Judge Joe O. Littlejohn - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Joe O. Littlejohn (Ret.) served as a judge for the San Diego County Superior Court in California. Littlejohn was initially appointed to the San Diego Municipal Court by former Governor Jerry Brown in 1981. He was subsequently elected to the San Diego Superior Court in 1994, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Norbert Ehrenfreund.

Littlejohn earned a B.S. from Wayne State University in 1960. He spent the next several years teaching children with physical disabilities and mental illnesses for the public schools in Detroit, Michigan (1960 to 1966) and children with learning disabilities in San Diego (1966 to 1968). Then, in 1972, he completed a J.D. at University of San Diego School of Law in 1972.

As a law student, Littlejohn also worked as an Administrator for the San Diego City Schools, working primarily as a principal at a model integrated elementary school until 1976. At that time, he began his legal career, working as an attorney in private practice.

In 1977, Littlejohn joined the Office of the San Diego City Attorney as a Deputy City Attorney. He worked there for the next three years, eventually leaving to return to his private law practice. His time there, however, was brief. In 1981, Littlejohn accepted a position as an attorney in the Legal Department of the Pacific Bell Telephone Company.

His memberships have included the California Judges Association, the Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association, and the San Diego Chapter of the American Cancer Society. He also sat on the Board of Directors of Michael’s House and the Board of Education of the San Diego Unified School District.

Littlejohn retired from the bench in 2006. He resides in Escondido with his wife, the Hon. Ernestine D. Littlejohn, a former Administrative Law Judge.

Recent Cases by Hon. Joe O. Littlejohn

Bay Shores South Owners Association vs. McMillan

On December 18, 2008 small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Joe O. Littlejohn presiding.

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Dec 18, 2008

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Appealed

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Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. William J. Punch, as personal Representative of the Estate of Willard Marvin Punch

On November 7, 2008 rule 3.740 collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Joe O. Littlejohn presiding.

Filed

Nov 07, 2008

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Dismissal

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Rule 3.740 Collections

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Collections

Demetrios Kallios vs. Timothy Foley

On September 30, 2008 a harassment case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Joe O. Littlejohn presiding.

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Sep 30, 2008

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Dismissal

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Harassment

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Torts

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Harassment

Demetrios Kallios vs. Lonnie LeBlanc

On September 30, 2008 a harassment case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Joe O. Littlejohn presiding.

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Sep 30, 2008

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Laura Fisher vs. DEMETRIOS KALLIOS

On September 26, 2008 a harassment case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Joe O. Littlejohn presiding.

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Sep 26, 2008

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Rosa Gutierrez vs. DEMETRIOS KALLIOS

On September 26, 2008 a harassment case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Joe O. Littlejohn presiding.

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Sep 26, 2008

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Non-Jury Verdict

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RUSTON YOUNGBLOOD vs. DEMETRIOS KALLIOS

On September 26, 2008 a harassment case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Joe O. Littlejohn presiding.

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Sep 26, 2008

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Harassment

415 North Emerald, LLC vs. Sose P. Visesio

On September 10, 2008 small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Joe O. Littlejohn presiding.

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Sep 10, 2008

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Appealed

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Small Claims

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Small Claims

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General Small Claims

Travis J. Hughes vs. Nena Jo Haskins

On July 15, 2008 small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Joe O. Littlejohn presiding.

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Jul 15, 2008

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Appealed

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Moe Nezami vs. Antonio Mendoza

On July 14, 2008 small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Joe O. Littlejohn presiding.

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Jul 14, 2008

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Appealed

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Daniel Wilson vs. Select University Technologies, Inc

On July 9, 2008 small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Joe O. Littlejohn presiding.

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Jul 09, 2008

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Appealed

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Fuller Hein Properties vs. Dean Gordon

On June 23, 2008 an unlawful detainer - commercial case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Joe O. Littlejohn presiding.

Filed

Jun 23, 2008

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Appealed

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Unlawful Detainer - Commercial

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

Amanda Holmes vs. Yvonne Fraser

On June 5, 2008 a harassment case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Joe O. Littlejohn presiding.

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Jun 05, 2008

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Judgment (Other)

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Torts

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Harassment

Grand Avenue Partners, LLC vs. Garrison Insurance Agency, Inc.

On May 29, 2008 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Joe O. Littlejohn presiding.

Filed

May 29, 2008

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Dismissal

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Breach of Contract/Warranty

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

Michael J Miller vs. Shadowridge Greens Homeowners Association

On May 9, 2008 rule 3.740 collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Joe O. Littlejohn presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2008

Status

Dismissal

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Jessica Sieberg vs. Eriben Reyes

On April 23, 2008 a pi/pd/wd - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Joe O. Littlejohn presiding.

Filed

Apr 23, 2008

Status

Dismissal

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PI/PD/WD - Auto

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Torts

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Automobile

Trinity Products, Inc. vs. Von Dutch Originals, L.L.C.

On April 10, 2008 rule 3.740 collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Joe O. Littlejohn presiding.

Filed

Apr 10, 2008

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Bank of America, NT & SA vs. Maria E Sandoval

On March 27, 2008 rule 3.740 collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Joe O. Littlejohn presiding.

Filed

Mar 27, 2008

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Judgment (Other)

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San Diego Gas & Electric vs. Jauregui & Culver, Inc.

On March 26, 2008 a pi/pd/wd - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Joe O. Littlejohn presiding.

Filed

Mar 26, 2008

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Dismissal

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Tim Amato vs. Yvonne Fraser

On March 21, 2008 a harassment case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Joe O. Littlejohn presiding.

Filed

Mar 21, 2008

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Judgment (Other)

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Unifund CCR Partners vs. Ruben H Padilla

On February 25, 2008 rule 3.740 collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Joe O. Littlejohn presiding.

Filed

Feb 25, 2008

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Dismissal

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Deborah Leite vs. Kushner Dennis T. & Laurie S. Family Trust

On January 18, 2008 small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Joe O. Littlejohn presiding.

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Jan 18, 2008

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Appealed

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Small Claims

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Capital One Bank vs. Cesar Garcia

On December 2, 2007 rule 3.740 collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Joe O. Littlejohn presiding.

Filed

Dec 02, 2007

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Dismissal

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MALLINCKRODT INC vs. S.M.R.T.

On October 5, 2007 rule 3.740 collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Joe O. Littlejohn presiding.

Filed

Oct 05, 2007

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Dismissal

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About

Joe O. Littlejohn
Current Appointment San Diego County Superior Court, Retired	San Diego County Superior Court, Retired
Education B.S., Wayne State University - 1960 J.D., University of San Diego School of Law - 1972	B.S., Wayne State University - 1960 J.D., University of San Diego School of Law - 1972

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - San Diego County Superior Court

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Private Practice	San Diego County, California
Deputy City Attorney	Office of the San Diego City Attorney	San Diego County, California
Attorney	Private Practice	San Diego County, California
Attorney	Pacific Bell Telephone Company	San Diego County, California
Judge	San Diego Municipal Court	San Diego County, California
Judge	Superior Court of California	San Diego County, California

Articles About Joe O. Littlejohn:

Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association: Pioneers, Warriors, Advocates: A History of San Diego's Black Legal Community, 1890-2010

Primo History: Joe Orvard Littlejohn

NBC San Diego: Retired Judges Reflect on Trailblazing San Diego Careers

Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association: Judicial Officers of the EBGBA

Judge Joe O. Littlejohn: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

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