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Hon. James Rosenbaum
District judge
D.Minn.
8th Circuit
Average Rating:
4.7
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Hon. James Rosenbaum
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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
9635
1/2/09
4
9
7
10
10
8
0
4
0
0
8
0
0
0
8
Civil Litigation - Private
8814
1/2/09
7
8
7
9
8
7
8
6
10
9
4
7
4
6
7.7
Criminal Defense Lawyer
4744
1/2/07
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1.5
Criminal Defense Lawyer
4091
1/1/07
2
7
7
7
7
0
3
10
9
5
0
7
3
5
5.5
Civil Litigation - Private
3126
1/2/06
1
3
5
0
2
3
0
3
0
0
8
0
0
0
2.8
Civil Litigation - Private
2779
1/2/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
2575
1/1/06
1
5
5
0
3
3
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
3.4
Civil Litigation - Private
2376
1/2/06
2
3
4
6
3
7
0
0
0
0
8
0
0
0
4.2
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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.)
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Fam Par Qu-Arg At-Arg Sch Cri Civ Lab Imm
Civil Litigation - Private
9635
1/2/09
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
8814
1/2/09
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
4744
1/2/07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
4091
1/1/07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
3126
1/2/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
2779
1/2/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
2575
1/1/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
2376
1/2/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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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Comments:
What others have said about
Hon. James Rosenbaum
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
9635
rating:
8
Somewhat irascible, he comes across as cranky but he has a wicked sense of humor and isn't afraid to take a pot shot at you, which if you check your ego at the door you do fine. He prefers those that appear before him to be deferential, in fact he demands it. He is very astute and rules quickly and well. He's very aware of what is going on in his case and he is more than paying attention. He also knows what you are doing maybe even before you do it. He is not afraid. He is tough, you better be prepared. Do not try to BS him, it rightfully irks him. Do not underestimate his intelligence, it will get you in trouble. His staff is excellent as well.
1/2/09, 12:34 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
8814
rating:
7.7
1/2/09, 3:33 PM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
4744
rating:
1.5
A reasoably bright judge, but he lets his courhouse-sized ego - actually not sure if it fits in the new courthouse - get in the way. He is not as pro-prosecution as I have heard. His wife could teach him a lot about compassion and being humble - she is by far the better jurist.
1/2/07, 3:28 AM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
4091
rating:
5.5
1/1/07, 10:22 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
3126
rating:
2.8
A very smart dictitorial judge who looks down on lawyers. Exeptionally abrasive to most. Acts like he is better than everyone in the courtroom. Makes his mind up early and no amount of compelling evidence will change it.
1/2/06, 8:13 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
2779
rating:
0
He is in love with himself - loves to hear himself talk. Very opininated and closed minded. Ego larger than his high tech cerimonial courtroom - he must use ego compression software to squeeze into the courtroom. He is always the smartest person in the courtroom - at least according to him.
1/2/06, 6:45 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
2575
rating:
3.4
He has been a judge too long.
1/1/06, 3:21 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
2376
rating:
4.2
1/2/06, 6:21 AM
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