Joan G. Margolis

Outstanding jurist who treats all litigants and counsel with respect and compassion. Has the rare ability to settle the most difficult cases.

Very nice and popular Magistrate Judge. She tries hard to settle cases and is very goodin her treatment of lawyers.

She speaks very fast. You need an interpreter to understand her. I barely understood what she was saying and, in fact, missed most of the terms of pretrial release imposed. Pay attention!