District Court
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A by-the-book judge, Judge Cleland is reasonably even-handed in civil litigation; gives both sides ample opportunity to make their case; and issues opinions that are generally well-supported by authority.
This man is a right wing conservative to the max. Plaintiffs stand ZERO chance in front of him in a bench trial so you'd better go with a jury, though he will bogart the case from a jury. If you face sentencing you WILL get the ma...Read More
In a district with a heavy caseload, this judge is amazingly impressive. Issues thorough opinions on dispositive motions soon after they are set for argument. Not the type of judge who leaves dispositive motions hanging until th...Read More
Outstanding grasp of complex legal issues; uncommonly high intellect, capable of quickly grasping technical factual matters. Even-keeled and very fair. Fair with extraordinary demeanor.
Excellent demeanor - very courteous; settlement oriented; fair
He begins civil trials by telling the jury "you and I are going to decide this case" and then he controls the courtroom like Stalag 17, and runs the jury like he owns them. And he does.