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Hon. Clifford J. Proud
Magistrate judge
S.D.Ill.
7th Circuit
Average Rating:
7.1
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Hon. Clifford J. Proud
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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
7511
1/1/08
10
10
8
10
10
10
0
9
0
0
10
0
0
0
9.7
Criminal Defense Lawyer
6195
1/2/08
3
3
1
1
1
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2.7
Civil Litigation - Govt.
5914
1/2/08
9
9
10
10
10
10
10
10
5
5
10
0
0
0
9.7
Civil Litigation - Private
5590
1/2/08
10
7
7
8
10
10
0
0
0
0
10
0
0
0
8.7
Civil Litigation - Private
3976
1/1/07
10
9
10
9
10
0
0
0
0
0
10
0
0
0
9.6
Civil Litigation - Private
3612
1/2/07
10
8
8
9
10
10
0
8
0
0
10
0
0
0
9.2
Criminal Defense Lawyer
3228
1/1/06
7
5
6
0
7
0
5
9
10
10
0
0
0
0
6
Civil Litigation - Private
2147
1/1/06
6
3
1
1
1
9
0
8
0
0
3
0
0
0
3.5
Criminal Defense Lawyer
1231
1/2/06
6
3
7
4
0
0
4
10
0
9
0
0
0
0
4.8
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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
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Fam Par Qu-Arg At-Arg Sch Cri Civ Lab Imm
Civil Litigation - Private
7511
1/1/08
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
6195
1/2/08
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Govt.
5914
1/2/08
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
5590
1/2/08
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
3976
1/1/07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
3612
1/2/07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
3228
1/1/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
2147
1/1/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
1231
1/2/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Other
2879
1/3/06
7
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Bail
Crim
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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. Clifford J. Proud
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
7511
rating:
9.7
This judge has a phenomenal legal mind. His straightforward, no-nonsense approach is refreshing. He is one of the few judges who doesn't put up with the typical Madison County/St. Clair County political shenanigans. If there's any chance to settle a case, he'll get it done (and done by lunchtime). And if there's no realistic chance to settle, then he won't waste your time or his in putzing around. Both parties can get a fair shake from him (which is not necessarily what the attorneys in this district are accustomed to).
1/1/08, 4:08 PM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
6195
rating:
2.7
Sits on motions forever, which is a real problem becuase in this court the MJ's handle all discovery. Does not have the first clue about how to settle a case.
1/2/08, 1:36 PM
Civil Litigation - Govt.
comment #:
5914
rating:
9.7
An outstanding judge committed to fairness and justice.
1/2/08, 3:39 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
5590
rating:
8.7
1/2/08, 12:35 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
3976
rating:
9.6
1/1/07, 10:39 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
3612
rating:
9.2
Very good judge. Great in settlement conferences.
1/2/07, 4:13 PM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
3228
rating:
6
1/1/06, 9:59 PM
Other
comment #:
2879
rating:
0
1/3/06, 1:31 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
2147
rating:
3.5
Chronic failure to rule on motions, abysmal work habits, doesn't have the first idea on how to settle cases.
1/1/06, 4:29 PM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
1231
rating:
4.8
1/2/06, 12:32 PM
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