Supreme Court
Seat: C
Justice
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
47.14%3733 /15.13%12923
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 17 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 1999.
- Served to completion on Jan 6, 2003.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 17 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 6, 2003.
- Served to completion on Jan 1, 2007.
- Elected Justice to Seat C of the Supreme Court on Jan 1, 2007.
- Served to completion on Jan 7, 2013.
- Elected Justice to Seat C of the Supreme Court on Jan 7, 2013.
- Served to completion on Jan 7, 2019.
Cherry, Kierny, Piro, Coffee: The Role of the Defense
Perspectives
District Court Judge Carli Kierny; and, Assistant Public Defender John Piro; and, Defense Attorney Scott Coffee, join special host and Senior Justice Michael Cherry for a Perspectives discussion on the role of the defense. 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
Cherry Mentioned As Trump Admin’s Nominee For Nevada US Attorney Is Discussed
The Nevada Independent
Feb 17, 2026
The Senior Judge Program
Interview
Michael Cherry Nevada Supreme Court Justice & Senior Judge will discuss Nevada Senior Judge Program
The State of Nevada vs Nelson Cintron
Hearing, Apr 9, 2025
The Honorable Michael Cherry, Eighth Judicial District Court, presiding over a hearing on confirmation of counsel. Appearing for the State is Chief Deputy District Attorney Madlyn Cole. Case No. C-24-386106-7. Defense Attorney Paul Adras confirms for Mr. Cintron. 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
The State of Nevada vs Nelson Cintron
Hearing, Apr 7, 2025
The Honorable Michael Cherry, Eighth Judicial District Court, presiding over a hearing on confirmation of counsel. Appearing for Nelson Cintron is Chief Deputy Public Defender Ben Saxe. Case No. C-24-386106-7. The Court continues. 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
Michael Cherry
Interview
The discussion was Family Court, Prosecutors hiding Evidence, Police Shooting, and so much more.
D.H., a Mother vs J.M.
Hearing, Feb 20, 2025
The Honorable Michael Cherry, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department Y, Family Division, presiding over a hearing on motion for reconsideration. Attorney Lorien Cole for the Mother. Attorney Patricia Marr for the Father. 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
Supreme Court
Affirmed
Sep 8, 2025
875 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." Herndon, C.J., with whom Pickering and Stiglich, JJ., agree, concurring in part and dissenting in part. En Banc (SC)
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Aug 28, 2025
118 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." fn4[ Insofar as Matz raises arguments that are not specifically addressed in this order, we have considered the same and conclude that they do not present a basis for relief. In addition, we have considered Matz's July 29, 2025, motion for status inquiry and case management order, and we conclude no relief is warranted] COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Aug 28, 2025
66 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED."COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
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