Kierny, Carli Lynn
| Cases | 165 |
|---|---|
| Videos | 54 |
| Articles | 154 |
| Endorsements | 23 |
Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 2
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
27.27%8
3
/08.05%807
37
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Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 2 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2021. 
This term ends on Jan 4, 2027.- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 2 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2027.
- This term ends on Jan 3, 2033.
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Carli Kierny has dedicated her career to protecting the constitutional rights of the indigent. In law school, she tried several cases as a clerk with the Cook County Homicide Task Force and worked on the exoneration of a man who was wrongfully convicted as a student with the Chicago-Kent Law Clinic. She first worked as a public defender in Champaign County, trying dozens of misdemeanor and felony cases to jury verdict. She then moved to Nevada and has spent the last ten years with the Clark County Public Defender’s Office, including five years on the elite Sexual Assault Team. Carli currently serves as the public defender representative on the Countywide Criminal Justice Coordination Committee dedicated to improving probation outcomes. Carli also serves as a volunteer with Safenest’s PS 417 program, a partnership with LVMPD that aims to provide domestic violence survivors with resources to prevent lethal domestic violence incidents. She is the proud mother of two great kids and two mischievous dogs.
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General Election 2026
District Court Judge for Dept. 2 of the Eighth Judicial District Court| Candidate | Results |
|---|---|
| Kierny, Carli Lynn (NP) | 443319 (100.00%) |
General Election 2020
District Court Judge for Dept. 2 of the Eighth Judicial District Court| Candidate | Results |
|---|---|
| Kierny, Carli Lynn (NP) | 424466 (55.39%) |
| Scotti, Richard Frank (NP) | 341873 (44.61%) |
Non-Partisan Primary Election 2020
District Court Judge for Dept. 2 of the Eighth Judicial District Court| Candidate | Results |
|---|---|
| Kierny, Carli Lynn | 109716 (39.69%) |
| Scotti, Richard Frank | 88506 (32.02%) |
| Marcello, Dustin R | 78205 (28.29%) |
Recent Cases
| Number | Disposition Type | Jurisdiction | Publication | Disposition Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90455 | Affirmed | Supreme Court | Authored | Oct 29, 2026 |
| 91759 | Affirmed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Oct 27, 2026 |
| 90866 | Affirmed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Oct 16, 2026 |
| 91631 | Affirmed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Aug 20, 2026 |
| 90149 | Affirmed | Supreme Court | Unpublished | Jul 8, 2026 |
| 92093 | Writ Petition Denied | Supreme Court | Unpublished | Apr 17, 2026 |
| 89908 | Affirmed | Supreme Court | Unpublished | Apr 17, 2026 |
| 88095 | Reversed | Supreme Court | Authored | Apr 9, 2026 |
Recent Videos
The State of Nevada vs Raven Queen
Hearing, Sep 15, 2026
22 likes.1 dislikes.3137 views.4 comments.
Cherry, Kierny, Piro, Coffee: The Role of the Defense
Perspectives
3 likes.0 dislikes.251 views.0 comments.
The State of Nevada vs Lamonte Butler
Hearing, Mar 10, 2026
7 likes.0 dislikes.488 views.3 comments.
The State of Nevada vs Raven Queen
Hearing, Dec 9, 2025
6 likes.1 dislikes.567 views.5 comments.
The State of Nevada vs Kim Blandino
Hearing, Mar 11, 2025
701 likes.22 dislikes.32221 views.208 comments.
The State of Nevada vs Raven Queen
Hearing, Mar 11, 2025
11 likes.1 dislikes.644 views.3 comments.
The State of Nevada vs Raven Queen
Hearing, Feb 18, 2025
6 likes.1 dislikes.542 views.5 comments.
The State of Nevada vs Lamonte Butler
Hearing, Dec 17, 2024
10 likes.0 dislikes.233 views.1 comments.
Recent Articles
| Headline | Published | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Kierny Presiding As Las Vegas Gambler Was Entrapped In Bookie Case | Oct 17, 2026 | Las Vegas Review Journal |
| Kierny Sentences Duane Davis In Killing Of Tupac Shakur | Oct 13, 2026 | Las Vegas Review Journal |
| Kierny Sentences Ex-Gang Leader To 40 Years To Life In Prison For Tupac Shakur Murder | Oct 13, 2026 | Reuters |
| Kierny Gets 40 Years To Life In Prison For Orchestrating The Murder Of Tupac Shakur | Oct 13, 2026 | Associated Press |
| Kierny Gives Duane 'Keefe D' Davis 40 Years To Life In Prison For Tupac Shakur's Murder | Oct 13, 2026 | KTNV |
| Lottery System Returns For Observing Duane Davis Sentencing In Tupac Shakur Murder | Oct 12, 2026 | News 3 |
| Kierny Raises Bail For Community Leader And Accused Sex Predator Jon Ponder Case | Oct 12, 2026 | 8 News Now |
| Hope For Prisoners Founder Accused Of Sex Crimes Against 7 Women; Kierny Sets Bail At $1m | Sep 30, 2026 | 8 News Now |
Recent Endorsements
| Headline | Expires |
|---|---|
| Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Local 88 | Dec 31, 2026 |
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