| James T. Chou | Cynthia P. Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Total rulings | 412 | 208 |
| Counties active | 1 | 1 |
| Grant rate | 24% | 33% |
| Deny rate | 2% | 6% |
| Continued | 22% | 26% |
| Plaintiff wins | 0% | 38% |
| Defendant wins | 50% | 33% |
| Mixed outcomes | 50% | 30% |
| Motion type | James T. Chou | Cynthia P. Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Petition | 280 · 33% granted | 76 · 43% granted |
| Other | 132 · 4% granted | 91 · 25% granted |
| Demurrer | — | 19 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Sanctions | 12 · 0% granted | 6 · 50% granted |
| Motion to Compel Further Responses | 1 · 0% granted | 10 · 40% granted |
| Motion for Attorney Fees | 7 · 43% granted | 2 · 50% granted |
| Motion to Quash | 4 · 0% granted | 5 · 80% granted |
| Motion to Strike | — | 9 · 0% granted |
| Motion to Compel Discovery | — | 8 · 63% granted |
| Anti-SLAPP Motion | — | 4 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Summary Adjudication | — | 3 · 67% granted |
| Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement | — | 2 · 100% granted |
Comparisons are descriptive, not predictive. Sample sizes and case mix differ; weigh accordingly.