Michael E Whitaker

This judge did something that I have never experienced from the bench. He called me names and was very unprofessional. He also lets one side speak, but when it is your turn, he does all of the talking and continually interrupts. Really bad judicial temperament and not even-handed on the bench. Unruly, obstreperous and rude. He lacks the discipline necessary to run a courtroom and is always in a foul mood.

I'd give him a zero if possible. He needs to be reported for Judicial misconduct to the California Judicial Commission.

This judge has a personal relationship with the defendant. He is blatantly ruling in their favor in spite of their motions having no merit, being based on fraudulent evidence and no evidence in support. I first believed it was because I was Pro Se and ADA and my motions are no procedural excellence that he found reasons to ALWAYS deny in opposition of the law. He needs to be investigated.

He is unreasonably rigid when it comes to scheduling. He is more interested in procedure than substance.

Whitaker is a disgrace. And totally agree that he makes up rules as he goes along. He will reject stipulations because he thinks there is not enough space between the lines. Last I checked everything I have filed complies with the rules of court. Also agree that he’s foul tempered and shows a complete lack of respect for attorneys in his court room. No wonder he’s in the PI hub. He could never handle a trial court room.

‘ Agree with others that this judge makes up his own rules as he goes along. I’ve even had situations where he makes up rules that conflict with the Rules of Court and Local Rules. He’s a foul-tempered, disrespectful, and disregards the law whenever it suits him. No wonder he’s still in the PI Hub.

Another PI Hub Judge travesty.

This judge is Mr. form over substance. Moreover, he violates the rules for judicial misconduct by attempting to embarrass attorneys in front of clients. H

Run. This judge will try anything he can to avoid substantively ruling on motions. He will manufacture procedural requirements on motions and deny them on that basis. Just a bad judge overall and even worse during the pandemic recovery effort.