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7 out of 8 people found the following comment useful :-
Great Reality Court Show!!!!!!, 16 September 2005
Author: asing004 from United States

Judge Mathis is the best! He always makes me laugh, because he goes off tangent sometimes when dealing with a case. He'll ask some awkward questions that aren't relevant to the case. But who cares. He has a good sense of humor, and listens to both sides of the case. Unlike those other court shows like Judge Judy who gets mad for the stupidest little things. Judge Mathis doesn't get mad if even the defendant interrupts, and is very funny. He is also fair and caring towards both parties when it comes to his final judgment of a case. If you don't have the evidence, he will of course have to dismiss your claim. But then again any judge would do the same.

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E-mails As Evidence..., 12 October 2005
Author: La Banks from United States

First of all, I am a BIG Judge Mathis fan. I record the show everyday and watch it in the evenings, if time permits, or the next morning before I'm off to work. I do have one concern -- I have seen him accept, on more than one occasion, the use of e-mails for evidence. Do the producers of the show realize that e-mails can be ALTERED by the plaintiff or defendant for their burden of proof? I'm just wondering, because I have seen a couple of cases in the past where that evidence has helped sway the judge's decision. Please let me know if I am missing something here. Finally, I have found the show to be funny, entertaining (you couldn't write a script like that,) and educational as far as my knowledge of the law. Keep up the good work and I look forward to future season shows!

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Judge Mathis is a GOOD Man and Entertaining Show, 26 January 2007
10/10
Author: marc-151 from Toronto

I agree with the poster who said you can't write this comedy. The jokes come straight from the horse's mouth, out of left field, just when you least expect them.

I get more laughs from a single show than from some entire series of some comedies, and even some that I enjoyed.

Typical exchange:

Judge: You're suing for defamation. Plaintiff: Yes, your honour, she told people that I was dating a hermaphrodite, and that I only started professional wrestling so that I could rub up against men. Judge: Do you have proof that this damaged your career. Plaintiff: Not really. I ... I'm not allowed to wrestle anymore in Kentucky...

Although the Judge does have a weakness for picking fun at some of these ridiculous people (how could you resist ?) he does have a heart, and makes a point to provide a moral centre to the show.

Well done.

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Judge Mathis is good for the Soul, 29 November 2006
9/10
Author: mrroundheels from United States

I worked in retail for many, many years, so I know what it's like to deal with the, shall we say intellectually stifled on a daily basis. What I delt with was almost EXACTLY like what I see on the Judge Mathis show. I find it very gratifying to see someone on television dealing with difficult people with such humor and aplomb. As to this matter of Judge Mathis' inappropriate comments: The Honorable Judge Mathis only makes rude or impertinent remarks to people who have been inappropriate themselves. Watching the show with an careful and observant eye, will reveal that his truly acerbic jabs are, in fact reversals of the staggeringly ignorant remarks made by the litigants appearing before him. While I would never assert that Judge Mathis is, or should be everyone's idea of enjoyable daytime TV, I would however ask that the good judge's senses of humor and style be respected.

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probably the best of the TV judge shows, 4 July 2006
9/10
Author: unusedname from USA

Out of all the judge TV shows produced during the 90s and 00's this one is probably the best. He has the best combination of entertainment value, compassion, and legal competency. The thing that impressed me the most about Judge Mathis was his ability to cut through the BS stories and lies and get to the truth, often tripping up litigants and tricking them into revealing the truth. His background growing up in the streets often showed when dealing with druggies, con men/women, and other shady types trying to pull one over on him. His compassion and conviction often showed when lecturing kids going down the wrong path, and challenging their negligent parents to do their jobs. Unlike shows like Judge Judy which I found to be too negative and cold he often lightened up the mood by joking with litigants adding more entertainment value (after all it is a TV show).

Compared to other judges like ... Judge Joe Brown (too old fashion and dull), Judge Judy (too mean), Judge Hatchett (too wimpy), Judge Milian (People's Court) (too loud) .. I think Judge Mathis was just right.

