Judge John D. Harris: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department retired

Appointed By: Gov. Courken George Deukmejian, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. John D. Harris (Ret.) served as a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. Harris was initially appointed to the Los Angeles Municipal Court by former Governor George Deukmejian in 1984. He was subsequently elected to the Superior Court in 1998. Harris retired from the bench in 2004.


Prior to his appointment, Harris sat as a commissioner for the Los Angeles Municipal Court, a position to which he was elected in 1973.


Harris earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California, Berkeley. He then completed a J.D. at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law.


After graduating from law school, Harris began his legal career as an Assistant City Attorney for the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office. He started as a criminal prosecutor, eventually becoming the first special prosecutor for consumer fraud cases. He then became a civil defense lawyer, defending the city in auto liability cases, slip and fall cases, and police cases involving excessive force and wrongful death.


Born and raised in Los Angeles, Harris grew up wanting to be a sports writer. He attended Los Angeles High School and became a high school sports reporter for the Los Angeles Examiner and worked as a copy boy for the Los Angeles Daily News.

Recent Cases by Hon. John D. Harris

On September 28, 2021 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Harris presiding.

Filed

Sep 28, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Antelope Valley

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 21, 2023

On July 12, 2017 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Harris presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jul 12, 2017

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2023

On September 9, 2013 a decedent's estate (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Harris presiding.

Filed

Sep 09, 2013

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Decedent's Estate (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 21, 2017

On April 27, 2013 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Harris presiding.

Filed

Apr 27, 2013

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 11, 2021

On April 19, 2010 a trust (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Harris presiding.

Filed

Apr 19, 2010

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Trust (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 19, 2023

On December 24, 2007 an other probate with no hearing (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Harris presiding.

Filed

Dec 24, 2007

Status

Relief Denied

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Probate With No Hearing (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 09, 2011

On October 16, 2007 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John Harris presiding.

Filed

Oct 16, 2007

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 09, 2011

On September 29, 2005 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Harris presiding.

Filed

Sep 29, 2005

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 21, 2005

On June 29, 2005 a legal separation w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Harris presiding.

Filed

Jun 29, 2005

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Legal Separation w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2007

On April 8, 2005 a decedent's estate (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Harris presiding.

Filed

Apr 08, 2005

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Decedent's Estate (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 30, 2022

On September 4, 2002 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge JOHN D HARRIS presiding.

Filed

Sep 04, 2002

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 08, 2002

On August 20, 2002 a petn to comp/conf arbitration (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge JOHN D HARRIS presiding.

Filed

Aug 20, 2002

Status

Judgment on Award

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Petn to Comp/Conf Arbitration (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 12, 2023

On July 29, 2002 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge JOHN D HARRIS presiding.

Filed

Jul 29, 2002

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 23, 2002

On July 9, 2002 an other real property rights case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge JOHN D HARRIS presiding.

Filed

Jul 09, 2002

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Real Property Rights Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 03, 2017

On June 28, 2002 an ud/residence (not drugs/evict) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge JOHN D HARRIS presiding.

Filed

Jun 28, 2002

Status

Consolidation

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

UD/Residence (not Drugs/Evict) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 22, 2002

On June 21, 2002 an other real property rights case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge JOHN D HARRIS presiding.

Filed

Jun 21, 2002

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Real Property Rights Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 29, 2016

On June 17, 2002 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge JOHN D HARRIS presiding.

Filed

Jun 17, 2002

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 30, 2002

On June 12, 2002 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge JOHN D HARRIS presiding.

Filed

Jun 12, 2002

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 29, 2002

On June 11, 2002 a collections case-seller plaintiff (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge JOHN D HARRIS presiding.

Filed

Jun 11, 2002

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Collections Case-Seller Plaintiff (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 09, 2002

On June 7, 2002 an other pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge JOHN D HARRIS presiding.

Filed

Jun 07, 2002

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2002

On June 4, 2002 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge JOHN D HARRIS presiding.

Filed

Jun 04, 2002

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 23, 2002

On May 30, 2002 a collections case-seller plaintiff (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge JOHN D HARRIS presiding.

Filed

May 30, 2002

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Collections Case-Seller Plaintiff (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2023

On May 24, 2002 a breach rental/lease (not ud/evict) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge JOHN D HARRIS presiding.

Filed

May 24, 2002

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Breach Rental/Lease (not UD/Evict) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Rental

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 18, 2002

On May 17, 2002 an other pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge JOHN D HARRIS presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2002

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 02, 2002

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