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Hon. Henry S. Perkin
Magistrate judge
E.D.Pa.
3rd Circuit
Average Rating:
9.5
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Hon. Henry S. Perkin
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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
23854
1/2/16
10
10
10
9
10
10
0
10
0
0
10
0
0
0
9.8
Civil Litigation - Private
21301
1/1/13
10
9
10
10
10
10
0
10
0
0
10
0
0
0
9.8
Civil Litigation - Private
19162
1/1/12
10
10
10
10
10
10
0
10
0
0
10
0
0
0
10
Civil Litigation - Private
13702
1/1/12
10
10
10
0
7
8
0
7
0
0
10
0
0
0
9
Civil Litigation - Private
10193
1/2/10
10
0
10
0
10
10
0
0
0
0
10
0
0
0
10
Civil Litigation - Private
8589
1/2/09
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
0
0
10
0
0
0
10
Civil Litigation - Private
7867
1/2/09
10
10
10
10
10
8
9
10
0
0
10
0
0
0
9.6
Criminal Defense Lawyer
7677
1/2/08
10
10
10
7
10
0
10
10
6
0
0
0
0
0
8.1
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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
23854
1/2/16
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
21301
1/1/13
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
19162
1/1/12
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
13702
1/1/12
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
10193
1/2/10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
8589
1/2/09
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
7867
1/2/09
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
7677
1/2/08
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Non-lawyer Rating
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date
Rating
Other
11469
1/2/10
3
Other
11472
1/2/10
2
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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. Henry S. Perkin
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
23854
rating:
9.8
He recently did a great job settling a civil RICO and FDCPA case for me. He was willing to put in as much time as necessary and was kind and courteous to the attorneys and my claims adjuster. He knew the issues, read the extensive submissions, and was well prepared to discuss the issues. Not many judges would put in such effort for what was, in the grand scheme of things, a small dollar case.
1/2/16, 10:26 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
21301
rating:
9.8
A judge that understands how to settle a case like Judge Perkin is hard to find. His goal is to settle the case and he will recommend a number that will do just that. He is a clever and prudent jurist.
1/1/13, 8:03 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
19162
rating:
10
Judge Perkin is an outstanding jurist and excellent settlement judge. He knows the law and recognizes the practical realities of the matter before him. He is unfailingly polite, as is his staff, and is willing to work hard for as much time as it takes to achieve a result. His decisions are reasonable and soundly based. He is one of 3 Magistrate Judges in the Eastern US before whom I would consent to try my case and I invariably attempt to have a case assigned to him for pretrial and settlement purposes.
1/1/12, 11:39 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
13702
rating:
9
Judge Perkin is an excellent jurist. Many of my opposing counsel and I agree Judge Perkin is extremely helpful. He is reasonable in his discovery decisions and he establishes clear procedures. I also find his staff every welcoming and supportive of the process.
1/1/12, 4:40 PM
Other
comment #:
11469
rating:
0
Mr. Perkins unfortunate actions and comments in the recently settled George Donnelly case display a lack of respect for the Constitutional rights of American citizens and a willingness to uphold clearly unlawful orders. Even Mr. Perkins himself called the charges 'petty,' yet rather than dismiss the case he pushed for a plea that leaves Mr. Donnelly with a criminal record ... this despite no criminal wrongdoing by Mr. Donnelly. How can anyone expect justice in a complex case when Mr. Perkins seems disinclined to do the right thing? A disappointing end to a case that should never have gone forward.
1/2/10, 11:52 AM
Other
comment #:
11472
rating:
0
Inasmuch as, slow-cooked over mesquite charcoal, his accumulated ethics may satisfy a less sophisticated palate. Still, the resulting extrusion yields the anticipated aroma. One must consider the source, after all. Upon consideration, I nudge him up to a '2'.
1/2/10, 8:54 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
10193
rating:
10
It was nice to have a judge who was actually in private practice with a clear grasp of the law and, equally important, the practicalities that drive litigation. His process for consents to ex parte settlement communications was very convenient, accommodating, and helped the parties get the job done. I would consent to Judge Perkin in the future. Also, his staff was always pleasant and professional.
1/2/10, 8:14 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
8589
rating:
10
Excellant jurist. Well prepared and accessible. A pleasure to appear before and his staff is excellant and accommodating.
1/2/09, 7:44 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
7867
rating:
9.6
A terrific alternative to a certain other federal judge in Allentown.
1/2/09, 6:24 PM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
7677
rating:
8.1
He is a nice guy who is pleasant to everyone who comes into his courtroom.
1/2/08, 10:32 PM
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