Lori R. Hackenberg

She is certainly on top of her game. Was ahead of the other lawyer for sure! I won the case. VERY HAPPY!

Judge Lori R. Hackenberg has drawn national attention for actions widely seen as abusive, unethical, and deeply damaging. She made headlines for suing her own defendant—a stunning violation of judicial ethics—and even sued members of her own family over a paint job at her law office. She granted custody to a father, oncologist, who failed to provide medical care to his own son, leading to his death at age 6. Despite this, Hackenberg has shown no remorse and taken no accountability. She is widely known for judicial bias, intimidation, and a consistent abuse of power.

Judge Lori Hackenberg’s decisions have generated significant outrage, raising serious concerns about her competence, bias, and disregard for the law. Known for her aggressive and hostile demeanor, her rulings have profoundly affected numerous families. She has been criticized for consistently favoring abusive fathers in custody disputes, placing vulnerable children at great risk. The heartbreaking case of six-year-old Adam Gitter, whose tragic death is linked to her decision to remove him from his loving mother and relocate him to another state with his father, stands as a painful reminder of the consequences of her judicial failures. Even with clear evidence of abuse and neglect, she repeatedly strips protective mothers of custody, prioritizing the rights of abusers over the safety of innocent children. Her continued service on the bench poses a significant threat to the well-being of families in Union and Snyder counties.

As a judge, she is incompetent, biased and corrupt. She should be impeached ASAP. I've never seen such an incompetent, openly aggressive and hostile person in my life. She can't control herself. Either doesn't know any laws or chooses to ignore them.