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Hon. Nathaniel M. Cousins
Magistrate judge
N.D.Cal.
9th Circuit
Average Rating:
8.5
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Hon. Nathaniel M. Cousins
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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
32838
10/17/19
3
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4
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1.9
Civil Litigation - Private
32842
10/18/19
4
3
1
2
4
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
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2.1
Civil Litigation - Private
25091
1/2/17
9
3
3
2
10
4
0
8
0
0
1
0
0
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5.2
Civil Litigation - Private
25017
1/2/17
10
7
9
10
10
10
0
10
0
0
10
0
0
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9.3
Civil Litigation - Private
23577
1/2/16
10
10
10
10
10
9
0
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
9.8
Criminal Defense Lawyer
20833
1/2/13
10
10
10
0
10
0
8
9
6
0
0
0
0
0
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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)
General Inclination in Immigration Appeals (1=Strongly ProImmigrant,10=Strongly ProGov.)
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Civil Litigation - Private
32838
10/17/19
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Civil Litigation - Private
32842
10/18/19
0
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0
0
0
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Civil Litigation - Private
25091
1/2/17
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Civil Litigation - Private
25017
1/2/17
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Civil Litigation - Private
23577
1/2/16
0
0
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0
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0
0
0
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Criminal Defense Lawyer
20833
1/2/13
0
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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. Nathaniel M. Cousins
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
32838
rating:
1.9
This Judge sides with defendants in civil litigation especially if plaintiff counsel is not wasp or a small firm. He will outwardly ignore facts if it is in his interest when he makes his predetermined decisions. He will unfairly set deadline dates that work against the plaintiff. If you are a civil litigate keep your case away from his bias bench. I personally took the time to sit in on 14 cases with him presiding.
10/17/19, 11:09 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
32842
rating:
2.1
A seemingly very bias judge, operates as if without any accountability. He is a good example of how a judge shouldn’t be.
10/18/19, 9:29 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
25091
rating:
5.2
If you represent the plaintiff in civil litigation, do NOT consent to Judge Cousins. We made that mistake, and found that he reflexively sides with the corporate defendant and/or the biglaw firm, and doesn't invest the time to study the applicable precedent. He's okay on discovery disputes, but simply splits the baby on every issue, so be sure to anchor high.
1/2/17, 10:28 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
25017
rating:
9.3
surprised I didn't give all 10s, really. Like this Judge a lot after some hard cases that came before him. Think he'll move up
1/2/17, 5:28 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
23577
rating:
9.8
Very intelligent and thoughtful. Utterly professional and courteous demeanor, which combined with his delightful clerk makes for a very pleasant place to do business. When you are in trial before him, he will make you work like you've never worked before. Be prepared for him to ultimately place severe restrictions on the number of hours of trial and the number of exhibits he will allow each side. In our case, he did us a favor by forcing us to simplify and focus. I would take him again any time.
1/2/16, 7:57 AM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
20833
rating:
9.6
I enjoy appearing before Judge Cousins for a lot of reasons. He's professional, efficient, and in certain circumstances, funny. He is sensitive to client issues and treats everyone with respect which makes me respect him.
1/2/13, 8:52 PM
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