Judge Kent M. Kellegrew: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

Ventura County Superior Court, Department retired

CA Bar #: 100713 (December 1981)

Appointed By: Gov. Joseph Graham Davis, Jr.

Biography

Hon. Kent M. Kellegrew (Ret.) was a judge for the Ventura County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench in 1999 by former Governor Gray Davis. He retired from the bench in September 2020.


Kellegrew received a bachelor's degree from California State University, Northridge. He went on to earn a J.D. from Southwestern Law School.


Prior to his appointment to the bench, Kellegrew had served as a court commissioner for the Ventura Municipal Court beginning in 1997. During his time as a commissioner, he presided over traffic arraignment and probate trials.


Before joining the court, Kellegrew had worked as a senior partner at the Oxnard law firm of Nordman, Cormany, Hair, and Compton from 1985 to 1997. While at the firm, he specialized in business litigation.


Kellegrew entered the private arena after serving as a deputy district attorney with the Ventura County District Attorney's Office for two years beginning in 1983, and as a research attorney for the California District Court of Appeal for a brief period in 1982.


During his time on the Superior Court, he served as the assistant presiding judge and the presiding judge of the Civil Division. His other judicial assignments included family law, civil, mental health, probate, conservatorship, guardianship, and criminal.


He also presided over the Ventura County High School Mock Trial Program.


In 2009, Kellegrew received the Judge of the Year Award from the Ventura County Trial Lawyers Association.


He was also appointed to serve on the board of trustees for the Ventura County Law Library.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Kent M. Kellegrew

  • Dec 04, 2020 Ventura County

    SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
    COUNTY OF VENTURA
    VENTURA
    MINUTE ORDER
    DATE: 12/04/2020 ...

  • Dec 04, 2020 Ventura County

    SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
    COUNTY OF VENTURA
    VENTURA
    MINUTE ORDER
    DATE: 12/04/2020 ...

  • Dec 03, 2020 Ventura County

    SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
    COUNTY OF VENTURA
    VENTURA
    MINUTE ORDER
    DATE: 12/03/2020 ...

  • Dec 02, 2020 Ventura County

    SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
    COUNTY OF VENTURA
    VENTURA
    MINUTE ORDER
    DATE: 12/02/2020 ...

  • Apr 29, 2019 Ventura County

    This Court intends to GRANT cross-defendant/movant, Tal Datner's RJN of plaintiff's First Amended Complaint. (Evid. Code § 452(d), 453.)
    The Court intends to GRANT cross-defendant, Tal Datner's Motion for Summary Judgment as to the entire cross-complaints of Jose De Jesus Hernandez and Rangel Bros. Truc...

  • Feb 06, 2019 Ventura County

    This case has been assigned to Judge Bennett for all purposes. The morning calendar before Judge Jeffrey G. Bennett will begin at 9 a.m. in courtroom 21. Cases including ex parte matters will not be called prior to 9 a.m. Please check in with the courtroom clerk by no later than 8:45 a.m. If appearing by C...

  • Feb 04, 2019 Ventura County

    This case has been assigned to Judge Bennett for all purposes. The morning calendar before Judge Jeffrey G. Bennett will begin at 9 a.m. in courtroom 21. Cases including ex parte matters will not be called prior to 9 a.m. Please check in with the courtroom clerk by no later than 8:45 a.m. If appearing by C...

  • Feb 01, 2019 Ventura County

    This case has been assigned to Judge Bennett for all purposes. The morning calendar before Judge Jeffrey G. Bennett will begin at 9 a.m. in courtroom 21. Cases including ex parte matters will not be called prior to 9 a.m. Please check in with the courtroom clerk by no later than 8:45 a.m. If appearing by C...

  • Jan 30, 2019 Ventura County

    The Court intends to rule as follows:
    Grant petition. Authorize Petitioner to pay her counsel $18,975 for services rendered through 11/26/18, for reimbursement of costs advanced in the amount of $740.27, and for payment of prospective costs concerning the federal litigation (up to a maximum of $2000).

