Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 31
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
34.01%9750 /20.00%41
- 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.
The State of Nevada vs Meta, May 21, 2026
Hearing, May 19, 2026
The Honorable Joanna Kishner, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 31, presiding over a status check. Attorney William Sykes for the State. Attorney David Sneed for Meta Platforms Inc. Case No. A-24-886110-B. The Court dissolves stay, orders joint-summary. 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
Brett Thurn vs Real Water
Hearing, Apr 28, 2026
The Honorable Joanna Kishner, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 31, presiding over a status check. Attorney Jonathan Hilton appeared on behalf of Plaintiff. Attorney Colt Dodrill appeared on behalf of Nevada Beverage. Attorney Daniela LaBounty appeared on behalf of Costco Wholesale. Attorney Melissa Roose appeared on behalf of 7-11. Case No. A-25-933981-B. The Court grants motion for more definite statement. 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
May 6, 2026
790 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgments of the district court AFFIRMED." A26 - KP/RP/LB (SC)
Kishner, Allf, Zinna: Women in the Legal Profession
Perspectives
District Court Judge Joanna Kishner, Senior Judge Nancy Allf, and Stephanie Zinna, join for a discussion on women in the legal profession. 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
Brett Thurn vs Real Water
Hearing, Mar 17, 2026
The Honorable Joanna Kishner, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 31, presiding over a hearing on motion to dismiss. Attorneys Michael Kane and Jonathan Hilton appeared on behalf of Plaintiff. Attorney Colt Dodrill appeared on behalf of Nevada Beverage. Attorney Daniela LaBounty appeared on behalf of Costco Wholesale. Attorney Melissa Roose appeared on behalf of 7-11. Attorney Lew Brandon appeared on behalf of Whole Foods. Attorney James Cavanaugh appeared on behalf of Terrible Herbst. Case No. A-25-933981-B. Motion denied. 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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