f.k.a. Fitzpatrick, Michelle Leavitt
Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 12
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
39.24%9662 /12.47%63991
- 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
Affirmed
Apr 30, 2026
87 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." COA-BB/MG. (COA)
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Apr 22, 2026
84 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of conviction AFFIRMED." COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 12
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Kim Blandino vs the Parole & Probation
Hearing, Dec 11, 2025
The Honorable Michelle Leavitt, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 12, presiding over a habeas corpus hearing. Mr. Blandino represented himself. Deputy District Attorney Shanon Clowers appeared on behalf of the State. Case No. A-24-907619-W. The Court takes matter under advisement. 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 2 Las Vegas Teens To Life For Killing 2 In Drive-By Shooting
8 News Now
Apr 1, 2026
Leavitt's Entry Of Death Sentence Mentioned As Former Death Row Inmate Released From Prison Over Wishes Of Victims’ Family
Las Vegas Review Journal
Mar 24, 2026
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
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
Jan 13, 2026
85 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of conviction AFFIRMED."COA-BB/MG/DW (SC)
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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