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Instructions and Judge Selection State District Courts – Civil Hon. Melody Wilkinson (Judge, 17th District Court) 42.9% 202 Hon. David Evans (Judge, 48th District Court) 38.0% 179 Hon. Don Cosby (Judge, 67th District Court) 36.9% 174 Hon. R. H. Wallace, Jr. (Judge, 96th District Court) 33.3% 157 Hon. John Chupp (Judge, 141st District Court) 30.6% 144 Hon. Susan Heygood McCoy (Judge, 153rd District Court) 29.5% 139 Hon. Tom Lowe (Judge, 236th District Court) 32.9% 155 Hon. Mike Wallach (Judge, 348th District Court) 28.9% 136 Hon. Josh Burgess (Judge 352nd District Court) 15.1% 71 State District Courts - Family Hon. Jesse Nevarez, Jr. (Judge, 231st District Court) 23.1% 109 Hon. Lindsay DeVos (Associate Judge, 231st District Court) 20.2% 95 Hon. James Munford (Associate Judge, 322nd District Court). Please e 21.4% 101 Hon. Jerome Hennigan (Judge, 324th District Court) 26.1% 123 Hon. Beth Poulos (Associate Judge, 324th District Court) 20.4% 96 Hon. Judith Wells (Judge, 325th District Court) 25.7% 121 Hon. Lori DeAngelis (Associate Judge, 325th District Court) 17.6% 83 Hon. Patricia Baca Bennett (Judge, 360th District Court) 23.6% 111 Hon. Matthew Riek (Associate Judge, 360th District Court) 17.4% 82 Hon. Cherami Jenkins (Associate Judge, IV-D Court) 12.5% 59 State District Courts – Juvenile Hon. Ellen Smith (Associate Judge, 323rd District Court) 8.7% 41 State District Courts – Criminal Hon. Elizabeth Beach (Judge, Criminal District #1) 12.1% 57 Hon. Wayne Salvant (Judge, Criminal District #2) 12.7% 60 Hon. Robb D. Catalano (Judge, Criminal District #3) 13.0% 61 Hon. Michael Thomas (Judge, Criminal District #4) 12.5% 59 Hon. David Hagerman (Judge, 297th District Court) 12.5% 59 Hon. Mollee Westfall (Judge, 371st District Court) 12.7% 60 Hon. Scott Wisch (Judge, 372nd District Court) 13.6% 64 Hon. George Gallagher (Judge, 396th District Court) 14.9% 70 Hon. Ruben Gonzalez (Judge, 432nd District Court) 13.8% 65 Hon. Rainey Webb (Judge, Magistrate Court) 13.4% 63 Hon. Timmie White (Judge, Magistrate Court) 12.7% 60 Hon. Sheila Wynn (Judge, Magistrate Court) 13.6% 64 Hon. Matt King (Judge, Magistrate Court) 11.3% 53 Hon. Tamla Ray (Judge, Magistrate Court) 8.5% 40 Hon. Mark Thielman (Judge, Magistrate Court) 8.3% 39 County Courts – Civil
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Instructions and Judge Selection
State District Courts – CivilHon. Melody Wilkinson (Judge, 17th District Court) 42.9% 202
Hon. David Evans (Judge, 48th District Court) 38.0% 179
Hon. Don Cosby (Judge, 67th District Court) 36.9% 174
Hon. R. H. Wallace, Jr. (Judge, 96th District Court) 33.3% 157
Hon. John Chupp (Judge, 141st District Court) 30.6% 144
Hon. Susan Heygood McCoy (Judge, 153rd District Court) 29.5% 139
Hon. Tom Lowe (Judge, 236th District Court) 32.9% 155
Hon. Mike Wallach (Judge, 348th District Court) 28.9% 136
Hon. Josh Burgess (Judge 352nd District Court) 15.1% 71
State District Courts - FamilyHon. Jesse Nevarez, Jr. (Judge, 231st District Court) 23.1% 109
Hon. Lindsay DeVos (Associate Judge, 231st District Court) 20.2% 95
Hon. James Munford (Associate Judge, 322nd District Court). Please evaluate this judge ONLY in connection with his service on this bench. No other judicial service should be considered or evaluated.21.4% 101
Hon. Jerome Hennigan (Judge, 324th District Court) 26.1% 123
Hon. Beth Poulos (Associate Judge, 324th District Court) 20.4% 96
Hon. Judith Wells (Judge, 325th District Court) 25.7% 121
Hon. Lori DeAngelis (Associate Judge, 325th District Court) 17.6% 83
Hon. Patricia Baca Bennett (Judge, 360th District Court) 23.6% 111
Hon. Matthew Riek (Associate Judge, 360th District Court) 17.4% 82
Hon. Cherami Jenkins (Associate Judge, IV-D Court) 12.5% 59
State District Courts – JuvenileHon. Ellen Smith (Associate Judge, 323rd District Court) 8.7% 41
State District Courts – CriminalHon. Elizabeth Beach (Judge, Criminal District #1) 12.1% 57
Hon. Wayne Salvant (Judge, Criminal District #2) 12.7% 60
Hon. Robb D. Catalano (Judge, Criminal District #3) 13.0% 61
Hon. Michael Thomas (Judge, Criminal District #4) 12.5% 59
Hon. David Hagerman (Judge, 297th District Court) 12.5% 59
Hon. Mollee Westfall (Judge, 371st District Court) 12.7% 60
Hon. Scott Wisch (Judge, 372nd District Court) 13.6% 64
Hon. George Gallagher (Judge, 396th District Court) 14.9% 70
Hon. Ruben Gonzalez (Judge, 432nd District Court) 13.8% 65
Hon. Rainey Webb (Judge, Magistrate Court) 13.4% 63
Hon. Timmie White (Judge, Magistrate Court) 12.7% 60
Hon. Sheila Wynn (Judge, Magistrate Court) 13.6% 64
Hon. Matt King (Judge, Magistrate Court) 11.3% 53
Hon. Tamla Ray (Judge, Magistrate Court) 8.5% 40
Hon. Mark Thielman (Judge, Magistrate Court) 8.3% 39
County Courts – Civil
Hon. Don Pierson (Judge, County Court at Law #1) 32.5% 153
Hon. Jennifer Rymell (Judge, County Court at Law #2) 29.1% 137
Hon. Michael Hrabal (Judge, County Court at Law #3) 29.1% 137
County Courts – CriminalHon. David Cook (Judge, Criminal Court #1) 9.3% 44
Hon. Carey F. Walker (Judge, Criminal Court #2) 14.0% 66
Hon. Bob McCoy (Judge, Criminal Court #3) 13.4% 63
Hon. Deborah Nekhom (Judge, Criminal Court #4) 11.0% 52
Hon. Jamie Cummings (Judge, Criminal Court #5) 13.4% 63
Hon. Molly Jones (Judge, Criminal Court #6) 10.4% 49
Hon. Cheril Hardy (Judge, Criminal Court #7) 11.3% 53
Hon. Charles Vanover (Judge, Criminal Court #8) 11.0% 52
Hon. Brent Carr (Judge, Criminal Court #9) 13.4% 63
Hon. Phil Sorrells (Judge, Criminal Court #10) 10.4% 49
County Courts – ProbateHon. G. Quentin McGown (Associate Judge, Probate Court #1) 13.8% 65
Hon. Brooke Allen (Judge, Probate Court #2) 28.0% 132
Hon. Lynn Kelly (Associate Judge, Probate Court #2) 17.6% 83
Federal CourtsHon. John McBryde (Senior Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas)20.2% 95
Hon. Reed O’Connor (Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas)15.7% 74
Hon. Terry Means (Senior Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas)16.3% 77
Hon. Jeff Cureton (Judge, U.S. Magistrate Court, Northern District of Texas)10.0% 47
Hon. Mark Mullin (Bankruptcy Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas)4.7% 22
State Appellate CourtsHon. Bonnie Sudderth (Chief Justice, Second Court of Appeals) 22.1% 104
Hon. Lee Gabriel (Justice, Second Court of Appeals) 18.0% 85
Hon. Elizabeth Kerr (Justice, Second Court of Appeals) 14.9% 70
Hon. Mark Pittman (Justice, Second Court of Appeals) 17.0% 80
Hon. J. Wade Birdwell (Justice, Second Court of Appeals) 17.6% 83
Supreme Court of TexasHon. Nathan L. Hecht (Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Texas) 8.5% 40
Hon. Paul W. Green (Justice, Supreme Court of Texas) 7.2% 34
Hon. Eva M. Guzman (Justice, Supreme Court of Texas) 8.1% 38
Hon. Debra H. Lehrmann (Justice, Supreme Court of Texas) 9.6% 45
Hon. Jeffrey S. Boyd (Justice, Supreme Court of Texas) 6.8% 32
Hon. John P. Devine (Justice, Supreme Court of Texas) 5.9% 28
Hon. Jeffrey V. Brown (Justice, Supreme Court of Texas) 6.2% 29
Hon. Jimmy Blacklock (Justice, Supreme Court of Texas) 5.3% 25
Court of Criminal AppealsHon. Sharon Keller (Presiding Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals) 3.0% 14
Hon. Mary Lou Keel (Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals) 1.3% 6
Hon. Bert Richardson (Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals) 1.1% 5
Hon. Kevin Yeary (Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals) 1.1% 5
Hon. Scott Walker (Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals) 1.9% 9
Hon. Michael E. Keasler (Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals) 1.9% 9
Hon. Barbara Hervey (Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals) 2.3% 11
Hon. David Newell (Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals) 1.3% 6
Hon. Melody Wilkinson (Judge, 17th District Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 60.4% 122
Satisfactory 25.2% 51
Poor 11.9% 24
No Opinion 2.5% 5
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 58.9% 119
Satisfactory 26.7% 54
Poor 11.4% 23
No Opinion 3.0% 6
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 67.3% 136
Satisfactory 21.8% 44
Poor 8.4% 17
No Opinion 2.5% 5
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 77.2% 156
Satisfactory 14.9% 30
Poor 5.0% 10
No Opinion 3.0% 6
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 65.3% 132
Satisfactory 23.3% 47
Poor 8.4% 17
No Opinion 3.0% 6
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 60.9% 123
Satisfactory 27.7% 56
Poor 8.4% 17
No Opinion 3.0% 6
