Judge Socrates P. Manoukian: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 77289 (December 1977)

Appointed By: Gov. Peter Barton Wilson

Biography

The Hon. Socrates P. Manoukian is a judge for the Superior Court of Santa Clara County in California. He was appointed to the bench by former governor Pete Wilson on February 25, 1993.


Manoukian earned a B.A. in history from the University of California, Los Angeles. He then received a J.D. from Southwestern University Law School in 1977.


He began his legal career in 1978. He first worked as an associate at Maslach, Leavey & Nutt. Then, in 1983, he joined the Law Offices of Burton K. Wines. He worked there for two years before advancing to partner at Wines & Manoukian. During his tenure as a practicing lawyer, he specialized in civil litigation, emphasizing medical malpractice and insurance cases.


Manoukian was born in Beirut, Lebanon, eventually becoming a citizen of the United States in 1963. He is married to the Hon. Patricia Bamattre-Manoukian, Associate Justice of the California Sixth District Court of Appeals.


He is registered as a Republican.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Socrates P. Manoukian

  • Sep 09, 2021 Santa Clara County

    SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

    DEPARTMENT 20

    161 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

    408.882.2320 · 408.882.2296 (fax)

    smanoukian@scscourt.org

    http://www.scscourt.org (For Clerk's Use Only)

    CASE NO.: 18CV325729 Michael Do...

  • Sep 02, 2021 Santa Clara County

    SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

    DEPARTMENT 20

    161 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

    408.882.2320 · 408.882.2296 (fax)

    smanoukian@scscourt.org

    http://www.scscourt.org

    (For Clerk's Use Only)

    CASE No.: 19CV350261 De...

  • Sep 02, 2021 Santa Clara County

    SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

    DEPARTMENT 20

    161 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

    408.882.2320 · 408.882.2296 (fax)

    smanoukian@scscourt.org

    http://www.scscourt.org

    (For Clerk's Use Only)

    CASE No.: 19CV346262 Sa...

  • Aug 12, 2021 Santa Clara County

    SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

    DEPARTMENT 20

    161 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

    408.882.2320 · 408.882.2296 (fax)

    smanoukian@scscourt.org

    http://www.scscourt.org

    (For Clerk's Use Only)

    CASE No.: 20CV367633 Fr...

  • Aug 12, 2021 Santa Clara County

    SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

    DEPARTMENT 20

    161 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

    408.882.2320 · 408.882.2296 (fax)

    smanoukian@scscourt.org

    http://www.scscourt.org

    (For Clerk's Use Only)

    CASE No.: 19CV352165 SA...

  • Aug 12, 2021 Santa Clara County

    SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

    DEPARTMENT 20

    161 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

    408.882.2320 · 408.882.2296 (fax)

    smanoukian@scscourt.org

    http://www.scscourt.org

    ()

    CASE NO.: 20CV367605 Danning Jiang v. Rober...

  • Jul 29, 2021 Santa Clara County

    SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

    DEPARTMENT 20

    161 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

    408.882.2320 · 408.882.2296 (fax)

    smanoukian@scscourt.org

    http://www.scscourt.org

    (For Clerk's Use Only)

    CASE NO.: 20CV363201 Se...

  • Jul 22, 2021 Santa Clara County

    SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

    DEPARTMENT 20

    161 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

    408.882.2320 · 408.882.2296 (fax)

    smanoukian@scscourt.org

    http://www.scscourt.org

    (For Clerk's Use Only)

    CASE NO.: 20 CV369379 C...

  • Jul 22, 2021 Santa Clara County

    SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

    DEPARTMENT 20

    161 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

    408.882.2320 · 408.882.2296 (fax)

    smanoukian@scscourt.org

    http://www.scscourt.org

    (For Clerk's Use Only)

    CASE NO.: 19CV348624 Lo...

  • Jul 08, 2021 Santa Clara County

    SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

    DEPARTMENT 20

    161 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

    408.882.2320 · 408.882.2296 (fax)

    smanoukian@scscourt.org

    http://www.scscourt.org (For Clerk's Use Only)

    CASE NO.: 19CV348666 James Rhys...

  • Jul 01, 2021 Santa Clara County

    SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF

    CALIFORNIA

    COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

    DEPARTMENT 20

    161 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

    408.882.2320 · 408.882.2296 (fax)

    smanoukian@scscourt.org (For Clerk's Use Only)

    http://www.scscourt.org

    CASE NO.: 20CV368258 Lu...