  • Jan 30, 2019 Ventura County

    The Court intends to continue this matter for a supplemental declaration.
    A separate declaration must accompany the motion which specifies:(1) the effect of the amendment, (2) why the amendment is necessary and proper, (3) when the facts giving rise to the amended allegations were discovered, and (4) th...

  • Jan 30, 2019 Ventura County

    The Court intends to continue the hearing and order moving docs served in compliance with CCP 1005(b) in connection with the continued hearing date. Out of due process concerns, the court cannot make ruling on the merits of the motion. Also, order movant to file and serve a supplemental declaration in comp...

  • Jan 29, 2019 Ventura County

    The Court intends to rule as follows:
    Demurrer as to claims by Petitioner for a CCP 1085 writ: sustain w/o leave to amend. There is nothing pled in the petition nor anything raised in the opposition that suggests that Petitioner is entitled to CCP 1085 relief. See Gong v. City of Fremont (1967) 250 Cal....

  • Jan 28, 2019 Ventura County

    The Court intends to rule as follows:
    Yolanda's motion for post-judgment costs is DENIED, without prejudice to its ability to file a code-compliant memorandum of costs pursuant to the procedure in CCP section 685.070, subd. (b). Yolanda's motion for attorney fees against KGCRE is DENIED.
    Yolanda's mo...

  • Jan 28, 2019 Ventura County

    The Court intends to rule as follows:
    Petitioner to provide an update on the status of the Fresno property, and legal authority for why the estate should be closed with the sale of that property still outstanding.
    With respect to extraordinary attorney services, Petitioner seeks a reduction i...

  • Jan 28, 2019 Ventura County

    The Court intends to rule as follows:
    Grant motion to strike as to paragraph 20 of the first amended complaint and the prayer for relief concerning punitive damages and attorney's fees. Plaintiff has pled nothing more than a dispute between adjoining landowners concerning the extent to which either may ...

  • Jan 25, 2019 Ventura County

    The Court intends to rule as follows:
    Defendant's motion to compel further responses to RPD Nos. 1-2 and 4-6 is DENIED. Defendant's motion to compel further responses to RFA Nos. 2-4 and 11-12 is DENIED. Defendant's motion to compel further responses to FI No. 17.1 is GRANTED IN PART as to FI No. 17.1(b...

  • Jan 25, 2019 Ventura County

    The Court requests the Petitioner to indicate whether notice to Victim's Compensation Board was necessary pursuant to Probate Code §9202.
    Once the Victims' Compensation Board issue is addressed the Court intends to grant the petition and authorize payment of $7,753.32 to Petitioner's counsel. The Court ...

  • Jan 23, 2019 Ventura County

    The Court intends to Grant Mr. Golkin's motion to be relieved as counsel for Defendant.

    ...

  • Jan 22, 2019 Ventura County

    The Court intends to continue this motion. Judge Kent Kellegrew presided over the Mandatory Settlement Conference on this matter. As a result, Judge Kellegrew is not permitted to rule on contested matters concerning this case. The Court has called Plaintiff's counsel and notified Plaintiff's counsel that t...

  • Jan 22, 2019 Ventura County

    The Court intends to Grant Community Memorial's motion for summary judgment.

    ...

  • Jan 18, 2019 Ventura County

    The Court intends to Deny Plaintiff's request for protective order and interpreter. Plaintiff presented no legal authority that would require Defendants to pay for an interpreter at Plaintiff's deposition even if Plaintiff had language issues.
    The Court intends to Deny Defendant's request for monetary s...

  • Jan 17, 2019 Ventura County

    The Court intends to Deny Mr. McQueen's request for jury trial under CCP §631(f). Petitoners filed this action in July 2013. Mr. McQueen did not demand jury until over five years later (10/12/18), and did not pay fees until that date. The payment of fees was due no later than 365 calendar days after the fi...