Overall rating
Excellent 61.9% 125
Satisfactory 26.2% 53
Poor 10.9% 22
No Opinion 1.0% 2
Hon. David Evans (Judge, 48th District Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 62.6% 112
Satisfactory 26.3% 47
Poor 10.6% 19
No Opinion 0.6% 1
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 59.8% 107
Satisfactory 27.9% 50
Poor 11.7% 21
No Opinion 0.6% 1
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 45.8% 82
Satisfactory 36.3% 65
Poor 16.2% 29
No Opinion 1.7% 3
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 36.9% 66
Satisfactory 34.6% 62
Poor 27.9% 50
No Opinion 0.6% 1
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 55.3% 99
Satisfactory 34.1% 61
Poor 7.8% 14
No Opinion 2.8% 5
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 60.3% 108
Satisfactory 29.6% 53
Poor 7.8% 14
No Opinion 2.2% 4
Overall ratingExcellent 48.6% 87
Satisfactory 38.0% 68
Poor 12.3% 22
No Opinion 1.1% 2
Hon. Don Cosby (Judge, 67th District Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 64.9% 113
Satisfactory 21.8% 38
Poor 10.9% 19
No Opinion 2.3% 4
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 70.7% 123
Satisfactory 21.8% 38
Poor 5.2% 9
No Opinion 2.3% 4
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 72.4% 126
Satisfactory 14.4% 25
Poor 9.8% 17
No Opinion 3.4% 6
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 77.6% 135
Satisfactory 13.8% 24
Poor 3.4% 6
No Opinion 5.2% 9
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 69.5% 121
Satisfactory 20.1% 35
Poor 5.2% 9
No Opinion 5.2% 9
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 71.3% 124
Satisfactory 21.8% 38
Poor 1.7% 3
No Opinion 5.2% 9
Overall ratingExcellent 73.6% 128
Satisfactory 16.1% 28
Poor 8.0% 14
No Opinion 2.3% 4
Hon. R. H. Wallace, Jr. (Judge, 96th District Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 73.2% 115
Satisfactory 18.5% 29
Poor 5.7% 9
No Opinion 2.5% 4
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 75.2% 118
Satisfactory 19.7% 31
Poor 2.5% 4
No Opinion 2.5% 4
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 75.8% 119
Satisfactory 19.1% 30
Poor 3.2% 5
No Opinion 1.9% 3
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 78.3% 123
Satisfactory 14.0% 22
Poor 1.9% 3
No Opinion 5.7% 9
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 68.8% 108
Satisfactory 22.3% 35
Poor 3.8% 6
No Opinion 5.1% 8
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 70.1% 110
Satisfactory 22.3% 35
Poor 2.5% 4
No Opinion 5.1% 8
Overall ratingExcellent 73.2% 115
Satisfactory 21.7% 34
Poor 3.2% 5
No Opinion 1.9% 3
Hon. John Chupp (Judge, 141st District Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 54.2% 78
Satisfactory 22.9% 33
Poor 16.0% 23
No Opinion 6.9% 10
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 55.6% 80
Satisfactory 31.9% 46
Poor 7.6% 11
No Opinion 4.9% 7
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 60.4% 87
Satisfactory 25.0% 36
Poor 11.1% 16
No Opinion 3.5% 5
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 63.9% 92
Satisfactory 20.8% 30
Poor 10.4% 15
No Opinion 4.9% 7
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 49.3% 71
Satisfactory 31.3% 45
Poor 10.4% 15
No Opinion 9.0% 13
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 53.5% 77
Satisfactory 34.7% 50
Poor 4.9% 7
No Opinion 6.9% 10
Overall ratingExcellent 59.0% 85
Satisfactory 27.1% 39
Poor 10.4% 15
No Opinion 3.5% 5
Hon. Susan Heygood McCoy (Judge, 153rd District Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 43.2% 60
Satisfactory 28.8% 40
Poor 21.6% 30
No Opinion 6.5% 9
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 41.7% 58
Satisfactory 31.7% 44
Poor 20.9% 29
No Opinion 5.8% 8
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 50.4% 70
Satisfactory 25.2% 35
Poor 19.4% 27
No Opinion 5.0% 7
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 57.6% 80
Satisfactory 25.9% 36
Poor 10.1% 14
No Opinion 6.5% 9
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 44.6% 62
Satisfactory 30.9% 43
Poor 15.8% 22
No Opinion 8.6% 12
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 40.3% 56
Satisfactory 32.4% 45
Poor 20.1% 28
No Opinion 7.2% 10
Overall ratingExcellent 47.5% 66
Satisfactory 30.9% 43
Poor 18.0% 25
No Opinion 3.6% 5
Hon. Tom Lowe (Judge, 236th District Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 41.3% 64
Satisfactory 32.9% 51
Poor 21.3% 33
No Opinion 4.5% 7
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 36.8% 57
Satisfactory 32.3% 50
Poor 26.5% 41
No Opinion 4.5% 7
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 42.6% 66
Satisfactory 27.1% 42
Poor 25.2% 39
No Opinion 5.2% 8
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 53.5% 83
Satisfactory 26.5% 41
Poor 14.2% 22
No Opinion 5.8% 9
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 38.1% 59
Satisfactory 32.9% 51
Poor 21.9% 34
No Opinion 7.1% 11
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 37.4% 58
Satisfactory 34.8% 54
Poor 20.6% 32
No Opinion 7.1% 11
Overall ratingExcellent 39.4% 61
Satisfactory 37.4% 58
Poor 18.7% 29
No Opinion 4.5% 7
Hon. Mike Wallach (Judge, 348th District Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 69.9% 95
Satisfactory 13.2% 18
Poor 6.6% 9
No Opinion 10.3% 14
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 72.1% 98
Satisfactory 16.2% 22
Poor 4.4% 6
No Opinion 7.4% 10
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 69.9% 95
Satisfactory 14.0% 19
Poor 9.6% 13
No Opinion 6.6% 9
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 74.3% 101
Satisfactory 13.2% 18
Poor 5.1% 7
No Opinion 7.4% 10
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 69.1% 94
Satisfactory 14.0% 19
Poor 5.1% 7
No Opinion 11.8% 16
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 69.9% 95
Satisfactory 15.4% 21
Poor 5.1% 7
No Opinion 9.6% 13
Overall ratingExcellent 70.6% 96
Satisfactory 14.7% 20
Poor 7.4% 10
No Opinion 7.4% 10
Hon. Josh Burgess (Judge 352nd District Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 59.2% 42
Satisfactory 16.9% 12
Poor 15.5% 11
No Opinion 8.5% 6
Rules decisively and timely
Excellent 62.0% 44
Satisfactory 14.1% 10
Poor 12.7% 9
No Opinion 11.3% 8
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 64.8% 46
Satisfactory 14.1% 10
Poor 11.3% 8
No Opinion 9.9% 7
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 66.2% 47
Satisfactory 12.7% 9
Poor 11.3% 8
No Opinion 9.9% 7
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 57.7% 41
Satisfactory 15.5% 11
Poor 12.7% 9
No Opinion 14.1% 10
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 53.5% 38
Satisfactory 19.7% 14
Poor 14.1% 10
No Opinion 12.7% 9
Overall ratingExcellent 60.6% 43
Satisfactory 14.1% 10
Poor 15.5% 11
No Opinion 9.9% 7
Hon. Jesse Nevarez, Jr. (Judge, 231st District Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 56.0% 61
Satisfactory 33.9% 37
Poor 7.3% 8
No Opinion 2.8% 3
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 66.1% 72
Satisfactory 24.8% 27
Poor 6.4% 7
No Opinion 2.8% 3
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 64.2% 70
Satisfactory 26.6% 29
Poor 5.5% 6
No Opinion 3.7% 4
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 66.1% 72
Satisfactory 22.9% 25
Poor 9.2% 10
No Opinion 1.8% 2
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 52.3% 57
Satisfactory 34.9% 38
Poor 5.5% 6
No Opinion 7.3% 8
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 55.0% 60
Satisfactory 31.2% 34
Poor 7.3% 8
No Opinion 6.4% 7
Overall ratingExcellent 59.6% 65
Satisfactory 30.3% 33
Poor 7.3% 8
No Opinion 2.8% 3
Hon. Lindsay DeVos (Associate Judge, 231st District Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 66.3% 63
Satisfactory 27.4% 26
Poor 4.2% 4
No Opinion 2.1% 2
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 68.4% 65
Satisfactory 24.2% 23
Poor 5.3% 5
No Opinion 2.1% 2
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 72.6% 69
Satisfactory 21.1% 20
Poor 3.2% 3
No Opinion 3.2% 3
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 76.8% 73
Satisfactory 17.9% 17
Poor 1.1% 1
No Opinion 4.2% 4
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 58.9% 56
Satisfactory 31.6% 30
Poor 5.3% 5
No Opinion 4.2% 4
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 58.9% 56
Satisfactory 31.6% 30
Poor 5.3% 5
No Opinion 4.2% 4
Overall ratingExcellent 64.2% 61
Satisfactory 28.4% 27
Poor 4.2% 4
No Opinion 3.2% 3
Hon. James Munford (Associate Judge, 322nd District Court). Please evaluate this judge ONLY in connection with his service on this bench. No other judicial service should be considered or evaluated.
