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Ballou Consents To Immediate Resignation And Permanent Bar From Judicial Office
Commission On Judicial Discipline
May 6, 2026
'Unprecedented:' Ballou's Successor Will Become Judge After No One Filed Against Her
The Nevada Independent
Apr 26, 2026
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
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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