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General Election 2020
District Court Judge for Dept. 24 of the Eighth Judicial District CourtNon-Partisan Primary Election 2020
District Court Judge for Dept. 24 of the Eighth Judicial District CourtImposition of Discipline
Commission On Judicial Discipline
Sep 22, 2025 pending appeal
For refusing to comply with the Supreme Court's orders; a 6 month suspension without pay and enrollment in a remedial training program.
In the Matter of The Honorable Erika Ballou, Part 2
Hearing, Aug 7, 2025
Presiding Officer David Hardy of the Commission on Judicial Discipline conducts a disciplinary hearing. Appearing as Prosecuting Officer is Thomas C. Bradley. Appearing for the Defense is Tom Pitaro. Case No. 2024-103-P. Judge Ballou calls Betsy Allen. Attorneys Patricia Halstead and Karl Armstrong; Chairman Stefanie Humphrey; Vice-chairman John Krmpotic; District Judge Tom Gregory; and, lay member Joseph Sanford hear closing arguments. You can join as a member by clicking this link here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJPb0hCUcufpuk7QhxVxwKA/join For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
In the Matter of The Honorable Erika Ballou, Part 1
Hearing, Aug 7, 2025
Presiding Officer David Hardy of the Commission on Judicial Discipline conducts a disciplinary hearing. Appearing as Prosecuting Officer is Thomas C. Bradley. Appearing for the Defense is Tom Pitaro. Case No. 2024-103-P. Attorneys Patricia Halstead and Karl Armstrong; Chairman Stefanie Humphrey; Vice-chairman John Krmpotic; District Judge Tom Gregory; and, lay member Joseph Sanford hear opening statements. Commission presents her case in chief. Judge Ballou takes the stand. You can join as a member by clicking this link here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJPb0hCUcufpuk7QhxVxwKA/join For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
Opinion: Ballou’s Attempt At Mercy Fails To Move Discipline Commission
The Nevada Independent
Sep 28, 2025
Ballou Accused Of Misconduct Suspended For 6 Months Without Pay
Las Vegas Review Journal
Sep 22, 2025
Ballou Testifies, Defends Herself At Judicial Discipline Hearing
Las Vegas Review Journal
Aug 7, 2025
Ballou Removed From All Criminal Cases After Claiming Public Defender Had Sex With Client
8 News Now
May 15, 2025
Michael McDonald vs The Warden
Hearing, Jun 5, 2023
The Honorable Erika Ballou, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 24, presiding over oral arguments on a petition for writ of habeas corpus. Appearing for the State is Deputy District Attorney Karen Mishler. Appearing for Mr. McDonald is Attorney Jean Schwartzer. Case No. A-21-832354-W. Petition denied. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
Candidate Forum 3
Perspectives, Oct 15, 2020
District Judges David Jones, Rob Bare, Joanna Kishner, and Susan Johnson; and, Christy Craig, Dan Gilliam, David Lopez-Negrete, Jacob Reynolds, Jasmin Lilly-Spells, Karl Armstrong, and Tara Clark Newberry join President Jori Spangler and Co-Vice President Alexis Brown for the third of a series of candidate forums before the Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys. The views and opinions of any individuals interviewed and providing comments are their own, and not necessarily consistent with the views or opinions of Our Nevada Judges. You can join as a member by clicking this link here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJPb0hCUcufpuk7QhxVxwKA/join For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
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