f.k.a. Fitzpatrick, Michelle Leavitt
Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 12
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
39.24%9662 /12.60%63191
- 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.
Court Of Appeals
Reversed
Dec 16, 2025
84 days since filing.
Filed Order Dismissing in Part, Reversing in Part, and Remanding. ORDER the appeal DISMISSED IN PART and the judgment of the district court REVERSED IN PART and REMAND this matter to the district court to dismiss Anderson's petition to establish factual innocence without prejudice. COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
Leavitt Orders Decades In Prison For Man Who Killed 11-Year-Old In Wrong-House Shooting
Las Vegas Review Journal
Dec 17, 2025
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed In Part and Reversed In Part
Dec 16, 2025
76 days since filing.
Filed Order Affirming in Part, Reversing in Part and Remanding. ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED IN PART AND REVERSED IN PART AND REMAND this matter to the district to dismiss Bailey's petition to establish factual innocence without prejudice COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
Supreme Court
Affirmed
Dec 11, 2025
490 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of conviction AFFIRMED." DH/LB/LS. (SC)
The State of Nevada vs John Scott MacDonald
Hearing, Oct 21, 2025
The Honorable Michelle Leavitt, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 12, presiding over sentencing. Deputy District Attorney Colleen Baharav for the State. Defense Attorney Monti Levy for J Scott MacDonald. Case No. C-24-387359-1. The Court imposes 3-8 year prison term. 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
Leavitt's High Number Of Analyzed Cases Mentioned As Error Rates Reviewed
Las Vegas Review Journal
Dec 7, 2025
Kim Blandino vs the Parole & Probation
Hearing, Oct 8, 2025
The Honorable Michelle Leavitt, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 12, presiding over a hearing on motion for costs. Mr. Blandino represented himself. Case No. A-24-907619-W. The Court takes no action, citing impending motion to disqualify. 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 12, 2025
99 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of conviction AFFIRMED." COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Nov 12, 2025
99 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 12, 2025
99 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED."COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
Kim Blandino vs the Warden
Hearing, Aug 21, 2025
The Honorable Michelle Leavitt, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 12, presiding over a hearing on habeas corpus. Chief Deputy District Attorney John Afshar for the State. Mr. Blandino represented himself. Case No. A-24-907619-W. 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
The State of Nevada vs John Scott MacDonald
Hearing, Jun 10, 2025
The Honorable Michelle Leavitt, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 12, presiding over a hearing on entry of plea. Deputy District Attorney Colleen Baharav for the State. Defense Attorney Monti Levy for J Scott MacDonald. Case No. C-24-387359-1. The Court accepts guilty plea stipulating to 3-8 years imprisonment. 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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