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Hon. Matthew W. Brann
District judge
M.D.Pa.
3rd Circuit
Average Rating:
3.3
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Hon. Matthew W. Brann
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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
32692
1/1/19
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2
2
2
4
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4
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2
1
1
1
2
1.9
Civil Litigation - Private
32700
1/1/19
1
2
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1.4
Civil Litigation - Private
28813
1/1/18
4
4
5
5
8
1
0
5
0
0
2
0
0
0
4.5
Criminal Defense Lawyer
25852
1/2/18
10
10
10
0
10
0
10
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
Civil Litigation - Private
25457
1/1/18
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Civil Litigation - Private
24767
1/2/17
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
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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
Civil Litigation - Private
32692
1/1/19
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
32700
1/1/19
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
28813
1/1/18
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
25852
1/2/18
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
25457
1/1/18
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
24767
1/2/17
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Non-lawyer Rating
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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. Matthew W. Brann

Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
32692
rating:
1.9
Dislikes all civil plaintiffs, criminal defendants, and their counsel equally. Unless you are a minority. Then, he dislikes you a little more. Prosecutors, civil defendants, and their attorneys can do no wrong in his eyes.
1/1/19, 5:50 PM

Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
32700
rating:
1.4
extremely anti-plaintiff
1/1/19, 6:52 PM

Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
28813
rating:
4.5
Has no real feel for burden of proof or evidentiary issues in a civil case. It is quite evident that before taking the bench he had very little, or almost no, litigation experience.
1/1/18, 9:51 PM

Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
25852
rating:
10
It was a pleasure trying a criminal case in front of Judge Brann. He is accommodating to the lawyers and a great listener. He is genuinely interested in the substance of the case and recognizes and appreciates good legal craftsmanship. He is eager to make out of town attorneys feel at home and gives great restaurant recommendations -- be prepared though, his favorite place seems to have an unwritten dress code that prefers hipster clothing, long fuzzy beards and lots of tattoos -- the food is great. Finally, the judge has a habit of nodding when you are making legal arguments to him -- I don't think this is conscious -- he is listening intently. BE CAREFUL NOT TO CONCLUDE THAT THIS MEANS HE AGREES WITH YOU.
1/2/18, 1:18 PM

Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
25457
rating:
1
Very pro-corporate bias. Shallow reasoning in his written opinions.
1/1/18, 11:37 PM

Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
24767
rating:
1
Legal analysis is poor and appears outcome driven toward corporate defendants. Poor judicial temperament. If he is your draw as a plaintiff's civil rights attorney promptly inform your client about the appeal process.
1/2/17, 12:19 AM
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