Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 2
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
37.50%53 /08.97%717
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 2 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2021.
- This term ends on Jan 4, 2027.
Cherry, Kierny, Piro, Coffee: The Role of the Defense
Perspectives
District Court Judge Carli Kierny; and, Assistant Public Defender John Piro; and, Defense Attorney Scott Coffee, join special host and Senior Justice Michael Cherry for a Perspectives discussion on the role of the defense. 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
Supreme Court
Affirmed
Apr 17, 2026
465 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." DH/LS/EC (SC)
Supreme Court
Writ Petition Denied
Apr 17, 2026
67 days since filing.
Filed Order Denying Petition. ORDER the petition DENIED. LB/LS/EC (SC)
Supreme Court
Reversed
Apr 9, 2026
787 days since filing.
Filed Authored Opinion. Reversed and remanded. Before: Parraguirre/Bell/Stiglich. Author: Stiglich, J., Majority: Parraguirre/Bell/Stiglich. 142 Nev. Adv. Opn. No. 26. LS/RP/LB (SC)
The State of Nevada vs Lamonte Butler
Hearing, Mar 10, 2026
The Honorable Carli Kierny, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 2, presiding over a motion to suppress. Appearing on behalf of the State is Chief Deputy District Attorney Kenneth Portz. Appearing on behalf of Raven Queen is Ashley Sisolak. Appearing on behalf of Mr. Butler is Karen Connolly. Case No. C-23-371483-8. Motion denied. 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
Supreme Court
Affirmed
Mar 5, 2026
682 days since filing.
Filed Authored Opinion. "Affirmed." Before the En Banc Court. Author: Pickering, J. Majority: Herndon/Pickering/Parraguirre/Bell/Stiglich/Cadish/Lee. 142 Nev. Adv. Opn. No. 20. En Banc. (SC).
Kierny Sets Tupac Shakur Murder Trial In Las Vegas Set For Summer, New Attorney Says
8 News Now
Mar 31, 2026
Supreme Court
Reversed
Feb 26, 2026
574 days since filing.
Filed Authored Opinion. "Reversed and remanded." Before: Pickering/Cadish/Lee. Author: Lee, J. Majority: Pickering/Cadish/Lee. 142 Nev. Adv. Opn. No. 14. KP/EC/PL. (SC).
The State of Nevada vs Raven Queen
Hearing, Dec 9, 2025
The Honorable Carli Kierny, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 2, presiding over a motion to continue. Appearing for the State is Chief Deputy District Attorney Parker Brooks. Appearing for Ms. Queen, Lamonte Butler, Antonio Washington, Howard Cavitt, Denzale Lee is Defense Attorneys Thomas Ericcson, Karen Connolly, Don Green, Jeff Duane Nicholson, and Lance Hendron; respectively. Case No. C-23-371483-1. Motion granted. 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
Supreme Court
Affirmed In Part and Reversed In Part
Feb 12, 2026
301 days since filing.
Filed Order Affirming in Part, Reversing in Part and Remanding. "ORDER the judgment of conviction AFFIRMED IN PART AND REVERSED IN PART AND REMAND this matter to the district court for proceedings consistent with this order." RP/LS/EC (SC)
Supreme Court
Affirmed
Feb 5, 2026
762 days since filing.
Filed Authored Opinion. "Affirmed." Before the Court En Banc. Author: Bell, J. Majority: Herndon/Pickering/Parraguirre/Bell/Stiglich/Cadish/Douglas. fn1[The Honorable Michael L. Douglas, Senior Justice, was assigned to hear any and all matters related to this appeal in place of the Honorable Patricia Lee, Justice.] 142 Nev. Adv. Opn. No. 9. (SC).
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