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Hon. Lois Bloom
Magistrate judge
E.D.N.Y.
2nd Circuit
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Hon. Lois Bloom
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ID
date
Temp* Sch* Indu* Comp* Punct* Ev-Cv* Ev-Cr* Flex Bail Crim Settle Trial Sent Coop Average
Other
32805
9/25/19
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Other
32421
1/2/19
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Litigant
30974
1/2/19
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
27559
1/2/18
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
2
0
10
0
0
0
0
1
Civil Litigation - Private
24748
1/2/17
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Govt.
24839
1/1/17
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
24645
1/1/17
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Criminal Defense Lawyer
24114
1/2/17
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
23192
1/3/15
3
4
7
0
10
5
0
4
0
0
6
0
0
0
5.8
Civil Litigation - Private
23067
1/1/15
8
7
7
7
8
9
0
8
0
0
8
0
0
0
7.7
Civil Litigation - Private
22009
1/2/14
7
5
9
0
8
0
0
8
0
0
8
0
0
0
7.3
Criminal Defense Lawyer
21089
1/2/13
10
9
9
9
10
10
10
10
9
10
10
0
0
0
9.6
Civil Litigation - Private
12575
1/2/11
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
Civil Litigation - Private
12030
1/1/11
1
3
3
1
0
3
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
2.2
Civil Litigation - Private
10286
1/2/10
9
7
9
9
10
10
0
10
0
0
10
0
0
0
9
Civil Litigation - Private
10006
1/1/10
1
5
5
1
6
2
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
0
3.3
Civil Litigation - Private
9638
1/2/09
3
3
5
3
2
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3.3
Litigant
9561
1/1/09
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
9562
1/1/09
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Other
8864
1/2/09
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Qu-Arg
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Sch
Cri
Civ
Lab
Imm
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.)
evaluator
ID
date
Fam Par Qu-Arg At-Arg Sch Cri Civ Lab Imm
Other
32805
9/25/19
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Other
32421
1/2/19
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Litigant
30974
1/2/19
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
27559
1/2/18
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
24748
1/2/17
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Govt.
24839
1/1/17
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
24645
1/1/17
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
24114
1/2/17
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
23192
1/3/15
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
23067
1/1/15
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
22009
1/2/14
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
21089
1/2/13
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
12575
1/2/11
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
12030
1/1/11
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
10286
1/2/10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
10006
1/1/10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
9638
1/2/09
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Litigant
9561
1/1/09
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
9562
1/1/09
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Other
8864
1/2/09
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
category average
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Non-lawyer Rating
(if applicable)
evaluator
ID
date
Rating
Litigant
30329
1/2/19
10
Litigant
23371
1/1/16
1
Litigant
21291
1/3/13
10
Other
21258
1/1/13
1
Other
11389
1/3/10
2
Other
9341
1/2/09
10
Other
8375
1/2/09
10
Litigant
6681
1/2/08
4
Litigant
4024
1/3/07
4
category average
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Temp*
Sch*
Indu*
Comp*
Punct*
Ev-Cv*
Ev-Cr*
Flex
Bail
Crim
Settle
Trial
Sent
Coop
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. Lois Bloom
Other
comment #:
32805
rating:
0
Judge Bloom is one of the most caring, open and honest people I know. She treats everyone with the utmost respect and a great listener. I know some people have left very negative comments about her, but that has not been my experience in working with her and knowing her for many years.
9/25/19, 11:18 AM
Other
comment #:
32421
rating:
0
When I knew the honerable Lois Bloom, she was witty, intelligent, and a lot of fun. Anyone who disagrees has smegma on their faces. Hey there old friend.
1/2/19, 5:12 AM
Litigant
comment #:
30329
rating:
0
Judge Bloom served as a magistrate Judge in my civil case. Throughout the course of my case, initially, as a pro se litigant, as well as thereafter, when I had legal representation she demonstrated an exceptional ability to not, solely, maintain an unprejudiced demeanor but to also remain, fully focused and engaged in the core matters of the case. Honorable Bloom did so while she ensured to keep the law as her solid foundation, at all times. In addition her negotiation skills are as masterful and as sophisticated as they are just and supported by the word of the law. I shall, forever, hold a warm spot in my heart for remarkable Judge Bloom whose conduct allowed my journey to conclude with immense respect to the judicial system as well as an important factor in my own healing and self growth!!
1/2/19, 1:33 PM
Litigant
comment #:
30974
rating:
0
The comment # 30329 about judge Bloom must be a joke.
1/2/19, 5:22 PM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
27559
rating:
1
Grossly biased, rude, fails to review the law and record, lacks appropriate judicial demeanor, why is this person on the bench?
1/2/18, 11:53 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
24748
rating:
0
How can I count the ways? She is obviously a very unhappy person. She is as nasty as they come.I wonder where she parks her broom when she arrives at the courthouse. No wonder a person who behaves like this never made it to appointed a real judge. Karma is a beautiful thing.
