Judge John S. Somers

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

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA VS DANIELSON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY

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

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Sep 06, 2013

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Kern County, CA

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KAY VS KAY

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

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Nov 29, 2011

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Judgment

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Kern County, CA

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About

John S. Somers
Current Appointment Kern County Superior Court, Department 2	Kern County Superior Court, Department 2
Education B.A., Knox College J.D., Stanford Law School	B.A., Knox College J.D., Stanford Law School

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - Kern County Superior Court
Criminal - Felony:	+1 (661) 868-7206
Administration:	+1 (661) 868-4934

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Deputy District Attorney	Office of the District Attorney	Kern County, California
Supervising Deputy District Attorney	Office of the District Attorney	Kern County, California