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Israel, Ronald J
a.k.a. Israel, Ron
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Ronald J. Israel practiced law in Las Vegas for over 30 years prior to his judicial election in November of 2010. He was admitted to practice law in Nevada in 1983. In 1981, he was admitted to practice law in California after attending the University of San Diego. In 1977, he attended the University of California, Los Angeles. He came to Las Vegas in 1982 to practice insurance defense for Harding & Dawson, specifically to work on the MGM Grand Fire case. Subsequently, he went to work for Manos & ...

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General Election 2020
District Court Judge for Dept. 28 of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Israel, Ronald J (NP)   641181 (100.00%)
Received 100.00% of the vote between 1 candidate and won the general election.
Non-Partisan Primary Election 2020
District Court Judge for Dept. 28 of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Israel, Ronald J141466 (50.88%)
Cavanaugh, James Early58948 (21.20%)
McLeod, Alexandra Beth77621 (27.92%)
Received 50.88% of the vote between 3 candidates and won the primary election.
General Election 2014
District Court Judge for Dept. 28 of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Bush, Susan K (NP)   127469 (46.40%)
Israel, Ronald J (NP)   147222 (53.60%)
Received 53.60% of the vote between 2 candidates and won the general election.
Non-Partisan Primary Election 2014
District Court Judge for Dept. 28 of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Bush, Susan K36803 (35.40%)
Pool, Robert B10146 (09.76%)
Israel, Ronald J57006 (54.84%)
Received 54.84% of the vote between 3 candidates and won the primary election.
General Election 2010
District Court Judge for Dept. 28 of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Howard, Jr, John Hall (NP)   168317 (45.70%)
Israel, Ronald J (NP)   199990 (54.30%)
Received 54.30% of the vote between 2 candidates and won the general election.
Non-Partisan Primary Election 2010
District Court Judge for Dept. 28 of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Coumou, Lucinda L40894 (27.13%)
Howard, Jr, John Hall43305 (28.73%)
Israel, Ronald J66515 (44.13%)
Received 44.13% of the vote between 3 candidates and won the primary election.
General Election 2008
District Court Judge for Dept. O (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Sullivan, Frank Patrick (NP)   260399 (54.56%)
Israel, Ronald J (NP)   216897 (45.44%)
Received 45.44% of the vote between 2 candidates and lost the general election.
Non-Partisan Primary Election 2008
District Court Judge for Dept. O (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Wallace, Rebecca P27133 (30.25%)
Sullivan, Frank Patrick29471 (32.85%)
Israel, Ronald J33104 (36.90%)
Received 36.90% of the vote between 3 candidates and won the primary election.
General Election 2006
District Court Judge for Dept. 22 of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Johnson, Susan Holland (NP)   169261 (54.84%)
Israel, Ronald J (NP)   139379 (45.16%)
Received 45.16% of the vote between 2 candidates and lost the general election.
General Election 2002
District Court Judge for Dept. 21 of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Adair, Valerie P (NP)   152682 (59.22%)
Israel, Ronald J (NP)   105132 (40.78%)
Received 40.78% of the vote between 2 candidates and lost the general election.
Israel's Jailing Of Candidate Mentioned In Race Clouded By Discipline
Las Vegas Review Journal   
May 4, 2026
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Michael McDonald vs The Warden
Hearing, Aug 11, 2025
92 1   2212 views, 45 comments

The Honorable Ronald Israel, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 28, presiding over a hearing on remand. Attorney Jean Schwartzer appears on behalf of Mr. McDonald. Case No. A-21-832506-W. The Court dismisses one count. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com

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Michael McDonald vs The Warden
Hearing, Jun 2, 2025
55 1   2609 views, 13 comments

The Honorable Ronald Israel, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 28, presiding over a hearing on remand. Attorney Jean Schwartzer appears on behalf of Mr. McDonald. Case No. A-21-832506-W. The Court continues. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com

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The State of Nevada vs Charles Dowling
Hearing, Apr 21, 2025
8 0   317 views, 1 comments

District Court Judge Ronald Israel, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 28, presiding over a return hearing. Deputy District Attorney Michael Dickerson appeared on behalf of the State of Nevada. Defense Attorney Travis Shetler appeared on behalf of Mr. Dowling. Case No. C-23-375275-1. The Court schedules sentencing. 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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The State of Nevada vs Charles Dowling
Hearing, Jan 8, 2025
12 2   491 views, 2 comments

District Court Judge Ronald Israel, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 28, presiding over a status check. Deputy District Attorney Tianna Jefferson appeared on behalf of the State of Nevada. Defense Attorney Travis Shetler appeared on behalf of Mr. Dowling. Case No. C-23-375275-1. The Court schedules hearing on withdrawal of plea. 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

Judicial Elections Set; Israel Declines To Run For Re-Election
The Nevada Independent 
Jan 21, 2026
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The State of Nevada vs Charles Dowling
Hearing, Dec 9, 2024
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District Court Judge Ronald Israel, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 28, presiding over a hearing on confirmation of counsel. Case No. C-23-375275-1. Defense Attorney Travis Shetler confirmed for Mr. Dowling. 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

Israel Declines To Comment On Refusal To Run For Retention As Many Of Clark County’s Other Candidates To Run Unopposed
Las Vegas Review Journal   
Jan 16, 2026
Attorneys File For Seats Held By Israel Who Scored Low On RJ Survey
Las Vegas Review Journal   
Jan 5, 2026
Judging The Judges: Ronald Israel
Las Vegas Review Journal   
Jan 1, 2026
According To Survey, Attorneys Think Israel One Of The Worst District Judges
Las Vegas Review Journal   
Dec 7, 2025
Israel Orders No More Jail Time For Defendant In Reba The Bulldog’s Death
Las Vegas Review Journal   
Sep 15, 2025
Israel Orders Prison For Man Accused In Reba The Bulldog’s Death
Las Vegas Review Journal   
Sep 10, 2025
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