f.k.a. Fitzpatrick, Michelle Leavitt
Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 12
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
39.24%9662 /12.58%64693
- 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.
Supreme Court
Affirmed In Part and Reversed In Part
Oct 6, 2026
0 days since filing.
Order Affirming in Part, Vacating in Part, Reversing in Part and Remanding. "ORDER the judgment of conviction AFFIRMED IN PART, VACATED IN PART, AND REVERSED IN PART AND REMAND this matter to the district court for proceedings consistent with this order." A26 - KP/RP/LB (SC)
Michelle Leavitt: Eighth Judicial District Court
Perspectives
District Court Judge Michelle Leavitt joins Defense Attorney Lance Hendron and Ann Frehner for a discussion on her candidacy for Department 12 of the Eighth Judicial District Court. The views and opinions of any candidates running for judicial office are their own. As a policy, Our Nevada Judges ensures all judicial candidates are extended an invitation. 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 25, 2026
0 days since filing.
Order of Affirmance "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." B26 - LS/EC/PL (SC)
The State of Nevada vs Alejandro Estrada
Hearing, Aug 5, 2026
The Honorable Michelle Leavitt, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 12, presiding over a status check. Deputy District Attorney Binu Palal appears on behalf of the State. Defense Attorney Anna Clark appeared on behalf of Alejandro Estrada. Case No. C-26-400557-1. The Court schedules jury 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
Leavitt Sentences Woman Who Worked As Sex Worker For Causing Fatal Overdose On Strip
Las Vegas Review Journal
Sep 23, 2026
Nevada Veterans Association vs Donna Lee
Hearing, Jun 4, 2026
District Court Judge Michelle Leavitt, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 12, presiding over a status check. Appearing for Plaintiffs is Jeffrey Lustick. Appearing for Defendant is Evan Schwab. Case No. A-22-851779-C. The Court grants motion for summary judgment. 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
Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 12
Interview
Judge Michelle Leavitt – Clark County District Court Dept. 12 ENDORSED BY THE JOINT VETERANS GROUP
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