  • Jul 01, 2021 Santa Clara County

    SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

    DEPARTMENT 20

    161 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

    408.882.2320 · 408.882.2296 (fax)

    smanoukian@scscourt.org

    http://www.scscourt.org (For Clerk's Use Only)

    CASE NO.: 18CV325481 Jane Doe v...

  • Jun 24, 2021 Santa Clara County

    Finisar Corporation, et al.

    DATE: 24 June 2021 TIME: 9:00 am LINE NUMBER: 2

    This matter will be heard by the Honorable Judge Socrates Peter Manoukian in Department 20 in the Old Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 161 North First Street, San Jose. Any party opposing the tentative ruling must call Depart...

  • Jun 24, 2021 Santa Clara County

    SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

    DEPARTMENT 20

    161 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

    408.882.2320 · 408.882.2296 (fax)

    smanoukian@scscourt.org

    http://www.scscourt.org (For Clerk's Use Only)

    CASE NO.: 19CV343562 Fourfront ...

  • Jun 03, 2021 Santa Clara County

    SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

    DEPARTMENT 20

    161 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

    408.882.2320 · 408.882.2296 (fax)

    smanoukian@scscourt.org

    http://www.scscourt.org (For Clerk's Use Only)

    CASE NO.: 20CV368229 Pacific Of...

  • May 27, 2021 Santa Clara County

    SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

    DEPARTMENT 20

    161 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

    408.882.2320 · 408.882.2296 (fax)

    smanoukian@scscourt.org

    http://www.scscourt.org (For Clerk's Use Only)

    CASE NO.: 20CV375097 Donald Pra...

  • May 27, 2021 Santa Clara County

    SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

    DEPARTMENT 20

    161 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

    408.882.2320 · 408.882.2296 (fax)

    smanoukian@scscourt.org

    http://www.scscourt.org (For Clerk's Use Only)

    CASE NO.: 20CV367633 FriendFind...

  • May 06, 2021 Santa Clara County

    SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

    DEPARTMENT 20

    161 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

    408.882.2320 · 408.882.2296 (fax)

    smanoukian@scscourt.org

    http://www.scscourt.org

    (For Clerk's Use Only)

    CASE NO.: 20CV370336 De...

  • Apr 22, 2021 Santa Clara County

    SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

    DEPARTMENT 20

    161 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

    408.882.2320 · 408.882.2296 (fax)

    smanoukian@scscourt.org

    http://www.scscourt.org (For Clerk's Use Only)

    CASE NO.: 19CV354252 Law Office...

  • Apr 15, 2021 Santa Clara County

    SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

    DEPARTMENT 20

    161 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

    408.882.2320 · 408.882.2296 (fax)

    smanoukian@scscourt.org

    http://www.scscourt.org

    (For Clerk's Use Only)

    CASE NO.: 19CV349514 Pe...

  • Apr 15, 2021 Santa Clara County

    SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

    DEPARTMENT 20

    161 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

    408.882.2320 · 408.882.2296 (fax)

    smanoukian@scscourt.org

    http://www.scscourt.org

    ()

    CASE NO.: 19CV357793 Christina Meyers v. Da...

  • Apr 15, 2021 Santa Clara County

    SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

    DEPARTMENT 20

    161 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

    408.882.2320 · 408.882.2296 (fax)

    smanoukian@scscourt.org

    http://www.scscourt.org (For Clerk's Use Only)

    CASE NO.: 20CV368940 Francis Ch...

  • Apr 15, 2021 Santa Clara County

    SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

    DEPARTMENT 20

    161 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

    408.882.2320 · 408.882.2296 (fax)

    smanoukian@scsCourt.org

    http://www.scsCourt.org

    ()

    CASE NO.: 20CV369101 xxxxxxxxxxxxxx v. Moun...

  • Apr 08, 2021 Santa Clara County

    SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

    DEPARTMENT 20

    161 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

    408.882.2320 · 408.882.2296 (fax)

    smanoukian@scscourt.org

    http://www.scscourt.org (For Clerk's Use Only)

    CASE NO.: 19CV340768 David R. S...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Socrates P. Manoukian

On December 29, 2023 a business tort/unfair bus prac unlimited (07) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Socrates P. Manoukian presiding.

