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Perry, Mary D
Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: P (Family Division)
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
73.33%411/00.00%00 
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  • Elected District Court Judge to Dept. P (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2021.
  • This term ends on Jan 4, 2027.
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Eighth Judicial District Court, Department P
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Mary Perry: Strength in the Shadows — A Judge’s Journey Through Pain, Service, and Unbreakable Faith! Some judges rule from the bench — and then some judges rule from the heart. Judge Mary Perry, of the Clark County Family Division, has never been the kind of jurist who hides behind her robe. She brings her compassion, her discipline, and her lived experience into every courtroom she steps into. But few truly understand what she has survived — the kind of battles that would have brought most people to their knees. This is her story — raw, painful, triumphant, patriotic, and deeply human. A Veteran Who Served Her Country Before She Ever Served the Court Before Mary Perry ever presided over a single case… Before she ever wore the black robe… She wore a uniform. Judge Perry is an honorable United States military veteran, one of only a small handful of veterans to ever serve on the bench in the entire state of Nevada. Her military career shaped her: ✔ Her discipline ✔ Her sense of duty ✔ Her courage under pressure ✔ Her ability to lead with strength and humility Judge Perry’s lifelong commitment to service didn’t begin in a courtroom — it began defending her country. And when her military service ended, her service to the community continued in a different uniform: the judicial robe. To this day, she carries the values instilled in her by the Armed Forces: Honor. Integrity. Accountability. Courage. Compassion. A Battle for Her Life While Campaigning to Serve Others What the public didn’t see was the storm she was living through. In the midst of campaigning, life struck her with a series of crushing blows. First, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She endured a double mastectomy — a physical and emotional trauma that would break the strongest of hearts. Hormone Imbalance, Medication Struggles, and the Truth About Her Voice Recovery isn’t simple. The medications she depended on to survive created a severe hormonal imbalance — disrupting her sleep, clarity, emotions, and physical strength. There was another challenge that few knew about: her hearing was deteriorating — she needed hearing aids. She couldn’t hear well, so her voice would naturally grow louder. People heard volume. They didn’t see the medical condition behind it. Then, to add to an already challenging and emotional situation, Judge Perry lost her sister to cancer. Two months later, she lost her father — her most significant source of strength. Through all this tragedy, Judge Perry persevered. TODAY ✔ Her medication is stabilized. ✔ Her hormones are balanced. ✔ She is working through the VA to improve her hearing. ✔ Her clarity and equilibrium are restored. She is stronger than ever. A Judge Who Believes Children Deserve Both Parents What sets Judge Perry apart is her unwavering belief that children need both of their parents. She is often called the most preemptive and forward-thinking judge on the Family Court bench because she consistently supports: ✔ Joint legal custody ✔ Joint physical custody ✔ Equal involvement from both parents Unless there is danger or extraordinary circumstances, she refuses to punish a child by removing a loving parent from their life. Her philosophy is simple, powerful, and child-centered: “Families may break up — but children should not.” This approach has earned her respect across the legal community. A Judge Who Was Hurting — But Never Stopped Helping Others Judge Perry could have stepped away. She could have focused solely on her health. She could have taken time to heal physically and emotionally — but she didn’t. Even when she was grieving… Even when her body was recovering from cancer… Even when her medications shook her balance… Even when she could barely hear her own voice… She kept coming to court. She kept serving families. She kept fighting for the children of Clark County. This is not a weakness. This is strength — veteran strength. This is resilience learned from the battlefield and carried into the courtroom. A Servant Leader Worth Fighting For Today, Judge Mary Perry stands not only as a survivor but as a symbol of perseverance, courage, and compassion. She represents what a Family Court judge should be: ✔ Human ✔ Fair ✔ Balanced ✔ Empathetic ✔ Grounded in service ✔ Devoted to children ✔ Forged by military discipline She is more than her scars. More than her illnesses. More than the whispers or misunderstandings. She is the only veteran in the Clark County Family Court. A woman who served her country… A judge who fought cancer… A daughter and sister who survived heartbreaking loss… A public servant who still showed up for her community when the world expected her to fall. Her story deserves to be told. Her courage deserves to be acknowledged. Her service — both military and judicial — deserves deep respect. Because sometimes the strongest people in the room are the ones who fought battles no one ever saw.

Clark County Attorneys Say Perry Should Get The Boot
Las Vegas Review Journal   
Dec 7, 2025
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Case No: 89249
Court Of Appeals
Unpublished
Reversed
Sep 16, 2025
104 days since filing.

Filed Order of Reversal and Remand. "ORDER the judgment of the district court REVERSED AND REMAND this matter to apply the correct evidentiary standard of clear and convincing evidence and properly analyze the elements of fraud". COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)

Public Reprimand
Consent to Public Censure
Eighth Judicial District Court
Jul 18, 2024 pending appeal

For hostility, a lack of professional decorum, the use of profanity towards litigants; a stayed suspension and public censure.

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Case No: 86937
Court Of Appeals
Unpublished
Reversed
Jul 2, 2025
134 days since filing.

Filed Order of Reversal and Remand. "We reverse the district court's decisions rejecting Polk's motions to enforce the decree of divorce by seeking a proper valuation and equitable distribution of the marital residence. Accordingly, we remand for further proceedings to make specific findings as to the value of the marital residence, utilizing the appraised value of the home when Rowland completed the refinance of the mortgage, and direct an equitable division of the value of the residence betwee

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Case No: 87945
Court Of Appeals
Unpublished
Reversed
Jun 25, 2025
127 days since filing.

Filed Order Reversing Judgement, Vacating Sanctions Award, and Remanding. "ORDER the judgment of the district court REVERSED, the sanctions award VACATED, and the matter REMANDED to the district court for proceedings consistent with this order." COA-BB/MG/DW (COA)

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Presiding
E.B., a Mother vs B.B., a Father, Part 2
Hearing, Dec 20, 2021
25 1   672 views, 6 comments

The Honorable Mary Perry, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department P, Family Division presiding over a bench trial. Attorney Amanda Roberts appeared on behalf of the Mother. The Father failed to appear. The Mother takes the stand. The Court pronounces decree, awards primary physical and sole legal custody to Mother, with supervised visitation to Father. 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
E.B., a Mother vs B.B., a Father, Part 1
Hearing, Dec 20, 2021
25 0   898 views, 8 comments

The Honorable Mary Perry, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department P, Family Division presiding over a bench trial. Attorney Amanda Roberts appeared on behalf of the Mother. The Father failed to appear. The Mother presents case in chief, takes the stand, calls expert witness Donna Wilburn. 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
E.B., a Mother vs B.B., a Father
Hearing, Sep 16, 2021
24 0   579 views, 6 comments

The Honorable Mary Perry, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department P, Family Division presiding over a return hearing. Attorney Amanda Roberts appeared on behalf of the Mother. The Father represented himself. The Court schedules trial. 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: 87490
Court Of Appeals
Unpublished
Affirmed In Part and Reversed In Part
Feb 5, 2025
184 days since filing.

Filed Order Affirming in Part, Reversing in Part and Remanding. "We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand this matter to the district court for further proceedings consistent with this order." COA-BB/MG/DW (COA)

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