The most wonderful day of the year coming soon
It’s the most wonderful day of the year with breakfast, family photos and other treats for 50 families as part of an adoption marathon to be held on Thursday, Nov. 17 , starting at 8 a.m. in the Juvenile Justice Gymnasium, 651 N. Pecos Road. [...]
Memory of a lifetime
Twenty-two children got the memory of a lifetime as their adoption dreams were granted today by District Court Family Division Judge Cynthia Giuliani. Eleven families got a special treat when the judge dressed as a fairy godmother for the special adoptions. The kids showed up for their [...]
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Judge to transform to fairy godmother to make adoptions magical experience
Being adopted and having a forever family is a dream come true for many children in our community who have suffered abuse and neglect. Each year around Halloween, District Court Family Judge Cynthia Giuliani transforms to a fairy godmother to makes kids’ adoptions wishes a [...]
CASA volunteers will enter holiday season with a new purpose after they swear to take action for abused and neglected children
A fresh group of Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers will gain a new sense of purpose in time for the holiday season after they are sworn in at a ceremony at the Eighth Judicial District Family Court on Monday, Oct. 24 at noon, at Family [...]
Have a new purpose this holiday season – Upcoming CASA Orientations Offer Opportunity To Join To Make A Difference For Kids
There is a big need for CASAs in Clark County. Several opportunities are upcoming for people who want to have a positive impact on the life of a child. Those who want to help abused and neglected children are invited to one of the upcoming [...]
E-Filing for the Eighth Judicial District Court will be out this Saturday, Oct.15 from 9-9:30 p.m.
E-Filing for the Eighth Judicial District Court will be unavailable Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for scheduled maintenance. [...]
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District Court Video Conferencing offers option to overcome logistical hurdles for testimony
The ability to present testimony via video conference is up and running in all courtroom in the District Court at the Regional Justice Center. Easy access to video conferencing has been highly anticipated and a hot topic at several of the recent Civil Bench Bar [...]
Brenoch Wirthlin recognized as September pro bono volunteer of the month
Brenoch Wirthlin recognized as September pro bono volunteer of the monthBrenoch Wirthlin, who is a Director at the Fennemore Craig law firm, was recognized by the District Court judges as the September pro bono volunteer of the month. Since 2012, Brenoch has accepted seven new [...]
District Court to use $1.4 million grant for residential treatment program to end the cycle of addiction and crime for participants
The Eighth Judicial District Court is using a $1.4 million grant from the State Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) to work to end the cycle of addiction and crime through residential treatment for 80 participants. There is a desperate need for residential substance [...]
Criminal Records Sealing Event this Saturday at Doolittle
Court and legal professionals will come together this Saturday, Aug. 27 for the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law Annual Community Law Day at Doolittle Community Center, 1950 J St. from 9 a.m. to noon. Legal professionals will be on hand to provide assistance [...]
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