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Hon. Theodore H. Katz
Magistrate judge
S.D.N.Y.
2nd Circuit
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What others have rated

Hon. Theodore H. Katz

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date
Temp*  Sch*  Indu* Comp*   Punct*    Ev-Cv*   Ev-Cr* Flex  Bail  Crim  Settle Trial Sent Coop Average
Criminal Defense Lawyer

12570

1/1/11

9

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3

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3

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0

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2

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5

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Other

12477

1/2/11

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

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0
0
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0

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Civil Litigation - Private

9920

1/1/10

10

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10

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10

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10

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10

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Civil Litigation - Private

6777

1/2/08

10

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10

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7

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5

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5.3

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Civil Litigation - Private

6036

1/2/08

10

8

9

9

10

10

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0

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0
0
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8

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Civil Litigation - Private

3638

1/1/07

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10

6

10

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9

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8.8

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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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Criminal Defense Lawyer

12570

1/1/11

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Other

12477

1/2/11

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Civil Litigation - Private

9920

1/1/10

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Civil Litigation - Private

6777

1/2/08

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Civil Litigation - Private

6036

1/2/08

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Civil Litigation - Private

3638

1/1/07

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Other

2011

1/2/06
9
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Bail
Crim
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Trial
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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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Hon. Theodore H. Katz

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Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
12570
rating:
5
average rating is 3 out of 5
average rating is 3 out of 5
A nice guy, but ineffectual. No talent as a mediator.
1/1/11, 11:09 PM
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12477
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average rating is 3 out of 5
average rating is 3 out of 5
I suspect the glowing reviews on here are from civil defense attorneys. Word to the wise, if you're representing a plaintiff in a civil case, do not consent to proceed before this judge.
1/2/11, 2:10 PM
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Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
9920
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10
average rating is 3 out of 5
average rating is 3 out of 5
A complete pleasure to appear before. Extremely thorough, sharp, diligent, interested in the matter, courteous to all counsel and even-temptered. Displays none of the haughty condescention seen elsewhere in the SDNY bench. Gets everything done well while treating everyone with respect.
1/1/10, 10:17 PM
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Civil Litigation - Private
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6777
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5.3
average rating is 3 out of 5
average rating is 3 out of 5
Fair, hardworking and really nice.
1/2/08, 9:04 AM
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Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
6036
rating:
8
average rating is 3 out of 5
average rating is 3 out of 5
An incredibly pleasant man and wonderfully patient during settlement conferences.
1/2/08, 3:37 AM
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Civil Litigation - Private
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3638
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8.8
average rating is 3 out of 5
average rating is 3 out of 5
Fantastic Judge. Writes some of the best and well-researched decisions I have ever read. Sees through the smoke and mirrors and really understands the issue. Clearly understands complex civil cases and does the right thing, even when it is the road less taken. Great Judge!
1/1/07, 4:23 PM
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Other
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2011
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average rating is 3 out of 5
average rating is 3 out of 5
Smart, courteous, an utter pleasure to appear before.
1/2/06, 1:14 AM
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