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Hon. Kenneth L. Ryskamp
District judge
S.D.Fla.
11th Circuit
Average Rating:
4.7
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13
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Hon. Kenneth L. Ryskamp
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Temp* Sch* Indu* Comp* Punct* Ev-Cv* Ev-Cr* Flex Bail Crim Settle Trial Sent Coop Average
Civil Litigation - Private
23010
1/1/15
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
22143
1/1/14
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
21270
1/2/13
0
10
10
10
0
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9.5
Criminal Defense Lawyer
20659
1/2/13
2
2
3
1
0
3
0
5
0
0
4
0
0
0
2.2
Prosecutor
8803
1/2/09
4
3
3
2
5
5
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
7
3.9
Civil Litigation - Private
5109
1/2/07
3
3
6
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3.8
Other
4265
1/3/07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
2007
1/2/06
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1.2
Prosecutor
2018
1/2/06
1
2
4
0
0
0
1
0
2
7
0
3
3
3
2
Criminal Defense Lawyer
1827
1/2/06
9
9
7
9
8
8
10
10
5
5
0
5
3
5
8.6
Criminal Defense Lawyer
1563
1/1/06
8
8
6
8
5
0
8
9
6
5
0
5
4
4
7.2
Civil Litigation - Govt.
1216
1/2/06
3
4
4
0
10
1
1
1
0
10
0
10
8
0
3.8
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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
23010
1/1/15
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
22143
1/1/14
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
21270
1/2/13
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
20659
1/2/13
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Prosecutor
8803
1/2/09
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
5109
1/2/07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Other
4265
1/3/07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
2007
1/2/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Prosecutor
2018
1/2/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
1827
1/2/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
1563
1/1/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Govt.
1216
1/2/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Non-lawyer Rating
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evaluator
ID
date
Rating
Other
20854
1/1/13
1
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Bail
Crim
Settle
Trial
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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. Kenneth L. Ryskamp
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
23010
rating:
0
Never have written an opinion about a judge, state or federal. Seems this judge has been at it too long, and should retire. Comes across as an angry old man who hates is job, and it's reflected in his rulings. Never have I been before a judge who so seems to have predetermined his rulings, with no open-mindedness or lack of bias. Certainly the worst federal judge I have been before.
1/1/15, 3:34 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
22143
rating:
0
Judge Ryskamp defends the PSO on ADA ad other civil right's violations against a senior citizen who is totally disabled on a false domestic violence charge that was dropped by the State Attorney's Office because it would be impossible for the individual to commit any violence due to eleven joint replacements. The deputy was deaf, dumb and blind and needed a seeing eye dog. The judge seals all evidence to protect a rogue road deputy and a corrupt Sheriff Bradshaw who committed dozens of acts deliberate indifference that put the litigant in fear of his life. The judge does not know the federal and state law regarding transporting and handcuffing of disabled individuals as well as the Sherif and the Defense attorney. The PBSO does not know these regulations and says these officers don't need training. He is like a deer caught in the headlights when it comes to understanding a case that involves an individual with auto immune disease. He plagarizes his Orders from Defense Counsel 's false statements and condones female strip searches of males and perjury by PBSO officers and admits evidence after the Discovery date. This judge is not qualified to adjudicate any case that involves an individual who is totally disabled with auto immune diseases. Corruption, coverups an collusion are rampant in the 15th District.
1/1/14, 4:21 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
21270
rating:
9.5
He is a fantastic judge. I admire his scholarship, as well as his grasp and resolution of complex issues.
1/2/13, 3:39 PM
Other
comment #:
20854
rating:
0
I believe in ageism; it has a place in the workplace and in the courtroom. Just as certain people, such as pilots, should not be allowed to work past a certain age, judges should not be allowed to work past a certain age. Why is this judge still on the bench? Can he even think rationally enough to make a decision that could become a ruling that people have to live with?
1/1/13, 10:00 AM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
20659
rating:
2.2
Not a thinker. Not very cerebral. Does not follow the law but rather tries to mold the law as he would want the law to be. Very allied with insurance industry & big business.
1/2/13, 11:33 PM
Prosecutor
comment #:
8803
rating:
3.9
It just may be time for this 77 yr old to call it quits. The 11th circuit has spent years trying to get this Judge to properly sentence the defendant and impose proper restitution. . .
1/2/09, 11:09 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
5109
rating:
3.8
1/2/07, 9:57 PM
Other
comment #:
4265
rating:
0
THE FOLLOWING REVIEW IS A STATEMENT OF OPINION: Judge Kenneth L Ryskamp is responsible for letting a criminal go free after the defendant, who is a who is a well known PILL MILL M.D. was responsible for the deaths and overdoses of a few of his 300 patients. this doctor who took an oath to first do no harm provided his 300 patients with RX's for 400 pills every month year after year ie;Methadone, Xanax, Roxicodne,Loricet,Aderal, Soma, etc etc. Questio: Is Judge Ryskamp & U S Attorney Rabinowitz just as guilty as the DR. FEELGOOD ??? Is our justice system corrupt ??? e-mail me your comments. palmbeach1912@aol.com
1/3/07, 1:05 AM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
2007
rating:
1.2
1/2/06, 12:03 AM
Prosecutor
comment #:
2018
rating:
2
influenced by who the lawyers are
1/2/06, 1:27 AM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
1827
rating:
8.6
Your basic good judge
1/2/06, 7:53 AM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
1563
rating:
7.2
1/1/06, 12:34 PM
Civil Litigation - Govt.
comment #:
1216
rating:
3.8
1/2/06, 12:04 PM
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