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Hon. Louisa S. Porter
Magistrate judge
S.D.Cal.
9th Circuit
Average Rating:
3.3
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Hon. Louisa S. Porter
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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
12668
1/2/11
1
3
6
1
5
1
0
8
0
0
8
0
0
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2.8
Civil Litigation - Private
10489
1/3/10
1
1
1
1
4
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1.5
Criminal Defense Lawyer
9252
1/2/09
1
1
1
1
5
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1.7
Civil Litigation - Private
8389
1/2/09
1
2
3
1
6
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2.7
Civil Litigation - Private
6092
1/2/08
5
0
5
7
8
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6.6
Civil Litigation - Private
5930
1/2/08
10
9
9
10
10
10
0
0
0
0
10
0
0
0
8.3
Civil Litigation - Private
5935
1/2/08
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
1.1
Civil Litigation - Private
5246
1/2/07
1
2
4
0
1
1
0
5
0
0
5
0
0
0
1.8
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How familiar are you with the work of this judge? (1=Not at all familiar,10=Extremely familiar)
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
12668
1/2/11
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
10489
1/3/10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
9252
1/2/09
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
8389
1/2/09
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
6092
1/2/08
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
5930
1/2/08
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
5935
1/2/08
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
5246
1/2/07
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. Louisa S. Porter
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
12668
rating:
2.8
Really needs to retire. Waste of government resources and the parties' time and resources.
1/2/11, 2:30 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
10489
rating:
1.5
Laziest Magistrate Judge in the Southern District. Does not even read any papers. She is completely unfair and only interested in getting cases of her docket. Just downright awful in all respects. Her orders are also laughable in terms of her complete INattention to detail.
1/3/10, 2:24 AM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
9252
rating:
1.7
1/2/09, 10:20 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
8389
rating:
2.7
The only attorney I know who has not had a problem with her is a criminal defense attorney who yelled at her in open court and walked out when she was still speaking. Why does it have to be that way? If you are civil, she tries to walk all over you.
1/2/09, 4:48 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
6092
rating:
6.6
I can understand why some people have trouble with Judge Porter. She is pushy - but then, that is part of her job. The first time that I was in front of her, I walked away feeling that she was unfair. Since then, I have started to change my opinion. She is a little rough with people at times, but if you stand up to her, and don't back down, and don't allow her to pressure you into positions you feel are inadequate, she backs off. I'm starting to like her.
1/2/08, 11:47 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
5930
rating:
8.3
Outstanding judge with great demeanor. Fair and willing to listen to both sides.
1/2/08, 7:34 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
5935
rating:
1.1
Last poster must have been her friend. She is simply the worst.
1/2/08, 11:27 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
5246
rating:
1.8
The worst Magistrate Judge, correction, the worst judge I've dealt with in over 20 years in practice. Clearly biased in favor of plaintiff's bar. Inappropriate and often too familiar with the attorneys. Lacks respect for attorneys. Sometimes comes in late for hearings with Nordstrom bags under her arms. Mercurial and inconsistent. One never knows if they will get the good Porter or the bad Porter until the hearing begins.
1/2/07, 9:14 AM
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