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Hon. Jeffrey W. Johnson
Magistrate judge
C.D.Cal.
9th Circuit
Average Rating:
9.4
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Hon. Jeffrey W. Johnson
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date
Temp* Sch* Indu* Comp* Punct* Ev-Cv* Ev-Cr* Flex Bail Crim Settle Trial Sent Coop Average
Civil Litigation - Govt.
7547
1/1/08
10
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10
10
6
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10
10
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9.4
Civil Litigation - Private
7401
1/2/08
9
9
10
10
10
10
0
10
0
0
10
0
0
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9.7
Civil Litigation - Govt.
6435
1/1/08
10
10
10
10
10
8
0
9
0
0
10
0
0
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8.3
Civil Litigation - Private
4613
1/2/07
10
10
9
0
10
10
0
9
0
0
0
0
0
0
9.8
Civil Litigation - Private
2763
1/2/06
10
10
10
10
10
10
0
10
0
0
7
0
0
0
10
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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)
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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Civil Litigation - Govt.
7547
1/1/08
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
7401
1/2/08
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Govt.
6435
1/1/08
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
4613
1/2/07
0
0
0
0
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Civil Litigation - Private
2763
1/2/06
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0
0
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Other
9293
1/2/09
10
Litigant
6963
1/1/08
10
Litigant
5349
1/2/07
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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)
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Hon. Jeffrey W. Johnson
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comment #:
9293
rating:
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great jduge
1/2/09, 3:44 AM
Civil Litigation - Govt.
comment #:
7547
rating:
9.4
Judge Johnson works relentlessly to serve justice and secure a fair outcome for all parties involved. In any context - ranging from his presiding over trials, to his management of settlement conferences, to his written opinions - Judge Johnson strives unwaveringly for perfection and, simply put, he excels. His uncanny perception abilities, epic brilliance, and encyclopedic command of the rules of procedure and evidence offer an unprecedented combination which truly facilitates the dispensing of justice. Judge Johnson allows each side to be heard; he is willing to change his mind if a party makes a convincing argument. He also possesses an excellent sense of humor and a model judicial temperament. He is a class act and fully deserves all the praise bestowed upon him.
1/1/08, 8:15 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
7401
rating:
9.7
Thoughtful, prepared and has read the brief, incuding the authorities, but does not pretend to know and is willing to ask questions. Can't ask for more - he is judicial and direct, so be prepared - he will be.
1/2/08, 10:57 AM
Litigant
comment #:
6963
rating:
0
I was a pro se plantiff in a federal civil rights case. I was dilatory, I did not know the rules of evidence, and I knew nothing of courtroom procedure. Based on my experience and interactions with others in the courthouse, it is my belief that there is no better or fairer judge in that building than Jeffrey W. Johnson. His dedication to fairness, impartiality, and protecting the record are clear to anyone, legal training or not. I would recommend to any litigant, plantiff or defendant to stipulate to Judge Johnson - you will not be disappointed. I agree with all the comments posted thus far and actually used them in making the decision to request Judge Johnson.
1/1/08, 8:09 PM
Civil Litigation - Govt.
comment #:
6435
rating:
8.3
He is the finest bench officer I have ever appeared in front of. He mastered all the complexities of our case, was decent and respectful to all lawyers involved on both sides, and he is a nice person to talk to during the breaks. He is truly fair and impartial, and allows each side to try their case. What more can you ask for?
1/1/08, 11:53 AM
Litigant
comment #:
5349
rating:
0
Judge Johnson was one of the fairest jurists that I have ever observed conduct a trial. He was attentive, impartial and actually went out of his way to give the plaintiff (a mentally challenged young man) a scolding for misbehavior on the stand, but did it in a fatherly sort of way. It is a travesty that he has not yet been rewarded with a full judgeship for his intergrity and hard work.
1/2/07, 4:50 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
4613
rating:
9.8
It is a shame that he has not been elevated to a district Judge. Extremely bright and hard working. A pleasure to appear before.
1/2/07, 4:41 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
2763
rating:
10
Excellent Judge. Works hard to come to the right conclusion. He'll take his time to get it right, even if it takes a bit longer. Come prepared, however, as he has no tolerance for the excuse that someone didn't get around to reviewing their own file. I'd stipulate to use him over many of the district judges in the Central District.
1/2/06, 12:00 PM
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