Follows the lawExcellent 68.3% 69
Satisfactory 20.8% 21
Poor 7.9% 8
No Opinion 3.0% 3
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 64.4% 65
Satisfactory 23.8% 24
Poor 7.9% 8
No Opinion 4.0% 4
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 56.4% 57
Satisfactory 28.7% 29
Poor 11.9% 12
No Opinion 3.0% 3
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 53.5% 54
Satisfactory 24.8% 25
Poor 17.8% 18
No Opinion 4.0% 4
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 64.4% 65
Satisfactory 22.8% 23
Poor 5.9% 6
No Opinion 6.9% 7
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 59.4% 60
Satisfactory 30.7% 31
Poor 5.9% 6
No Opinion 4.0% 4
Overall ratingExcellent 58.4% 59
Satisfactory 30.7% 31
Poor 8.9% 9
No Opinion 2.0% 2
Hon. Jerome Hennigan (Judge, 324th District Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 69.9% 86
Satisfactory 25.2% 31
Poor 4.1% 5
No Opinion 0.8% 1
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 68.3% 84
Satisfactory 24.4% 30
Poor 5.7% 7
No Opinion 1.6% 2
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 74.8% 92
Satisfactory 18.7% 23
Poor 4.9% 6
No Opinion 1.6% 2
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 78.0% 96
Satisfactory 17.9% 22
Poor 1.6% 2
No Opinion 2.4% 3
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 64.2% 79
Satisfactory 30.1% 37
Poor 3.3% 4
No Opinion 2.4% 3
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 65.0% 80
Satisfactory 29.3% 36
Poor 4.1% 5
No Opinion 1.6% 2
Overall ratingExcellent 70.7% 87
Satisfactory 25.2% 31
Poor 2.4% 3
No Opinion 1.6% 2
Hon. Beth Poulos (Associate Judge, 324th District Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 35.4% 34
Satisfactory 46.9% 45
Poor 15.6% 15
No Opinion 2.1% 2
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 54.2% 52
Satisfactory 30.2% 29
Poor 12.5% 12
No Opinion 3.1% 3
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 32.3% 31
Satisfactory 38.5% 37
Poor 26.0% 25
No Opinion 3.1% 3
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigants
Excellent 32.3% 31
Satisfactory 29.2% 28
Poor 34.4% 33
No Opinion 4.2% 4
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 40.6% 39
Satisfactory 39.6% 38
Poor 14.6% 14
No Opinion 5.2% 5
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 43.8% 42
Satisfactory 38.5% 37
Poor 13.5% 13
No Opinion 4.2% 4
Overall ratingExcellent 36.5% 35
Satisfactory 43.8% 42
Poor 15.6% 15
No Opinion 4.2% 4
Hon. Judith Wells (Judge, 325th District Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 71.9% 87
Satisfactory 17.4% 21
Poor 9.1% 11
No Opinion 1.7% 2
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 68.6% 83
Satisfactory 24.8% 30
Poor 5.0% 6
No Opinion 1.7% 2
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 66.1% 80
Satisfactory 18.2% 22
Poor 9.9% 12
No Opinion 5.8% 7
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 75.2% 91
Satisfactory 14.0% 17
Poor 7.4% 9
No Opinion 3.3% 4
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 67.8% 82
Satisfactory 22.3% 27
Poor 5.8% 7
No Opinion 4.1% 5
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 66.9% 81
Satisfactory 22.3% 27
Poor 7.4% 9
No Opinion 3.3% 4
Overall ratingExcellent 69.4% 84
Satisfactory 19.0% 23
Poor 7.4% 9
No Opinion 4.1% 5
Hon. Lori DeAngelis (Associate Judge, 325th District Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 66.3% 55
Satisfactory 20.5% 17
Poor 8.4% 7
No Opinion 4.8% 4
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 71.1% 59
Satisfactory 14.5% 12
Poor 8.4% 7
No Opinion 6.0% 5
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 78.3% 65
Satisfactory 7.2% 6
Poor 9.6% 8
No Opinion 4.8% 4
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 79.5% 66
Satisfactory 8.4% 7
Poor 6.0% 5
No Opinion 6.0% 5
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 66.3% 55
Satisfactory 16.9% 14
Poor 7.2% 6
No Opinion 9.6% 8
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 69.9% 58
Satisfactory 18.1% 15
Poor 7.2% 6
No Opinion 4.8% 4
Overall ratingExcellent 68.7% 57
Satisfactory 18.1% 15
Poor 8.4% 7
No Opinion 4.8% 4
Hon. Patricia Baca Bennett (Judge, 360th District Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 21.6% 24
Satisfactory 36.9% 41
Poor 34.2% 38
No Opinion 7.2% 8
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 19.8% 22
Satisfactory 37.8% 42
Poor 36.9% 41
No Opinion 5.4% 6
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 14.4% 16
Satisfactory 27.0% 30
Poor 53.2% 59
No Opinion 5.4% 6
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 12.6% 14
Satisfactory 24.3% 27
Poor 55.9% 62
No Opinion 7.2% 8
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 21.6% 24
Satisfactory 36.0% 40
Poor 30.6% 34
No Opinion 11.7% 13
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 22.5% 25
Satisfactory 35.1% 39
Poor 34.2% 38
No Opinion 8.1% 9
Overall ratingExcellent 11.7% 13
Satisfactory 33.3% 37
Poor 49.5% 55
No Opinion 5.4% 6
Hon. Matthew Riek (Associate Judge, 360th District Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 79.3% 65
Satisfactory 12.2% 10
Poor 3.7% 3
No Opinion 4.9% 4
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 76.8% 63
Satisfactory 15.9% 13
Poor 2.4% 2
No Opinion 4.9% 4
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 80.5% 66
Satisfactory 11.0% 9
Poor 3.7% 3
No Opinion 4.9% 4
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 85.4% 70
Satisfactory 7.3% 6
Poor 2.4% 2
No Opinion 4.9% 4
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 72.0% 59
Satisfactory 20.7% 17
Poor 1.2% 1
No Opinion 6.1% 5
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 73.2% 60
Satisfactory 18.3% 15
Poor 1.2% 1
No Opinion 7.3% 6
Overall ratingExcellent 76.8% 63
Satisfactory 15.9% 13
Poor 2.4% 2
No Opinion 4.9% 4
Hon. Cherami Jenkins (Associate Judge, IV-D Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 52.5% 31
Satisfactory 30.5% 18
Poor 13.6% 8
No Opinion 3.4% 2
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 66.1% 39
Satisfactory 23.7% 14
Poor 6.8% 4
No Opinion 3.4% 2
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 52.5% 31
Satisfactory 25.4% 15
Poor 18.6% 11
No Opinion 3.4% 2
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 42.4% 25
Satisfactory 40.7% 24
Poor 13.6% 8
No Opinion 3.4% 2
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 44.1% 26
Satisfactory 37.3% 22
Poor 11.9% 7
No Opinion 6.8% 4
Runs an appropriately efficient docket
Excellent 52.5% 31
Satisfactory 30.5% 18
Poor 11.9% 7
No Opinion 5.1% 3
Overall ratingExcellent 50.8% 30
Satisfactory 30.5% 18
Poor 15.3% 9
No Opinion 3.4% 2
Hon. Ellen Smith (Associate Judge, 323rd District Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 92.7% 38
Satisfactory 2.4% 1
Poor 2.4% 1
No Opinion 2.4% 1
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 92.7% 38
Satisfactory 2.4% 1
Poor 2.4% 1
No Opinion 2.4% 1
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 92.7% 38
Satisfactory 2.4% 1
Poor 2.4% 1
No Opinion 2.4% 1
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 92.7% 38
Satisfactory 2.4% 1
Poor 2.4% 1
No Opinion 2.4% 1
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 90.2% 37
Satisfactory 2.4% 1
Poor 2.4% 1
No Opinion 4.9% 2
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 92.7% 38
Satisfactory 2.4% 1
Poor 2.4% 1
No Opinion 2.4% 1
Overall ratingExcellent 92.7% 38
Satisfactory 2.4% 1
Poor 2.4% 1
No Opinion 2.4% 1
Hon. Elizabeth Beach (Judge, Criminal District #1)
Follows the lawExcellent 38.6% 22
Satisfactory 42.1% 24
Poor 17.5% 10
No Opinion 1.8% 1
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 52.6% 30
Satisfactory 35.1% 20
Poor 8.8% 5
No Opinion 3.5% 2
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 28.1% 16
Satisfactory 38.6% 22
Poor 31.6% 18
No Opinion 1.8% 1
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 42.1% 24
Satisfactory 35.1% 20
Poor 19.3% 11
No Opinion 3.5% 2
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 50.9% 29
Satisfactory 28.1% 16
Poor 12.3% 7
No Opinion 8.8% 5
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 42.1% 24
Satisfactory 36.8% 21
Poor 19.3% 11
No Opinion 1.8% 1
Overall ratingExcellent 38.6% 22
Satisfactory 40.4% 23
Poor 19.3% 11
No Opinion 1.8% 1
Hon. Wayne Salvant (Judge, Criminal District #2)
Follows the lawExcellent 28.3% 17
Satisfactory 38.3% 23
Poor 30.0% 18
No Opinion 3.3% 2
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 28.3% 17
Satisfactory 53.3% 32
Poor 16.7% 10
No Opinion 1.7% 1
