Judge Catherine D. Purcell: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Kern County Superior Court, Department retired

California Bar #: 120111 (December 1985)

Appointed By: Gov. Joseph G. Davis, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Catherine D. Purcell (Ret.) served as a judge for the Kern County Superior Court in California. Purcell was appointed to the bench by former Governor Gray Davis in 2001. She retired in 2008.


After leaving the Kern County Superior Court, Purcell joined the State Bar of California. where she presided as a review judge. Then, in 2014, she was appointed Presiding Judge of the State Bar Court, filling a post vacated by the Hon. Joann M. Remke.


Purcell earned a bachelor’s degree from California Lutheran College. She spent the next several years working as a registered nurse and public health nurse before completing a J.D. at Pepperdine University, Rick J. Caruso School of Law in 1985.


After graduating from law school, Purcell began her legal career as a law clerk for the Hon. Malcolm M. Lucas of the Supreme Court of California. She then worked as an attorney in private practice as well as a deputy district attorney in the Kern County District Attorney’s Office.

Recent Cases by Hon. Catherine D. Purcell

On September 10, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Purcell, Catherine presiding.

Filed

Sep 10, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Purcell, Catherine Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Purcell, Catherine

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On August 28, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Catherine D. Purcell presiding.

Filed

Aug 28, 2008

Status

Trial Verdict

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On July 24, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Catherine D. Purcell presiding.

Filed

Jul 24, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 19, 2021

On July 10, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Catherine D. Purcell presiding.

Filed

Jul 10, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On June 9, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Catherine D. Purcell presiding.

Filed

Jun 09, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Economic Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On June 2, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Catherine D. Purcell presiding.

Filed

Jun 02, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On June 2, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Catherine D. Purcell presiding.

Filed

Jun 02, 2008

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On May 29, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Purcell, Catherine presiding.

Filed

May 29, 2008

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Purcell, Catherine Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Purcell, Catherine

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On May 27, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Catherine D. Purcell presiding.

Filed

May 27, 2008

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On May 27, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Catherine D. Purcell presiding.

Filed

May 27, 2008

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On May 22, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Catherine D. Purcell presiding.

Filed

May 22, 2008

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On May 21, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Catherine D. Purcell presiding.

Filed

May 21, 2008

Status

Trial Verdict

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On March 19, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Catherine D. Purcell presiding.

Filed

Mar 19, 2008

Status

Active

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On March 14, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Catherine D. Purcell presiding.

Filed

Mar 14, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On February 13, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Catherine D. Purcell presiding.

Filed

Feb 13, 2008

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On February 11, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Purcell, Catherine presiding.

Filed

Feb 11, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Purcell, Catherine Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Purcell, Catherine

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On February 11, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Catherine D. Purcell presiding.

Filed

Feb 11, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On February 11, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Catherine D. Purcell presiding.

Filed

Feb 11, 2008

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On February 1, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Catherine D. Purcell presiding.

Filed

Feb 01, 2008

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On January 11, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Catherine D. Purcell presiding.

Filed

Jan 11, 2008

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On December 27, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Catherine D. Purcell presiding.

Filed

Dec 27, 2007

Status

Default Judgment

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On December 20, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Catherine D. Purcell presiding.

Filed

Dec 20, 2007

Status

Default Judgment

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 21, 2021

On December 11, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Purcell, Catherine presiding.

Filed

Dec 11, 2007

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Purcell, Catherine Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Purcell, Catherine

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On December 5, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Purcell, Catherine presiding.

Filed

Dec 05, 2007

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Purcell, Catherine Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Purcell, Catherine

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

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