25 Files
Filed

Dec 29, 2023

Status

Bankruptcy

Court

Superior

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Business Tort/Unfair Bus Prac Unlimited (07)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Economic Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 12, 2024

On December 22, 2023 a breach of contract/warranty unlimited(06) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Socrates P. Manoukian presiding.

24 Files
Filed

Dec 22, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty Unlimited(06)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2024

On November 29, 2023 an other petition (not spec) unlimited (43) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Socrates P. Manoukian presiding.

30 Files
Filed

Nov 29, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Other Petition (Not Spec) Unlimited (43)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On September 8, 2023 a breach of contract/warranty unlimited(06) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Socrates P. Manoukian presiding.

19 Files
Filed

Sep 08, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty Unlimited(06)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2024

On July 25, 2023 an other non-pi/pd/wd tort unlimited (35) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Socrates P. Manoukian presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jul 25, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Other non-PI/PD/WD Tort Unlimited (35)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 27, 2023

On June 30, 2023 an other employment unlimited (15) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Socrates P. Manoukian presiding.

25 Files
Filed

Jun 30, 2023

Status

Other

Court

Superior

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Other Employment Unlimited (15)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

May 02, 2024

On February 2, 2023 a breach of contract/warranty unlimited(06) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Socrates P. Manoukian presiding.

31 Files
Filed

Feb 02, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty Unlimited(06)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2024

On February 1, 2023 an other pi/pd/wd unlimited (23) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Socrates P. Manoukian presiding.

27 Files
Filed

Feb 01, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Other PI/PD/WD Unlimited (23)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2024

On October 4, 2022 a wrongful termination unlimited(36) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Socrates P. Manoukian presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Oct 04, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination Unlimited(36)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 15, 2023

On August 12, 2022 an other complaint (not spec) unlimited (42) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Socrates P. Manoukian presiding.

77 Files
Filed

Aug 12, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Other Complaint (Not Spec) Unlimited (42)

Case Last Refreshed

May 02, 2024

On July 26, 2022 a business tort/unfair bus prac unlimited (07) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Socrates P. Manoukian presiding.

36 Files
Filed

Jul 26, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Business Tort/Unfair Bus Prac Unlimited (07)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Economic Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2023

On May 5, 2022 an auto unlimited (22) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Socrates P. Manoukian presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 05, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Auto Unlimited (22)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2022

On May 4, 2022 a breach of contract/warranty unlimited(06) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Socrates P. Manoukian presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 04, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty Unlimited(06)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 05, 2022

On April 26, 2022 a defamation unlimited (13) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Socrates P. Manoukian presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Apr 26, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Defamation Unlimited (13)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Slander,Libel,Defamation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 29, 2022

On April 8, 2022 a civil appeal labor commission award unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Socrates P. Manoukian presiding.

17 Files
Filed

Apr 08, 2022

Status

Appealed

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Civil Appeal Labor Commission Award Unlimited

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Labor

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 02, 2024

On April 5, 2022 an auto unlimited (22) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Socrates P. Manoukian presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Apr 05, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Auto Unlimited (22)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 06, 2022

On February 24, 2022 an other real property unlimited (26) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Socrates P. Manoukian presiding.

49 Files
Filed

Feb 24, 2022

Status

Dismissal

Court

Superior

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Other Real Property Unlimited (26)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2023

On February 14, 2022 an auto unlimited (22) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Socrates P. Manoukian presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Feb 14, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Auto Unlimited (22)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2023

On February 14, 2022 an auto unlimited (22) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Socrates P. Manoukian presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Feb 14, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Auto Unlimited (22)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2023

On February 10, 2022 an other pi/pd/wd unlimited (23) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Socrates P. Manoukian presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Feb 10, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Other PI/PD/WD Unlimited (23)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2023

On February 10, 2022 an auto unlimited (22) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Socrates P. Manoukian presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Feb 10, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Auto Unlimited (22)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 24, 2023

On February 10, 2022 a breach of contract/warranty unlimited(06) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Socrates P. Manoukian presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Feb 10, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty Unlimited(06)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 24, 2023

On February 9, 2022 a wrongful termination unlimited(36) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Socrates P. Manoukian presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Feb 09, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination Unlimited(36)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 24, 2023

On February 8, 2022 an other employment unlimited (15) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Socrates P. Manoukian presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Feb 08, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Other Employment Unlimited (15)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 24, 2023

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