Child custody - abuse case Communication: His explanations usually include why one side is wrong due to the poor decisions of that person’s attorney. it’s ridiculous. He is a curmudgeon and it’s time for him to go. Legal Knowledge: What a disappointment! This judge failed to protect a child from an extremely abusive parent. Fairness & Impartiality: I have witnessed this judge treat the law as though the statutes were mere suggestions. Fairness? I assure you the child that was abused in this case will never think this man was fair. Judicial Temperament: One of the worst temperaments I’ve ever seen in a courtroom.