1/2/17, 12:06 AM
Civil Litigation - Govt.
comment #:
24839
rating:
0
One of the most openly biased judges I have ever encountered in 20 years of civil litigation. Doesn't seem to know the law, but doesn't let that stop her.
1/1/17, 5:07 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
24645
rating:
1
I was surprised by Judge Bloom's temperament--and not in a good way. I've never seen a judge yell at an attorney like that, including accusations of professional misconduct. To be fair, she seemed to mean well and wanted one party to do what she believed was the right thing. But many judges are able to do that while treating attorneys with some respect.
1/1/17, 11:31 PM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
24114
rating:
0
This is some kind of dysfunctional creature sitting on the bench. When I appear in front of Judges'like this I always ask myself WHY? Meaning, why is a contentious, nasty, vindictive incompetent person like this given the power and opportunity to affect and change peoples' lives? There just has to be some oversight these people who make their way onto the bench.
1/2/17, 6:15 AM
Litigant
comment #:
23371
rating:
0
Judge Bloom falsely imprisoned me in the Courtroom # 11A South on Feb. 4, 2015 to punish me for complaining about unprofessional and deceptive methods that Christopher Gegwich uses to hurt cases of his opponents. Gegwich was an opposing attorney while I represent myself as a pro se party.Evidently, the Judge and the attorney are in specific relationship, different than professional.
1/1/16, 4:08 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
23192
rating:
5.8
My initial impression of Magistrate Bloom was someone who rushes to judgment based upon her initial, cursory analysis of the case. However, thereafter, she demonstrated a discernible ability to move opposing counsel toward settlement firmly but in an evenhanded manner.
1/3/15, 1:10 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
23067
rating:
7.7
Recently concluding a case by settlement with Judge Bloom. I found her to be courteous, even handed, hard working, flexible in scheduling matters and always on time. She was helpful in finding creative ways to reach settlement
1/1/15, 11:03 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
22009
rating:
7.3
I had a conference with Judge Bloom the other day. My case is against Loretta Lynch and the US Marshals. My opinion is that Judge Bloom's experience working in the Pro Se office in SDNY has given her an empathy to Pro Se litigants. She was kind, courteous and yes, voiced her opinion about the case, but also allowed me to speak 'in my own words' about the merit's of the case. She allowed for a little debate and did not come across as God as some others. Now, she also gave me somber news about the probability of my case succeeding past dismissal, but is going to allow the process to proceed. I had to submit an amended complaint which she allowed and then made sure her assistant called down to the Clerks office to have my summons and complaint ready for me. It was very cordial of her. She admonished the AUSA not to play any games. Now, I have been around enough to know that Judges like to yell at the Government sometimes to kind of show a 'faux' fair and impartial process, but that systemic and not only attributable exclusively to Judge Bloom. When it came to holding accountable Government agencies and employees, she said it is improbably and the law 'protects' them, and said the probability is less than 2%, and 'it is what it is' which I couldn't believe. But as far as procedures, for my case, I have no issues with Judge Bloom and you could do far worse as a pro Se litigant. The case is 14--cv-1047 EDNY if anyone wants to take a look.
1/2/14, 12:34 AM
Litigant
comment #:
21291
rating:
0
I appeared before Judge Bloom as a pro se litigant claiming a civil rights violation against the NYC police. Judge Bloom took the time to explain the process and the law as it related to my claim. She helped me through a tense first appearance in the Federal Court. I felt safe and comfortable in her courtroom. I was able to settle the matter favorably immediately after the preliminary conference. Overall, it was a good experience.
1/3/13, 1:29 AM
Other
comment #:
21258
rating:
0
To the person who posted comment #21089: you must be talking about another Judge Lois Bloom.
1/1/13, 7:07 PM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
21089
rating:
9.6
Judge Bloom is industrious. She aims to be fair to all sides, and always gives the underdog a fair shake.
1/2/13, 5:21 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
12575
rating:
1
If ever there was a magistrate less suited or qualified to serve on any bench, this one is it. Irascible, unpredictable and nasty in temperament and injudicious in discovery rulings. She also pre-judges cases, stating at an initial status conference that the defendants had no chance for summary judgment (in a pro se employment case) and has no compunctions about expressing her uninformed opinions.
1/2/11, 8:35 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
12030
rating:
2.2
Erratic judicial temperment. Lack of understanding of the nuances of civil litigation. Insecure. Condescending. Rambles.
1/1/11, 12:20 PM
Other
comment #:
11389
rating:
0
Judge Bloom fiercely discourages pro se litigants with disdain for their cases even when civil rights violations are blatant. This is extremely unfair when you consider most pro se litigants are not sure of how to proceed or even whether to go forward or not.
1/3/10, 1:49 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
10286
rating:
9
Judge Bloom is a credit to the federal judiciary. She has a unique legal background which translates to her even-handedness on the bench. If anything, she goes out of her way to give pro se litigants a fair shot and their day in court. She rightfully expects litigants and attorneys to be forthright and work in good faith to resolve their differences before seeking judicial intervention. Her opinions cut right to the legal and factual issues without unnecessary surplusage.
1/2/10, 8:53 AM
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