Judge Herbert J. Exarhos - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Herbert J. Exarhos is a judge for the Superior Court of San Diego County in California. He was initially appointed to the San Diego Municipal Court by former governor George Deukmejian in September 1983. He was then elevated to the Superior Court of San Diego County in October 1987.

Exarhos earned a B.S. from California Western University in 1962. He then continued his studies at California Western University School of Law, where he received a J.D. in 1965.

After graduating from law school, Exarhos entered the United States Army as a commissioned officer in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. He was subsequently admitted to the United States Court of Military Appeals.

He began his civilian legal career in 1970. He first served as a deputy city attorney for the Office of the City Attorney of San Diego.

Then, in 1972, he joined Milch, Wolfsheimer & Wagner as an associate. He held this position for three years, specializing in family law. He then moved to Exarhos & Farrell, where he continued his family law practice as a partner until 1978. Exarhos then left the firm in order to start his own private practice in family law, which he supplemented with work as a counseling attorney for the Misdemeanor Arraignment Department of the San Diego Municipal Court.

Exarhos is a Vietnam veteran of the United States Army. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the National Defense Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with Four Campaign Stars, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

He is a member of the Patriot Guard Riders, a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring dignity and respect at memorial services honoring fallen soldiers, first responders, and honorably discharged veterans. He is also a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Recent Cases by Hon. Herbert J. Exarhos

The Grove Apartments vs. Prather Johnson

On February 18, 2010 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Herbert J. Exarhos presiding.

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Feb 18, 2010

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Unlawful Detainer - Residential

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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Dec 31, 2017

Andrea Wesche vs. Mike Scott

On December 17, 2008 small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Herbert J. Exarhos presiding.

Filed

Dec 17, 2008

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Appealed

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Diane Greene vs. Tania W. Jump

On December 17, 2008 small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Herbert J. Exarhos presiding.

Filed

Dec 17, 2008

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Dismissal

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Lydia Tirado-Bissell vs. Holly Franso

On November 24, 2008 a harassment case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Herbert J. Exarhos presiding.

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Nov 24, 2008

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Judgment (Other)

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Dec 07, 2021

Phyline Pearce vs. Christopher Brusalis

On November 10, 2008 a harassment case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Herbert J. Exarhos presiding.

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Nov 10, 2008

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Judgment (Other)

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Dec 07, 2021

Robert Dodson vs. Wade Carter

On October 23, 2008 small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Herbert J. Exarhos presiding.

Filed

Oct 23, 2008

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Appealed

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Carol Dodson vs. Wade Carter

On October 23, 2008 small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Herbert J. Exarhos presiding.

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Oct 23, 2008

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Appealed

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Small Claims

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TNT Auto Sales vs. Alia Insurance

On October 17, 2008 small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Herbert J. Exarhos presiding.

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Oct 17, 2008

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Active

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Deborah Smith vs. Vina Wong

On October 14, 2008 small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Herbert J. Exarhos presiding.

Filed

Oct 14, 2008

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Appealed

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Andrea Scott vs. Debbie Opfer

On September 29, 2008 a harassment case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Herbert J. Exarhos presiding.

Filed

Sep 29, 2008

Status

Dismissal

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Mario McClain vs. Lydia Pena

On September 22, 2008 small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Herbert J. Exarhos presiding.

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Sep 22, 2008

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Appealed

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Southland Pools/Spas, Inc. vs. Lesa Bixel

On September 16, 2008 small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Herbert J. Exarhos presiding.

Filed

Sep 16, 2008

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Appealed

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Donna Davis vs. Janet Gutierrez

On August 26, 2008 a harassment case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Herbert J. Exarhos presiding.

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Aug 26, 2008

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Judgment (Other)

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Lynne Costigan vs. Janice Johnston

On August 6, 2008 small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Herbert J. Exarhos presiding.

Filed

Aug 06, 2008

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Appealed

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Geri Fox vs. Mike Cook

On July 30, 2008 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Herbert J. Exarhos presiding.

Filed

Jul 30, 2008

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

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Unlawful Detainer - Residential

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

G A Abell Inc vs. Final Image Construction Inc

On July 30, 2008 small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Herbert J. Exarhos presiding.

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Jul 30, 2008

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Active

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G A Abell Inc vs. Final Image Construction Inc

On July 30, 2008 small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Herbert J. Exarhos presiding.

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Jul 30, 2008

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Active

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Christina Langer vs. Robert Ervin

On July 18, 2008 a harassment case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Herbert J. Exarhos presiding.

Filed

Jul 18, 2008

Status

Dismissal

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ROCHELLE STEWART vs. Jose Munoz

On July 18, 2008 a harassment case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Herbert J. Exarhos presiding.

Filed

Jul 18, 2008

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Dismissal

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Rita Thompson vs. Frances Mendible

On June 27, 2008 a harassment case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Herbert J. Exarhos presiding.

Filed

Jun 27, 2008

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Judgment (Other)

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Design Crafted Bardon Cabinetry, Inc. AGENT Bridgette McCown vs. Denise Vanorsdel

On June 26, 2008 small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Herbert J. Exarhos presiding.

Filed

Jun 26, 2008

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Appealed

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Carolyn Taft vs. Jim Shafer

On June 5, 2008 small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Herbert J. Exarhos presiding.

Filed

Jun 05, 2008

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Appealed

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C. L. Vonsederholm vs. Connie Leah Parfet (Williams)

On May 14, 2008 small claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Herbert J. Exarhos presiding.

Filed

May 14, 2008

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Appealed

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Heather Spaulding vs. Jessica Wietz

On September 14, 2007 a harassment case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Herbert J. Exarhos presiding.

Filed

Sep 14, 2007

Status

Dismissal

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About

Herbert J. Exarhos
Current Appointment San Diego County Superior Court, Department E-17	San Diego County Superior Court, Department E-17
Education J.D., California Western University School of Law - 1965 B.S., California Western University - 1962	J.D., California Western University School of Law - 1965 B.S., California Western University - 1962

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - San Diego County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (619) 456-4017

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Deputy City Attorney	Office of the City Attorney of San Diego	San Diego County, California
Associate	Milch, Wolfsheimer & Wagner	San Diego County, California
Partner	Exarhos & Farrell	San Diego County, California
Attorney	Private Practice	San Diego County, California
Counseling Attorney	Municipal Court of California	San Diego County, California
Judge	Municipal Court of California	San Diego County, California