Schwartz, Jennifer Lea
| Cases | 96 |
|---|---|
| Videos | 32 |
| Articles | 72 |
| Endorsements | 30 |
Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 17
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
33.33%4
2
/19.44%297
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Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 17 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 2, 2023. 
This term ends on Jan 4, 2027.- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 17 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2027.
- This term ends on Jan 3, 2033.
- Personal Website
- https://www.judgeschwartz.com/This candidate has not submitted a personal website.
- Statement
- Prepared, respectful and efficient #schwartzinthecourtsThis candidate has not submitted a statement.
Jennifer Schwartz is a lifelong Las Vegas resident and a graduate of Valley High School. She attended the University of Arizona, where she was a member of Chi Omega and the Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity. She earned her law degree from the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV as part of its second graduating class. She began her career clerking for District Court Judge Michael Cherry, who presided over criminal and civil matters. She then worked in private civil practice before joining the Clark County Public Defender’s Office in 2004. She has mentored with Hope for Prisoners and volunteered with The Just One Project, the Clark County School District Truancy Diversion Program, Spring Valley Little League, Family Promise, Shade Tree, Walter Bracken STEAM Academy, and Legal Aid of Southern Nevada. She is married to a retired Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department detective sergeant and has a 16-year-old child.
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General Election 2026
District Court Judge for Dept. 17 of the Eighth Judicial District Court| Candidate | Results |
|---|---|
| Schwartz, Jennifer Lea (NP) | 370304 (74.33%) |
| Villani, Jacob James (NP) | 127903 (25.67%) |
General Election 2022
District Court Judge for Dept. 17 of the Eighth Judicial District Court| Candidate | Results |
|---|---|
| Schwartz, Jennifer Lea (NP) | 204220 (36.68%) |
| Ganz, Sr, Adam (NP) | 189243 (33.99%) |
| Moors, Lindsey (NP) | 163324 (29.33%) |
Recent Cases
| Number | Disposition Type | Jurisdiction | Publication | Disposition Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92970 | Writ Petition Granted | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Oct 27, 2026 |
| 92230 | Writ Petition Granted | Supreme Court | Unpublished | Oct 15, 2026 |
| 90771 | Affirmed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Oct 8, 2026 |
| 91462 | Affirmed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Sep 16, 2026 |
| 89594 | Affirmed In Part and Reversed In Part | Supreme Court | Authored | May 14, 2026 |
| 90252 | Affirmed | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 91255 | Reversed | Supreme Court | Unpublished | Nov 20, 2025 |
| 88383 | Affirmed In Part and Dismissed In Part | Court Of Appeals | Unpublished | Oct 9, 2025 |
Recent Videos
The State of Nevada vs Nika Nikoubin
Hearing, Aug 10, 2026
3 likes.0 dislikes.200 views.1 comments.
Jennifer Schwartz: Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 17
Perspectives
4 likes.1 dislikes.267 views.5 comments.
Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 17
Interview
2 likes.null dislikes.82 views.0 comments.
The State of Nevada vs Bradley Bellisario
Hearing, Jun 11, 2025
33 likes.1 dislikes.1105 views.7 comments.
The State of Nevada vs Bradley Bellisario
Hearing, May 21, 2025
18 likes.1 dislikes.456 views.5 comments.
The State of Nevada vs Bradley Bellisario
Hearing, May 19, 2025
21 likes.0 dislikes.568 views.2 comments.
Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 17
Interview
1 likes.null dislikes.187 views.7 comments.
The State of Nevada vs Bradley Bellisario
Hearing, Mar 10, 2025
14 likes.0 dislikes.393 views.10 comments.
Recent Articles
| Headline | Published | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Schwartz In Lead Against Man In Contested Judicial Races | Nov 6, 2026 | Las Vegas Review Journal |
| Initial Results Emerge Showing Schwartz Leading In Race For District Court Judges | Nov 4, 2026 | Las Vegas Review Journal |
| Judicial Guide: Schwartz An Excellent Judge | Oct 10, 2026 | The Nevada Independent |
| Dept. 17 Race: Schwartz Defends Record As Prosecutor Mounts Challenge | Oct 6, 2026 | Las Vegas Review Journal |
| Review-Journal Endorses Schwartz Over Opponent Villani | Oct 3, 2026 | Las Vegas Review Journal |
| Prosecutor Seeks To Oust Schwartz From Clark County District Court | Oct 2, 2026 | Nevada Current |
| Schwartz Stuns Court With Ultra-Light Sentence For Speeder Who Killed Boy, 17, As Victim's Dad Brands Punishment 'Trash' | Jul 23, 2026 | Daily Mail |
| Schwartz Gives Las Vegas Man Who Drove Double The Speed Limit No Jail Time | Jul 22, 2026 | 8 News Now |
Recent Endorsements
| Headline | Expires |
|---|---|
| Las Vegas Sun | Dec 31, 2026 |
| The Nevada Independent | Dec 31, 2026 |
| Veterans in Politics International | Dec 31, 2026 |
| Operative Plasterers' & Cemet Masons' Local 797 | Dec 31, 2026 |
| Plan Action | Dec 31, 2026 |
| Hispanics in Politics | Dec 31, 2026 |
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