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Hon. Michael H. Dolinger
Magistrate judge
S.D.N.Y.
2nd Circuit
Average Rating:
7.3
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Hon. Michael H. Dolinger
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ID
date
Temp* Sch* Indu* Comp* Punct* Ev-Cv* Ev-Cr* Flex Bail Crim Settle Trial Sent Coop Average
Court Staff
23918
1/1/16
3
2
3
0
0
0
4
4
4
0
0
0
0
0
3
Civil Litigation - Private
23052
1/2/15
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
Civil Litigation - Private
22618
1/1/15
10
10
10
10
10
10
0
10
0
0
10
0
0
0
10
Civil Litigation - Private
21684
1/2/14
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
21212
1/1/13
9
9
10
10
10
10
0
9
0
0
0
0
0
0
9.7
Civil Litigation - Private
19401
1/2/13
10
8
7
9
9
5
0
8
0
5
0
0
0
0
8
Criminal Defense Lawyer
18627
1/2/12
9
8
9
9
9
9
0
9
0
0
0
0
0
0
8.8
Court Staff
13838
1/1/12
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
Civil Litigation - Private
12876
1/2/11
8
8
8
8
9
9
0
7
0
0
9
0
0
0
8.3
Civil Litigation - Private
11371
1/2/10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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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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date
Fam Par Qu-Arg At-Arg Sch Cri Civ Lab Imm
Court Staff
23918
1/1/16
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
23052
1/2/15
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
22618
1/1/15
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
21684
1/2/14
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
21212
1/1/13
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
19401
1/2/13
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
18627
1/2/12
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Court Staff
13838
1/1/12
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
12876
1/2/11
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
11371
1/2/10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Temp*
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Indu*
Comp*
Punct*
Ev-Cv*
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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. Michael H. Dolinger
Court Staff
comment #:
23918
rating:
3
Smarter then others not to eat every poisoned plate US attorneys dish out to their bench puppets
1/1/16, 9:23 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
23052
rating:
1
Have to disagree with the majority of comments on here. By far the worst magistrate I have appeared before in either the Eastern or Southern District. Clearly biased. Ignored relevant case law to get the result that he wanted.
1/2/15, 10:18 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
22618
rating:
10
Truly one of the best magistrates. Smart, hard working and fair. Understands complex issues. Not a 'split-the-baby' type; unafraid to make a decision.
1/1/15, 2:17 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
21684
rating:
0
My experience has been diametrically opposed to the other reviews posted. This Magistrate has shown a total lack of scholarship and understanding of the issues, which he appears to decide from 'the hip' and as a result of bias. His memory of past matters before him relevant to new issues has been appalling poor. Granted, this is with respect to 'procedural' issues (which he may deem of less significance, but are not unimportant in the least), not substantive issues, which I hope he never gets to address. His 'temperament' from his rulings has been reflective of his bias. Hopefully, the other reviewers have captured the Magistrate that should be sitting. Unfortunately, I have not.
1/2/14, 12:24 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
21212
rating:
9.7
He is a knowledgeable, courteous and even-handed judge. He is a credit to the bench.
1/1/13, 6:35 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
19401
rating:
8
Magistrate-Judge Dolinger is a fine judge, being courteous, even-handed and fair. He listens to arguments and reads submissions carefully and is open to changing his mind on cases.
1/2/13, 9:41 AM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
18627
rating:
8.8
A fine magistrate-judge. Cordial, scholarly, even-tempered and even-handed. Not egotistical.
1/2/12, 9:44 AM
Court Staff
comment #:
13838
rating:
10
Fair, efficient, extremely well-organized. Meticulous researcher (and he knows key appellate cases on a wide range of issues by heart) and writer. If you work with him you'd feel that you are training with a master.
1/1/12, 10:54 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
12876
rating:
8.3
An excellent Judge. Fair, and comfortable in his role. Exhibits little tolerance for delay in discovery, and is execellent in facilitating settlement without being overbearing. Listens to both sides, with a genuine concern. A real asset to the profession, a gentleman.
1/2/11, 7:09 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
11371
rating:
0
The judge comes to court very fully prepared and asks questions designed to probe the weakness or strength of the case. In discovery conferences, he's very hard on delay and obfuscating tactics. He once suggested to opposing counsel that he visit the law library to better understand his discovery obligations. Overall, he was fair and level-headed (i.e., not a yeller).
1/2/10, 1:42 PM
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