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Hon. F.A. Gossett III
Magistrate judge
D.Neb.
8th Circuit
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Hon. F.A. Gossett III
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Civil Litigation - Private
21150
1/2/13
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Criminal Defense Lawyer
20921
1/2/13
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General Inclination in Criminal Appeals (1=Strongly ProGovernment,10=Strongly ProDefense)
General Inclination in Civil Rights Appeals (1=Strongly Pro-Defendant,10=Strongly ProPlaintiff)
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1/2/13
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20921
1/2/13
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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)
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Hon. F.A. Gossett III
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
21150
rating:
2
If I could give zeroes, I would. His lack of timeliness has derailed multiple cases I've litigated before him. He holds the parties to stringent and unattainable deadlines, yet takes months to rule on procedural and discovery motions that affect the remainder of the litigation strategy. When he finally issues a ruling, the rulings are often devoid of any reference to the evidence or the law.
1/2/13, 11:13 AM
Criminal Defense Lawyer
comment #:
20921
rating:
3.2
I am tired of seeing only oral reports and recommendations even in complex issues and cases. This judge lacks a sense of when he ought to write something thoughtful. This judge always rules from the bench and we are left with incomprehensible rambling gibberish to appeal. Unfortunately, he does not take the time to do any real work. Does he even have a law clerk?
1/2/13, 6:03 PM
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