New Probate Commissioner named to serve in Eighth Judicial District Court
Sean M. Tanko has been named as the probate commissioner for the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada. He is expected to join the court by June. He replaces former Probate Commissioner Wesley Yamishita who retired in November 2021.Commissioner Tanko’s has more than 19 years [...]
Founder of Nevada specialty court aimed at treating problem gambling gets special recognition
The Nevada Council on problem gambling estimates that problem gambling may affect up to six percent of adults in Nevada. The Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada Gambling Treatment Diversion Court (GTDC) today marked Problem Gambling Awareness month in a specialty Court session. Judge Cheryl Moss, Ret. was [...]
New District Court Administrative Order 22-05 outlines civil/criminal case reassignments for departments 2 and 9
ao-22-05DownloadToday, District Court Judge Linda Marie Bell issued Administrative Order: 22-05 that outlines civil/criminal case reassignments to further foster consistency, efficiency, and fairness. Accordingly, pursuant to EDCR 1.30(b), effective March 28, 2022, the following departments will have the case assignments set out below. Civil/Criminal Division [...]
State District Court judge and UNLV professor get nod from Senate for seats on federal bench in Nevada
By a 50 to 46 vote at 8:16 Wednesday night in Washington, D.C, the Honorable Cristina D. Silva received confirmation to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Nevada.Judge Silva knew the vote was coming and tried to get home in time to watch [...]
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State District Court judge and UNLV professor get nod from Senate for seat on federal bench in Nevada
By a 50 to 46 vote at 8:16 Wednesday night in Washington, D.C, the Honorable Cristina D. Silva received confirmation to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Nevada.Judge Silva knew the vote was coming and tried to get home in time to watch [...]
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 [...]