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Hon. T. John Ward
District judge
E.D.Tex.
5th Circuit
Average Rating:
5.9
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Hon. T. John Ward
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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 - Govt.
5498
1/1/08
3
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2.5
Civil Litigation - Private
5256
1/2/07
7
9
10
10
10
9
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9.2
Civil Litigation - Private
5130
1/2/07
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Criminal Defense Lawyer
2414
1/2/06
10
8
7
10
10
10
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
9.2
Civil Litigation - Private
2418
1/2/06
5
8
10
10
10
10
0
5
0
0
5
9
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0
8.8
Civil Litigation - Private
2371
1/2/06
1
4
1
7
8
1
0
8
0
0
8
0
0
0
3.7
Civil Litigation - Private
1884
1/2/06
1
5
5
5
5
1
0
5
0
0
5
0
0
0
3.7
Civil Litigation - Private
1718
1/2/06
8
7
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8
8
9
0
9
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
Civil Litigation - Private
1130
1/2/06
6
7
7
7
7
7
0
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
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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 - Govt.
5498
1/1/08
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
5256
1/2/07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
5130
1/2/07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
2414
1/2/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
2418
1/2/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
2371
1/2/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
1884
1/2/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
1718
1/2/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
1130
1/2/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Other
2653
1/1/06
3
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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. T. John Ward
Civil Litigation - Govt.
comment #:
5498
rating:
2.5
1/1/08, 3:20 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
5256
rating:
9.2
Judge Ward is strict but fair. He is also very bright, demonstrating a clear understanding of the issues he is asked to resolve. If you follow the local rules and litigate your case in good faith, there is no better judge to appear before.
1/2/07, 9:05 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
5130
rating:
1
He should be indicted for the illegal scam system that he created along with the other 'local' counsel who are co-conspirators. I cannot believe that the Senate Judiciary Committee has allowed this situation to occur. There is no justice in his courtroom. There is only extortion. Let's hope that patent reform shuts down this scam.
1/2/07, 3:14 PM
Other
comment #:
2653
rating:
0
Poorly educated and incompetent to try patent cases. Piece of human garbage who would be removed from the bench in any sane country.
1/1/06, 6:23 PM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
2414
rating:
9.2
1/2/06, 7:07 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
2418
rating:
8.8
Great judge! Pushes his cases. Doesn't take any crap off either side. As long as you do what you are supposed to do, no problem as far as temperment.
1/2/06, 7:34 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
2371
rating:
3.7
Bad judge. Leans heavily on defense attorneys to 'pay' or else their claims are going to one of his notorious juries. He makes clear that he will not resolve meritable dispositive motions before the jury is empaneled. The only ecoonomy in Marshal, Texas is the money the judge secures for the local bar - a plaintiff's dream judge, if you hire a local attorney as local counsel.
1/2/06, 4:43 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
1884
rating:
3.7
One of the worst as far as temperment goes. If he doesn't like what he is doing...why is he doing it? He needs to be fair and treat all parties the same whether they are individuals, the gov't or big business.
1/2/06, 2:16 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
1718
rating:
8
1/2/06, 7:00 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
1130
rating:
6.8
1/2/06, 12:30 PM
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