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Hon. Charles F. Eick
Magistrate judge
C.D.Cal.
9th Circuit
Average Rating:
6.4
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Hon. Charles F. Eick
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Temp* Sch* Indu* Comp* Punct* Ev-Cv* Ev-Cr* Flex Bail Crim Settle Trial Sent Coop Average
Civil Litigation - Govt.
32836
10/15/19
9
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10
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10
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4.1
Civil Litigation - Private
24130
1/2/17
7
8
7
7
8
8
0
9
0
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5
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7.5
Criminal Defense Lawyer
22787
1/2/15
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Civil Litigation - Private
13812
1/2/12
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
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2
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0
0
3
Civil Litigation - Private
6145
1/1/08
4
5
7
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4
1
0
0
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4.2
Civil Litigation - Private
5454
1/2/07
5
10
10
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10
10
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0
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0
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0
9
Civil Litigation - Private
4339
1/1/07
10
10
10
10
10
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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10
Civil Litigation - Private
2887
1/1/06
10
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10
10
10
10
10
10
5
5
10
0
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0
10
Civil Litigation - Private
2900
1/1/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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 - Govt.
32836
10/15/19
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
24130
1/2/17
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
22787
1/2/15
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
13812
1/2/12
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
6145
1/1/08
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Civil Litigation - Private
5454
1/2/07
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
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Civil Litigation - Private
4339
1/1/07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Civil Litigation - Private
2887
1/1/06
0
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Civil Litigation - Private
2900
1/1/06
0
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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. Charles F. Eick
Civil Litigation - Govt.
comment #:
32836
rating:
4.1
I had Judge Eick for a settlement conference in a civil rights case gone ugly. In the first interactive part of the conference, he addressed both sides from the bench and was not shy about calling out defects in the parties’ cases (in very thoughtful ways). He’ll actually ask a party “what witnesses do you have in-hand to put before a jury to refute/prove XYZ?” And when he gets a nonsense answer, he points it out. It successfully got one unrealistic party with a difficult personality to come down from outer space on a demand. Didn’t settle, but he really tried.
10/15/19, 11:44 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
24130
rating:
7.5
I recently had Judge Eick for settlement conference in a civil case. Most importantly, he wasn't a jerk. We all know how many judges are jerks. He was fair, dug into the facts quite well, and was even-keeled. The only downside to him was that he really wasn't that motivated. At least, not what I saw. He's probably just over-worked. Not a bad guy. He's fair, but not the greatest settlement conference judge. As far as motion work, he granted a motion to compel I filed. He was fair. All-in-all, he's a good judge for motion work, but not for settlement.
1/2/17, 1:46 PM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
22787
rating:
1
Very wrong on numerous areas of law, particularly FRCP. Biased and thinks it doesn't even matter when dealing with those he disagrees with, same as unqualified Otero. Both are a disgrace to the federal bench.
1/2/15, 8:51 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
13812
rating:
3
I had a settlement conference with him in late 2011. It was a painful 4 hours. He seemed very old and tired, and crotchety. He spent hours questioning the parties about the case, getting the facts straight. Then, did nothing with all those facts he gathered. I don't think he is capable of getting out of judge-mode and into settlement officer mode. He was very passive, and seemed to lack skills in getting parties to resolution. He lacked energy. Not surprisingly the case did not resolve. I fought hard to avoid going back to him for a second settlement conference, and luckily was successful. Would never use him again for a settlement conference.
1/2/12, 10:51 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
6145
rating:
4.2
I do not believe civil rights plaintiffs' attorneys and their clients are treated fairly by Magistrate Eick. He is rude as part of a right-wing approach to litigation which holds that the king (corporations and the government, as against the little guy and gal) can do no wrong in his courtroom. He is quick to sanction plaintiffs' attorneys. I doubt that he has ever sanctioned a defense attorney.
1/1/08, 11:47 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
5454
rating:
9
Magistrate Eick can be a little 'rough' in his handling of attorneys to the point of bordering on being rude. However, he is very bright and seems to grasp the issues easily and to have done all the homework necessary to handle complex issues. Make sure you have your 't's crossed and 'i's dotted however.
1/2/07, 2:36 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
4339
rating:
10
He is a very bright, fair, compassionate jurist. Is obviously on top of whatever issue comes before him. Order of the Coif in law school and continues to strive for excellence. Should be a District Court judge. Appears to have no ego issues. Dry, but active, sense of humor.
1/1/07, 2:52 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
2887
rating:
10
1/1/06, 4:28 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
2900
rating:
0
Judge Eick is what a federal judge should be: extremely bright, thoughtful and hard-working. A true credit to the bench.
1/1/06, 9:02 PM
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