Judge David R. Lampe: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 77100 (December 1977)

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold A. Schwarzenegger

Biography

The Hon. David R. Lampe (Ret.) was a judge for the Superior Court of Kern County in California. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in June 2007, filling a newly created position. Lampe retired in 2022 to open his own mediation and arbitration practice, Common Ground Resolutions, in Bakersfield, where his practice includes mediating settlements of litigated cases.


During his judicial tenure, he presided over the Unlimited Civil Direct Calendar and was the Presiding Judge of Civil for the Kern County Superior Court.


Lampe earned a B.A. in political science from California State University, Bakersfield. He then completed a J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1977.


He began his legal career as a civil attorney in 1977. He first worked as an associate at Borton, Petrini & Conron. He practiced there for eight years, eventually rising to partner. He then left to join LeBeau-Thelen as a partner in 1985. He held this position until his appointment to the bench.


Lampe served as Director of the Alliance of California Judges.


He acquired national attention for his ruling against the State of California, which initiated a case against a Bakersfield-based baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple. Lampe ruled in favor of the defendant, arguing that the baker’s actions were protected by the right to freedom of speech under the First Amendment.


Lampe was raised in Bakersfield, California, where he attended East Bakersfield High School.


He is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. David R. Lampe

On September 27, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Lampe, David R. presiding.

18 Files
Filed

Sep 27, 2021

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Active

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2023

On September 26, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Lampe, David R. presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Sep 26, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Lampe, David R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lampe, David R.

Court

Superior

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2023

On September 22, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Lampe, David R. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Sep 22, 2021

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Active

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 04, 2022

On September 21, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Lampe, David R. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Sep 21, 2021

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Active

Judge

Hon. Lampe, David R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lampe, David R.

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 27, 2022

On September 20, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Lampe, David R. presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Sep 20, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Lampe, David R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lampe, David R.

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 25, 2022

On September 19, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Lampe, David R. presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Sep 19, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Lampe, David R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lampe, David R.

Court

Superior

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2022

On September 15, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Lampe, David R. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Sep 15, 2021

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Active

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 20, 2022

On September 12, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Lampe, David R. presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Sep 12, 2021

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Active

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 20, 2023

On September 10, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Lampe, David R. presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Sep 10, 2021

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Active

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 11, 2022

On September 8, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Lampe, David R. presiding.

1 File
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Sep 08, 2021

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Active

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On August 31, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Lampe, David R. presiding.

4 Files
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Aug 31, 2021

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Active

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 05, 2022

On August 27, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Lampe, David R. presiding.

1 File
Filed

Aug 27, 2021

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Active

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On August 25, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Lampe, David R. presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Aug 25, 2021

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Active

Judge

Hon. Lampe, David R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lampe, David R.

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 19, 2022

On August 24, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Lampe, David R. presiding.

1 File
Filed

Aug 24, 2021

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Active

Judge

Hon. Lampe, David R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lampe, David R.

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On August 24, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Lampe, David R. presiding.

1 File
Filed

Aug 24, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Lampe, David R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lampe, David R.

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On August 24, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Lampe, David R. presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Aug 24, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Lampe, David R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lampe, David R.

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2022

On August 20, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Lampe, David R. presiding.

1 File
Filed

Aug 20, 2021

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Active

Judge

Hon. Lampe, David R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lampe, David R.

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On August 18, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Lampe, David R. presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Aug 18, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Lampe, David R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lampe, David R.

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 06, 2022

On August 11, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Lampe, David R. presiding.

1 File
Filed

Aug 11, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Lampe, David R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lampe, David R.

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On August 10, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Lampe, David R. presiding.

1 File
Filed

Aug 10, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Lampe, David R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lampe, David R.

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On August 5, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Lampe, David R. presiding.

1 File
Filed

Aug 05, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Lampe, David R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lampe, David R.

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On August 4, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Lampe, David R. presiding.

1 File
Filed

Aug 04, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Lampe, David R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lampe, David R.

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On July 27, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Lampe, David R. presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Jul 27, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Lampe, David R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lampe, David R.

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 22, 2022

On July 27, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Lampe, David R. presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jul 27, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Lampe, David R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lampe, David R.

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

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