a.k.a. Israel, Ron
Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 28
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
33.92%11358 /09.65%10311
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 28 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 3, 2011.
- Served to completion on Jan 5, 2015.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 28 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 5, 2015.
- Served to completion on Jan 4, 2021.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 28 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2021.
- This term ends on Jan 4, 2027.
Court Of Appeals
Reversed
Jan 30, 2026
88 days since filing.
Filed Order of Reversal. We ORDER the judgment of the district court REVERSED and the decision and order of the appeals officer REINSTATED. COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
Supreme Court
Writ Petition Granted
Dec 22, 2025
396 days since filing.
Filed Order Granting Petition for Writ of Mandamus. "ORDER the petition GRANTED AND DIRECT THE CLERK OF THIS COURT TO ISSUE A WRIT OF MANDAMUS instructing the district court to vacate its July 23, 2024, order awarding attorney fees and costs as sanctions for a mistrial." DH/LB/LS. (SC)
Israel Declines To Comment On Refusal To Run For Retention As Many Of Clark County’s Other Candidates To Run Unopposed
Las Vegas Review Journal
Jan 16, 2026
Michael McDonald vs The Warden
Hearing, Aug 11, 2025
The Honorable Ronald Israel, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 28, presiding over a hearing on remand. Attorney Jean Schwartzer appears on behalf of Mr. McDonald. Case No. A-21-832506-W. The Court dismisses one count. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
Supreme Court
Affirmed
Nov 20, 2025
483 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of conviction AFFIRMED." DH/LB/LS. (SC)
Attorneys File For Seats Held By Israel Who Scored Low On RJ Survey
Las Vegas Review Journal
Jan 5, 2026
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Oct 27, 2025
109 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
Michael McDonald vs The Warden
Hearing, Jun 2, 2025
The Honorable Ronald Israel, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 28, presiding over a hearing on remand. Attorney Jean Schwartzer appears on behalf of Mr. McDonald. Case No. A-21-832506-W. The Court continues. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
The State of Nevada vs Charles Dowling
Hearing, Apr 21, 2025
District Court Judge Ronald Israel, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 28, presiding over a return hearing. Deputy District Attorney Michael Dickerson appeared on behalf of the State of Nevada. Defense Attorney Travis Shetler appeared on behalf of Mr. Dowling. Case No. C-23-375275-1. The Court schedules sentencing. 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
According To Survey, Attorneys Think Israel One Of The Worst District Judges
Las Vegas Review Journal
Dec 7, 2025
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