Child Abuse Prevention Month To Wrap Up With 24 New CASA Volunteers Who Will Swear Oath To Speak For Children Who Need An Advocate
The CASA Program will finish the month of April, which is Child Abuse Prevention Month, on a high note, when 24 new volunteers swear an oath to become Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). On April 28 at noon, in courtroom 9 at Family Court at 601 N. Pecos Road, the new volunteers will participate in […]
Nevada Governor appoints new judge to Eighth Judicial Court Family Division
Governor Joe Lombardo announced his appointment of Gregory G. Gordon to the Eighth Judicial District Court, Family Division, department C. He replaces recently retired Judge Rebecca Burton. The Commission on Judicial Selection interviewed applicants and recommended three candidates to the governor for his selection to fill the vacant judicial seat. “I’m pleased to announce that […]
District Court taking applications for Alternative Dispute Resolution/Discovery Commissioner
The Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada is accepting employment applications for alternative dispute resolution (ADR)/Discovery commissioner position. The application closing date is May 4, 2023 at 5 p.m. The ADR/Discovery commissioner will be assigned to the alternative dispute resolution and Discovery will be responsible for implementing various alternatives through which participants can pass in order […]
District Court judge named 2023 Liberty Bell Award winner
The Clark County Law Foundation announced today that Judge Nancy L. Allf is a 2023 winner of the Liberty Bell award. The awards presentation is scheduled for April 28 at the Historic Fifth Street School. Judge Allf will be honored with two other 2023 recipients Doreen Hartwell, Esq., from Hartwell Thalacker, Ltd., and Brian Scott, Esq., City Attorney, […]
District Court Judge receives highest distinguished award from Boy Scouts of America Las Vegas Council
Being the chief judge of Nevada’s busiest court is no small responsibility; it requires significant leadership skills and an accomplishment driven mindset. District Court Chief Judge Jerry Wiese recently received recognition for his leadership and accomplishments with the Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts of America, Las Vegas Area Council. The award wasn’t given […]