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 35.0% 21
Satisfactory 31.7% 19
Poor 28.3% 17
No Opinion 5.0% 3
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 31.7% 19
Satisfactory 38.3% 23
Poor 25.0% 15
No Opinion 5.0% 3
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 21.7% 13
Satisfactory 46.7% 28
Poor 28.3% 17
No Opinion 3.3% 2
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 23.3% 14
Satisfactory 51.7% 31
Poor 20.0% 12
No Opinion 5.0% 3
Overall ratingExcellent 26.7% 16
Satisfactory 46.7% 28
Poor 23.3% 14
No Opinion 3.3% 2
Hon. Robb D. Catalano (Judge, Criminal District #3)
Follows the lawExcellent 57.4% 35
Satisfactory 31.1% 19
Poor 6.6% 4
No Opinion 4.9% 3
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 59.0% 36
Satisfactory 31.1% 19
Poor 4.9% 3
No Opinion 4.9% 3
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 50.8% 31
Satisfactory 36.1% 22
Poor 9.8% 6
No Opinion 3.3% 2
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 55.7% 34
Satisfactory 29.5% 18
Poor 9.8% 6
No Opinion 4.9% 3
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 54.1% 33
Satisfactory 29.5% 18
Poor 9.8% 6
No Opinion 6.6% 4
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 57.4% 35
Satisfactory 31.1% 19
Poor 4.9% 3
No Opinion 6.6% 4
Overall ratingExcellent 54.1% 33
Satisfactory 34.4% 21
Poor 8.2% 5
No Opinion 3.3% 2
Hon. Michael Thomas (Judge, Criminal District #4)
Follows the lawExcellent 49.2% 29
Satisfactory 37.3% 22
Poor 10.2% 6
No Opinion 3.4% 2
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 45.8% 27
Satisfactory 35.6% 21
Poor 16.9% 10
No Opinion 1.7% 1
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 49.2% 29
Satisfactory 28.8% 17
Poor 18.6% 11
No Opinion 3.4% 2
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 47.5% 28
Satisfactory 22.0% 13
Poor 27.1% 16
No Opinion 3.4% 2
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 47.5% 28
Satisfactory 35.6% 21
Poor 11.9% 7
No Opinion 5.1% 3
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 45.8% 27
Satisfactory 32.2% 19
Poor 20.3% 12
No Opinion 1.7% 1
Overall ratingExcellent 45.8% 27
Satisfactory 35.6% 21
Poor 16.9% 10
No Opinion 1.7% 1
Hon. David Hagerman (Judge, 297th District Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 40.7% 24
Satisfactory 32.2% 19
Poor 25.4% 15
No Opinion 1.7% 1
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 50.8% 30
Satisfactory 27.1% 16
Poor 18.6% 11
No Opinion 3.4% 2
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 35.6% 21
Satisfactory 33.9% 20
Poor 28.8% 17
No Opinion 1.7% 1
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 39.0% 23
Satisfactory 27.1% 16
Poor 33.9% 20
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 42.4% 25
Satisfactory 33.9% 20
Poor 18.6% 11
No Opinion 5.1% 3
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 44.1% 26
Satisfactory 30.5% 18
Poor 22.0% 13
No Opinion 3.4% 2
Overall ratingExcellent 40.7% 24
Satisfactory 30.5% 18
Poor 28.8% 17
Hon. Mollee Westfall (Judge, 371st District Court)
Follows the law
Excellent 50.0% 30
Satisfactory 31.7% 19
Poor 13.3% 8
No Opinion 5.0% 3
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 58.3% 35
Satisfactory 26.7% 16
Poor 10.0% 6
No Opinion 5.0% 3
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 35.0% 21
Satisfactory 31.7% 19
Poor 30.0% 18
No Opinion 3.3% 2
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 41.7% 25
Satisfactory 21.7% 13
Poor 33.3% 20
No Opinion 3.3% 2
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 56.7% 34
Satisfactory 23.3% 14
Poor 16.7% 10
No Opinion 3.3% 2
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 45.0% 27
Satisfactory 25.0% 15
Poor 26.7% 16
No Opinion 3.3% 2
Overall ratingExcellent 43.3% 26
Satisfactory 28.3% 17
Poor 25.0% 15
No Opinion 3.3% 2
Hon. Scott Wisch (Judge, 372nd District Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 75.0% 48
Satisfactory 14.1% 9
Poor 6.3% 4
No Opinion 4.7% 3
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 34.4% 22
Satisfactory 37.5% 24
Poor 23.4% 15
No Opinion 4.7% 3
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 68.8% 44
Satisfactory 18.8% 12
Poor 6.3% 4
No Opinion 6.3% 4
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 65.6% 42
Satisfactory 15.6% 10
Poor 14.1% 9
No Opinion 4.7% 3
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 65.6% 42
Satisfactory 18.8% 12
Poor 9.4% 6
No Opinion 6.3% 4
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 25.0% 16
Satisfactory 23.4% 15
Poor 43.8% 28
No Opinion 7.8% 5
Overall ratingExcellent 53.1% 34
Satisfactory 35.9% 23
Poor 9.4% 6
No Opinion 1.6% 1
Hon. George Gallagher (Judge, 396th District Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 81.4% 57
Satisfactory 8.6% 6
Poor 5.7% 4
No Opinion 4.3% 3
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 78.6% 55
Satisfactory 7.1% 5
Poor 7.1% 5
No Opinion 7.1% 5
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 77.1% 54
Satisfactory 8.6% 6
Poor 10.0% 7
No Opinion 4.3% 3
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 84.3% 59
Satisfactory 4.3% 3
Poor 7.1% 5
No Opinion 4.3% 3
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 78.6% 55
Satisfactory 8.6% 6
Poor 7.1% 5
No Opinion 5.7% 4
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 68.6% 48
Satisfactory 12.9% 9
Poor 5.7% 4
No Opinion 12.9% 9
Overall ratingExcellent 81.4% 57
Satisfactory 5.7% 4
Poor 8.6% 6
No Opinion 4.3% 3
Hon. Ruben Gonzalez (Judge, 432nd District Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 33.8% 22
Satisfactory 32.3% 21
Poor 29.2% 19
No Opinion 4.6% 3
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 29.2% 19
Satisfactory 47.7% 31
Poor 16.9% 11
No Opinion 6.2% 4
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 32.3% 21
Satisfactory 32.3% 21
Poor 27.7% 18
No Opinion 7.7% 5
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 43.1% 28
Satisfactory 30.8% 20
Poor 23.1% 15
No Opinion 3.1% 2
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 43.1% 28
Satisfactory 40.0% 26
Poor 12.3% 8
No Opinion 4.6% 3
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 36.9% 24
Satisfactory 41.5% 27
Poor 13.8% 9
No Opinion 7.7% 5
Overall ratingExcellent 33.8% 22
Satisfactory 40.0% 26
Poor 20.0% 13
No Opinion 6.2% 4
Hon. Rainey Webb (Judge, Magistrate Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 44.4% 28
Satisfactory 34.9% 22
Poor 14.3% 9
No Opinion 6.3% 4
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 52.4% 33
Satisfactory 31.7% 20
Poor 11.1% 7
No Opinion 4.8% 3
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 46.0% 29
Satisfactory 25.4% 16
Poor 20.6% 13
No Opinion 7.9% 5
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 46.0% 29
Satisfactory 30.2% 19
Poor 15.9% 10
No Opinion 7.9% 5
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 39.7% 25
Satisfactory 28.6% 18
Poor 9.5% 6
No Opinion 22.2% 14
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 38.1% 24
Satisfactory 27.0% 17
Poor 12.7% 8
No Opinion 22.2% 14
Overall ratingExcellent 47.6% 30
Satisfactory 31.7% 20
Poor 14.3% 9
No Opinion 6.3% 4
Hon. Timmie White (Judge, Magistrate Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 45.0% 27
Satisfactory 26.7% 16
Poor 23.3% 14
No Opinion 5.0% 3
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 51.7% 31
Satisfactory 26.7% 16
Poor 13.3% 8
No Opinion 8.3% 5
Demonstrates fairness and impartiality
Excellent 50.0% 30
Satisfactory 23.3% 14
Poor 21.7% 13
No Opinion 5.0% 3
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 56.7% 34
Satisfactory 25.0% 15
Poor 11.7% 7
No Opinion 6.7% 4
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 51.7% 31
Satisfactory 16.7% 10
Poor 18.3% 11
No Opinion 13.3% 8
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 46.7% 28
Satisfactory 18.3% 11
Poor 15.0% 9
No Opinion 20.0% 12
Overall ratingExcellent 48.3% 29
Satisfactory 30.0% 18
Poor 18.3% 11
No Opinion 3.3% 2
Hon. Sheila Wynn (Judge, Magistrate Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 75.0% 48
Satisfactory 15.6% 10
Poor 6.3% 4
No Opinion 3.1% 2
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 70.3% 45
Satisfactory 23.4% 15
Poor 3.1% 2
No Opinion 3.1% 2
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 64.1% 41
Satisfactory 25.0% 16
Poor 7.8% 5
No Opinion 3.1% 2
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 73.4% 47
Satisfactory 17.2% 11
Poor 6.3% 4
No Opinion 3.1% 2
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 62.5% 40
Satisfactory 25.0% 16
Poor 1.6% 1
No Opinion 10.9% 7
