I use to thickly highly of Judge Diaz when I covered motion calendar hearings pre-pandemic for my former employer.
I use to thickly highly of Judge Diaz when I covered motion calendar hearings pre-pandemic for my former employer. At that time Judge Diaz was no nonsense. However since then I have had several lawsuits I’m litigating before him. His coziness with opposing counsel became evident when he was quite chatty, acknowledged what was filed and denied relief that was clearly in my client’s favor. While he can be very pleasant and cordial watch out if he knows the opposing party and anyone involved because he has unconscious bias and will rule against you wrongfully when the law does not support his ruling. Have a court reporter at all times as you may need to appeal. Also read the comments when the Judge was in the family division. I have only encountered this Judge in the civil division. [Redacted by Ed.].