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Kishner, Joanna S
Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 31
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
34.48%9550/20.00%41 
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  • 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.
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2026 Election
General Election
Nov 3, 2026

Incumbent

This judge is running against one opponent.

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Presiding
Brett Thurn vs Real Water
Hearing, Apr 28, 2026
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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

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Kishner, Allf, Zinna: Women in the Legal Profession
Perspectives
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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

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Presiding
Brett Thurn vs Real Water
Hearing, Mar 17, 2026
1 0   223 views, 2 comments

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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Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 31
Interview
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Judge Joanna Kishner — Clark County District Court, Department 31 ENDORSED

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Case No: 90276
Supreme Court
Unpublished
Writ Petition Denied
Feb 23, 2026
349 days since filing.

Filed Order Denying Petition. "ORDER the petition DENIED." fn1[The stay imposed by this court on July 30, 2025, is hereby lifted.] En Banc (SC)

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The State of Nevada vs Meta
Hearing, Dec 16, 2025
5 0   396 views, 2 comments

The Honorable Joanna Kishner, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 31, presiding over a hearing on motion for reconsideration. Attorney Christopher Turtzo for the State. Attorneys David Sneed and Tammy Peterson for Meta Platforms Inc. Case No. A-24-886110-B. The Court declines to dissolve stay. 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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The State of Nevada vs TikTok
Hearing, Sep 25, 2025
5 0   190 views, 2 comments

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

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The State of Nevada vs Meta
Hearing
1 0   90 views, 1 comments

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

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The State of Nevada vs TikTok
Hearing, Aug 28, 2025
2 0   194 views, 1 comments

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

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Case No: 89709
Supreme Court
Authored
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)

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