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Fairman, Gary D
| Cases | 144 |
|---|---|
| Videos | 9 |
| Articles | 16 |
| Endorsements | 0 |
Seventh Judicial District Court
Dept.: 2
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
24.00%19
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Appointed District Court Judge to Dept. 2 of the Seventh Judicial District Court on Feb 4, 2013. 
Served to completion on Jan 5, 2015. - Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 2 of the Seventh Judicial District Court on Jan 5, 2015.
- Served to completion on Jan 4, 2021.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 2 of the Seventh Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2021.
Resigned on Apr 4, 2025.
Misconduct: For egregious, 13-month delay in issuing child custody order; a public reprimand.
- Personal Website
- https://www.lawyers.com/ely/nevada/gary-d-fairman-a-professional-corporation-1064300-f/This candidate has not submitted a personal website.
- Statement
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General Election 2020
District Court Judge for Dept. 2 of the Seventh Judicial District Court| Candidate | Results |
|---|---|
| Fairman, Gary D (NP) | 6343 (100.00%) |
Non-Partisan Primary Election 2014
District Court Judge for Dept. 2 of the Seventh Judicial District Court| Candidate | Results |
|---|---|
| Fairman, Gary D | 2555 (100.00%) |
Recent Cases
| Number | Disposition Type | Jurisdiction | Publication | Disposition Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89761 | Affirmed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Dec 30, 2025 |
| 89652 | Affirmed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Aug 25, 2025 |
| 89134 | Reversed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Jul 31, 2025 |
| 87969 | Affirmed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Dec 19, 2024 |
| 85734 | Affirmed In Part and Reversed In Part | Court Of Appeals | Authored | Mar 28, 2024 |
| 85548 | Affirmed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Nov 27, 2023 |
| 86321 | Affirmed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Nov 16, 2023 |
| 83307 | Dismissed | Supreme Court | Unpublished | Aug 22, 2022 |
Recent Videos
Presiding
S.A., a Father vs L.B., a Mother
Hearing, Mar 24, 2025
13 likes.0 dislikes.231 views.3 comments.
Presiding
S.A., a Father vs L.B., a Mother
Hearing, Jan 7, 2025
19 likes.0 dislikes.486 views.9 comments.
Presiding
S.A., a Father vs L.B., a Mother
Hearing, Oct 29, 2024
17 likes.0 dislikes.519 views.14 comments.
Presiding
The State of Nevada vs Shawn Ashdown
Hearing, Oct 14, 2024
15 likes.1 dislikes.1057 views.2 comments.
Presiding
S.A., a Father vs L.B., a Mother
Hearing, Sep 11, 2024
13 likes.0 dislikes.285 views.2 comments.
Presiding
S.A., a Father vs L.B., a Mother
Hearing, Jul 2, 2024
15 likes.0 dislikes.216 views.2 comments.
Presiding
S.A., a Father vs L.B., a Mother
Hearing, May 1, 2024
20 likes.0 dislikes.542 views.7 comments.
Presiding
S.A., a Father vs L.B., a Mother
Hearing, Apr 15, 2024
20 likes.0 dislikes.314 views.1 comments.
Recent Articles
| Headline | Published | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Supreme Court Announces Retirement Of Fairman | Jan 10, 2025 | Eureka Sentinel |
| Justices Overturn Fairman's Ruling On Groundwater Plan That Could 'Significantly Affect Water Management' | Jun 22, 2022 | The Nevada Independent |
| Lawyer Seeking To Challenge Governor's COVID Lauds Fairman In Speech To County Seeking Allies | Sep 9, 2021 | Elko Daily Free Press |
| Supreme Court Appoints Fairman To Water Commission | Apr 13, 2021 | Nevada Business |
| Fairman Remarks On Possible Creation Of 'Water Court' System | Mar 3, 2021 | Las Vegas Review Journal |
| Fairman Strikes Down State-backed Groundwater Market For Violating "First In Time, First In Right" Rule | May 1, 2020 | The Nevada Independent |
| Fairman Revokes Probation For Violators | Feb 2, 2020 | Ely News |
| Fairman Seeking Second Term In District 7 | Jan 18, 2020 | Nevada Appeal |
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