Judge Michael Thomas Liburdi — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Michael Thomas Liburdi sits in the District of Arizona (DAZ) and granted a downward variance in 78 of 118 federal sentencings (66.1%) from FY2020–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Michael Thomas Liburdi, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Michael Thomas Liburdi grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (78 below-guideline cases out of 118 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program25-44.5%
  2. 2.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities10-55.7%
  3. 3.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)10-54.8%
  4. 4.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)8-37.3%
  5. 5.Rehabilitation5-49.8%
  6. 6.Provide Restitution to any victims of the offense4-83.3%
  7. 7.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)4-53.9%
  8. 8.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)4-33.5%
  9. 9.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement3-87.7%
  10. 10.Mule/Role in the offense3-52.9%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Michael Thomas Liburdi

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Michael Thomas Liburdi's 100 Zone D sentencings, 68 (68.0%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended100 cases
  • Within range
    26(26.0%)
  • Below range
    68(68.0%)
    avg −36.6% below min
  • Above range
    6(6.0%)
    avg +77.9% above max

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