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Judicial Evaluations

Judicial Evaluations

The 2011 Ratings are as follows:

Supreme Court
Hon. Nancy E. Smith     Qualified
    Thomas E. Moran           Not Qualified

Monroe County Court
Sandra J. Doorley, Esq.   Qualified
Paul D. Irving, Esq.         Qualified
Hon. Gino M. Nitti           Qualified
Douglas A. Randall, Esq. Qualified

Rochester City Court
    Hon. Melchor E. Castro         Highly Qualified

2011 Judicial Evaluation Results

Judiciary Rules

Judicial Evaluation Process
The Monroe County Bar Association revamped its rating process after studying judicial evaluations across the country. It balances two elements that combine to provide a thorough and impartial evaluation of every candidate.

Evaluation by peers. A survey, completed by hundreds of Monroe County attorneys representing a cross-section of the legal community, is a second key element of the evaluation process. This year, the survey could be completed either in hard copy or electronically - Metrix Matrix developed and managed the web-based survey -- which resulted in greater participation.

In-depth interviews and research. The Bar Association's judiciary committee conducted an in-depth interview and research process, including analysis of legal writings and reference checks. The committee is composed of 27 members, who are diverse in race, gender, political affiliation and areas of practice expertise.

Candidates are evaluated in six categories that are important to being a good judge - experience, legal analysis, judicial temperament and demeanor, ethics and integrity, communication skills and sensitivity to discrimination. Individual scores were provided to the candidates, but will not be released publicly. On the survey, "highly qualified" candidates received scores in the 90s on all survey questions; "qualified" candidates scored mostly in the 70s and 80s; and the "not qualified" candidate earned scores of between 60 and 76.