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Ballou, Erika Danielle
| Cases | 256 |
|---|---|
| Videos | 4 |
| Articles | 126 |
| Endorsements | 9 |
Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 24
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
41.67%14
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Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 24 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2021. 
Removed by the Commission on Judicial Discipline on May 6, 2026.
For bias, impatience, and undermining public confidence in the judiciary; removal from the bench and permanent bar from judicial office.
For refusing to comply with the Supreme Court's orders; a 6 month suspension without pay and enrollment in a remedial training program.
For inappropriate social media posts and comments on police; classes on judicial ethics and a public censure.
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General Election 2020
District Court Judge for Dept. 24 of the Eighth Judicial District Court| Candidate | Results |
|---|---|
| Ballou, Erika Danielle (NP) | 390454 (54.79%) |
| Gilliam, Daniel Robert (NP) | 322133 (45.21%) |
Non-Partisan Primary Election 2020
District Court Judge for Dept. 24 of the Eighth Judicial District Court| Candidate | Results |
|---|---|
| Gilliam, Daniel Robert | 86735 (32.13%) |
| Ballou, Erika Danielle | 63187 (23.41%) |
| Rinetti, Dena Irene | 47616 (17.64%) |
| Bohn, Michael Frederick | 41272 (15.29%) |
| Vadala, Joseph | 31119 (11.53%) |
Recent Cases
| Number | Disposition Type | Jurisdiction | Publication | Disposition Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90643 | Affirmed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Sep 29, 2026 |
| 90928 | Reversed | Supreme Court | Unpublished | Aug 31, 2026 |
| 90572 | Reversed | Supreme Court | Unpublished | Jun 16, 2026 |
| 90011 | Affirmed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | May 27, 2026 |
| 90180 | Affirmed In Part and Reversed In Part | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | May 13, 2026 |
| 89290 | Affirmed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Mar 18, 2026 |
| 89584 | Affirmed | Supreme Court | Unpublished | Feb 20, 2026 |
| 90025 | Affirmed | Court Of Appeals | Per Curiam | Dec 23, 2025 |
Recent Videos
Adverse Party
In the Matter of The Honorable Erika Ballou, Part 2
Hearing, Aug 7, 2025
45 likes.2 dislikes.1992 views.18 comments.
Adverse Party
In the Matter of The Honorable Erika Ballou, Part 1
Hearing, Aug 7, 2025
52 likes.2 dislikes.3592 views.46 comments.
Presiding
Michael McDonald vs The Warden
Hearing, Jun 5, 2023
521 likes.7 dislikes.15160 views.189 comments.
Participant
Candidate Forum 3
Perspectives, Oct 15, 2020
8 likes.1 dislikes.310 views.0 comments.
Recent Articles
| Headline | Published | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Ballou's Sentence For Teen Who Attacked Youth Camp Counselor Effectuated Following Revocation of Probation | Sep 29, 2026 | Las Vegas Review Journal |
| Lombardo Picks Prosecutor For Seat Formerly Held By Ballou | Jun 10, 2026 | Las Vegas Review Journal |
| Suspended Ballou Resigns | May 7, 2026 | KTNV |
| Ballou Agrees To Resign, Won't Seek Judicial Seat Again | May 7, 2026 | News 3 |
| Ballou Resigns, Agrees Not To Seek Judicial Office Again | May 7, 2026 | Las Vegas Review Journal |
| Ballou Resigns After Suspension, Misconduct Claims | May 7, 2026 | 8 News Now |
| Ballou Consents To Immediate Resignation And Permanent Bar From Judicial Office | May 6, 2026 | Commission On Judicial Discipline |
| 'Unprecedented:' Ballou's Successor Will Become Judge After No One Filed Against Her | Apr 26, 2026 | The Nevada Independent |
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