Criminal Defense Judge Intelligence
Bail tendencies, plea disposition patterns, suppression motion history, and Romero motion intelligence for every California criminal court judge.
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Built for criminal defense
Why Criminal Defense Practitioners Love CCI
Sentencing patterns by offense type and prior record — so you can advise your client on realistic exposure before accepting or rejecting a plea.
Bail motion intelligence: which judges respond to OR releases, supervised release programs, and electronic monitoring proposals.
PC 1538.5 suppression motion outcomes: how often your judge suppresses evidence, and what arguments have historically moved the needle.
Judge profiles
Top Criminal Defense Judges
Profiles from the most-researched criminal defense departments across California.
Judge Theresa M. Traber
Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Los Angeles
Judge Stephen M. Pulido
Hayward Hall of Justice, Hayward
Judge Benjamin T. Reyes, II
Wakefield Taylor Courthouse, Martinez
Judge Albert A. Erkel
Judge Jeffrey Erickson
Rancho Cucamonga Courthouse, Rancho Cucamonga
Judge Sunil R. Kulkarni
Downtown Superior Court, San Jose
What CCI tracks
Key Metrics for Criminal Defense
Sentencing vs. Guidelines
How often a judge sentences above, at, or below midterm — and what factors they weight in aggravation or mitigation.
e.g., Below-midterm in 38% of first-offense feloniesRomero Motion Success
How often the judge grants Romero (People v. Superior Court) motions to strike prior strikes under Three Strikes.
e.g., Granted in 27% of filed Romero motionsBail / OR Release Rate
Bail reduction and OR release grant rates by offense category and defendant history.
e.g., OR release for non-violent felonies in 44% of requestsSuppression Motion Outcomes
1538.5 motion grant rates by evidence type — search, seizure, statements, and identification.
e.g., Statements suppressed in 19% of Miranda motionsStrategic intelligence
Criminal Defense Strategy Guide
Practical guidance for using judge intelligence in criminal defense practice.
Research your judge's Romero record carefully before filing. Judges who have never granted a Romero motion will signal this through prior rulings — save the motion for the right court.
Bail argument strategy should account for your judge's documented response to OR release requests and electronic monitoring proposals. Know what conditions resonate.
Plea negotiation timing matters before specific judges. Some move quickly to sentencing and reward early resolution; others are patient and allow cases to develop before pressuring disposition.
Trial practice in criminal courts depends heavily on whether your judge controls the courtroom or defers to counsel on pace and scope. Review demeanor notes before your first trial day.
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Judge Theresa M. Traber
Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Los Angeles
Judge Stephen M. Pulido
Hayward Hall of Justice, Hayward
Judge Benjamin T. Reyes, II
Wakefield Taylor Courthouse, Martinez
Judge Albert A. Erkel
Judge Jeffrey Erickson
Rancho Cucamonga Courthouse, Rancho Cucamonga
Judge Sunil R. Kulkarni
Downtown Superior Court, San Jose
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