Judge Taylor obviously takes this trial very seriously. He appointed Atticus to defend Tom. It should have gone to Maxwell Green, but the judge made sure that Tom got the best defense lawyer to be had. He appointed Atticus for that reason. He knew Atticus would do all he could to give Tom a fair trial.
Although he does seem to be sleeping during session, he does always have his ear (not his eyes) on the trial before him. He does take the trial seriously, and his reaction to the verdict proves his resentment toward the jury's decision. Scout's narration mentions that Judge Taylor was "saying something. His gavel was in his fist, but he wasn't using it." Although we don't get to hear what he says there, he was obviously upset with their decision. The movie itself just has Taylor leave his seat and slam his door on the way out. Either interpretation shows his frustration with the verdict.
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