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Israel, Ronald J

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Articles116
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a.k.a. Israel, Ron
Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 28
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
34.29%11560/10.57%11013 
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  • 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.
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Ronald J. Israel practiced law in Las Vegas for over 30 years prior to his judicial election in November of 2010. He was admitted to practice law in Nevada in 1983. In 1981, he was admitted to practice law in California after attending the University of San Diego. In 1977, he attended the University of California, Los Angeles. He came to Las Vegas in 1982 to practice insurance defense for Harding & Dawson, specifically to work on the MGM Grand Fire case. Subsequently, he went to work for Manos & Cherry where he practiced civil litigation and worked under former Supreme Court Justice Michael A. Cherry. He next became a senior associate for Edward M. Bernstein & Associates, still practicing civil litigation. In 1990, he started his own private practice concentrating on Personal Injury and Workers Compensation. He was later chosen for the first panel to serve as a Judge Pro Tempore for the Clark County Short Trial Program, and as a court-appointed arbitrator. He is a member of the Clark County Bar Association, Nevada Bar Association, California Bar Association, American Bar Association, National Bar Association, Las Vegas Latino Bar Association, South Asian Bar Association, Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys, and Nevada Women’s Lobby, among other organizations. He has been active in organizations including the Boy Scouts of America, as an Eagle Scout, the FBI Citizens Academy, Clark County Pro Bono Project, American Israel Public Affairs Committee, World Jewish Congress, Seniors United, Nevada Public Radio and PBS, the American Mock Trial Association and is currently on the Board of Directors for the Anti-Defamation League, Las Vegas Region.

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General Election 2020
District Court Judge for Dept. 28 of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Israel, Ronald J (NP)   641181 (100.00%)
Received 100.00% of the vote between 1 candidate and won the general election.
Non-Partisan Primary Election 2020
District Court Judge for Dept. 28 of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Israel, Ronald J141466 (50.88%)
McLeod, Alexandra Beth77621 (27.92%)
Cavanaugh, James Early58948 (21.20%)
Received 50.88% of the vote between 3 candidates and won the primary election.
General Election 2014
District Court Judge for Dept. 28 of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Israel, Ronald J (NP)   147222 (53.60%)
Bush, Susan K (NP)   127469 (46.40%)
Received 53.60% of the vote between 2 candidates and won the general election.
Non-Partisan Primary Election 2014
District Court Judge for Dept. 28 of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Israel, Ronald J57006 (54.84%)
Bush, Susan K36803 (35.40%)
Pool, Robert B10146 (09.76%)
Received 54.84% of the vote between 3 candidates and won the primary election.
General Election 2010
District Court Judge for Dept. 28 of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Israel, Ronald J (NP)   199990 (54.30%)
Howard, Jr, John Hall (NP)   168317 (45.70%)
Received 54.30% of the vote between 2 candidates and won the general election.
Non-Partisan Primary Election 2010
District Court Judge for Dept. 28 of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Israel, Ronald J66515 (44.13%)
Howard, Jr, John Hall43305 (28.73%)
Coumou, Lucinda L40894 (27.13%)
Received 44.13% of the vote between 3 candidates and won the primary election.
General Election 2008
District Court Judge for Dept. O (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Sullivan, Frank Patrick (NP)   260399 (54.56%)
Israel, Ronald J (NP)   216897 (45.44%)
Received 45.44% of the vote between 2 candidates and lost the general election.
Non-Partisan Primary Election 2008
District Court Judge for Dept. O (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Israel, Ronald J33104 (36.90%)
Sullivan, Frank Patrick29471 (32.85%)
Wallace, Rebecca P27133 (30.25%)
Received 36.90% of the vote between 3 candidates and won the primary election.
General Election 2006
District Court Judge for Dept. 22 of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Johnson, Susan Holland (NP)   169261 (54.84%)
Israel, Ronald J (NP)   139379 (45.16%)
Received 45.16% of the vote between 2 candidates and lost the general election.
General Election 2002
District Court Judge for Dept. 21 of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Adair, Valerie P (NP)   152682 (59.22%)
Israel, Ronald J (NP)   105132 (40.78%)
Received 40.78% of the vote between 2 candidates and lost the general election.
Recent Cases
NumberDisposition TypeJurisdictionPublicationDisposition Date
88252ReversedSupreme CourtAuthoredJul 2, 2026
90110ReversedCourt Of AppealsUnpublishedJun 16, 2026
90502AffirmedCourt Of AppealsUnpublishedJun 12, 2026
89985ReversedSupreme CourtAuthoredJun 3, 2026
91285Affirmed In Part and Reversed In PartCourt Of AppealsUnpublishedFeb 27, 2026
89368AffirmedCourt Of AppealsUnpublishedFeb 20, 2026
89477ReversedCourt Of AppealsUnpublishedJan 30, 2026
89680Writ Petition GrantedSupreme CourtUnpublishedDec 22, 2025
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Hearing, Sep 17, 2026

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Hearing, Aug 20, 2019

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Hearing, Mar 19, 2019

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Hearing, Feb 19, 2019

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Hearing, Jan 29, 2019

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Hearing, Oct 30, 2018

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Hearing, Jun 13, 2017

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Recent Articles
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Ponder ‘A Prolific Sexual Predator’ Says Prosecutor As Israel Lowers Bail Oct 28, 2026Nevada Current
Attorney And Justice Of The Peace Vie For Israel's Open Seat In District Court Sep 29, 2026Nevada Current
Israel's Underlying Ruling Mentioned As THC Dispute Reaches Supreme Court In Case Against Driver Accused Of Killing Joree OdabiAug 12, 2026KTNV
Israel Denounces A Man's Stupid Choice In Sentencing Him To Prison For Causing Fatal Las Vegas Crash While Driving Home From BarJul 20, 2026Las Vegas Review Journal
Israel Gives Man Who Posed As Attorney Gets Jail TimeJun 17, 2026Insurance Journal
Israel's Jailing Of Candidate Mentioned In Race Clouded By DisciplineMay 4, 2026Las Vegas Review Journal
Judicial Elections Set; Israel Declines To Run For Re-ElectionJan 21, 2026The Nevada Independent
Israel Declines To Comment On Refusal To Run For Retention As Many Of Clark County’s Other Candidates To Run UnopposedJan 16, 2026Las Vegas Review Journal
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