Judge

Rosanne Buckner - Superior Court judge since 1985

Ratings

By 69 attorneys

Legal ability: 4.00 (10th)

Integrity, impartiality: 4.20 (8th)

Professionalism: 4.38 (7th)

Administrative skills: 4.27 (9th)

By 124 jurors

Average rating: 4.85

Attorney comments

• "She is unfailingly polite, prepared and patient in considering all arguments presented. Judge Buckner manifests not only an acute knowledge of the substantive and procedural law, but a common-sense appreciation of justice."
• "Judge Buckner sometimes goes out of her way to protect parties she feels have suffered a serious injury without regard to whether the defendant is responsible for the injury. This is not fair to the defendant."
• "Great judicial disposition and fairness. Does not bow to popular interpretation of law but rules according to the statutory provisions and precedents."
• "I have on more than one occasion found her unwilling to apply the law as it is written, deciding cases instead based on her personal views of what would be 'best.' This has required appellate proceedings to have those decisions reversed."

Judge's Response

None.