--- url: 'https://ice.giglio-bradylist.com/file-judge-complaint' title: 'File a Judge Complaint' author: name: 'Johann Drolshagen' url: 'https://ice.giglio-bradylist.com/user/johann-drolshagen' date: '2026-08-31T22:10:37+00:00' updated: '2026-08-31T22:11:55+00:00' type: webform summary: 'Judges are entrusted with impartial decision-making and safeguarding constitutional rights. Complaints against judges highlight misconduct or bias that undermines judicial integrity and fairness. Including judicial complaints within the Brady List framework reinforces accountability for those who control disclosure rulings and trial fairness.' image: 'https://ice.giglio-bradylist.com/sites/default/files/2026-08/File%20a%20Judge%20Complaint.png' published: true --- ## [File a Judge Complaint](/file-judge-complaint) CourtDo you know the Court that employs the judicial officer? 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ComplaintThe types of misconduct are defined by the state's disciplinary body; so, read through the list and check their definitions to make the right selection. Date Type of Judicial Misconduct Pre BenchPre Bench › Abuse of Prior Public OfficePre Bench › Academic or Credential MisrepresentationPre Bench › Attorney or Professional MisconductPre Bench › Breach of Fiduciary DutiesPre Bench › Misrepresentation to Clients or CourtsOn BenchOn Bench › Abuse of Contempt SanctionsOn Bench › Administrative MalfeasanceOn Bench › BiasOn Bench › Commentary on a Pending CaseOn Bench › Decisional DelayOn Bench › Demeanor | DecorumOn Bench › Disqualification | DisclosureOn Bench › Ex Parte CommunicationsOn Bench › Failure to Apply Brady/Giglio RemediesOn Bench › Failure to Ensure Constitutional RightsOn Bench › Incapacity | Inability to Perform Judicial DutiesOn Bench › Lack of Candor with the PublicOn Bench › Misuse of Court ResourcesOn Bench › Non-performance of Judicial FunctionsOn Bench › Retardation of Access to JusticeBench AdjacentBench Adjacent › Abuse of OfficeBench Adjacent › Alcohol and/or Drug AbuseBench Adjacent › Criminal ConductBench Adjacent › False Salary AffidavitsBench Adjacent › Gifts | Loans | FavorsBench Adjacent › Improper Business, Financial or Fiduciary ActivitiesBench Adjacent › Improper Political ActivitiesBench Adjacent › Lack of Candor with Regulatory AuthoritiesPost BenchPost Bench › Failure to Adjust to Ethical FeedbackPost Bench › Ongoing Patterns of MisconductPost Bench › Retaliatory Behavior Against Complainants StatementTell us what happened, and please provide details like time, location, and a general description of the Judge's behavior. User Statement Supporting Document(s) Maximum 10 files. 100 MB limit. Allowed types: jpg jpeg png pdf. Contact? Are you filing this Complaint on your own behalf? Yes No Filed By This complaint is being file by: Name Company Email Phone Address City/Town State/Province - None -AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasArmed Forces (Canada, Europe, Africa, or Middle East)Armed Forces AmericasArmed Forces PacificCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFederated States of MicronesiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarshall IslandsMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPalauPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirgin IslandsVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingAlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaNew BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNova ScotiaNorthwest TerritoriesNunavutOntarioPrince Edward IslandQuebecSaskatchewanYukon ZIP/Postal Code Filed For This complaint is filed on behalf of: Name Company Email Phone Address City/Town State/Province - None -AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasArmed Forces (Canada, Europe, Africa, or Middle East)Armed Forces AmericasArmed Forces PacificCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFederated States of MicronesiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarshall IslandsMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPalauPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirgin IslandsVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingAlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaNew BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNova ScotiaNorthwest TerritoriesNunavutOntarioPrince Edward IslandQuebecSaskatchewanYukon ZIP/Postal Code Leave this field blank Judges are entrusted with impartial decision-making and safeguarding constitutional rights. Complaints against judges highlight misconduct or bias that undermines judicial integrity and fairness. Including judicial complaints within the *Brady List* framework reinforces accountability for those who control disclosure rulings and trial fairness. Complaints against judges may be filed with judicial conduct commissions, state supreme court bodies, or oversight boards. Complainants should provide the judge’s name, case reference, specific allegations, and any supporting materials. While some processes are confidential, inclusion on the *Brady List* emphasizes transparency. Complaints are assessed for relevance to credibility, impartiality, and compliance with judicial duties. Not all complaints are sustained, but their existence is relevant to defendants and counsel evaluating the fairness of proceedings. Judicial complaints can result in admonishments, suspension, or removal from office. Public accountability through the *Brady List* ensures that failures of impartiality or ethical compliance are documented and accessible, preserving the integrity of the justice system.