Second Judicial District Court
Dept.: 15
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
33.33%4221 /09.09%15015
- 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 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).
Supreme Court
Writ Petition Denied
Dec 12, 2025
310 days since filing.
Filed Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Petition for Writ of Mandamus. "ORDER the petition GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART and direct 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." B25-KP/EC/PL (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
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)
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
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
Hardy Orders Robert Beadles Exposed As A Hired Private Investigator Who Tracked Reno Mayor
The Nevada Independent
Nov 3, 2025
Hardy Orders Exposure Of Robert Beadles As Client Who Hired PI To Plant Tracker On Reno Mayor Schieve's Car
Reno Gazette Journal
Nov 3, 2025
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Sep 3, 2025
91 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Aug 21, 2025
136 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED."COA-BB/MG/DW (COA)
Supreme Court
Writ Petition Granted
Aug 21, 2025
289 days since filing.
Filed Authored Opinion. "Petition granted." Before: Parraguirre/Bell/Stiglich. Author: Stiglich, J. Majority: Parraguirre/Bell/Stiglich. 141 Nev. Adv. Opn. No. 38. RP/LB/LS. (SC).
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