Judge John S. Somers: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 115203 (December 1984)

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold A. Schwarzenegger

Biography

The Hon. John S. Somers is a judge for the Superior Court of Kern County in California. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in May 2008, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Charles McNutt (deceased).


Somers earned a B.A. from Knox College. He then completed a J.D. from Stanford Law School.


Prior to his appointment to the bench, he served in the Office of the District Attorney of Kern County from 1985. He entered as a deputy district attorney, eventually rising to supervising deputy district attorney.


He has served as the Director of the Alliances of California Judges.


Somers is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. John S. Somers

On July 1, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John S. Somers presiding.

Filed

Jul 01, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2021

On September 6, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Somers, John S. presiding.

Filed

Sep 06, 2013

Status

Summary Judgment

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 21, 2021

On November 29, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Somers, John S. presiding.

Filed

Nov 29, 2011

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 19, 2021

On March 18, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge JOHN J SOMERS presiding.

Filed

Mar 18, 2009

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2021

On December 3, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John S. Somers presiding.

Filed

Dec 03, 2008

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 19, 2021

On November 20, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John S. Somers presiding.

Filed

Nov 20, 2008

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 19, 2021

On October 6, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John S. Somers presiding.

Filed

Oct 06, 2008

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 19, 2021

On April 21, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John S. Somers presiding.

Filed

Apr 21, 2008

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On August 13, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John S. Somers presiding.

Filed

Aug 13, 2007

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On February 28, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John S. Somers presiding.

Filed

Feb 28, 2007

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On November 16, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John S. Somers presiding.

Filed

Nov 16, 2006

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 19, 2021

On August 16, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John S. Somers presiding.

Filed

Aug 16, 2006

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On August 14, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John S. Somers presiding.

Filed

Aug 14, 2006

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On August 9, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John S. Somers presiding.

Filed

Aug 09, 2006

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On July 24, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John S. Somers presiding.

Filed

Jul 24, 2006

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On July 20, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Somers, John presiding.

Filed

Jul 20, 2006

Status

Relief Denied

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On July 19, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Somers, John presiding.

Filed

Jul 19, 2006

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On June 12, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John S. Somers presiding.

Filed

Jun 12, 2006

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On June 2, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John S. Somers presiding.

Filed

Jun 02, 2006

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On May 23, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Somers, John presiding.

Filed

May 23, 2006

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On May 15, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John S. Somers presiding.

Filed

May 15, 2006

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On May 8, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Somers, John presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

On April 27, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John S. Somers presiding.

Filed

Apr 27, 2006

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 19, 2021

On April 25, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge John S. Somers presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2006

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

Hon. John S. Somers Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for John S. Somers

Court

Kern County

County

Kern County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2021

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