Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 8
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
28.57%3012 /16.67%51
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 8 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2021.
- This term ends on Jan 4, 2027.
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The State of Nevada vs Nika Nikoubin, June 24, 2026
Hearing, Jun 24, 2026
The Honorable Jessica Peterson, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 8, presiding over a revocation hearing. Appearing for Ms. Nikoubin is Defense Attorney Damien Sheets. Appearing for the State is Deputy District Attorney Kassandra Acosta. Case No. A-22-858925-C. The Court continues. You can join as a member by clicking this link here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJPb0hCUcufpuk7QhxVxwKA/join For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
The State of Nevada vs Nika Nikoubin
Hearing, May 11, 2026
The Honorable Jessica Peterson, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 8, presiding over a hearing on motion to quash. Appearing for Ms. Nikoubin is Defense Attorney Damien Sheets. Appearing for the State is Deputy District Attorney Kassandra Acosta. Case No. A-22-858925-C. The Court orders probationer remanded unless admitted to mental health court. You can join as a member by clicking this link here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJPb0hCUcufpuk7QhxVxwKA/join For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
The State of Nevada vs Nika Nikoubin
Hearing, May 8, 2026
The Honorable Jessica Peterson, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 8, presiding over an evidentiary hearing. Appearing for Ms. Nikoubin is Defense Attorney Damien Sheets. Appearing for the State is Deputy District Attorney Kassandra Acosta. Case No. A-22-858925-C. The Court takes matter under submission. You can join as a member by clicking this link here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJPb0hCUcufpuk7QhxVxwKA/join For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
The State of Nevada vs Nika Nikoubin
Hearing, May 4, 2026
The Honorable Jessica Peterson, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 8, presiding over a hearing on motion to quash. Appearing for Ms. Nikoubin is Defense Attorney Damien Sheets. Appearing for the State is Deputy District Attorney Megan Thompson. Case No. A-22-858925-C. The Court continues. You can join as a member by clicking this link here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJPb0hCUcufpuk7QhxVxwKA/join For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
Peterson: Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 8
Perspectives
District Court Judge Jessica Peterson joins Attorney Melissa Barry and Vice-President Ann Frehner for a discussion on her candidacy for Department 8 of the Eighth Judicial District Court. The views and opinions of any candidates running for judicial office are their own. As a policy, Our Nevada Judges ensures all judicial candidates are extended an invitation. You can join as a member by clicking this link here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJPb0hCUcufpuk7QhxVxwKA/join For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
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