Informal trials officially launch at Family Court to improve access to justice and improve litigant satisfaction
“We need a system that self-represented litigants can understand and they can navigate,” said Judge Gordon. “We need a system that works for everyone; that helps to solve problems without being the problem; and we need to always look for ways to improve how we deliver access to justice and to ensure the integrity of […]
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60 CASA volunteers will get on fast track at Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix with Boyz II Men
Sixty CASA volunteers will be on the fast track at the Formula1 Las Vegas Grand Prix when they present the American flag on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 9:44 p.m., during the national anthem sung by vocal harmony group Boyz II Men. The special ceremony is scheduled for the final day, just prior to the Formula […]
Nevada Governor announces selection to fill judicial seat in Department 27 of Eighth Judicial District Court
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has appointed Erika Mendoza to fill the Department 27 judicial seat on the Eighth Judicial District Court. The seat became vacant when Judge Nancy Allf retired. Prior to her appointment, she served in the Clark County District Attorney’s office since including the Gun Crimes Unit, General Litigation Team and the Appellate […]
Judge Mark Denton named president of the American College of Business Court Judges
Congratulations to Judge Mark R. Denton who will be sworn in next week as the president of the American College of Business Court Judges (ACBCJ). Judge Denton and Judge Betsy Gonzalez ret., along with group of other judges accustomed to the intricacies of and challenges inherent in working with complex business cases founded the ACBCJ in October 2005. […]
Judge William Voy announces his retirement after 24 years serving in the Family Division of District Court
Judge William Voy has committed his career to serving the youth of Clark County. He was appointed by the governor of the State of Nevada to the Eighth Judicial District Court in 1998. For the first five years, Judge Voy heard domestic matters related primarily [...]
Two district court judges honored as trailblazers by state bar
Judge Nancy Allf and Judge Gloria Sturman have both been selected for the 2022 Bryan K. Scott Trailblazer Award by the State Bar of Nevada. The Trailblazer Award was established last year, to be given to members who exemplify the importance of diversity, equity and [...]
Clark County Commissioners recognize District Court Marshal for heroism
Clark County Commissioners presented a proclamation that praised District Court Deputy Marshal David Ellis, “for his heroism and dedication in helping to keep the citizens of Clark County safe.” In July, an observant and quick thinking clerk in the Marriage Bureau notified Marshal Ellis of [...]
Judge issues Order of Execution for Zane Floyd
Judge Michael Villani issued an Order of Execution for Zane Michael Floyd, who was convicted of multiple murders in 2000.zane-floydooeDownload [...]