First Judicial District Court
Dept.: 2
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
16.67%5 / 1 /14.29%6 / 1
- Elected Justice Of The Peace to Dept. 2 of the Carson City Justice Court on Jan 7, 2019.
- This term ends on Jan 6, 2025.
- Appointed District Court Judge to Dept. 2 of the First Judicial District Court on Jan 8, 2024.
- This term ends on Jan 6, 2025.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 2 of the First Judicial District Court on Jan 6, 2025.
- This term ends on Jan 6, 2031.
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Oct 24, 2025
102 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Oct 15, 2025
96 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Aug 21, 2025
111 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED."COA-BB/MG/DW (COA)
AB 66: Expansion of the Judiciary
Perspectives, May 16, 2025
Chief Justice Douglas Herndon and District Court Judge Kristin Luis argue in support of AB 66 and present the need for judicial expansion. The Assembly Committee on Ways & Means posed questions. 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
53.31% (16061 votes)
General Election
Nov 5, 2024
Ranked 1st out of 2 candidates and won.
Supreme Court
Writ Petition Granted
May 8, 2025
300 days since filing.
Filed Authored Opinion. "Petition granted." Before: Pickering/Cadish/Lee. Author: Cadish, J. Majority: Pickering/Cadish/Lee. fn1 [As Urias's petition was certified as within the word limit of NRAP 21(d) and thus was accepted for filing, his motion to exceed the page and word limits is denied as moot.] 141 Nev. Adv. Opn. No. 24. B25-KP/EC/PL. (SC).
Supreme Court
Affirmed
Apr 24, 2025
363 days since filing.
Filed Authored Opinion. "Affirmed." Before: Parraguirre/Bell/Stiglich. Author: Parraguirre, J. Majority: Parraguirre/Bell/Stiglich. 141 Nev. Adv. Opn. No. 21. A25-RP/LB/LS. (SC).
Democratic Party vs Green Party
Hearing, Aug 2, 2024
The Honorable Kristin Luis, First Judicial District Court, Department 2, presiding over a hearing. Attorney Todd Bice appeared on behalf of the Democratic Party. Attorney Kevin Benson appeared on behalf of the Green Party. Deputy Attorney General Gregory Ott appeared on behalf of the Secretary of State. 24 OC 00107 1B. The Court takes matter under advisement. 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
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Feb 25, 2025
137 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." COA-BB/MG/DW (COA)
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Nov 26, 2024
71 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." COA-MG/BB/DW. (COA)
In the Matter of The Honorable Elias Goiceochea
Hearing, Oct 20, 2023
The Presiding Officer, Karl Armstrong, of the Commission conducts a prove up hearing. Appearing as Prosecuting Officer is Richard Dreitzer. Case No. 2022-028-P. Attorney Don Christensen; Chairman Gary Vause; Vice-chairman Stephanie Humphrey; Justices of the Peace Stephen Bishop and Kristin Luis; and, lay member John Krmpotic, will join Mr. Armstrong as the Commission calls District Court Judges Mason Simons and Kriston Hill. 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
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Oct 9, 2024
92 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." COA-MG/BB/DW. (COA)
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