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Hon. Richard Seeborg
District judge
N.D.Cal.
9th Circuit
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Hon. Richard Seeborg
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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
32741
8/2/19
3
2
2
2
4
1
0
5
0
0
4
0
0
4
2
Civil Litigation - Private
32707
11/11/19
3
2
2
2
4
1
0
5
0
0
4
0
0
4
2.3333333333333335
Civil Litigation - Private
28836
1/1/18
2
0
1
3
4
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2.2
Civil Litigation - Private
24383
1/2/17
1
2
1
3
9
1
1
3
3
2
1
3
2
1
2.6
Civil Litigation - Private
23194
1/1/16
10
10
10
10
10
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
Civil Litigation - Private
22384
1/2/15
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
0
0
10
0
0
0
10
Civil Litigation - Private
22273
1/2/14
10
10
10
10
10
10
0
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
Civil Litigation - Private
9287
1/2/09
10
10
10
10
10
10
0
10
0
0
10
0
0
0
10
Civil Litigation - Private
6765
1/1/08
10
10
10
10
10
8
7
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
9.3
Civil Litigation - Private
5468
1/2/07
10
10
10
10
10
10
0
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
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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.)
evaluator
ID
date
Fam Par Qu-Arg At-Arg Sch Cri Civ Lab Imm
Civil Litigation - Private
32741
8/2/19
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
32707
11/11/19
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
28836
1/1/18
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
24383
1/2/17
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
23194
1/1/16
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
22384
1/2/15
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
22273
1/2/14
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
9287
1/2/09
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
6765
1/1/08
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Civil Litigation - Private
5468
1/2/07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
category average
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Non-lawyer Rating
(if applicable)
evaluator
ID
date
Rating
Litigant
3843
1/2/07
8
Other
3768
1/2/07
8
category average
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Bail
Crim
Settle
Trial
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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. Richard Seeborg
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
32741
rating:
2
He is bad, but there are numerous judges who are even worse. Very hypocritical, cunning, treacherous, cynical and lawless. Believes in power of money - justice you get entirely depends on money that you have. He heavily protects the interests of the big corporations and the government, to the point of committing the overt illegal acts. At the same time, he gives the less powerful party some chance to settle the case at the amount far less that could be deemed just. But if there is no settlement, he will immediately switches heavily towards the more powerful side.
8/2/19, 7:50 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
32707
rating:
2.3333333333333335
He is bad, but there are numerous judges who are even worse. Very hypocritical, cunning, treacherous, cynical and lawless. Believes in power of money - justice you get entirely depends on money that you have. He heavily protects the interests of the big corporations and the government, to the point of committing the overt illegal acts. At the same time, he gives the less powerful party some chance to settle the case at the amount far less that could be deemed just. But if there is no settlement, he will immediately switches heavily towards the more powerful side.
11/11/19, 5:22 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
28836
rating:
2.2
Bias in disguise. If you are not a big shot lawyer or someone influence, the treatment will be different. There will be no equal justice if you are pro-per plaintiff. The whole court will team up to screw you and protect their own circle.
1/1/18, 2:53 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
24383
rating:
2.6
This judge has good and bad attitudes. It is according to whether or not he likes you. I have been practicing law for over 25 years and he wasn't involved in my civil litigation getting settled. In fact, he was the problem. I did not give him high marks because I believe that I could have settled my sooner with another judge.
1/2/17, 11:09 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
23194
rating:
10
I have observed Judge Seeborg handling complex legal issues on a First Amendment issue and his insights, questions, and demeanor all spoke of a highly effective and qualified judge.
1/1/16, 10:03 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
22384
rating:
10
I'd give him 11 stars if I could !
1/2/15, 4:08 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
22273
rating:
10
Thorough in reviewing Motions for Summary Judgment. Takes the time to understand the issues and the law. Very good at picking up the nuances in arguments presented.
1/2/14, 6:13 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
9287
rating:
10
I am always pleased when my cases are assigned to Judge Seeborg. I can count on him to be learned, conscientious, well-prepared, even-tempered and unbiased. I do not understand why it is taking so long for him to be elevated. He will be a wonderful asset to the Northern District bench.
1/2/09, 1:52 AM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
6765
rating:
9.3
How on earth has this magistrate judge not been elevated yet? He is a far better judge than most of the federal judges sitting on the Northern District bench. His opinions are issued immediately with no delay, he reads through them, thoroughly researches issues, and is just all around a fantastic judge who treats people with unfailing courtesy.
1/1/08, 1:18 PM
Civil Litigation - Private
comment #:
5468
rating:
10
One of the smartest judges on the federal bench. Loves complex matters. It is a real pleasure to be before him. He prepares for hearings, and you never have the sense that you have lost something because he didn't or couldn't understand it or didn't bother to consider it. Very fair, does not show bias to either side, very timely. Outstanding demeanor. One of the very best judges to appear before. He does tend to make up his mind before a hearing, and although he will allow argument, I've never seen him change his mind from his tentative decision. He also will do his own research and not just rely on the papers submitted by counsel. Very well-written decisions. He does not like it when attorneys include personal comments or attacks in their papers or fail to meet and confer, which also keeps things very professional. If only all judges were like this.
1/2/07, 9:27 PM
Litigant
comment #:
3843
rating:
0
Works very hard to understand highly complex technical matters. Very impressive level of comprehension in such matters, especially considering the Judge has no technical background. Slimy attorneys tend to take advantage of, and benefit from, the Judge's good nature.
1/2/07, 11:23 AM
Other
comment #:
3768
rating:
0
1/2/07, 8:34 PM
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