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Hon. Patty Shwartz
Magistrate judge
D.N.J.
3rd Circuit
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What others have rated

Hon. Patty Shwartz

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date
Temp*  Sch*  Indu* Comp*   Punct*    Ev-Cv*   Ev-Cr* Flex  Bail  Crim  Settle Trial Sent Coop Average
Civil Litigation - Private

9114

1/2/09

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8

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10

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Criminal Defense Lawyer

7309

1/3/08

10

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7

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8.1

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Civil Litigation - Private

2037

1/1/06

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5

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6.2

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Civil Litigation - Private

1288

1/2/06

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8

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4.8

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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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Civil Litigation - Private

9114

1/2/09

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Criminal Defense Lawyer

7309

1/3/08

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Civil Litigation - Private

2037

1/1/06

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Civil Litigation - Private

1288

1/2/06

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Other

11258

1/2/10
10
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Other

2795

1/2/06
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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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Hon. Patty Shwartz

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comment #:
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rating:
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average rating is 3 out of 5
average rating is 3 out of 5
Great Judge. Especially when handeling repeat nut jobs who persist in wasting everyones time. She's great.
1/2/10, 12:50 AM
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Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
9114
rating:
10
average rating is 3 out of 5
average rating is 3 out of 5
We were sent to Hon. Patty Shwartz at the last minute when another Judge was compelled to recuse herself from the case. Judge Shwartz was more than willing to interrupt her schedule to be of assistance in our settlement conference. Her demeanor was pleasant, respectful and neutral. She made all of us feel comfortable, she asked relevant questions and she assisted us in reaching a satisfactory conclusion. She is a shining example of what all judges should aspire to.
1/2/09, 4:32 PM
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Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
7309
rating:
8.1
average rating is 3 out of 5
average rating is 3 out of 5
She's fair (as in even-handed -- not as in so-so).
1/3/08, 12:21 AM
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average rating is 3 out of 5
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Outstanding woman of achievement and her present performance is outstanding. Garfield NJ
1/2/06, 5:20 PM
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Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
2037
rating:
6.2
average rating is 3 out of 5
average rating is 3 out of 5
Very nice young woman, but has no idea how civil litigation is run. Completely inflexible in discovery scheduling, even when both parties agree that an extension of the schedule is in order. Blinded by supposed direction that she get cases ready for trial, to the prejudice of all sides. Runs her civil calendar like all are criminal cases. US Attorney's office background hurts her ability to handle civil litigation.
1/1/06, 4:18 PM
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Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
1288
rating:
4.8
average rating is 3 out of 5
average rating is 3 out of 5
Hesitant to enforce her own orders. Misses the core of the argument.
1/2/06, 9:06 AM
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