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June 25 episode on KTXA 21TV, 25 June 2007
Author: sleepyjesus2003-1 from United States

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I find it offensive that a judge would tell a defendant that he needs to be saved by Jesus.I also noted that he sided with someone who has the same beliefs.If I were in the court as a participant I would bring him up on charges.I would feel the same way if he said I needed to be saved by allah or anyone else.Religion has no place in a courtroom or have you not heard of separation of church and state?I have also noticed a very unprofessional atmosphere in this courtroom.I assume this is only entertainment and not so much a place to learn the way judges behave in any courtroom that I have appeared in.Please do not feel that I have singled out The Judge Mathis Show as I believe all the "courtroom" shows are pretty unprofessional.Thank you.

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Judge Mathis makes me so mad!!!, 19 May 2008
3/10
Author: luva79 from United States

I just witnessed JM believe a known drunk abuser (witness statements) over a composed young lady who said the obviously drunk-looking man sold her car and kept the money instead of giving her the cash. He said someone stole the car over Christmas - but the question still hung in the air - why didn't he call her and tell her of the crime OR call the police??? Judge Mathis completely ignored those 2 critical questions and this freaking loser got away with the crime. He was clapping at the verdict - No one else was because it was unbelievable... he does not deserve that job - he is not a wise man nor a just man. He makes hurtful jokes and makes his living making other people look bad. I will say that he is better than Maria Lopez though - but the best judge in my opinion is Marilyn Millian - She is SO AMAZING!!! always sticks to the law and doesn't let people get away with the crap the other 2 judges do. Get rid of those idiots please!

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Judge Mathis Sucks(Sometimes), 2 January 2007
5/10
Author: PanicAtTheMovieTheater from United States

I enjoy Judge Mathis and the other judges,but I watch Judge Mathis mostly because I think he is so handsome. However I do not like it when he assumes that people are "crackheads" or in gangs. Sometimes there are people on the show who really are on drugs and in gangs, and then judge Mathis gets on his high horse and criticizes them, and then in the same breath admits to doing those EXACT same things before he became a judge. I think that if he didn't know that his mom was going to die, he would still be into the same things. He also makes comments about the women, which would be borderline sexual harassment in my book. He is at times very arrogant, however there are times when he does make good points and sometimes has compassion for the guests on the show. There was one show during the first season where he was in tears because there was a guy who was into gangs but turned his life around, yet his family still were dwelling on his past after he had made up for his wrong-doings by helping his family out. I commend Judge Mathis, for getting out of the stereotypical trap and getting his G.E.D and then going to college. His story shows that ANYBODY can get back on their feet and make a difference.

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Judge Mathis is terrible., 18 September 2006
1/10
Author: nembus from United States

Judge Mathis is one of the worst shows on TV. It is hard to believe he is actually a Judge. He makes terrible hurtful unfounded remarks to the people standing before him and worst of all he does not listen. If he came from the streets, he must still be there because he does not conduct himself in a professional manner befitting a judge. He should watch Judge Alex and see how he conducts his court room. Judge Alex gives one warning and says "this is my courtroom and if you cannot conduct yourself in a right manner, then I will put you out." And believe me he follows through, and most of all he listen to both sides of the problem. He makes a fair decision based on the law.

Judge Mathis, Judge Judy, should quit. they are a terrible example of behavior.

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Judge Greg Mathis on TV, 4 February 2006
Author: afmitchell from United States

I have watched Judge Mathis for some time now and enjoy most of them because he appears to be a fair and impartial judge, however, as of late it seems that the Bailiff tries to steal the show from Judge Mathis with his comments and actions while the Judge is hearing a case. I do not think he is acting very professional as others do on other court shows. I think it would be better if he were to be there to keep order in the court, and not to make his sly comments about what the people who are before the judge is saying or what is otherwise going on. Again let me say that from the way he stands against the judges bar with his hands on his hips, making his comments and other actions are very unprofessional. Thank you.

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