated in programs to help those in need and led a very active lifestyle, he should have been a pastor.
1/2/14, 12:14 PM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
5633
rating:
1
A nice-enough fellow, but one with no backbone and who is completely pro-government.
1/2/08, 5:54 PM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
4858
rating:
10
One of the finest judges in the country. Treats all parties fairly and with respect.
1/2/07, 10:25 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
4054
rating:
9.7
One of the great judges of our time.
1/1/07, 7:33 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
3763
rating:
9
In 40 years of practice--trying cases in many parts of the country--I have rarely encountered a finer judge or a finer human being. I wish I could bring him back to San Francisco, and make him 25 years younger. What a pleasure!
1/2/07, 3:50 PM
Other
comment #:
2205
rating:
0
1/2/06, 1:28 AM
Prosecutor
comment #:
1625
rating:
8.2
An institution. Should be cloned. A credit to bench and bar. Evenhanded. Simpatico. Donates time to teaching. Wonderful person and jurist who you will come away from feeling fairly treated.
1/2/06, 4:14 AM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
1325
rating:
8.6
very fair
1/2/06, 2:28 PM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
1339
rating:
10
Judge Hoeveler is the best amongst many good Judges in our district. He was a lawyer's lawyer--and a great man!
1/2/06, 4:12 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
1176
rating:
7.8
judge hoeveler has been on the bench for many years and has considerable experience. he has handled extrodinarily complex cases and can preside over trial with little or no error.
1/2/06, 8:41 AM
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