Butler, Dedree Sevena
| Cases | 28 |
|---|---|
| Videos | 14 |
| Articles | 35 |
| Endorsements | 19 |
a.k.a. Butler, Dee
Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: J (Family Division)
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
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Elected District Court Judge to Dept. J (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2021. 
This term ends on Jan 4, 2027.- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. J (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2027.
- This term ends on Jan 3, 2033.
- Personal Website
- https://www.butler4judge.com/This candidate has not submitted a personal website.
- Statement
- Compassionate. Fair. Diligent.This candidate has not submitted a statement.
Dedree “Dee” Butler was born in St. Louis, MO where she was raised by a strong single mother who believed in the pursuit of excellence via higher education. She volunteered with the St. Louis Gateway Classic Sports Foundation, a non-profit agency that supports the youth of St. Louis. She worked closely with Earl Wilson, philanthropist. She traveled across the country to attend college at “the Mecca” Howard University. It was there that she continued her service to the community, now in Washington, DC. She became a member of Alpha Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and committed to a lifetime and career of service. Thereafter, she returned to Missouri where she accepted a position as Special Events Coordinator to the President of the University of the Missouri System, Dr. Elson Floyd and served as Special Assistant to his wife, Mrs. Carmento Floyd—her sorority sister. She attended the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada Las Vegas and immediately fell in love with Las Vegas, Nevada. She started her career in private practice and primarily focused on family law and insurance defense. For the past ten years, she has been an attorney with the Clark County Public Defender’s Office. She served her first two years as a defense attorney for children in the juvenile delinquency division of family court and now serves as the Team Chief of the Domestic Violence Unit. She is a mother of three beautiful children, Dawn Skye (8), Desiree (6), and Dominic (9 months). She is married to a Navy Veteran who supports her dream of becoming a family court judge.
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General Election 2026
District Court Judge for Dept. J (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court| Candidate | Results |
|---|---|
| Butler, Dedree Sevena (NP) | 415267 (100.00%) |
General Election 2020
District Court Judge for Dept. J (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court| Candidate | Results |
|---|---|
| Butler, Dedree Sevena (NP) | 422095 (58.41%) |
| MacDonald, John Scott (NP) | 300488 (41.59%) |
Non-Partisan Primary Election 2020
District Court Judge for Dept. J (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court| Candidate | Results |
|---|---|
| MacDonald, John Scott | 100789 (37.17%) |
| Butler, Dedree Sevena | 96723 (35.67%) |
| Hughes, Rena G | 73634 (27.16%) |
Recent Cases
| Number | Disposition Type | Jurisdiction | Publication | Disposition Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89245 | Affirmed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Dec 9, 2025 |
| 89438 | Affirmed | Supreme Court | Unpublished | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 88620 | Affirmed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Aug 12, 2025 |
| 89474 | Affirmed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Jun 27, 2025 |
| 87208 | Affirmed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Apr 12, 2024 |
| 86475 | Writ Petition Denied | Supreme Court | Unpublished | Mar 22, 2024 |
| 84125 | Affirmed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Mar 16, 2023 |
| 83251 | Affirmed In Part and Reversed In Part | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Dec 22, 2022 |
Recent Videos
Eighth Judicial District Court, Department J
Perspectives
1 likes.null dislikes.68 views.0 comments.
A.W., a Mother vs S.J., a Father
Hearing, Sep 8, 2025
16 likes.1 dislikes.435 views.4 comments.
Gibson, Butler, Rocheleau: The Family Division
Perspectives, Mar 26, 2025
3 likes.1 dislikes.609 views.1 comments.
A.W., a Mother vs S.J., a Father
Hearing, Jan 14, 2025
69 likes.2 dislikes.2312 views.22 comments.
A.W., a Mother vs S.J., a Father
Hearing, Jan 13, 2025
44 likes.0 dislikes.1084 views.1 comments.
A.W., a Mother vs S.J., a Father, Part 3
Hearing, Jun 21, 2024
43 likes.0 dislikes.1618 views.20 comments.
A.W., a Mother vs S.J., a Father, Part 2
Hearing, Jun 21, 2024
45 likes.0 dislikes.1506 views.16 comments.
A.W., a Mother vs S.J., a Father, Part 1
Hearing, Jun 21, 2024
52 likes.0 dislikes.2116 views.28 comments.
Recent Articles
| Headline | Published | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Butler's Denial Of Request To Pull Juvenile Case Back From Adult Court Mentioned | Apr 15, 2026 | Las Vegas Review Journal |
| Butler Certifies 2nd Las Vegas Teen For Prosecution As An Adult After Alleged ‘Gang Rape’ By 8th Graders | Mar 5, 2026 | 8 News Now |
| Butler Orders Second Summerlin Private School Student Accused In Overseas Sex Assault Tried As Adult | Mar 5, 2026 | Las Vegas Review Journal |
| Butler Schedules Certification Hearing For Second Juvenile Suspected In Overseas Sexual Assault Of Summerlin Private School Classmate | Feb 23, 2026 | Las Vegas Review Journal |
| Judging The Judges: Dee Butler | Jan 1, 2026 | Las Vegas Review Journal |
| Butler Presiding As Prosecutors Want Juveniles Arrested In Fatal Shooting At Las Vegas Park Tried As Adults | Oct 16, 2025 | Las Vegas Review Journal |
| Butler Releases 15-Year-Old Accused In Major Casino Cyberattacks | Sep 24, 2025 | 8 News Now |
| ‘Isn’t A Revolving Door’: Judge Delays Decision On Teen Paroled In Death Of Bonanza Student | Sep 3, 2025 | Las Vegas Review Journal |
Recent Endorsements
| Headline | Expires |
|---|---|
| Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Local 88 | Dec 31, 2026 |
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