Susan H. Hazlett

One of the worst temperaments of a District Court judge I'd appeared in front of on a consistent basis. I've had her make assumptions about cases, assumptions about clients, and disregard evidence presented to her. In several cases, it affected the outcome of the case. Additionally, I've had cases postponed needlessly when this judge unilaterally decided it was getting close to the end of a docket so she did not want to see if the case could be heard. I have never had a judge do this as often as this one. It's like she is disinterested and does not want to be there. She retired from Harford District Court but still hears cases on occasion.

Absolutely needs to be removed from the bench. She is the most miserable old wretch I’ve ever dealt with in a courtroom. She doesn’t care what positive mitigating factors you present, lack of criminal record, remorse, presence of a substance use disorder, etc. This judge could care less about any of it. The only two phrases she knows how to say are, “hold without bond”, and “I’m imposing the maximum.” The rampant incompetence , knowing disregard for the case facts, deliberate rudeness and bad attitude, ignorance and overall inability to do the job. These judges destroy people's lives, families, and, for ulterior reasons, torpedo important cases affecting the public.

My fiancé unfortunately found herself in front of Judge Hazlett. She is a mother to a beautiful daughter. She unfortunately suffers from addiction. It took Harford County 11.5 months to finally charge on simple possession. Between the time she got the charge and going to court she successfully completed treatment counseling had a job and was back on track to be successful. She doesn't have a record she has mental health issues she's not a criminal. Hazlett without any consideration to the changes my girlfriend made in her life revoked her R.O.R and threw her in jail for 45 days. my fiance has never been arrested or in trouble before. I understand people need to be punished. Im not saying my fiancé isn't wrong. Hazlett gave suggestions on my fiancés medication and stated off of nothing but opinions what medication my girlfriend should be on. What's even more sickening is she wasn't going to lock my fiancé up until she heard she takes methadone medication. She made my fiancé go through painful detox for no reason when she wasn't ready in her recovery to-do that. Something needs to be done about this judge. Shes heartless mean and unfair to the community that she swears to protect. if you don't pay for a lawyer good luck with this lady.

I have never appeared before Judge Hazlett on one of her good days, if she has them. She seems to have little familiarity with civil district court work and resents being asked to handle it. No matter how professional and prepared you are, she doesn't like you or your case or your client. If you can choose another judge for your civil trial, do it.