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 59.4% 38
Satisfactory 18.8% 12
Poor 4.7% 3
No Opinion 17.2% 11
Overall ratingExcellent 71.9% 46
Satisfactory 18.8% 12
Poor 6.3% 4
No Opinion 3.1% 2
Hon. Matt King (Judge, Magistrate Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 39.6% 21
Satisfactory 49.1% 26
Poor 9.4% 5
No Opinion 1.9% 1
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 49.1% 26
Satisfactory 34.0% 18
Poor 11.3% 6
No Opinion 5.7% 3
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 35.8% 19
Satisfactory 37.7% 20
Poor 24.5% 13
No Opinion 1.9% 1
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 37.7% 20
Satisfactory 32.1% 17
Poor 28.3% 15
No Opinion 1.9% 1
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 35.8% 19
Satisfactory 37.7% 20
Poor 5.7% 3
No Opinion 20.8% 11
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 34.0% 18
Satisfactory 37.7% 20
Poor 7.5% 4
No Opinion 20.8% 11
Overall ratingExcellent 39.6% 21
Satisfactory 43.4% 23
Poor 15.1% 8
No Opinion 1.9% 1
Hon. Tamla Ray (Judge, Magistrate Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 40.0% 16
Satisfactory 35.0% 14
Poor 5.0% 2
No Opinion 20.0% 8
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 42.5% 17
Satisfactory 30.0% 12
Poor 5.0% 2
No Opinion 22.5% 9
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 37.5% 15
Satisfactory 22.5% 9
Poor 17.5% 7
No Opinion 22.5% 9
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 37.5% 15
Satisfactory 30.0% 12
Poor 10.0% 4
No Opinion 22.5% 9
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 37.5% 15
Satisfactory 27.5% 11
Poor 5.0% 2
No Opinion 30.0% 12
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 35.0% 14
Satisfactory 25.0% 10
Poor 5.0% 2
No Opinion 35.0% 14
Overall ratingExcellent 37.5% 15
Satisfactory 37.5% 15
Poor 5.0% 2
No Opinion 20.0% 8
Hon. Mark Thielman (Judge, Magistrate Court)
Follows the lawExcellent 56.4% 22
Satisfactory 28.2% 11
Poor 7.7% 3
No Opinion 7.7% 3
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 53.8% 21
Satisfactory 30.8% 12
Poor 7.7% 3
No Opinion 7.7% 3
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 46.2% 18
Satisfactory 38.5% 15
Poor 7.7% 3
No Opinion 7.7% 3
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 56.4% 22
Satisfactory 28.2% 11
Poor 7.7% 3
No Opinion 7.7% 3
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 51.3% 20
Satisfactory 23.1% 9
Poor 5.1% 2
No Opinion 20.5% 8
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 43.6% 17
Satisfactory 25.6% 10
Poor 7.7% 3
No Opinion 23.1% 9
Overall ratingExcellent 48.7% 19
Satisfactory 33.3% 13
Poor 7.7% 3
No Opinion 10.3% 4
Hon. Don Pierson (Judge, County Court at Law #1)
Follows the lawExcellent 53.6% 82
Satisfactory 32.0% 49
Poor 9.2% 14
No Opinion 5.2% 8
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 47.7% 73
Satisfactory 29.4% 45
Poor 18.3% 28
No Opinion 4.6% 7
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 58.8% 90
Satisfactory 26.1% 40
Poor 9.8% 15
No Opinion 5.2% 8
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 62.1% 95
Satisfactory 20.3% 31
Poor 10.5% 16
No Opinion 7.2% 11
Prepares for hearings and trials
Excellent 47.1% 72
Satisfactory 32.7% 50
Poor 13.1% 20
No Opinion 7.2% 11
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 52.9% 81
Satisfactory 29.4% 45
Poor 13.1% 20
No Opinion 4.6% 7
Overall ratingExcellent 54.2% 83
Satisfactory 31.4% 48
Poor 10.5% 16
No Opinion 3.9% 6
Hon. Jennifer Rymell (Judge, County Court at Law #2)
Follows the lawExcellent 61.3% 84
Satisfactory 31.4% 43
Poor 4.4% 6
No Opinion 2.9% 4
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 65.7% 90
Satisfactory 26.3% 36
Poor 5.1% 7
No Opinion 2.9% 4
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 70.8% 97
Satisfactory 20.4% 28
Poor 5.1% 7
No Opinion 3.6% 5
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 69.3% 95
Satisfactory 24.1% 33
Poor 2.2% 3
No Opinion 4.4% 6
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 59.9% 82
Satisfactory 29.9% 41
Poor 5.1% 7
No Opinion 5.1% 7
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 63.5% 87
Satisfactory 30.7% 42
Poor 2.2% 3
No Opinion 3.6% 5
Overall ratingExcellent 63.5% 87
Satisfactory 31.4% 43
Poor 2.2% 3
No Opinion 2.9% 4
Hon. Michael Hrabal (Judge, County Court at Law #3)
Follows the lawExcellent 77.4% 106
Satisfactory 12.4% 17
Poor 4.4% 6
No Opinion 5.8% 8
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 76.6% 105
Satisfactory 10.2% 14
Poor 6.6% 9
No Opinion 6.6% 9
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 78.1% 107
Satisfactory 14.6% 20
Poor 2.9% 4
No Opinion 4.4% 6
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 80.3% 110
Satisfactory 9.5% 13
Poor 2.9% 4
No Opinion 7.3% 10
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 74.5% 102
Satisfactory 13.9% 19
Poor 4.4% 6
No Opinion 7.3% 10
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 74.5% 102
Satisfactory 13.9% 19
Poor 5.1% 7
No Opinion 6.6% 9
Overall ratingExcellent 77.4% 106
Satisfactory 13.9% 19
Poor 4.4% 6
No Opinion 4.4% 6
Hon. David Cook (Judge, Criminal Court #1)
Follows the lawExcellent 43.2% 19
Satisfactory 29.5% 13
Poor 18.2% 8
No Opinion 9.1% 4
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 54.5% 24
Satisfactory 27.3% 12
Poor 6.8% 3
No Opinion 11.4% 5
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 52.3% 23
Satisfactory 27.3% 12
Poor 9.1% 4
No Opinion 11.4% 5
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 61.4% 27
Satisfactory 25.0% 11
Poor 4.5% 2
No Opinion 9.1% 4
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 47.7% 21
Satisfactory 34.1% 15
Poor 4.5% 2
No Opinion 13.6% 6
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 54.5% 24
Satisfactory 27.3% 12
Poor 9.1% 4
No Opinion 9.1% 4
Overall ratingExcellent 50.0% 22
Satisfactory 31.8% 14
Poor 9.1% 4
No Opinion 9.1% 4
Hon. Carey F. Walker (Judge, Criminal Court #2)
Follows the lawExcellent 60.6% 40
Satisfactory 18.2% 12
Poor 13.6% 9
No Opinion 7.6% 5
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 69.7% 46
Satisfactory 13.6% 9
Poor 9.1% 6
No Opinion 7.6% 5
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 59.1% 39
Satisfactory 21.2% 14
Poor 12.1% 8
No Opinion 7.6% 5
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 65.2% 43
Satisfactory 13.6% 9
Poor 12.1% 8
No Opinion 9.1% 6
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 57.6% 38
Satisfactory 21.2% 14
Poor 7.6% 5
No Opinion 13.6% 9
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 68.2% 45
Satisfactory 15.2% 10
Poor 7.6% 5
No Opinion 9.1% 6
Overall ratingExcellent 62.1% 41
Satisfactory 19.7% 13
Poor 7.6% 5
No Opinion 10.6% 7
Hon. Bob McCoy (Judge, Criminal Court #3)
Follows the lawExcellent 63.5% 40
Satisfactory 20.6% 13
Poor 6.3% 4
No Opinion 9.5% 6
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 61.9% 39
Satisfactory 28.6% 18
Poor 3.2% 2
No Opinion 6.3% 4
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 57.1% 36
Satisfactory 25.4% 16
Poor 9.5% 6
No Opinion 7.9% 5
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 66.7% 42
Satisfactory 20.6% 13
Poor 6.3% 4
No Opinion 6.3% 4
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 69.8% 44
Satisfactory 17.5% 11
Poor 4.8% 3
No Opinion 7.9% 5
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 63.5% 40
Satisfactory 20.6% 13
Poor 7.9% 5
No Opinion 7.9% 5
Overall rating
Excellent 66.7% 42
Satisfactory 19.0% 12
Poor 7.9% 5
No Opinion 6.3% 4
Hon. Deborah Nekhom (Judge, Criminal Court #4)
Follows the lawExcellent 44.2% 23
Satisfactory 32.7% 17
Poor 17.3% 9
No Opinion 5.8% 3
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 44.2% 23
Satisfactory 28.8% 15
Poor 19.2% 10
No Opinion 7.7% 4
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 34.6% 18
Satisfactory 26.9% 14
Poor 32.7% 17
No Opinion 5.8% 3
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 38.5% 20
Satisfactory 23.1% 12
Poor 32.7% 17
No Opinion 5.8% 3
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 38.5% 20
Satisfactory 36.5% 19
Poor 19.2% 10
No Opinion 5.8% 3
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 36.5% 19
Satisfactory 38.5% 20
Poor 17.3% 9
No Opinion 7.7% 4
Overall ratingExcellent 36.5% 19
Satisfactory 32.7% 17
Poor 25.0% 13
No Opinion 5.8% 3
Hon. Jamie Cummings (Judge, Criminal Court #5)
Follows the lawExcellent 63.5% 40
Satisfactory 22.2% 14
Poor 7.9% 5
No Opinion 6.3% 4
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 66.7% 42
Satisfactory 20.6% 13
Poor 6.3% 4
