| Cynthia P. Smith | Joseph Ortiz | |
|---|---|---|
| Total rulings | 288 | 143 |
| Counties active | 1 | 1 |
| Grant rate | 34% | 44% |
| Deny rate | 7% | 20% |
| Continued | 28% | 17% |
| Plaintiff wins | 38% | 54% |
| Defendant wins | 37% | 32% |
| Mixed outcomes | 25% | 14% |
| Motion type | Cynthia P. Smith | Joseph Ortiz |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 108 · 28% granted | 55 · 45% granted |
| Petition | 124 · 40% granted | 3 · 67% granted |
| Demurrer | 25 · 4% granted | 15 · 0% granted |
| Motion to Compel Discovery | 15 · 40% granted | 13 · 69% granted |
| Motion to Compel Further Responses | 13 · 46% granted | 11 · 27% granted |
| Motion to Strike | 10 · 0% granted | 7 · 14% granted |
| Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement | 4 · 50% granted | 12 · 42% granted |
| Motion for Summary Judgment | 2 · 50% granted | 13 · 54% granted |
| Motion for Sanctions | 11 · 36% granted | 2 · 50% granted |
| Motion for Attorney Fees | 3 · 67% granted | 8 · 63% granted |
| Motion to Quash | 7 · 71% granted | 3 · 33% granted |
| Motion for Summary Adjudication | 3 · 67% granted | 6 · 33% granted |
Comparisons are descriptive, not predictive. Sample sizes and case mix differ; weigh accordingly.