Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 31
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
34.72%94 / 50 /20.00%4 / 1
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 31 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 3, 2011.
- Served to completion on Jan 5, 2015.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 31 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 5, 2015.
- Served to completion on Jan 4, 2021.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 31 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2021.
- This term ends on Jan 4, 2027.
Supreme Court
Writ Petition Denied
Nov 6, 2025
339 days since filing.
Filed Authored Opinion. "Petition denied." Before En Banc. Author: Cadish, J. Majority: En Banc. 141 Nev. Adv. Opn. No. 51. En Banc. (SC)
The State of Nevada vs TikTok
Hearing, Sep 25, 2025
The Honorable Joanna Kishner, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 31, presiding over a motion hearing. Attorney Michael Gayan for the State. Attorney J Colby Williams for TikTok. Case No. A-24-886110-B. The Court defers ruling. 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 Meta
Hearing
The Honorable Joanna Kishner, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 31, presiding over a status check. Attorney Michael Gayan appeared on behalf of the State. Attorney Dan Polsenberg, Tammy Peterson and David Sneed appeared on behalf of Meta. Case No. A-24-886110-B. 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 TikTok
Hearing, Aug 28, 2025
The Honorable Joanna Kishner, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 31, presiding over a status check. Attorney Richard Hy for the State. Attorney Timothy Hester for Meta. Case No. A-24-886110-B. The Court mentions pending en banc reconsideration of 3 writ petitions. 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 TikTok
Hearing, Aug 27, 2025
The Honorable Tina Talim, Eighth Judicial District Court, presiding over a hearing on trial readiness. Appearing for Mr. Judd is Defense Attorney Melissa Barry. Case No. C-24-386106-1. 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 Meta, Part 2
Hearing, Jul 22, 2025
The Honorable Joanna Kishner, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 31, presiding over a motion hearing. Attorney Michael Gayan for the State. Attorneys Dan Polsenberg, Dan Waite, Tammy Peterson and David Sneed for Meta Platforms Inc. Case No. A-24-886110-B. The Court disposes multiple motions. 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 Meta, Part 1
Hearing, Jul 22, 2025
The Honorable Joanna Kishner, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 31, presiding over a motion hearing. Attorney Michael Gayan for the State. Attorneys Dan Polsenberg, Dan Waite, Tammy Peterson and David Sneed for Meta Platforms Inc. Case No. A-24-886110-B. The Court disposes multiple motions. 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
Supreme Court
Affirmed
Sep 10, 2025
481 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." A25-RP/LB/LS (SC)
The State of Nevada vs Meta
Hearing, Jun 26, 2025
The Honorable Joanna Kishner, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 31, presiding over a status check. Attorney Michael Gayan for the State. Attorneys Dan Waite, Tammy Peterson and David Sneed for Meta Platforms Inc. Case No. A-24-886110-B. 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 Meta
Hearing, Jun 17, 2025
The Honorable Joanna Kishner, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 31, presiding over a motion hearing. Attorneys Christopher Turtzo and Michael Gayan for the State. Attorneys Dan Waite and Timothy Hester for Meta Platforms Inc. Case No. A-24-886110-B. Multiple motions disposed. 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
Kishner Strikes Multiple Filings As Judge Craig Presides Over Lawyer's Criminal Proceedings
Las Vegas Review Journal
Sep 18, 2025
Supreme Court
Affirmed
May 29, 2025
605 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." Nos. 86317/87375/87835 A25-RP/LB/LS (SC)
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