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Hon. Blanche M. Manning
District judge
N.D.Ill.
7th Circuit
Average Rating:
6.1
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Hon. Blanche M. Manning
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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
18163
1/2/12
10
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2
1
3
8
0
8
0
0
4
0
0
0
4.2
Civil Litigation - Private
12736
1/1/11
10
9
7
10
4
0
0
10
0
0
1
5
1
3
8
Civil Litigation - Private
11984
1/2/11
10
9
9
6
4
10
0
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
Criminal Defense Lawyer
9727
1/2/10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
6862
1/1/08
2
1
1
2
8
2
0
3
0
0
5
0
0
0
2.7
Criminal Defense Lawyer
2955
1/2/06
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
5
0
10
Criminal Defense Lawyer
2892
1/1/06
10
2
2
2
4
7
7
2
0
6
0
7
7
0
4.9
Criminal Defense Lawyer
2918
1/1/06
10
10
10
10
9
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
4
0
9.9
Criminal Defense Lawyer
2688
1/2/06
5
1
1
1
2
0
3
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
2.2
Civil Litigation - Private
2620
1/1/06
3
3
1
1
1
4
0
4
0
0
1
0
0
0
2.2
Civil Litigation - Private
2176
1/1/06
10
8
6
7
10
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8.5
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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
18163
1/2/12
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Civil Litigation - Private
12736
1/1/11
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
11984
1/2/11
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
9727
1/2/10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
6862
1/1/08
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
2955
1/2/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
2892
1/1/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
2918
1/1/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Defense Lawyer
2688
1/2/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
2620
1/1/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
2176
1/1/06
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Non-lawyer Rating
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evaluator
ID
date
Rating
Litigant
3915
1/2/07
3
Other
1404
1/2/06
8
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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. Blanche M. Manning
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
18163
rating:
4.2
Judge Manning is kind to lawyers and litigants, but does not effectively manage even simple trials. She gets pushed around by loudmouth lawyers and frequently changes her mind midstream.
1/2/12, 11:42 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
12736
rating:
8
Good, fair. Not brilliant, but does not have to be for most cases. Great at trial. Let's you try your case, but does not tolerate 'see if it sticks' arguments or games. Has a fantastic knowledge of trial evidence and procedure. If you have to try it, you want her.
1/1/11, 7:43 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
11984
rating:
8
'The worst judge in the Northern District?' Spoken like someone who has never appeared before Norgle, Der-Yeghiayan, Marovich or Lindberg. She is no Posner or Easterbrook, but neither is she the worst judge in the district. I wouldn't want to have a patent or securities case with her, but if you most a straightforward civil matter or any type of criminal matter and if you want to go to trial, then she is your judge. She runs a smooth trial and let's you actually try your case. Try getting that with some of the so-called 'smarter' judges in that building. For instance, Pallmeyer is rumored to be better, but she will screw up a jury trial if you gave her a complete outline of what to do and when to do it. And let's not forget the 'wunderkind,' Mark Filip. Allegedly retired because he was 'bored.' Apparently Filip was so bored that he couldn't be bothered to do simple things like rule on motions. Brilliance is worthless when you are too lazy to demonstrate it. I'll take Judge Manning over anyone who Poster 6862's deems to be a 'better judge.'
1/2/11, 11:30 AM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
9727
rating:
0
Unfailingly good to the lawyers. Actually treats us like human beings who have lives and responsibilities that might be more important than the judge's desire to move things along on an arbitrary schedule. Trying a case with her is so pleasant it almost doesn't feel like practicing law.
1/2/10, 12:33 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
6862
rating:
2.7
Without question, the worst judge in the Northern District in civil matters. Just not smart. Her lack of intellect is matched only by her stubborn refusal to acknowledge when she is in over her head.
1/1/08, 1:26 PM
Litigant
comment #:
3915
rating:
0
1/2/07, 4:18 PM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
2955
rating:
10
One of the best!!!!!
1/2/06, 1:43 AM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
2892
rating:
4.9
She's likeable and works diligently enough but she's not wise enough to be a competent federal trial judge. I can't see her doing much with a complex case, but I know she'd try. In fact, I've seen her try.
1/1/06, 6:47 PM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
2918
rating:
9.9
Should be the insructor assigned to all new judges. Knows her stuff!!!
1/1/06, 6:37 PM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
2688
rating:
2.2
Clearly overmatched on the federal bench
1/2/06, 5:38 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
2620
rating:
2.2
1/1/06, 4:23 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
2176
rating:
8.5
Good judge. She gets the law right 95% of the time and sets reasonable dates for discovery, dispositive motions, etc. Has no ego and doesn't allow herself to be fooled by posturing.
1/1/06, 9:26 PM
Other
comment #:
1404
rating:
0
Does a decent job. Tries to be fair.
1/2/06, 4:56 PM
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