| Bret D. Hillman | Cynthia P. Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Total rulings | 71 | 208 |
| Counties active | 1 | 1 |
| Grant rate | 31% | 33% |
| Deny rate | 8% | 6% |
| Continued | 8% | 26% |
| Plaintiff wins | 45% | 38% |
| Defendant wins | 32% | 33% |
| Mixed outcomes | 23% | 30% |
| Motion type | Bret D. Hillman | Cynthia P. Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 30 · 47% granted | 91 · 25% granted |
| Petition | 18 · 0% granted | 76 · 43% granted |
| Demurrer | 7 · 14% granted | 19 · 0% granted |
| Motion to Compel Further Responses | 5 · 60% granted | 10 · 40% granted |
| Motion to Compel Discovery | 2 · 0% granted | 8 · 63% granted |
| Motion to Strike | 1 · 0% granted | 9 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Sanctions | 3 · 33% granted | 6 · 50% granted |
| Motion for Summary Judgment | 5 · 60% granted | 2 · 50% granted |
| Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement | 3 · 33% granted | 2 · 50% granted |
| Motion to Quash | — | 5 · 80% granted |
| Motion for Summary Adjudication | 1 · 100% granted | 3 · 67% granted |
| Anti-SLAPP Motion | — | 4 · 0% granted |
Comparisons are descriptive, not predictive. Sample sizes and case mix differ; weigh accordingly.