Nevada Governor names new judge in Department 26 of Eighth Judicial District Court
Congratulations to Peter Thunell who was selected by Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo to serve as a judge in the Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 26. The newly appointed judge will fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Gloria Sturman. “I’m honored to receive this appointment to the bench from Governor Lombardo,” said Peter [...]
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Couples, friends and others can become CASA volunteers together to multiply the positive impact
The CASA Program has a big need for volunteers to advocate for the more than 3,000 children in foster care in Clark County. A great way to get into the program is to volunteer with a spouse, fiend, coworker or someone else. One of the benefits of volunteering as a team, is that you can [...]
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Top takeaways on the new arbitration rules and other information from the January and February District Court Civil Bench-Bar Meetings
The January and February Civil Bench-Bar meetings offered up some very useful information for attorneys in civil practice. Recent changes in statues and rules were clarified and Nevada Supreme Court opinions affecting civil practice were summarized. Some other important takeaways were provided including: Leadership Transition: Judge Tara Clark-Newberry will now oversee the Civil Bench-Bar meetings [...]
Respected Judge Announces Retirement from District Court Bench After Serving For More Than 15 Years
Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Gloria Sturman announced that she is retiring from the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada bench effective February 7, 2026. In a letter to Governor Joe Lombardo, Judge Sturman wrote, “Serving as a district court judge has been the greatest privilege of my legal career, and I will always be [...]
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District Court Judge Vincent Ochoa announces he will not run for reelection next year
Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Vincent Ochoa – Family Division Department S Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Vincent Ochoa announced he will not seek reelection next year. “I have been elected three times to the position of District Court Judge. I will be starting my 16th year on the bench in 2026. There is one [...]
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Ceremonial signing set to launch new education program that paves path to career success for young people facing justice system
The College of Southern Nevada and the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada have entered into an agreement for an education program that paves a path to career success for young people facing the justice system. The program will open avenues for participants to discover meaningful, long-term careers to get their lives on-track and ultimately [...]
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District Court Felony DUI Program to use Nevada Office of Traffic Safety grant to put brakes on impaired driving and make roads safer
Stop The Eighth Judicial District Court Felony DUI (FDUI) Program has been awarded $263,344 from the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety for fiscal year 2025/2026. The money will go to reduce DUI recidivism. “The results of DUIs are often tragic. This Nevada Office of Traffic Safety funding is key to intervening on chronic DUI [...]
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Judge To Transform Into Fairy Godmother To Grant Adoption Dreams For Families In Time For Halloween
This Halloween eve, Judge Cynthia Giuliani will once again bring magic to the courtroom as a fairy godmother granting children their wish for forever homes through adoption. Families are invited to wear costumes for the special adoption event on Thursday, October 30 at 9:30 a.m. at Family Court at 601 N. Pecos Road in Courtroom [...]
New Eighth Judicial District Administrative Order 25-06 outlines practices and procedures in Probate Court
Probate can involve a lot of complex issues. New Administrative Order 25-06 outlines practices and procedures to help attorneys navigate what is required in Probate. Administrative Order 25-06 stamped To see all the Eighth Judicial District Court Administrative Orders visit the court website: Court Rules and Administrative Orders
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Warrant scam hits Las Vegas community again
A bogus warrant scam is making the rounds in our community again and has hit at least three community members bottom line for thousands of dollars each. The scammers may call, text or email to claim you have a warrant for missing jury duty or a warrant for some other reason. The scammers usually offer [...]
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