No Opinion 6.3% 4
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 65.1% 41
Satisfactory 22.2% 14
Poor 6.3% 4
No Opinion 6.3% 4
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 68.3% 43
Satisfactory 20.6% 13
Poor 6.3% 4
No Opinion 4.8% 3
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 68.3% 43
Satisfactory 17.5% 11
Poor 3.2% 2
No Opinion 11.1% 7
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 71.4% 45
Satisfactory 14.3% 9
Poor 9.5% 6
No Opinion 4.8% 3
Overall ratingExcellent 71.4% 45
Satisfactory 15.9% 10
Poor 7.9% 5
No Opinion 4.8% 3
Hon. Molly Jones (Judge, Criminal Court #6)
Follows the lawExcellent 57.1% 28
Satisfactory 24.5% 12
Poor 10.2% 5
No Opinion 8.2% 4
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 63.3% 31
Satisfactory 20.4% 10
Poor 8.2% 4
No Opinion 8.2% 4
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 57.1% 28
Satisfactory 24.5% 12
Poor 12.2% 6
No Opinion 6.1% 3
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 61.2% 30
Satisfactory 18.4% 9
Poor 14.3% 7
No Opinion 6.1% 3
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 57.1% 28
Satisfactory 16.3% 8
Poor 12.2% 6
No Opinion 14.3% 7
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 59.2% 29
Satisfactory 20.4% 10
Poor 10.2% 5
No Opinion 10.2% 5
Overall ratingExcellent 53.1% 26
Satisfactory 28.6% 14
Poor 12.2% 6
No Opinion 6.1% 3
Hon. Cheril Hardy (Judge, Criminal Court #7)
Follows the lawExcellent 49.1% 26
Satisfactory 28.3% 15
Poor 17.0% 9
No Opinion 5.7% 3
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 49.1% 26
Satisfactory 26.4% 14
Poor 18.9% 10
No Opinion 5.7% 3
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 60.4% 32
Satisfactory 18.9% 10
Poor 15.1% 8
No Opinion 5.7% 3
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 67.9% 36
Satisfactory 17.0% 9
Poor 7.5% 4
No Opinion 7.5% 4
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 41.5% 22
Satisfactory 30.2% 16
Poor 18.9% 10
No Opinion 9.4% 5
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 43.4% 23
Satisfactory 28.3% 15
Poor 22.6% 12
No Opinion 5.7% 3
Overall ratingExcellent 50.9% 27
Satisfactory 28.3% 15
Poor 15.1% 8
No Opinion 5.7% 3
Hon. Charles Vanover (Judge, Criminal Court #8)
Follows the lawExcellent 73.1% 38
Satisfactory 17.3% 9
Poor 3.8% 2
No Opinion 5.8% 3
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 71.2% 37
Satisfactory 19.2% 10
Poor 3.8% 2
No Opinion 5.8% 3
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 65.4% 34
Satisfactory 21.2% 11
Poor 7.7% 4
No Opinion 5.8% 3
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 75.0% 39
Satisfactory 11.5% 6
Poor 5.8% 3
No Opinion 7.7% 4
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 71.2% 37
Satisfactory 19.2% 10
Poor 3.8% 2
No Opinion 5.8% 3
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 75.0% 39
Satisfactory 15.4% 8
Poor 3.8% 2
No Opinion 5.8% 3
Overall ratingExcellent 71.2% 37
Satisfactory 17.3% 9
Poor 5.8% 3
No Opinion 5.8% 3
Hon. Brent Carr (Judge, Criminal Court #9)
Follows the lawExcellent 63.5% 40
Satisfactory 23.8% 15
Poor 4.8% 3
No Opinion 7.9% 5
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 71.4% 45
Satisfactory 17.5% 11
Poor 3.2% 2
No Opinion 7.9% 5
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 69.8% 44
Satisfactory 17.5% 11
Poor 4.8% 3
No Opinion 7.9% 5
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 69.8% 44
Satisfactory 15.9% 10
Poor 3.2% 2
No Opinion 11.1% 7
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 73.0% 46
Satisfactory 12.7% 8
Poor 3.2% 2
No Opinion 11.1% 7
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 69.8% 44
Satisfactory 12.7% 8
Poor 7.9% 5
No Opinion 9.5% 6
Overall ratingExcellent 66.7% 42
Satisfactory 23.8% 15
Poor 3.2% 2
No Opinion 6.3% 4
Hon. Phil Sorrells (Judge, Criminal Court #10)
Follows the lawExcellent 40.8% 20
Satisfactory 38.8% 19
Poor 16.3% 8
No Opinion 4.1% 2
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 53.1% 26
Satisfactory 28.6% 14
Poor 14.3% 7
No Opinion 4.1% 2
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 38.8% 19
Satisfactory 28.6% 14
Poor 26.5% 13
No Opinion 6.1% 3
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 22.4% 11
Satisfactory 40.8% 20
Poor 26.5% 13
No Opinion 10.2% 5
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 30.6% 15
Satisfactory 42.9% 21
Poor 16.3% 8
No Opinion 10.2% 5
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 44.9% 22
Satisfactory 34.7% 17
Poor 14.3% 7
No Opinion 6.1% 3
Overall ratingExcellent 34.7% 17
Satisfactory 40.8% 20
Poor 20.4% 10
No Opinion 4.1% 2
Hon. G. Quentin McGown (Associate Judge, Probate Court #1)
Follows the lawExcellent 86.2% 56
Satisfactory 7.7% 5
Poor 4.6% 3
No Opinion 1.5% 1
Rules decisively and timely
Excellent 76.9% 50
Satisfactory 15.4% 10
Poor 4.6% 3
No Opinion 3.1% 2
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 84.6% 55
Satisfactory 9.2% 6
Poor 4.6% 3
No Opinion 1.5% 1
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 80.0% 52
Satisfactory 6.2% 4
Poor 4.6% 3
No Opinion 9.2% 6
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 78.5% 51
Satisfactory 10.8% 7
Poor 4.6% 3
No Opinion 6.2% 4
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 72.3% 47
Satisfactory 13.8% 9
Poor 4.6% 3
No Opinion 9.2% 6
Overall ratingExcellent 80.0% 52
Satisfactory 12.3% 8
Poor 3.1% 2
No Opinion 4.6% 3
Hon. Brooke Allen (Judge, Probate Court #2)
Follows the lawExcellent 37.9% 50
Satisfactory 28.0% 37
Poor 32.6% 43
No Opinion 1.5% 2
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 41.7% 55
Satisfactory 28.8% 38
Poor 27.3% 36
No Opinion 2.3% 3
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 37.9% 50
Satisfactory 27.3% 36
Poor 33.3% 44
No Opinion 1.5% 2
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 40.2% 53
Satisfactory 22.0% 29
Poor 35.6% 47
No Opinion 2.3% 3
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 46.2% 61
Satisfactory 25.8% 34
Poor 22.7% 30
No Opinion 5.3% 7
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 43.9% 58
Satisfactory 28.8% 38
Poor 24.2% 32
No Opinion 3.0% 4
Overall ratingExcellent 33.3% 44
Satisfactory 31.1% 41
Poor 33.3% 44
No Opinion 2.3% 3
Hon. Lynn Kelly (Associate Judge, Probate Court #2)
Follows the lawExcellent 57.8% 48
Satisfactory 32.5% 27
Poor 7.2% 6
No Opinion 2.4% 2
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 61.4% 51
Satisfactory 27.7% 23
Poor 7.2% 6
No Opinion 3.6% 3
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 65.1% 54
Satisfactory 25.3% 21
Poor 6.0% 5
No Opinion 3.6% 3
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 63.9% 53
Satisfactory 24.1% 20
Poor 4.8% 4
No Opinion 7.2% 6
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 57.8% 48
Satisfactory 31.3% 26
Poor 4.8% 4
No Opinion 6.0% 5
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 60.2% 50
Satisfactory 26.5% 22
Poor 6.0% 5
No Opinion 7.2% 6
Overall ratingExcellent 57.8% 48
Satisfactory 33.7% 28
Poor 7.2% 6
No Opinion 1.2% 1
Hon. John McBryde (Senior Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas)
Follows the lawExcellent 53.7% 51
Satisfactory 24.2% 23
Poor 21.1% 20
No Opinion 1.1% 1
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 73.7% 70
Satisfactory 12.6% 12
Poor 12.6% 12
No Opinion 1.1% 1
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 27.4% 26
Satisfactory 23.2% 22
Poor 47.4% 45
No Opinion 2.1% 2
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 14.7% 14
Satisfactory 27.4% 26
Poor 53.7% 51
No Opinion 4.2% 4
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 64.2% 61
Satisfactory 17.9% 17
Poor 12.6% 12
No Opinion 5.3% 5
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 50.5% 48
Satisfactory 25.3% 24
Poor 18.9% 18
No Opinion 5.3% 5
Overall ratingExcellent 30.5% 29
Satisfactory 29.5% 28
Poor 38.9% 37
No Opinion 1.1% 1
Hon. Reed O’Connor (Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas)
Follows the lawExcellent 63.5% 47
Satisfactory 21.6% 16
Poor 10.8% 8
No Opinion 4.1% 3
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 64.9% 48
Satisfactory 25.7% 19
Poor 8.1% 6
No Opinion 1.4% 1
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 63.5% 47
Satisfactory 21.6% 16
Poor 12.2% 9
No Opinion 2.7% 2
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 66.2% 49
Satisfactory 17.6% 13
Poor 9.5% 7
No Opinion 6.8% 5
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 67.6% 50
Satisfactory 16.2% 12
Poor 5.4% 4
No Opinion 10.8% 8
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 64.9% 48
