Mendoza, Erika Lynn
| Cases | 47 |
|---|---|
| Videos | 3 |
| Articles | 34 |
| Endorsements | 4 |
Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 27
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
33.33%6
3
/37.50%53
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Appointed District Court Judge to Dept. 27 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Mar 21, 2024. 
Served to completion on Jan 6, 2025. - Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 27 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 6, 2025.
This term ends on Jan 6, 2031.- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 27 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2027.
- This term ends on Jan 3, 2033.
- Personal Website
- https://www.judgeerikamendoza.com/This candidate has not submitted a personal website.
- Statement
- Committed to JusticeThis candidate has not submitted a statement.
Erika Mendoza began her education at the University at Buffalo, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Legal Studies in 2004. She then pursued her Juris Doctor at the UNLV Boyd School of Law, graduating in 2011. She also externed with Judge Douglas Herndon and the Las Vegas City Attorney's Office. Upon passing the Nevada Bar in 2011, she served as a law clerk in the Appellate Unit of the Clark County District Attorney's Office. In April 2012, she was promoted to Deputy District Attorney in the General Litigation Team, where she prosecuted a wide range of crimes, including murder, sexual abuse, crimes against children, drug crimes, domestic violence, and financial crimes. In June 2018, she transitioned to the Gun Crimes Unit as a Chief Deputy District Attorney. She was then promoted to Team Chief of the Gun Crimes Unit.
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General Election 2026
District Court Judge for Dept. 27 of the Eighth Judicial District Court| Candidate | Results |
|---|---|
| Mendoza, Erika Lynn (NP) | 425020 (100.00%) |
General Election 2024
District Court Judge for Dept. 27 of the Eighth Judicial District Court| Candidate | Results |
|---|---|
| Mendoza, Erika Lynn (NP) | 378107 (47.63%) |
| Coffing, Terry A (NP) | 212986 (26.83%) |
| McLeod, Alexandra Beth (NP) | 202736 (25.54%) |
Recent Cases
| Number | Disposition Type | Jurisdiction | Publication | Disposition Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91947 | Reversed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Nov 9, 2026 |
| 91044 | Affirmed In Part and Reversed In Part | Supreme Court | Authored | Nov 5, 2026 |
| 89689 | Affirmed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Aug 25, 2026 |
| 91636 | Affirmed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Aug 24, 2026 |
| 91664 | Affirmed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Aug 24, 2026 |
| 91127 | Affirmed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Aug 20, 2026 |
| 91394 | Reversed | Supreme Court | Authored | May 28, 2026 |
| 90280 | Affirmed In Part and Reversed In Part | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Apr 16, 2026 |
Recent Videos
The State of Nevada vs Matthew Cordero-Davila
Hearing, Mar 3, 2026
24 likes.1 dislikes.1765 views.6 comments.
Judge Mendoza: Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 27
Perspectives, Aug 22, 2024
12 likes.1 dislikes.1474 views.8 comments.
Recent Articles
| Headline | Published | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Mendoza Orders LVMPD Response To Google | Oct 12, 2026 | 8 News Now |
| Parental Notification Abortion Law ‘Unconstitutionally Vague,’ Top Court Overturns Mendoza's Decision | May 28, 2026 | Las Vegas Review Journal |
| Mendoza Sentences Former Assistant Principal in Student Sex Offense Case | Apr 21, 2026 | 8 News Now |
| Mendoza: Las Vegas Police Not In Contempt In Electronic Monitoring Case | Mar 19, 2026 | Las Vegas Review Journal |
| Las Vegas Police Re-Arrest 35-Time Arrestee On 27 New Charges After Disputed Release; Mendoza Sides With Sheriff | Mar 18, 2026 | 8 News Now |
| Las Vegas Man Arrested For 36th Time, Mendoza Presiding Over Electronic Monitoring Dispute | Mar 18, 2026 | Las Vegas Review Journal |
| Mendoza Rules In Favor Of Las Vegas Police In Dispute Over Jail Release | Mar 16, 2026 | 8 News Now |
| Judging The Judges: Erika Mendoza | Jan 1, 2026 | Las Vegas Review Journal |
Recent Endorsements
| Headline | Expires |
|---|---|
| Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Local 88 | Dec 31, 2026 |
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