Fifth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 1
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
20.69%236 /15.83%10119
- Appointed District Court Judge to Dept. 1 of the Fifth Judicial District Court on May 24, 2011.
- Served to completion on Jan 7, 2013.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 1 of the Fifth Judicial District Court on Jan 7, 2013.
- Served to completion on Jan 5, 2015.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 1 of the Fifth Judicial District Court on Jan 5, 2015.
- Served to completion on Jan 4, 2021.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 1 of the Fifth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2021.
- This term ends on Jan 4, 2027.
Wanker: Fifth Judicial District Court, Department 1
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Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
May 22, 2026
666 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
Wanker Accepts Not Guilty Plea From Anthony Aguilar And Carlos Blakely Plead
Northern Nevada Business View
Apr 3, 2026
Court Of Appeals
Reversed
Dec 16, 2025
57 days since filing.
Filed Order of Reversal and Remand. ORDER the judgment of the district court REVERSED AND REMAND this matter to the district court for proceedings consistent with this order. COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
Supreme Court
Affirmed
Nov 26, 2025
461 days since filing.
Filed Authored Opinion. "Affirmed." Before: Pickering/Cadish/Lee. Author: Pickering, J. Majority: Pickering/Cadish/Lee. 141 Nev. Adv. Opn. No. 59. KP/EC/PL. (SC).
Should The AG Represent Judges In Misconduct Cases? Supreme Court Punts On Answer
The Nevada Independent
Feb 23, 2026
Court Of Appeals
Writ Petition Denied
Sep 24, 2025
254 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance (Docket No. 88503-COA) and Order Denying Petition for Writ of Mandamus (Docket No. 88616-COA). "In Docket No. 88616-COA, we deny the Pilkingtons' petition for a writ of mandamus challenging the district court's order declaring them vexatious litigants. And in Docket No. 88503-COA, we affirm the district court's order awarding the Lenk heirs their attorney fees and costs." fn8 [8Insofar as the Pilkingtons raise arguments that are not specifically addressed in this order,
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Sep 24, 2025
254 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance (Docket No. 88503-COA) and Order Denying Petition for Writ of Mandamus (Docket No. 88616-COA). "In Docket No. 88616-COA, we deny the Pilkingtons' petition for a writ of mandamus challenging the district court's order declaring them vexatious litigants. And in Docket No. 88503-COA, we affirm the district court's order awarding the Lenk heirs their attorney fees and costs." fn8 [8Insofar as the Pilkingtons raise arguments that are not specifically addressed in this order,
Supreme Court
Affirmed
Sep 12, 2025
553 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." DH/LB/LS (SC)
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