Satisfactory 24.3% 18
Poor 6.8% 5
No Opinion 4.1% 3
Overall ratingExcellent 67.6% 50
Satisfactory 18.9% 14
Poor 12.2% 9
No Opinion 1.4% 1
Hon. Terry Means (Senior Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas)
Follows the lawExcellent 84.4% 65
Satisfactory 9.1% 7
Poor 1.3% 1
No Opinion 5.2% 4
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 63.6% 49
Satisfactory 24.7% 19
Poor 9.1% 7
No Opinion 2.6% 2
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 89.6% 69
Satisfactory 5.2% 4
Poor 2.6% 2
No Opinion 2.6% 2
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigants
Excellent 88.3% 68
Satisfactory 6.5% 5
Poor 1.3% 1
No Opinion 3.9% 3
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 85.7% 66
Satisfactory 7.8% 6
Poor 1.3% 1
No Opinion 5.2% 4
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 70.1% 54
Satisfactory 19.5% 15
Poor 3.9% 3
No Opinion 6.5% 5
Overall ratingExcellent 79.2% 61
Satisfactory 15.6% 12
Poor 1.3% 1
No Opinion 3.9% 3
Hon. Jeff Cureton (Judge, U.S. Magistrate Court, Northern District of Texas)
Follows the lawExcellent 83.0% 39
Satisfactory 4.3% 2
Poor 4.3% 2
No Opinion 8.5% 4
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 78.7% 37
Satisfactory 8.5% 4
Poor 4.3% 2
No Opinion 8.5% 4
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 83.0% 39
Satisfactory 8.5% 4
Poor 4.3% 2
No Opinion 4.3% 2
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 80.9% 38
Satisfactory 8.5% 4
Poor 4.3% 2
No Opinion 6.4% 3
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 80.9% 38
Satisfactory 10.6% 5
Poor 4.3% 2
No Opinion 4.3% 2
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 78.7% 37
Satisfactory 6.4% 3
Poor 4.3% 2
No Opinion 10.6% 5
Overall ratingExcellent 83.0% 39
Satisfactory 8.5% 4
Poor 4.3% 2
No Opinion 4.3% 2
Hon. Mark Mullin (Bankruptcy Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas)
Follows the lawExcellent 90.9% 20
Satisfactory 4.5% 1
Poor 4.5% 1
Rules decisively and timelyExcellent 86.4% 19
Satisfactory 9.1% 2
Poor 4.5% 1
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 86.4% 19
Satisfactory 4.5% 1
Poor 4.5% 1
No Opinion 4.5% 1
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys and litigantsExcellent 90.9% 20
Satisfactory 0.0% 0
Poor 4.5% 1
No Opinion 4.5% 1
Prepares for hearings and trialsExcellent 86.4% 19
Satisfactory 4.5% 1
Poor 4.5% 1
No Opinion 4.5% 1
Runs an appropriately efficient docketExcellent 81.8% 18
Satisfactory 9.1% 2
Poor 4.5% 1
No Opinion 4.5% 1
Overall ratingExcellent 90.9% 20
Satisfactory 4.5% 1
Poor 4.5% 1
Hon. Bonnie Sudderth (Chief Justice, Second Court of Appeals)
Applies the law thoroughly and properlyExcellent 61.5% 64
Satisfactory 24.0% 25
Poor 9.6% 10
No Opinion 4.8% 5
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 70.2% 73
Satisfactory 18.3% 19
Poor 6.7% 7
No Opinion 4.8% 5
Writes clear opinionsExcellent 60.6% 63
Satisfactory 23.1% 24
Poor 10.6% 11
No Opinion 5.8% 6
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys at oral argumentExcellent 72.1% 75
Satisfactory 12.5% 13
Poor 6.7% 7
No Opinion 8.7% 9
Prepares for oral argumentExcellent 67.3% 70
Satisfactory 15.4% 16
Poor 5.8% 6
No Opinion 11.5% 12
Overall RatingExcellent 61.5% 64
Satisfactory 23.1% 24
Poor 8.7% 9
No Opinion 6.7% 7
Hon. Lee Gabriel (Justice, Second Court of Appeals)
Applies the law thoroughly and properlyExcellent 54.1% 46
Satisfactory 31.8% 27
Poor 10.6% 9
No Opinion 3.5% 3
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 56.5% 48
Satisfactory 31.8% 27
Poor 8.2% 7
No Opinion 3.5% 3
Writes clear opinionsExcellent 52.9% 45
Satisfactory 28.2% 24
Poor 9.4% 8
No Opinion 9.4% 8
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys at oral argumentExcellent 60.0% 51
Satisfactory 22.4% 19
Poor 8.2% 7
No Opinion 9.4% 8
Prepares for oral argumentExcellent 60.0% 51
Satisfactory 22.4% 19
Poor 4.7% 4
No Opinion 12.9% 11
Overall RatingExcellent 52.9% 45
Satisfactory 34.1% 29
Poor 8.2% 7
No Opinion 4.7% 4
Hon. Elizabeth Kerr (Justice, Second Court of Appeals)
Applies the law thoroughly and properlyExcellent 61.4% 43
Satisfactory 28.6% 20
Poor 5.7% 4
No Opinion 4.3% 3
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 64.3% 45
Satisfactory 25.7% 18
Poor 5.7% 4
No Opinion 4.3% 3
Writes clear opinionsExcellent 58.6% 41
Satisfactory 28.6% 20
Poor 7.1% 5
No Opinion 5.7% 4
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys at oral argumentExcellent 65.7% 46
Satisfactory 18.6% 13
Poor 7.1% 5
No Opinion 8.6% 6
Prepares for oral argumentExcellent 67.1% 47
Satisfactory 17.1% 12
Poor 5.7% 4
No Opinion 10.0% 7
Overall RatingExcellent 61.4% 43
Satisfactory 25.7% 18
Poor 7.1% 5
No Opinion 5.7% 4
Hon. Mark Pittman (Justice, Second Court of Appeals)
Applies the law thoroughly and properlyExcellent 56.3% 45
Satisfactory 22.5% 18
Poor 13.8% 11
No Opinion 7.5% 6
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 56.3% 45
Satisfactory 18.8% 15
Poor 16.3% 13
No Opinion 8.8% 7
Writes clear opinionsExcellent 56.3% 45
Satisfactory 21.3% 17
Poor 13.8% 11
No Opinion 8.8% 7
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys at oral argumentExcellent 51.3% 41
Satisfactory 25.0% 20
Poor 12.5% 10
No Opinion 11.3% 9
Prepares for oral argumentExcellent 58.8% 47
Satisfactory 17.5% 14
Poor 8.8% 7
No Opinion 15.0% 12
Overall RatingExcellent 51.3% 41
Satisfactory 28.8% 23
Poor 12.5% 10
No Opinion 7.5% 6
Hon. J. Wade Birdwell (Justice, Second Court of Appeals)
Applies the law thoroughly and properlyExcellent 39.8% 33
Satisfactory 36.1% 30
Poor 19.3% 16
No Opinion 4.8% 4
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 44.6% 37
Satisfactory 36.1% 30
Poor 16.9% 14
No Opinion 2.4% 2
Writes clear opinionsExcellent 32.5% 27
Satisfactory 41.0% 34
Poor 18.1% 15
No Opinion 8.4% 7
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys at oral argumentExcellent 37.3% 31
Satisfactory 33.7% 28
Poor 21.7% 18
No Opinion 7.2% 6
Prepares for oral argumentExcellent 43.4% 36
Satisfactory 34.9% 29
Poor 12.0% 10
No Opinion 9.6% 8
Overall RatingExcellent 36.1% 30
Satisfactory 41.0% 34
Poor 18.1% 15
No Opinion 4.8% 4
Hon. Nathan L. Hecht (Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Texas)
Applies the law thoroughly and properlyExcellent 47.5% 19
Satisfactory 10.0% 4
Poor 40.0% 16
No Opinion 2.5% 1
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 42.5% 17
Satisfactory 20.0% 8
Poor 35.0% 14
No Opinion 2.5% 1
Writes clear opinionsExcellent 45.0% 18
Satisfactory 20.0% 8
Poor 30.0% 12
No Opinion 5.0% 2
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys at oral argumentExcellent 52.5% 21
Satisfactory 17.5% 7
Poor 22.5% 9
No Opinion 7.5% 3
Prepares for oral argumentExcellent 57.5% 23
Satisfactory 10.0% 4
Poor 22.5% 9
No Opinion 10.0% 4
Overall RatingExcellent 40.0% 16
Satisfactory 17.5% 7
Poor 32.5% 13
No Opinion 10.0% 4
Hon. Paul W. Green (Justice, Supreme Court of Texas)
Applies the law thoroughly and properlyExcellent 32.4% 11
Satisfactory 26.5% 9
Poor 29.4% 10
No Opinion 11.8% 4
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 35.3% 12
Satisfactory 20.6% 7
Poor 29.4% 10
No Opinion 14.7% 5
Writes clear opinionsExcellent 35.3% 12
Satisfactory 20.6% 7
Poor 23.5% 8
No Opinion 20.6% 7
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys at oral argumentExcellent 50.0% 17
Satisfactory 11.8% 4
Poor 20.6% 7
No Opinion 17.6% 6
Prepares for oral argumentExcellent 44.1% 15
Satisfactory 11.8% 4
Poor 20.6% 7
No Opinion 23.5% 8
Overall Rating
Excellent 35.3% 12
Satisfactory 11.8% 4
Poor 29.4% 10
No Opinion 23.5% 8
Hon. Eva M. Guzman (Justice, Supreme Court of Texas)
Applies the law thoroughly and properlyExcellent 39.5% 15
Satisfactory 26.3% 10
Poor 26.3% 10
No Opinion 7.9% 3
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 44.7% 17
Satisfactory 26.3% 10
Poor 23.7% 9
No Opinion 5.3% 2
Writes clear opinionsExcellent 39.5% 15
Satisfactory 28.9% 11
Poor 21.1% 8
No Opinion 10.5% 4
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys at oral argumentExcellent 50.0% 19
Satisfactory 21.1% 8
Poor 13.2% 5
No Opinion 15.8% 6
Prepares for oral argumentExcellent 47.4% 18
Satisfactory 18.4% 7
Poor 15.8% 6
No Opinion 18.4% 7
Overall RatingExcellent 39.5% 15
Satisfactory 28.9% 11
Poor 21.1% 8
No Opinion 10.5% 4
Hon. Debra H. Lehrmann (Justice, Supreme Court of Texas)
Applies the law thoroughly and properlyExcellent 44.4% 20
Satisfactory 24.4% 11
Poor 22.2% 10
No Opinion 8.9% 4
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 44.4% 20
