Judge John D. Oglesby: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 101873 (December 1981)

Biography

The Hon. John D. Oglesby is a judge for the Kern County Superior Court in California. Oglesby was elected to the Kern Municipal Court bench on March 1, 1996, and was elevated to the Kern County Superior Court in 2000, as a result of the court’s unification.

Prior to his election, Oglesby was a deputy district attorney with the Kern County District Attorney’s Office, a position to which he returned in 1989. Before that, he worked for three years as a solo practitioner at his own private practice in Tehachapi (1986 to 1989). During this time, Oglesby specialized in insurance defense.

He earned a B.A. in history from Brigham Young University in 1977. Oglesby then completed a J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, in 1981. He was admitted to practice in California (1981).

After graduating from law school, Oglesby entered military service as a captain in the United States Army Reserve. He continued in the Army Reserve until 1995.

During part of this time, Oglesby began his first stint as a deputy district attorney with the Kern County District Attorney’s Office (1981 to 1985) and worked in private practice as an attorney at Robinson, Palmer & Logan in Bakersfield (1985 to 1986). He continued at the firm until establishing his own law firm in 1986.

Oglesby was born in Napa, California. He identifies as a Protestant.

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JOHNSON VS BURNETT

On September 15, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John D. Oglesby presiding.

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THE MILL STREET COTTAGES HOA, INC. VS BASHAM MANAGEMENT, INC.

On August 14, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John D. Oglesby presiding.

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Aug 14, 2022

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CASTANEDA VS MADERA

On October 17, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John D. Oglesby presiding.

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Oct 17, 2019

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Superior Court of California

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Kern County, CA

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SABELLA VS SABELLA (B)

On July 29, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John D. Oglesby presiding.

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Jul 29, 2019

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Kern County

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Kern County, CA

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Nov 17, 2021

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA VS FINANCIAL CASUALTY & SURETY, INC.

On April 11, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John D. Oglesby presiding.

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Apr 11, 2018

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Nov 18, 2021

PEREZ VS ATKINSON

On April 10, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John D. Oglesby presiding.

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Apr 10, 2018

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Kern County

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PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA VS SEAVIEW INSURANCE COMPANY

On April 10, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John D. Oglesby presiding.

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Apr 10, 2017

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Judgment (Other)

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Kern County

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Nov 18, 2021

JUDITH GAYLE LOPEZ JAIME AS A SUCCESSOR OF THE SURVIVOR'S TRUST AND OF THE RESIDUAL TRUST CREATED UNDER THE LOPEZ REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 3, 1998 VS LOPEZ

On April 29, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John D. Oglesby presiding.

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Apr 29, 2016

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Trial Verdict

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Kern County

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Kern County, CA

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Property

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Nov 18, 2021

GODOY VS MONTES

On January 19, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John D. Oglesby presiding.

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Jan 19, 2016

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Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Kern County

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Nov 18, 2021

GALLEGOS DE OBESO VS ARAUJO

On January 7, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John D. Oglesby presiding.

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Jan 07, 2016

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Kern County

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Kern County, CA

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Nov 18, 2021

LIBER VS WILLIAMS

On January 7, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John D. Oglesby presiding.

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Jan 07, 2016

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Kern County

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Nov 18, 2021

SANCHEZ VS ARROWS FURNITURE

On December 31, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John D. Oglesby presiding.

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Dec 31, 2015

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Nov 18, 2021

VALDEZ VS MORALES

On October 19, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John D. Oglesby presiding.

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Oct 19, 2015

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Kern County

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Nov 18, 2021

MACHADO, ET AL VS TRUST, ET AL

On October 15, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John D. Oglesby presiding.

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Oct 15, 2015

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Dismissal

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Nov 18, 2021

GUTIERREZ VS RAMIREZ

On September 22, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John D. Oglesby presiding.

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Sep 22, 2015

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Nov 18, 2021

M & J SEAFOOD COMPANY, INC VS SERAFIN MALDONADO INDIVIDUALLY AND DBA MI NAYARIT RESTUARANT

On September 17, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John D. Oglesby presiding.

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Sep 17, 2015

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MORALES VS VALDEZ

On September 15, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John D. Oglesby presiding.

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Sep 15, 2015

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Nov 18, 2021

SUDARIA VS SUDARIA

On September 14, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John D. Oglesby presiding.

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Sep 14, 2015

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Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Nov 18, 2021

OPORTUN INC VS CORRALEZ

On September 10, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John D. Oglesby presiding.

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Sep 10, 2015

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Dismissal

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Nov 18, 2021

OPORTUN INC FKA PROGRESS FINANCIAL CORP VS HERRERA

On September 10, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John D. Oglesby presiding.

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Sep 10, 2015

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Dismissal

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OPORTUN INC VS ZARAGOSA

On September 10, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John D. Oglesby presiding.

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Sep 10, 2015

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Dismissal

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Nov 17, 2021

OPORTUN INC FKA PROGRESS FINANCIAL CORP VS ROGEL

On September 10, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John D. Oglesby presiding.

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Sep 10, 2015

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Nov 18, 2021

OPORTUN INC VS ZENDEJAS

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Sep 10, 2015

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OPORTUN INC FKA PROGRESS FINANCIAL CORP VS GUAJARDO

On September 10, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John D. Oglesby presiding.

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Sep 10, 2015

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Judgment (Other)

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About

John D. Oglesby
Current Appointment Kern County Superior Court	Kern County Superior Court
Election/Appointment March 1, 1996 - Kern Municipal Court; 2014 - Re-elected (Kern County Superior Court); 2020 - Re-elected	March 1, 1996 - Kern Municipal Court; 2014 - Re-elected (Kern County Superior Court); 2020 - Re-elected
Education J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law - 1981 B.A., Brigham Young University - 1977	J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law - 1981 B.A., Brigham Young University - 1977
Official Website www.kern.courts.ca.gov	www.kern.courts.ca.gov

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - Kern County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (661) 610-6000

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Captain	United States Army Reserve	None
Deputy District Attorney	Office of the Kern County District Attorney	Kern County, California
Attorney	Robinson, Palmer & Logan	Kern County, California
Sole Practitioner	Private Practice	Kern County, California
Deputy District Attorney	Office of the Kern County District Attorney	Kern County, California
Judge	Kern Municipal Court	Kern County, California
Judge	Kern County Superior Court	Kern County, California