First Nevada Drug Court founder Judge Jack Lehman passed away Sept. 14 at the age of 89
District Court Judge Jack Lehman, who established the first adult drug court in Nevada, passed away Sept. 14 at the age of 89. Judge Lehman’s obituary is posted online and includes his significant accomplishments and very rich work history. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/rgj/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=186671056According to his Obituary, “Jack died [...]
School Truancy, dropout and youth crime to be tackled at National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges School-Justice Partnership summit
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) School-Justice Partnership Summit will be held on Sept.15 from 8 a. m. to 3 p.m. at Family Court Campus/Child Haven, 701 North Pecos, Las Vegas, Red Rock Training Room – 701 Building K2. The focus [...]
Civil attorneys can stay cool and get breaking news on Discovery at Aug. 8 Bench-Bar
Civil attorneys can stay cool, get updated on court news and grab lunch at the District Court Civil Bench-Bar meeting on Aug. 8 at noon in courtroom 3A at the Regional Justice Center.Judge Jim Crockett will lead a discussion on minors’ compromises and inter-pleader actions. [...]
Moms escape clutches of addiction
Judge Jennifer Elliot has been presiding over the dependency mothers’ drug court since 2008. It is a program that has helped to get many mothers away from the clutches of addiction and into the arms of their children. This week, three more moms graduated from [...]
Six degrees of Mary Bacon
Have you worked with Mary Bacon? Maybe you have worked with someone who worked with Mary Bacon. Mary is an attorney with Spencer Fane, LLP. She is a member of the Women’s Leadership Council through United Way and was a member of Leadership Las Vegas’ [...]
Wildfires won’t stop flow of important legislative information at July 11 Civil Bench-Bar
Wildfires in Northern Nevada have reportedly caused the Nevada Legislature website to go down just when many changes impacting the courts are going into effect. The good news is that attorneys who are looking to get the top information on legislation impacting the courts can [...]
Three new District Court judges take oath, take the bench and hit the ground running
The Eighth Judicial District Court is a busy and dynamic court. Three new District Court judges have taken the bench and hit the ground running. At a June 2 investiture ceremony, District Court Judge Tierra Jones, District Court Judge Mark Bailus, and District Court Judge David [...]
Three New District Court Judges To Swear Oath To Uphold Justice
Three new District Court judges will pronounce their judicial oath to uphold justice in our community on June 2 at 2:30 p.m., at an investiture ceremony at the Clark County Government Center Commission Chambers, 500 Grand Central Pkwy. In front of family, friends and fellow [...]
Courthouse book drive for CCSD brings in boxes of books to be put into the hands of young readers
A recent book drive at the Regional Justice Center and at Family Court brought in boxes of books to be given to students, teachers and for use at an upcoming book fair. Thanks to all those who lugged in bags and boxes to contribute books. The [...]
Vets wrapped in Quilt of Valor to help them on their lifelong journey
Recovery is a lifelong journey. Two recent District Court veterans’ court graduates will have something special to remind them to stay solid in their recovery. At a recent graduation ceremony, the vets were wrapped in a Quilt of Valor by presiding veterans’ court Judge Adrianna [...]
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