UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 15, 2008

 IMPERIAL CAPITAL BANCORP, INC.

 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 1-33199     95-4596322

(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer

jurisdiction of incorporation) Identification Number)

888 Prospect Street, Suite 110, La Jolla, California	92037
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:    (858) 551-0511

 N/A

 (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 On July 15, 2008, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99 announcing its earnings for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2008.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits

 (d) The following exhibit is attached to this report.

        Exhibit 99    Press release dated July 15, 2008

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

   IMPERIAL CAPITAL BANCORP, INC.

Date:        July 17, 2008         By: /s/ Timothy M. Doyle                    

 Timothy M. Doyle

 Executive Managing Director and

 Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
99	Press Release, dated July 15, 2008