Judge Santiso has shown a concerning pattern of behavior that raises serious questions about her fairness, especially...
Judge Santiso has shown a concerning pattern of behavior that raises serious questions about her fairness, especially towards mothers. She repeatedly interrupts during hearings, brings up irrelevant issues, and appears to go out of her way to support fathers exhibiting problematic behavior. Despite clear legal standards that apply to family law, she disregards them, claiming orders are valid even when they appear to violate constitutional rights. Judge Santiso has allowed harmful and defamatory statements about mothers to go unchallenged, stating she lacks the authority to strike them, and even permits violations of medical privacy without intervention. Important matters are unnecessarily delayed, often for months, only to be dismissed without due consideration. If you are a woman or mother in her courtroom, I strongly recommend filing a 170.6 peremptory challenge. Judge Santiso’s approach does not inspire confidence in her ability to administer family law fairly and without bias.”