Second Judicial District Court
Dept.: 15
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
33.33%4221 /08.93%15315
- Appointed District Court Judge to Dept. 2 (Family Division) of the Second Judicial District Court on Jan 18, 2005.
- Served to completion on Jan 1, 2007.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 2 (Family Division) of the Second Judicial District Court on Jan 1, 2007.
- Served to completion on Jan 5, 2009.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 2 (Family Division) of the Second Judicial District Court on Jan 5, 2009.
- Resigned on Jan 3, 2011.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 15 of the Second Judicial District Court on Jan 3, 2011.
- Served to completion on Jan 5, 2015.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 15 of the Second Judicial District Court on Jan 5, 2015.
- Served to completion on Jan 4, 2021.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 15 of the Second Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2021.
- This term ends on Jan 4, 2027.
Supreme Court
Writ Petition Denied
Jan 29, 2026
358 days since filing.
Filed Authored Opinion. "Petition granted in part and denied in part." Before: Pickering/Cadish/Lee. Author: Pickering, J. Majority: Pickering/Cadish/Lee. fn1 [We previously ordered the petition granted in part and denied in part and directed the clerk of this court to issue a writ of mandamus instructing the Second Judicial District Court to reassign this matter to a different judge for further proceedings. Williams v. Second Jud. Dist. Ct., No. 90071, 2025 WL 3625633 (Nev. Dec. 12, 2025) (Orde
Supreme Court
Affirmed
Dec 30, 2025
461 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." A25-RP/LB/LS (SC)
Supreme Court
Writ Petition Granted
Dec 23, 2025
460 days since filing.
Filed Authored Opinion. "Petition granted." Before the Court En Banc. Author: Cadish, J. Majority: Herndon/Pickering/Parraguirre/Stiglich/Cadish/Lee/Hardesty. We hereby deny Doe 1 and Doe 9's motion to dismiss as moot based on the settlement. fn1 [The Honorable James W. Hardesty, Senior Justice, was assigned to hear any and all matters related to this case in place of the Honorable Linda Marie Bell, Justice.] 141 Nev. Adv. Opn. No. 71. En Banc. (SC).
CommNV, LLC. vs Uprise, LLC.
Hearing, Sep 5, 2025
The Honorable David Hardy, Second Judicial District Court, Department 15, presiding over a contempt hearing. Attorney Christopher Day appeared on behalf of Daniel Mann. Attorney Marc Picker appeared on behalf of Jan Tomasik. Case No. CV23-02123. The Court imposes $2,500 in fines, refers contemnors for discipline, but suspends on special condition. 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
In the Matter of The Honorable Erika Ballou, Part 2
Hearing, Aug 7, 2025
Presiding Officer David Hardy of the Commission on Judicial Discipline conducts a disciplinary hearing. Appearing as Prosecuting Officer is Thomas C. Bradley. Appearing for the Defense is Tom Pitaro. Case No. 2024-103-P. Judge Ballou calls Betsy Allen. Attorneys Patricia Halstead and Karl Armstrong; Chairman Stefanie Humphrey; Vice-chairman John Krmpotic; District Judge Tom Gregory; and, lay member Joseph Sanford hear closing arguments. 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 Rejects Hardy's Ordering Full Secrecy In Murdoch Trust Case
Reno Gazette Journal
Dec 29, 2025
In the Matter of The Honorable Erika Ballou, Part 1
Hearing, Aug 7, 2025
Presiding Officer David Hardy of the Commission on Judicial Discipline conducts a disciplinary hearing. Appearing as Prosecuting Officer is Thomas C. Bradley. Appearing for the Defense is Tom Pitaro. Case No. 2024-103-P. Attorneys Patricia Halstead and Karl Armstrong; Chairman Stefanie Humphrey; Vice-chairman John Krmpotic; District Judge Tom Gregory; and, lay member Joseph Sanford hear opening statements. Commission presents her case in chief. Judge Ballou takes the stand. 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
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Nov 12, 2025
106 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of conviction AFFIRMED." COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
The New York Times vs Murdoch News Corp Trust
Event
Coverage will be provided from the Supreme Court, on May 7, 2025, of the matter of the New York Times vs Murdoch News Corp Trust. At issue is whether the Second Judicial District Court violated the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution by conducting the proceedings in secret. 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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