Judge Terrie E. Roberts: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

San Diego County Superior Court, Department C-68

CA Bar #: 159298 (June 1992)

Appointed By: Gov. Gavin C. Newsom

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Terrie E. Roberts is a judge for the San Diego County Superior Court in California. Roberts was appointed to the bench by Governor Gavin Newsom on October 25, 2019, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Gerald C. Jessop[1].

While on the bench, her assignments have included criminal, civil restraining order, family law, family support, small claims, and unlawful detainer calendars, as well as misdemeanor and traffic arraignments[2]. Her judicial education work has included teaching Bench Conduct and Demeanor for Temporary Judges for the San Diego County Superior Court since 2009[2]. Since 2015, she has served on the faculty of the Judicial Council of California's New Judges Orientation program, where she has taught a required judicial ethics course[2]. Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye appointed Roberts to the Judicial Council of California's Family Law Curriculum Committee[2].

Educational background

Roberts earned a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University[3]. At Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, she completed a J.D. in 1991[3]. She was admitted to the State Bar of California (June 1992).

Career history

After graduating from law school, Roberts began her legal career as a deputy public defender with the San Diego County Public Defender's Office (1992 to 1995). Following that role, she joined the Law Offices of Beatrice W. Kemp (1995 to 1996) as an associate. In 1996, Roberts entered solo practice, where she handled contract disputes, personal injury, and criminal defense until 2001. She then transitioned to the San Diego County District Attorney's Office as a deputy district attorney, serving there from 2001 to 2008. Her caseload included felony and misdemeanor prosecutions, including robberies, attempted murder, rape, and proceedings involving sexually violent predators. In 2008, Roberts became a court commissioner for the San Diego County Superior Court, a position she held for eleven years[2].

Among her honors were the Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association's Community Service Award (1994), the San Diego County Bar Association's Outstanding Service by a Public Attorney Award (2008), President Barack Obama's Call to Service Award (2014), and the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Alumni Association's Outstanding J.D. Award[3]. At Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Roberts has taught Criminal Procedure in the Master of Legal Studies program[3]. Her memberships have included the California Judges Association, the San Diego County Judges Association, and the National Association of Women Judges.

Personal life

Outside the courtroom, Roberts's community service has included volunteering at Ronald McDonald House, delivering meals for Meals on Wheels, and participating in a book club for incarcerated women[2].

Roberts is registered as a Democrat[4].

References

[1] Governor of California Press Release (October 25, 2019)
[2] National Association of Women Judges — Judge Terrie Roberts Bio
[3] Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law — Terrie E. Roberts Alumni Profile
[4] Ballotpedia — Terrie Eileen Roberts

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Li vs Maczko

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Simien vs Talamantez

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State Farm General Insurance vs MEC Design & Installation Inc

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Shayler vs Tadian TL LLC

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Hernandez-Cisneros vs Jovanna Villa LTD

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Sunbelt Towing Inc vs Hunt

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Nipp vs Vinfast Auto LLC

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Talseth vs Board of Trustees of The California State University

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Gonzales vs The Cottage La Jolla LLC

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Doe vs Doe 1

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Hyundai Translead Inc vs US Hybrid Corporation

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Oct 19, 2026

Edwards vs Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation

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Oct 19, 2026

Mercury Insurance Company vs Baymont by Wyndham San Diego Downtown

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Macosky vs Volvo Car USA LLC

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Jagers vs Amiri

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Watkins vs Maheu

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Mack vs Reliable Tire Inc

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Nunez vs Ramirez

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Martinez vs SSC Hospitality Inc

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Fairchild vs Larose

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Juma vs Captek Softgel International Inc

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Bell vs Tommy Bahama R&R Holdings Inc

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Zapata vs Live Nation Entertainment Inc

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Moberg vs Crown Innovations Inc

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About

Terrie E. Roberts
Current Appointment San Diego County Superior Court, Department C-68	San Diego County Superior Court, Department C-68
Education J.D., Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law - 1991	J.D., Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law - 1991

Documents related to Terrie E. Roberts

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - San Diego County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (619) 746-6003

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Court Commissioner	San Diego County Superior Court	San Diego County, California
Deputy District Attorney	San Diego County District Attorney's Office	San Diego County, California
Sole Practitioner	Private Practice	None
Associate	Law Offices of Beatrice W. Kemp	San Diego County, California
Deputy Public Defender	San Diego County Public Defender's Office	San Diego County, California