Satisfactory 28.9% 13
Poor 17.8% 8
No Opinion 8.9% 4
Writes clear opinionsExcellent 40.0% 18
Satisfactory 33.3% 15
Poor 15.6% 7
No Opinion 11.1% 5
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys at oral argumentExcellent 46.7% 21
Satisfactory 33.3% 15
Poor 11.1% 5
No Opinion 8.9% 4
Prepares for oral argumentExcellent 46.7% 21
Satisfactory 28.9% 13
Poor 13.3% 6
No Opinion 11.1% 5
Overall RatingExcellent 46.7% 21
Satisfactory 26.7% 12
Poor 17.8% 8
No Opinion 8.9% 4
Hon. Jeffrey S. Boyd (Justice, Supreme Court of Texas)
Applies the law thoroughly and properlyExcellent 46.9% 15
Satisfactory 21.9% 7
Poor 25.0% 8
No Opinion 6.3% 2
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 50.0% 16
Satisfactory 21.9% 7
Poor 21.9% 7
No Opinion 6.3% 2
Writes clear opinionsExcellent 43.8% 14
Satisfactory 31.3% 10
Poor 18.8% 6
No Opinion 6.3% 2
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys at oral argumentExcellent 53.1% 17
Satisfactory 18.8% 6
Poor 15.6% 5
No Opinion 12.5% 4
Prepares for oral argumentExcellent 50.0% 16
Satisfactory 25.0% 8
Poor 15.6% 5
No Opinion 9.4% 3
Overall RatingExcellent 46.9% 15
Satisfactory 21.9% 7
Poor 21.9% 7
No Opinion 9.4% 3
Hon. John P. Devine (Justice, Supreme Court of Texas)
Applies the law thoroughly and properlyExcellent 25.0% 7
Satisfactory 32.1% 9
Poor 28.6% 8
No Opinion 14.3% 4
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 25.0% 7
Satisfactory 32.1% 9
Poor 25.0% 7
No Opinion 17.9% 5
Writes clear opinionsExcellent 28.6% 8
Satisfactory 35.7% 10
Poor 14.3% 4
No Opinion 21.4% 6
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys at oral argumentExcellent 28.6% 8
Satisfactory 21.4% 6
Poor 21.4% 6
No Opinion 28.6% 8
Prepares for oral argumentExcellent 32.1% 9
Satisfactory 25.0% 7
Poor 21.4% 6
No Opinion 21.4% 6
Overall RatingExcellent 28.6% 8
Satisfactory 25.0% 7
Poor 28.6% 8
No Opinion 17.9% 5
Hon. Jeffrey V. Brown (Justice, Supreme Court of Texas)
Applies the law thoroughly and properlyExcellent 44.8% 13
Satisfactory 20.7% 6
Poor 24.1% 7
No Opinion 10.3% 3
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 48.3% 14
Satisfactory 17.2% 5
Poor 17.2% 5
No Opinion 17.2% 5
Writes clear opinionsExcellent 44.8% 13
Satisfactory 24.1% 7
Poor 17.2% 5
No Opinion 13.8% 4
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys at oral argumentExcellent 51.7% 15
Satisfactory 17.2% 5
Poor 17.2% 5
No Opinion 13.8% 4
Prepares for oral argument
Excellent 48.3% 14
Satisfactory 17.2% 5
Poor 13.8% 4
No Opinion 20.7% 6
Overall RatingExcellent 44.8% 13
Satisfactory 13.8% 4
Poor 24.1% 7
No Opinion 17.2% 5
Hon. Jimmy Blacklock (Justice, Supreme Court of Texas)
Applies the law thoroughly and properlyExcellent 24.0% 6
Satisfactory 20.0% 5
Poor 24.0% 6
No Opinion 32.0% 8
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 24.0% 6
Satisfactory 20.0% 5
Poor 28.0% 7
No Opinion 28.0% 7
Writes clear opinionsExcellent 24.0% 6
Satisfactory 24.0% 6
Poor 16.0% 4
No Opinion 36.0% 9
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys at oral argumentExcellent 32.0% 8
Satisfactory 20.0% 5
Poor 16.0% 4
No Opinion 32.0% 8
Prepares for oral argumentExcellent 32.0% 8
Satisfactory 20.0% 5
Poor 16.0% 4
No Opinion 32.0% 8
Overall RatingExcellent 24.0% 6
Satisfactory 20.0% 5
Poor 28.0% 7
No Opinion 28.0% 7
Hon. Sharon Keller (Presiding Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals)
Applies the law thoroughly and properlyExcellent 35.7% 5
Satisfactory 7.1% 1
Poor 50.0% 7
No Opinion 7.1% 1
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 35.7% 5
Satisfactory 0.0% 0
Poor 57.1% 8
No Opinion 7.1% 1
Writes clear opinionsExcellent 35.7% 5
Satisfactory 14.3% 2
Poor 42.9% 6
No Opinion 7.1% 1
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys at oral argumentExcellent 35.7% 5
Satisfactory 21.4% 3
Poor 28.6% 4
No Opinion 14.3% 2
Prepares for oral argumentExcellent 35.7% 5
Satisfactory 21.4% 3
Poor 28.6% 4
No Opinion 14.3% 2
Overall RatingExcellent 35.7% 5
Satisfactory 7.1% 1
Poor 50.0% 7
No Opinion 7.1% 1
Hon. Mary Lou Keel (Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals)
Applies the law thoroughly and properlyExcellent 33.3% 2
Satisfactory 50.0% 3
Poor 16.7% 1
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 33.3% 2
Satisfactory 50.0% 3
Poor 16.7% 1
Writes clear opinionsExcellent 33.3% 2
Satisfactory 50.0% 3
Poor 16.7% 1
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys at oral argumentExcellent 33.3% 2
Satisfactory 50.0% 3
Poor 16.7% 1
Prepares for oral argumentExcellent 33.3% 2
Satisfactory 50.0% 3
Poor 16.7% 1
Overall RatingExcellent 33.3% 2
Satisfactory 50.0% 3
Poor 16.7% 1
Hon. Bert Richardson (Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals)
Applies the law thoroughly and properlyExcellent 20.0% 1
Satisfactory 60.0% 3
Poor 20.0% 1
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 40.0% 2
Satisfactory 40.0% 2
Poor 20.0% 1
Writes clear opinionsExcellent 20.0% 1
Satisfactory 60.0% 3
Poor 20.0% 1
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys at oral argumentExcellent 20.0% 1
Satisfactory 60.0% 3
Poor 20.0% 1
Prepares for oral argumentExcellent 20.0% 1
Satisfactory 60.0% 3
Poor 20.0% 1
Overall RatingExcellent 20.0% 1
Satisfactory 60.0% 3
Poor 20.0% 1
Hon. Kevin Yeary (Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals)
Applies the law thoroughly and properlyExcellent 40.0% 2
Satisfactory 40.0% 2
Poor 20.0% 1
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 60.0% 3
Satisfactory 0.0% 0
Poor 40.0% 2
Writes clear opinionsExcellent 40.0% 2
Satisfactory 20.0% 1
Poor 40.0% 2
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys at oral argumentExcellent 40.0% 2
Satisfactory 40.0% 2
Poor 20.0% 1
Prepares for oral argumentExcellent 40.0% 2
Satisfactory 40.0% 2
Poor 20.0% 1
Overall RatingExcellent 40.0% 2
Satisfactory 40.0% 2
Poor 20.0% 1
Hon. Scott Walker (Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals)
Applies the law thoroughly and properlyExcellent 33.3% 3
Satisfactory 33.3% 3
Poor 22.2% 2
No Opinion 11.1% 1
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 22.2% 2
Satisfactory 33.3% 3
Poor 22.2% 2
No Opinion 22.2% 2
Writes clear opinionsExcellent 33.3% 3
Satisfactory 33.3% 3
Poor 22.2% 2
No Opinion 11.1% 1
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys at oral argumentExcellent 44.4% 4
Satisfactory 22.2% 2
Poor 22.2% 2
No Opinion 11.1% 1
Prepares for oral argumentExcellent 33.3% 3
Satisfactory 33.3% 3
Poor 22.2% 2
No Opinion 11.1% 1
Overall RatingExcellent 33.3% 3
Satisfactory 33.3% 3
Poor 22.2% 2
No Opinion 11.1% 1
Hon. Michael E. Keasler (Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals)
Applies the law thoroughly and properlyExcellent 44.4% 4
Satisfactory 11.1% 1
Poor 44.4% 4
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 44.4% 4
Satisfactory 11.1% 1
Poor 44.4% 4
Writes clear opinionsExcellent 44.4% 4
Satisfactory 11.1% 1
Poor 44.4% 4
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys at oral argumentExcellent 33.3% 3
Satisfactory 33.3% 3
Poor 33.3% 3
Prepares for oral argumentExcellent 44.4% 4
Satisfactory 22.2% 2
Poor 33.3% 3
Overall RatingExcellent 44.4% 4
Satisfactory 11.1% 1
Poor 44.4% 4
Hon. Barbara Hervey (Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals)
Applies the law thoroughly and properlyExcellent 18.2% 2
Satisfactory 45.5% 5
Poor 27.3% 3
No Opinion 9.1% 1
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 27.3% 3
Satisfactory 36.4% 4
Poor 27.3% 3
No Opinion 9.1% 1
Writes clear opinionsExcellent 18.2% 2
Satisfactory 45.5% 5
Poor 27.3% 3
No Opinion 9.1% 1
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys at oral argument
Excellent 18.2% 2
Satisfactory 45.5% 5
Poor 18.2% 2
No Opinion 18.2% 2
Prepares for oral argumentExcellent 18.2% 2
Satisfactory 45.5% 5
Poor 27.3% 3
No Opinion 9.1% 1
Overall RatingExcellent 9.1% 1
Satisfactory 54.5% 6
Poor 18.2% 2
No Opinion 18.2% 2
Hon. David Newell (Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals)
Applies the law thoroughly and properlyExcellent 50.0% 3
Satisfactory 0.0% 0
Poor 50.0% 3
Demonstrates fairness and impartialityExcellent 50.0% 3
Satisfactory 0.0% 0
Poor 50.0% 3
Writes clear opinionsExcellent 50.0% 3
Satisfactory 0.0% 0
Poor 50.0% 3
Interacts attentively and respectfully with attorneys at oral argumentExcellent 50.0% 3
Satisfactory 16.7% 1
Poor 33.3% 2
Prepares for oral argumentExcellent 50.0% 3
Satisfactory 16.7% 1
Poor 33.3% 2
Overall RatingExcellent 50.0% 3
Satisfactory 0.0% 0
Poor 50.0% 3
