Judge D. Tyler Tharpe - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. D. Tyler Tharpe is a judge for the Superior Court of Fresno County in California. He was appointed to the bench in 2006 by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. He was re-elected in 2008 and again in 2014 after he ran unopposed.

Judge Tharpe received both his B.A. and B.S. from California State University Fresno. He later received a J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.

Following his completion of law school, Judge Tharpe became a partner at the law firm of Kimble, MacMichael & Upton. During his time at the law firm, he specialized in complex civil litigation. Prior to his appointment Tharpe also spent time working as a research attorney for the California Fifth District Court of Appeal.

Recent Cases by Hon. D. Tyler Tharpe

Alejandro Jimenez vs Bricio Vazquez De La Cruz

On June 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Tharpe, D Tyler presiding.

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Jun 18, 2024

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Hon. Tharpe, D Tyler

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Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

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Fresno County, CA

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Torts

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Automobile

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Jun 25, 2024

Gonzalo Vargas vs Dilpreet Singh

On June 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Tharpe, D Tyler presiding.

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Jun 18, 2024

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Hon. Tharpe, D Tyler

Court

Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

County

Fresno County, CA

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Torts

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Automobile

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Jun 25, 2024

Daniel Luis Beltran, as an aggrieved employee, and on behalf of all other aggrieved employees under the Labor Code Private Attorneys' General Act of 2004 vs. Gar Bennett, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

On June 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Tharpe, D Tyler presiding.

2 Files

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Jun 18, 2024

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Hon. Tharpe, D Tyler

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Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

County

Fresno County, CA

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Labor and Employment

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General Employment

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Jun 25, 2024

Fresno Oxygen and Welding Supply vs. Stephen Rayburn

On June 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Tharpe, D Tyler presiding.

2 Files

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Jun 18, 2024

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Hon. Tharpe, D Tyler

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Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

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Fresno County, CA

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Jun 25, 2024

Maria Gloria Ramos vs Bricio Vazquez De La Cruz

On June 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Tharpe, D Tyler presiding.

2 Files

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Jun 18, 2024

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Hon. Tharpe, D Tyler

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Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

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Fresno County, CA

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Torts

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Automobile

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Jun 25, 2024

Chris Epperson vs. Commisioner of Police, State of California - COMPLEX

On June 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Tharpe, D presiding.

4 Files

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Jun 18, 2024

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Hon. Tharpe, D

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Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

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Fresno County, CA

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Jun 18, 2024

Yadira Sanchez De Rodriguez vs. Fresno Surgery Center, L.P. / COMPLEX / CLASS

On June 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Tharpe, D Tyler presiding.

2 Files

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Jun 17, 2024

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Hon. Tharpe, D Tyler

Court

Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

County

Fresno County, CA

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Torts

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Economic Torts

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Jun 24, 2024

Illinois Midwest Insurance Agency, LLC, on behalf of National Casualty Company vs Brijesh Krishnaswamy

On June 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Tharpe, D Tyler presiding.

1 File

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Jun 17, 2024

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Hon. Tharpe, D Tyler

Court

Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

County

Fresno County, CA

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Torts

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Automobile

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Jun 25, 2024

City of Fresno vs Jose Sanchez

On June 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Tharpe, D Tyler presiding.

1 File

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Jun 17, 2024

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Hon. Tharpe, D Tyler

Court

Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

County

Fresno County, CA

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Jun 24, 2024

Abdon Elizondo, III vs. Maxco Supply, Inc. / COMPLEX / CLASS

On June 14, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Tharpe, D Tyler presiding.

1 File

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Jun 14, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. Tharpe, D Tyler

Court

Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

County

Fresno County, CA

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Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

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Jun 21, 2024

Raquel Espinosa vs. FCA US, LLC

On June 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Tharpe, D Tyler presiding.

2 Files

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Jun 13, 2024

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Active

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Hon. Tharpe, D Tyler

Court

Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

County

Fresno County, CA

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Jun 18, 2024

County of Fresno vs. Gurpreet Khosa

On June 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Tharpe, D Tyler presiding.

1 File

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Jun 13, 2024

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Hon. Tharpe, D Tyler

Court

Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

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Fresno County, CA

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Jun 20, 2024

Nestor Macias vs Mister Sprayman Pest Control

On June 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Tharpe, D Tyler presiding.

3 Files

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Jun 13, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. Tharpe, D Tyler

Court

Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

County

Fresno County, CA

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Torts

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Automobile

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Jun 21, 2024

Sung Kim vs Raven Hemmitt

On June 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Tharpe, D Tyler presiding.

2 Files

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Jun 13, 2024

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Judge

Hon. Tharpe, D Tyler

Court

Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

County

Fresno County, CA

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Torts

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Automobile

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Jun 20, 2024

Jose Flores Ramirez vs Saith Ruiz Sanchez

On June 12, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Tharpe, D Tyler presiding.

2 Files

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Jun 12, 2024

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Judge

Hon. Tharpe, D Tyler

Court

Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

County

Fresno County, CA

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Torts

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Automobile

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Jun 18, 2024

Headway Capital, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company vs. David Clevenger

On June 11, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Tharpe, D Tyler presiding.

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Jun 11, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. Tharpe, D Tyler

Court

Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

County

Fresno County, CA

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Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

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Jun 17, 2024

Wendy Martinez vs. General Motors LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company

On June 11, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Tharpe, D Tyler presiding.

2 Files

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Jun 11, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. Tharpe, D Tyler

Court

Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

County

Fresno County, CA

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Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Jun 17, 2024

Panoche Creek Packing, Inc. vs. Great Host International, Inc., a Texas corporation, doing business as, Andalucia Nuts

On June 11, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Tharpe, D Tyler presiding.

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Jun 11, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. Tharpe, D Tyler

Court

Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

County

Fresno County, CA

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Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Jun 17, 2024

Robert Suarez vs. Reyna Heriberto

On June 11, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Tharpe, D Tyler presiding.

2 Files

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Jun 11, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. Tharpe, D Tyler

Court

Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

County

Fresno County, CA

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Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Jun 17, 2024

Kyle Sedra vs Pacific Gas and Electric, a California corporation

On June 11, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Tharpe, D Tyler presiding.

3 Files

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Jun 11, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. Tharpe, D Tyler

Court

Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

County

Fresno County, CA

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Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Jun 17, 2024

Vong Yang vs. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company

On June 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Tharpe, D Tyler presiding.

1 File

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Jun 10, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. Tharpe, D Tyler

Court

Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

County

Fresno County, CA

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Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Jun 17, 2024

Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC vs. Jared Maciel

On June 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Tharpe, D Tyler presiding.

1 File

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Jun 10, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. Tharpe, D Tyler

Court

Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

County

Fresno County, CA

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Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

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Jun 17, 2024

Amber Myrick vs. Clawson Motorsports

On June 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Tharpe, D Tyler presiding.

1 File

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Jun 10, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. Tharpe, D Tyler

Court

Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

County

Fresno County, CA

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Jun 11, 2024

Orlando Gillam vs. OTO Development, LLC

On June 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fresno County. Judge Tharpe, D Tyler presiding.

2 Files

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Jun 07, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. Tharpe, D Tyler

Court

Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

County

Fresno County, CA

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Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 14, 2024

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About

D. Tyler Tharpe
Current Appointment Fresno County Superior Court, Department 402	Fresno County Superior Court, Department 402
Education B.S., California State University, Fresno - 1981 J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law - 1985	B.S., California State University, Fresno - 1981 J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law - 1985