Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: I (Family Division)
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
37.50%3521 /00.00%00
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. I (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 1, 2001.
- Served to completion on Jan 6, 2003.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. I (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 6, 2003.
- Served to completion on Jan 5, 2009.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. I (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 5, 2009.
- Served to completion on Jan 5, 2015.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. I (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 5, 2015.
- Served to completion on Jan 4, 2021.
J.B., a Father vs S.M., a Mother
Hearing, Oct 14, 2026
The Honorable Cheryl Moss, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department S, Family Division, presiding over an emergency hearing. Attorney Louis Schneider appeared on behalf of the Father. Attorney Brandon Leavitt appeared on behalf of the Mother. The Court declines to certify intent to modify custody, proceeds on enforcement issues. 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
J.B., a Father vs S.M., a Mother
Hearing, Sep 21, 2026
The Honorable Cheryl Moss, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department S, Family Division, presiding over an emergency hearing. Attorney Maria Rios Landin appeared on behalf of the Father. Attorney Brandon Leavitt appeared on behalf of the Mother. The Court advances evidentiary hearing. 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
J.O., a Wife vs R.O., a Husband, May 22, 2026
Hearing, May 22, 2026
The Honorable Cheryl Moss, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department M, Family Division, presiding over a pretrial conference. Attorney Sabrina Dolson appears on behalf of the Wife. Attorney Kristine Brewer appears on behalf of the Husband. The Court continues again. 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
C.M., a Mother vs Michael McDonald
Hearing, May 5, 2023
The Honorable Cheryl Moss, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department C; and, the Honorable Cynthia Easterday, Oregon Judiciary, Jamhill County, presiding over a jurisdictional conference. Appearing for the Mother is attorney Jack Fleeman and Brent Goodfellow. Appearing for Mr. McDonald is attorney Valerie Fuji. The Nevada Court retains jurisdiction. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
C.M., a Mother vs Michael McDonald
Hearing, Apr 4, 2023
The Honorable Cheryl Moss, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department C, presiding over a hearing on citation to appear. Appearing for the Mother is attorney Jack Fleeman. Valerie Fuji confirms as counsel for the Father. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
C.M., a Mother vs Michael McDonald
Hearing, Mar 7, 2023
The Honorable Cheryl Moss, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department C, presiding over a hearing on citation to appear. Appearing for the Mother is attorney Jack Fleeman. The Father represented himself. The Court appoints counsel, continues. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
C.M., a Mother vs M.M., a Father
Hearing, Sep 4, 2019
The Honorable Cheryl Moss, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department I, presiding over a hearing on order of protection against domestic violence. Appearing for the Mother is attorney Michelle Hauser. The Father failed to appear. The Court schedules a status check. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
Family Law Appeals, Part 1
Perspectives, Oct 3, 2021
District Court Judge Cheryl Moss; and, Certified Family Law Specialists Emily McFarling and Marshal Willick; join Media Director Alexis Brown for a Perspectives Panel on family law appeals. 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
63.42% (164671 votes)
General Election
Nov 4, 2014
Ranked 1st out of 2 candidates and won.
Supreme Court
Dismissed
Apr 8, 2021
206 days since filing.
Filed Order Dismissing Appeal. "ORDERS this appeal DISMISSED." SNP21 - RP/LS/AS (SC)
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Jan 25, 2021
418 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." Court of Appeals- MG/JT/BB. Nos. 80142/80710 (SC)
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Jan 25, 2021
329 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." Court of Appeals- MG/JT/BB. Nos. 80142/80710 (SC)
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