f.k.a. Fitzpatrick, Michelle Leavitt
Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 12
District Court Judge
Error Rate: 17.40%712 / 150
- Appointed District Court Judge to Dept. 12 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Apr 23, 2002.
- Served to completion on Jan 6, 2003.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 12 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 6, 2003.
- Served to completion on Jan 5, 2009.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 12 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 5, 2009.
- Served to completion on Jan 5, 2015.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 12 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 5, 2015.
- Served to completion on Jan 4, 2021.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 12 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2021.
- This term ends on Jan 4, 2027.
Kim Blandino vs the Dept. of Parole & Probation
Hearing, Apr 15, 2025
The Honorable Michelle Leavitt, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 12, presiding over a hearing on motion for appointment of standby counsel. Case No. A-24-907619-W. The Court takes matter under submission. 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 Kim Blandino
Hearing, Apr 8, 2025
The Honorable Michelle Leavitt, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 12, presiding over a hearing on motion for appointment of standby counsel. Case No. A-24-907619-W. The Court continues to allow Mr. Blandino to file motion. 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
Mar 24, 2025
126 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed In Part and Reversed In Part
Mar 24, 2025
94 days since filing.
Filed Order Affirming in Part, Vacating in Part and Remanding. "ORDER the judgment of conviction AFFIRMED IN PART AND VACATED IN PART AND REMAND this matter to the district court for proceedings consistent with this order." COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
The State of Nevada vs John Scott MacDonald
Hearing, Nov 26, 2024
The Honorable Michelle Leavitt, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 12, presiding over arraignment. Deputy District Attorney Colleen Baharav for the State. Defense Attorney Monti Levy for J Scott MacDonald. Case No. C-24-387359-1. The Defendant waives speedy trial rights. The Court accepts not guilty plea. 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
Jan 31, 2025
115 days since filing.
Filed Order Affirming in Part and Dismissing Appeal in Part. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED IN PART AND DISMISS the appeal in part." COA-BB/MG/DW (COA)
Supreme Court
Affirmed
Jan 23, 2025
665 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of conviction AFFIRMED." DH/LB/LS. (SC)
The State of Nevada vs Jose "Chille" DeCastro
Hearing, Jul 10, 2024
The Honorable Michelle Leavitt, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 12, presiding over oral arguments on appeal. Deputy District Attorney Alexander Chen appeared on behalf of the State. Defense Attorney Christopher Oram appeared on behalf of Mr. DeCastro. Case No. C-24-381730-A. The Court reverses convictions, orders Mr. DeCastro released. 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
Nov 20, 2024
54 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of conviction AFFIRMED." COA-MG/BB/DW. (COA)
Pat: Analysis of Page Length
Perspectives
The judge granted the bloated appellate brief. Since the DA didn't object, that sealed the matter. I give my perspectives on the reasons why the DA didn't object, and what might be on the judge's mind. None of this is legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created or intended. This is for entertainment only and cannot be relied upon. I am not a licensed Nevada attorney, and am merely commenting on a public issue.
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