Judge Charles E. Bell, Jr. - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Charles E. Bell, Jr. is a judge for the Superior Court of San Diego County in California. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2022, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Richard E. L. Strauss in 2021.

Prior to his appointment, Bell served as City Attorney for National City for two years. Before that, he was the assistant city attorney of the City of San Luis Obispo. Bell also spent time with the City of San Diego, rising through the ranks from deputy city attorney to chief deputy city attorney (2014 to 2019).

Bell earned a bachelor's degree in political science from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in 2004. He received a J.D. from California Western School of Law in 2007.

After graduating from law school, Bell entered into private practice. He started as a civil litigation associate with McCarthy & Holthus. He held that position until 2014, sitting as their Oregon Office Manager in 2012.

Bell is a registered Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Charles E. Bell, Jr.

Munoz vs Flores

On February 20, 2024 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Charles E. Bell, Jr. presiding.

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Feb 20, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Breach of Contract/Warranty

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Apr 04, 2024

SOCAL II NOBEL LLC vs Burton

On February 7, 2024 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Charles E. Bell, Jr. presiding.

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Feb 07, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Breach of Contract/Warranty

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Apr 04, 2024

Woodlawn Apartment Homes LP vs Lambert

On January 29, 2024 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Charles E. Bell, Jr. presiding.

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Jan 29, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Unlawful Detainer - Residential

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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Apr 09, 2024

Rubin vs Robles

On January 26, 2024 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Charles E. Bell, Jr. presiding.

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Jan 26, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Unlawful Detainer - Residential

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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Apr 04, 2024

MMGER vs Hammack

On January 26, 2024 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Charles E. Bell, Jr. presiding.

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Jan 26, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Unlawful Detainer - Residential

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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Apr 04, 2024

CRP/ T H C MISSION GORGE WEST I OWNERS LLC vs Alkandari

On January 26, 2024 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Charles E. Bell, Jr. presiding.

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Jan 26, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Unlawful Detainer - Residential

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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Apr 04, 2024

Faraday 100 LLC vs Dreon

On January 26, 2024 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Charles E. Bell, Jr. presiding.

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Jan 26, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Unlawful Detainer - Residential

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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Apr 04, 2024

1440 Hotel Circle LP vs Knight

On January 26, 2024 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Charles E. Bell, Jr. presiding.

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Jan 26, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Superior

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Unlawful Detainer - Residential

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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Apr 04, 2024

1241 Prospect Associates vs Chisholm

On January 25, 2024 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Charles E. Bell, Jr. presiding.

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Jan 25, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Unlawful Detainer - Residential

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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Apr 04, 2024

Gateway Sterling LLC vs Bashir

On January 25, 2024 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Charles E. Bell, Jr. presiding.

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Jan 25, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Unlawful Detainer - Residential

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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Apr 04, 2024

Dorchester Apartments LLC vs Flores

On January 25, 2024 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Charles E. Bell, Jr. presiding.

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Jan 25, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Unlawful Detainer - Residential

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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Apr 04, 2024

EQR Teresina LP vs Rodriguez

On January 25, 2024 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Charles E. Bell, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Jan 25, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Unlawful Detainer - Residential

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Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

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Apr 04, 2024

Perevoski vs Perez

On January 25, 2024 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Charles E. Bell, Jr. presiding.

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Jan 25, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Unlawful Detainer - Residential

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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Apr 04, 2024

14th & Commercial CIC LP vs Peterson [IMAGED]

On January 25, 2024 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Charles E. Bell, Jr. presiding.

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Jan 25, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Unlawful Detainer - Residential

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Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

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Apr 11, 2024

HDP Village North LLC vs Barron

On January 24, 2024 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Charles E. Bell, Jr. presiding.

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Jan 24, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Unlawful Detainer - Residential

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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Apr 04, 2024

LG Point Loma LP vs Tett-Holder

On January 24, 2024 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Charles E. Bell, Jr. presiding.

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Jan 24, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Unlawful Detainer - Residential

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Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

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Apr 04, 2024

SUNSET TERRACE MOBILE HOME PARK INC VS OJEDA

On January 24, 2024 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Charles E. Bell, Jr. presiding.

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Jan 24, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Unlawful Detainer - Residential

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Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

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Apr 04, 2024

San Diego Housing Commission vs York

On January 24, 2024 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Charles E. Bell, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Jan 24, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Unlawful Detainer - Residential

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Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

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Apr 04, 2024

Bosa Development Broadway Block LLC vs Suprenant

On January 24, 2024 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Charles E. Bell, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Jan 24, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Unlawful Detainer - Residential

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Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

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Apr 04, 2024

Cethron Property Management vs Winkler

On January 23, 2024 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Charles E. Bell, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Jan 23, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Unlawful Detainer - Residential

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Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

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Apr 04, 2024

Carlton Heights Investors LLC vs King

On January 23, 2024 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Charles E. Bell, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Jan 23, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Superior

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Unlawful Detainer - Residential

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Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

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Apr 04, 2024

GS AA San Marcos Holdco LLC vs Reynolds

On January 23, 2024 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Charles E. Bell, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Jan 23, 2024

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

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Superior

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Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Apr 04, 2024

Camden Development Inc vs Strong

On January 23, 2024 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Charles E. Bell, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Jan 23, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Superior

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Unlawful Detainer - Residential

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Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

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Apr 04, 2024

Merge 56 Affordable LP vs Alvarez

On January 23, 2024 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Charles E. Bell, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Jan 23, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

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Superior

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Unlawful Detainer - Residential

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Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 04, 2024

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About

Charles E. Bell, Jr.
Current Appointment San Diego County Superior Court, Department E-5	San Diego County Superior Court, Department E-5
Education B.A., California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo - 2004 J.D., California Western School of Law - 2007	B.A., California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo - 2004 J.D., California Western School of Law - 2007

Documents related to Charles E. Bell, Jr.

Writ of Possession Returned - Wholly Satisfied filed by Robert Holmes Trustee of the Holmes Family Trust. Refers to: Lingenfelter, Michael

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - San Diego County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (619) 844-2053

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Civil Litigation Associate	McCarthy & Holthus, LLP	San Diego County, California
Chief Deputy City Attorney	City of San Diego	San Diego County, California
Assistant City Attorney	City of San Luis Obispo	San Luis Obispo County, California
City Attorney	City of National City	San Diego County, California
Judge	Superior Court of California	San Diego County, California