Judge Craig G. Phillips: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 67138 (January 1976)

Biography

The Hon. Craig G. Phillips (Ret.) served as a judge for the Kern County Superior Court in California. Phillips was elected to the bench in 2000. He retired on February 26, 2021.


Prior to his election, Phillips served as a deputy district attorney for the Kern County District Attorney’s Office, a position to which he was named in 1983. During his tenure there, he held assignments in the Homicide and Molestation Unit. Phillips also played an instrumental role in the creation of the Auto-Theft Unit.


Phillips earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from San Diego State University. He then completed a J.D. at the University of San Diego School of Law. He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1976.


His memberships have included the Kiwanis Club, the Youth Booster Club, and Shop with a Cop. He has also been involved with the Salvation Army, volunteering as a bell ringer as well as a t-ball and soccer coach.

Recent Cases by Hon. Craig G. Phillips

On August 25, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Craig G. Phillips presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Aug 25, 2021

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Dismissal

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Superior Court of California

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Kern County, CA

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May 28, 2025

On May 28, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Craig G. Phillips presiding.

Filed

May 28, 2021

Status

Judgment (Other)

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Superior Court of California

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

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May 23, 2025

On May 18, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Craig G. Phillips presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 18, 2021

Status

Dismissal

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Superior Court of California

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

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May 24, 2025

On May 4, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Craig G. Phillips presiding.

4 Files
Filed

May 04, 2021

Status

Dismissal

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Superior Court of California

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Kern County, CA

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May 23, 2025

On April 26, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Craig G. Phillips presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Apr 26, 2021

Status

Dismissal

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Superior Court of California

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Kern County, CA

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May 23, 2025

On April 7, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Craig G. Phillips presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Apr 07, 2021

Status

Dismissal

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Kern County, CA

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May 23, 2025

On March 29, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Craig G. Phillips presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Mar 29, 2021

Status

Dismissal

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Superior Court of California

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Kern County, CA

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May 23, 2025

On March 25, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Craig G. Phillips presiding.

1 File
Filed

Mar 25, 2021

Status

Dismissal

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Superior Court of California

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

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May 23, 2025

On February 1, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Craig G. Phillips presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Feb 01, 2021

Status

Dismissal

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Superior Court of California

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Kern County, CA

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May 24, 2025

On January 4, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Craig G. Phillips presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jan 04, 2021

Status

Dismissal

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Kern County, CA

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May 23, 2025

On December 9, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Craig G. Phillips presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Dec 09, 2020

Status

Active

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Aug 07, 2025

On November 5, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Craig G. Phillips presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Nov 05, 2020

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Active

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Aug 07, 2025

On July 10, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Craig G. Phillips presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jul 10, 2020

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Active

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Kern County

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Kern County, CA

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Nov 17, 2021

On March 13, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Craig G. Phillips presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Mar 13, 2020

Status

Dismissal

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Nov 17, 2021

On March 4, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Craig G. Phillips presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Mar 04, 2020

Status

Dismissal

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Kern County, CA

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Nov 17, 2021

On March 2, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Craig G. Phillips presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Mar 02, 2020

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Active

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Jul 28, 2025

On February 21, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Craig G. Phillips presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Feb 21, 2020

Status

Dismissal

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Kern County

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Nov 17, 2021

On February 10, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Craig G. Phillips presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Feb 10, 2020

Status

Dismissal

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Kern County, CA

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Nov 17, 2021

On February 7, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Craig G. Phillips presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Feb 07, 2020

Status

Dismissal

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Kern County

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Kern County, CA

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Nov 17, 2021

On January 2, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Craig G. Phillips presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jan 02, 2020

Status

Dismissal

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Kern County

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Kern County, CA

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Nov 17, 2021

On January 2, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Craig G. Phillips presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jan 02, 2020

Status

Dismissal

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Kern County

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Kern County, CA

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Nov 17, 2021

On December 23, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Craig G. Phillips presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Dec 23, 2019

Status

Dismissal

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Superior Court of California

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Kern County, CA

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Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On December 23, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Craig G. Phillips presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Dec 23, 2019

Status

Dismissal

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Superior Court of California

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Kern County, CA

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Nov 17, 2021

On October 24, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Craig G. Phillips presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Oct 24, 2019

Status

Active

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Kern County

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Kern County, CA

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Nov 17, 2021