  • Jan 16, 2019 Ventura County

    The Court intends to rule as follows:
    Grant both parties' request for judicial notice. Sustain demurrer without leave to amend to entire Second Amended Complaint. Therefore, the Court intends to rule as follows:
    Initially, the court notes that the Defendants and Plaintiff's requests for judicial noti...

  • Jan 16, 2019 Ventura County

    The Court intends to rule as follows:
    Plaintiff objects to the petition to compel arbitration because it is represented by out of state counsel and the motion was served by mail on December 17, 2018. Plaintiff claims that it is entitled to 16 court days notice plus an additional 10 calendar days notice ...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Kent M. Kellegrew

On March 11, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Kent M. Kellegrew presiding.

Filed

Mar 11, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Feb 18, 2023

On March 10, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Kent M. Kellegrew presiding.

Filed

Mar 10, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2023

On March 6, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Kent M. Kellegrew presiding.

Filed

Mar 06, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2023

On March 5, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Kent M. Kellegrew presiding.

Filed

Mar 05, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Ventura County

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Ventura County, CA

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Torts

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Automobile

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Feb 19, 2023

On March 4, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Kent M. Kellegrew presiding.

Filed

Mar 04, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

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Ventura County

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Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

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Automobile

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Feb 19, 2023

On March 3, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Kent M. Kellegrew presiding.

Filed

Mar 03, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2023

On February 19, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Kent M. Kellegrew presiding.

Filed

Feb 19, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Ventura County

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Ventura County, CA

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Torts

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Automobile

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Feb 18, 2023

On February 19, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Kent M. Kellegrew presiding.

Filed

Feb 19, 2020

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Judge

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Ventura County

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Ventura County, CA

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Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2023

On February 13, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Kent M. Kellegrew presiding.

Filed

Feb 13, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Ventura County

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Ventura County, CA

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Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2023

On January 27, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Kent M. Kellegrew presiding.

Filed

Jan 27, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2023

On January 15, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Kent M. Kellegrew presiding.

Filed

Jan 15, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Ventura County

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Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2023

On November 18, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Kent M. Kellegrew presiding.

Filed

Nov 18, 2019

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 01, 2022

On September 23, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Kent M. Kellegrew presiding.

Filed

Sep 23, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 21, 2022

On August 28, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Kent M. Kellegrew presiding.

Filed

Aug 28, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Superior

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Ventura County, CA

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Creditor

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Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 10, 2021

On August 21, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Kent M. Kellegrew presiding.

Filed

Aug 21, 2019

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021

On July 10, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Kent M. Kellegrew presiding.

Filed

Jul 10, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Superior

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Ventura County, CA

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Creditor

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Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 10, 2021

On January 11, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Kent M. Kellegrew presiding.

Filed

Jan 11, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Insurance Coverage

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 06, 2022

On November 19, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Kent M. Kellegrew presiding.

Filed

Nov 19, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Ventura County

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Ventura County, CA

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Case Last Refreshed

Jun 06, 2022

On June 12, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Kent M. Kellegrew presiding.

Filed

Jun 12, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Ventura County

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Ventura County, CA

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Case Last Refreshed

Dec 10, 2021

On January 30, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Kent M. Kellegrew presiding.

Filed

Jan 30, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Ventura County, CA

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Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021

On January 30, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Kent M. Kellegrew presiding.

Filed

Jan 30, 2018

Status

Default Judgment

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Case Last Refreshed

Sep 11, 2018

On January 29, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Kent M. Kellegrew presiding.

Filed

Jan 29, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Ventura County

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Ventura County, CA

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Case Last Refreshed

Aug 07, 2018

On January 29, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Kent M. Kellegrew presiding.

Filed

Jan 29, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021

On January 29, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Kent M. Kellegrew presiding.

Filed

Jan 29, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021