Part One: Judicial Profiles (A-Z)

Part Two: Retired Judges (A-A)

California Judge Reviews includes candid and frank attorney comments, compiled through interviews conducted by authors Elizabeth Smith and Mark Thompson, for several hundred superior court and district court judges and commissioners. This publication includes more than 2,500 detailed biographies of state and federal judges in California. It provides biographical information on many state and some federal judges in California and attorneys’ comments about most L.A. and S.F. civil judges. The book also includes a comprehensive, statewide court directory and information about associations and ADR organizations. Preparation is the key to winning, and that preparation includes knowing your judge. Be completely ready for your next court appearance with the latest 2-volume California Judge Reviews’ detailed biographies, which include information such as:

• Pre-bench background
• Political affiliation
• Appointment dates
• Appointing official
• Association membership
• Education
• Legal authorship
• Age
• Business address
• Personal interests
• Judicial philosophy
• Availability as arbitrator

Additionally, candid attorney comments are provided for a select number of judges. Authors Elizabeth Smith and Mark Thompson interview 5-10 attorneys who have appeared before each judge, and add their candid comments to the biographical profiles already in California Judge Reviews. Learn from other attorneys’ experiences before your next appearance. Read their revealing quotes in California Judge Reviews about each covered judge’s:

• Temperament and demeanor
• Intelligence and knowledge
• Motion practice
• Handling trials
• Settlements
• Continuances
• Proclivities

Straight-forward commentary from veteran attorneys make California Judge Reviews a truly unique resource.