Peter A. Hernandez

This is a good judge.

One of the most knowledgeable well prepared judges I even had in my 35 year practice. He was well versed of the facts and the law and very deferential to all sides. Best judge ever met.

Not very versed on the law, and ignores it entirely on issues not likely appealable. His temperament is variable, and he will explode on anything he perceives as disrespect. The key to success is to flatter his ego and goad your opponent into angering him. How he feels about you will affect his ruling.

Starts on time, has tentatives or a good inclination of what he wants to do. Reads the stuff and his rulings are sound. Good attitude. See him as very even-handed, and I do both defense and Pl work.

Fair but tough. You do need to brief him extensively if you want him to rule favorably on an issue he is not familiar with. I disagree with the other two posters here. He’s a fair judge and good man. Nor was he biased. No one is perfect. I was in a lengthy trial with him and suspect the other two posters didn’t like how he ruled on a particular motion.

This judge is biased against plaintiffs and he is dishonest. He listened very politely to arguments, acts sympathetic, and then ignores everything that was said, regardless of the merits. Not to be trusted.