Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 9
District Court Judge
Error Rate: 09.86%64 / 7
- Appointed District Court Judge to Dept. 9 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Mar 29, 2019.
- Served to completion on Jan 4, 2021.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 9 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2021.
- Resigned on Apr 7, 2022.
Silva's Ruling Mentioned As Treasurer Headed To Trial Over Ex-Employee’s Age Discrimination Suit
The Nevada Independent
Aug 4, 2025
Silva Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Election Worker Protection Law
The Nevada Independent
Apr 7, 2025
Michael McDonald vs The Warden
Hearing, Jun 30, 2021
The Honorable Cristina Silva, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 9, presiding over a status check. Appearing for Mr. McDonald is Attorney Jean Schwartzer. Appearing for the State is Deputy District Attorney Michael Scarborough. Case No. A-21-832354-W. The Court continues. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
Michael McDonald vs The Warden
Hearing, May 19, 2021
The Honorable Cristina Silva, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 9, presiding over confirmation of counsel. Appearing for Mr. McDonald is Attorney Jean Schwartzer. Case No. A-21-832354-W. The Court continues. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
Michael McDonald vs The Warden
Hearing, Apr 21, 2021
The Honorable Cristina Silva, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 9, presiding over confirmation of counsel. Appearing for the State is Deputy District Attorney Ashley Lacher. Appearing for Mr. McDonald is Attorney Jean Schwartzer. Case No. A-21-832354-W. The Court sets briefing schedule. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
Supreme Court
Affirmed
Apr 26, 2024
913 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." PICKERING, J., with whom HERNDON, J., concurring in part and dissenting in part. EN BANC. (SC)
The State of Nevada vs. Michael McDonald
Hearing, Oct 23, 2019
The Honorable Cristina Silva, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 9, presiding over a status check. Appearing for the State is Deputy District Attorney Karen Mishler and Chief Deputy District Attorney Jay Raman. Appearing for Mr. McDonald is Defense Attorney Jay Maynard. Case No. C-18-333684-1. The Court denies motion to continue. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
The Finale, Michael McDonald Saga Part 3, The Wiretapping Case and The Sentencing
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Silva Tosses Initial GOP Lawsuit Alleging Voter Rolls Insufficiently Maintained
The Nevada Independent
Jun 19, 2024
The State of Nevada vs Kim Blandino
Event
Coverage will be provided from the Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 12, on May 5, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., of the matter captioned the State of Nevada vs Kim Dennis Blandino. At issue is whether a Mr. Blandino is guilty of extorting and impersonating judicial investigators. 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
The State of Nevada vs Michael Lee McDonald
Hearing, Mar 9, 2020
The Honorable Cristina Silva, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 9, presiding over sentencing. Appearing for the State is Deputy District Attorney Karen Mishler. Appearing for the Defense is Craig Mueller. Case No. C-18-333684-1. The Court imposes a prison term of 14 to 36 months. 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
The State of Nevada vs Michael Lee McDonald
Hearing, Feb 24, 2020
The Honorable Cristina Silva, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 9, presiding over a hearing on Defendant's motion to set aside jury verdict. Appearing for the State is Deputy District Attorney Karen Mishler. Appearing for the Defense is Craig Mueller. Case No. C-18-333684-1. The Court denies all pending motions. 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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