Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: Y (Family Division)
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
25.00%62 /00.00%00
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. Y (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2021.
- Resigned on Nov 15, 2024.
Charter's Referral Of Candidate Mentioned As Drama Rules Particular Family Court Race
Nevada Current
Apr 21, 2026
Court Of Appeals
Reversed
Mar 5, 2026
202 days since filing.
Filed Order of Reversal and Remand. "ORDER the judgment of the district court REVERSED AND REMAND this matter to the district court for proceedings consistent with this order." COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Dec 9, 2025
70 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED."COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
Charter: Domestics & Dependency
Interview
Stephanie Charter, former Clark County Family Court Judge Department Y, on the Veterans In Politics
D.H., a Mother vs J.M., a Father, Part 2
Hearing, Oct 21, 2024
The Honorable Stephanie Charter, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department Y, Family Division, presiding over an evidentiary hearing. Attorney Lorien Cole and Erick Ferran for the Mother. Attorney Patricia Marr for the Father. Father takes the stand. 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
D.H., a Mother vs J.M., a Father, Part 1
Hearing, Oct 21, 2024
The Honorable Stephanie Charter, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department Y, Family Division, presiding over an evidentiary hearing. Attorney Lorien Cole and Erick Ferran for the Mother. Attorney Patricia Marr for the Father. Father takes the stand. 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
D.H., a Mother vs J.M., a Father, Part 2
Hearing, Oct 1, 2024
The Honorable Stephanie Charter, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department Y, Family Division, presiding over an evidentiary hearing. Attorney Lorien Cole and Erick Ferran for the Mother. Attorney Patricia Marr for the Father. Father takes the stand. 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
D.H., a Mother vs J.M., a Father, Part 1
Hearing, Oct 1, 2024
The Honorable Stephanie Charter, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department Y, Family Division, presiding over an evidentiary hearing. Attorney Lorien Cole and Erick Ferran for the Mother. Attorney Patricia Marr for the Father. Mother takes the stand and rests case in chief. 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
D.H., a Mother vs J.M., a Father, Part 2
Hearing, Aug 8, 2024
The Honorable Stephanie Charter, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department Y, Family Division, presiding over an evidentiary hearing. Attorney Lorien Cole and Erick Ferran for the Mother. Attorney Patricia Marr for the Father. Mother takes the stand. 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
D.H., a Mother vs J.M., a Father, Part 1
Hearing, Aug 8, 2024
The Honorable Stephanie Charter, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department Y, Family Division, presiding over an evidentiary hearing. Attorney Lorien Cole and Erick Ferran for the Mother. Attorney Patricia Marr for the Father. Parties make opening statements. Mother presents case in chief and calls witnesses Jason de la Garrigee and Dr. Douglas Barlow; and, takes the stand. 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 In Part and Reversed In Part
Jun 3, 2025
63 days since filing.
Filed Order Affirming in Part, Reversing in Part and Remanding. "We affirm the district court's calculation of Penaloza's gross monthly income; however, we reverse and remand as to all other issues." COA-BB/MG/DW (COA)
D.H., a Mother vs J.H., a Father
Hearing, May 9, 2024
The Honorable Stephanie Charter, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department Y, Family Division, presiding over an emergency hearing. Attorney Erick Ferran for the Mother. Attorney Kerry Faughnan for the Father. The Court declines to take action, defers to pending evidentiary hearing. 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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