Judge Jennifer Togliatti’s District Court retirement celebration filled with praise from justice community
On January 2, when many people were still recovering from the New Year, Judge Jennifer Togliatti retired after 30 years of service to the community as a judge and as a Clark County Deputy District Attorney. Despite the fact that many people were still in [...]
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District Court judge with highest seniority hangs up robe
Judge Cynthia Diane Steel retired on January 8, after serving on the bench of the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada, Family Division, for twenty-two years. She was the most senior judge on the District Court bench. At her retirement party, Family Division Presiding [...]
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Judge David Gibson, Jr. and Judge Mary Kay Holthus swear oath to uphold justice
At a January 11th investiture ceremony, before family, friends and colleagues, Judge Mary Kay Holthus and Judge David S. Gibson, Jr. swore an oath to uphold justice in the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court. Each judge selected two speakers who shared personal stories with insight, [...]
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Two New District Court Judges To Swear Oath To Uphold Justice
Two new District Court judges will pronounce their judicial oath to uphold justice in our community on Jan. 11 at 3 p.m., at an investiture ceremony at the North Las Vegas City Hall at 2250 N Las Vegas Blvd. In front of family, friends and [...]
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Hot topics to be discussed at Jan. 8 Civil Bench-Bar Meeting
Hot topics will be discussed at Jan. 8 noon Civil Bench-Bar Meeting in courtroom 10D. The meeting between judges and members of the bar offers an opportunity to learn the latest court new. Attendees can also warm up with a tasting from the annual chili [...]
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Three selected to serve in hearing master posts for Eighth Judicial District Court
After a thorough, three-tiered recruitment process that included public input, Tim Andrews, Adriana White and Shannon Wittenberger were selected to fill hearing master posts in District Court. The candidates have a wealth of legal experience including the highlights below. Tim Andrews is a decorated Marine Corps veteran. [...]
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Gambling treatment diversion court in gaming capital launches with aim to be model court
The Nevada Eighth Judicial District court launched the first gambling treatment diversion court (GTDC) in Nevada in October. Judge Cheryl Moss hosted an open house today to offer information on the new gambling treatment court.Judge Moss was appointed by Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell to [...]
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Trevor Hatfield recognized as Pro Bono Volunteer of month for helping those needing legal help
Judge Joanna Kishner read the accomplishments of Trevor J. Hatfield who was recognized the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada pro bono volunteer of the month. [...]
Drug court saved my life
At every specialty court graduation, at least one person tells those gathered that the program saved their life. At the November graduation, a drug court graduate said just that. They weren’t exaggerating. Those that end up in specialty courts get there after heading down a [...]
Mock trials in real courtrooms get fourth graders bragging about what they learned
Nearly 50 very excited fourth graders from Grant M. Bowler Elementary School descended on the court for a case against renowned wizard Harry Potter before District Court Judge Adriana Escobar and Judge Kerry Earley. On Nov. 16, two classes played the roles of judge, jury, [...]