Carson City, NV —The Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection convened Tuesday, July 21, 2026, to consider the sole applicant, Kristine Brewer, for the vacancy in Department S of the Eighth Judicial District Court. The vacancy was created by the …
July 6, 2026 Governor Joe Lombardo recently announced the retirement of the Honorable Vincent Ochoa from the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department S. Judge Ochoa will retire on Friday, July 17, 2026. The Commission on Judicial Selection will …
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced the appointment of Colleen Brown as Judge for the Eighth Judicial District, Department 24. “Colleen Brown has built a distinguished legal career rooted in public service, leadership, and courtroom …
CARSON CITY, NV, May 22, 2026 – The Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection convened on Friday, May 22, 2026, for a meeting to discuss the one applicant, Colleen Brown, for the vacancy in Department 24 of the 8th Judicial District Court. Department 24 has …
May 7, 2026 On May 6, 2027, the Honorable Erika Ballou from the Eight Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 24, resigned effective immediately. As such the Commission on Judicial Selection will convene to fill the vacancy. The application period …
Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced the appointment of Alexander Morey as Judge for the Second Judicial District, Department 13. “I am pleased to appoint Alexander Morey to the Second Judicial District, Department 13,” said Governor Lombardo. “Alexander …
Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced the appointment of Peter Thunell to serve as a judge in the Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 26. Thunell was appointed to the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Gloria Sturman. “Peter Thunell has spent …
Nevada Supreme Court Justice Lidia S. Stiglich has been appointed to a national working group on law school accreditation organized by the Conference of Chief Justices and the Conference of State Court Administrators. The group operates under the Committee …
CARSON CITY, NV, March 09, 2026 – The Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection convened on Wednesday, March 04, 2026, for a meeting to discuss the one applicant, Alexander Morey, for the vacancy in Department 13 of the 2nd Judicial District Court. …
For Immediate Release February 25, 2026 Chief Justice Douglas Herndon announced this afternoon the Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection received 1 application from an individual who wishes to fill the judicial opening in Department 13 of the Second …
CARSON CITY, NV, February 12, 2026 – The Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection convened yesterday February 11, 2026,for a meeting to discuss the two applicants for the vacancy in Department 26 of the 8th Judicial District Court. The Commission voted to …
2 Attorneys Apply to Fill Vacancy in the Eighth Judicial District February 4, 2026 Chief Justice Douglas Herndon announced this afternoon the Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection received 2 applications from individuals who wish to fill the judicial …
Applications Available for Vacancy of Second Judicial District, Department 13 February 02, 2026 Governor Joe Lombardo recently announced the resignation of the Honorable Bridget Robb from the Second Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 13. Judge …
Applications Available for Vacancy of Eighth Judicial District, Department 26 January 5, 2026 Governor Joe Lombardo recently announced the retirement of the Honorable Gloria J. Sturman from the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 26. Judge …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 24, 2025 Josh Meny Press Secretary Governor Lombardo Announces Appointment of 11th Judicial District Judge Department 1 CARSON CITY, NV – Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced the appointment of Bryce Shields as Judge for …
LOVELOCK, NV, December 01, 2025 – The Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection convened on December 1, 2025, to interview 4 applicants vying to be appointed to the vacancy on the 11th Judicial District Court. The Commission has completed its work by …
November 14, 2025 — Chief Justice Douglas Herndon announced this afternoon the Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection received 4 applications from individuals who wish to fill the judicial opening in Department 1 of the Eleventh Judicial District Court. …
October 20, 2025 Governor Joe Lombardo recently announced the passing of the Honorable Jim C. Shirley from the Eleventh Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 1. Judge Shirley passed away on October 15, 2025, after 11 years of service as the …
CARSON CITY, Nev., -- October 15, 2025 – The Nevada Judiciary is saddened to announce the passing of the Honorable Judge Jim C. Shirley, who served with distinction as District Court Judge for Nevada’s Eleventh Judicial District which is comprised of …
Guardianship cases often come with a unique set of challenges: important fundamental rights are at stake, litigants are frequently self-represented, and guardianship philosophy and law have shifted dramatically in recent years. The new Guardianship for …
