Nov
29
John’s Rate-a-Judge: Mark Juhas
Filed Under Judges, John's Rate-a-Judge
On Monday, I had the opportunity to sit in the courtroom of Judge Mark A. Juhas, L.A. Superior Court, Dept. 43. Are we just lucky to have judges at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse who all seem so compassionate as this group? I have yet to find a judge who is not a little “likable.” Oh sure, I have my favorites, and this guy could be on that list also. He was very considerate, and gave as much help as he could from the bench without “practicing law.” His delivery was knowledgeable and direct, and he gave a few some big headaches…hey! This is divorce court, if it was meant to be fun, more would do it! This is another judge who can make the “ride” a little less bumpy.
For the skeptical, wait…I will find one that I don’t care for. Or better yet, send me your feelings about the guy on the bench that is not your friend! But remember…they are not there to be friends or the receivers of bullshit from you or the loser you married! They are judges who have to make decisions. For some it may seem easy, and for other judges it could take more time…but I have to feel that most of the time, they are making the right decisions!
One other thought: Mary Poppins does not marry Attila the Hun! Many of you made bad decisions, and these men and women in black will make some new decisions for you both! Get a good lawyer, and above all be honest!
Nazarian’s Rating: ***
Has Judge Juhas ever revisited any of the cases to check on the welfare of the child[ren] that he has given Primary Custody of to a Parent and Step-Parent they barely knew? I know of one little girl who, after the first 5 years with her mom, Judge Juhas awarded custody of her to (Paternity) Father because the Father had money to buy the slickest lawyer, lived in a bigger house and had allegedly Better schools! Well Judge Juhas, this 8 yr old has been sexually abused twice at school, displayed sexual behavior toward her friend like the school bullies did to her , and continues to be verbally abused by the step-mother. This 8 yr old little girl wants to go home to her real Mommy and the courts won’t listen to the child’s lawyer, or Therapist, or the child herself!!! Does that make you feel Proud of the decision you made based on the RICHEST PARENT??? The child was safe and had no issues until you gave her to the Father, who just didn’t want to pay child suport. Her older half-siblings that you gave to their father after trying both cases together, 1 1/2 yrs later returned his children to their Mother saying “our kids belong with their mom, I made a mistake. Shame on you Judge Mark Juhas for deciding lives on the basis of money and name rather than “IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD”!
Yuck, this guy doesn’t know the law, the family code, or the smuck code….
nice guys finish last////
I like his demeanor. I also saw him at a premarital agreement seminar. This shows he is interested in knowing the law and expanding his horizons. He is an up and comer. He has the pedigree to be another Scott Gordon.
Juhas screwed two kids yesterday. After ten plus years with a workable custody arrangement he awarded an inordinate amouint of time to the father who lives fifty miles from the kid’s schools. Juhas truly didn’t do what was in the best interest of the children. What I find interesting is that Juhas is an adjunct professor for the father’s Alma Mater. (Southwestern) Of which the father is on the board of trustees. There is no basis for the change except the father claiming “parental alienation” after ten plus years in which he never called the kids during the mother’s time. The children are set in their home with relationships they have built over their entire grammar school career. The kids will suffer the commute and the missing out of activities with their neighborhood friends. There never was alienation taking place and Juhas should be ashamed of himself.