Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: S (Family Division)
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
35.71%2715 /00.00%00
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. S (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 3, 2011.
- Served to completion on Jan 5, 2015.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. S (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 5, 2015.
- Served to completion on Jan 4, 2021.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. S (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2021.
- This term ends on Jan 4, 2027.
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed In Part and Dismissed In Part
Nov 20, 2025
132 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance and Dismissal in Part. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED and Dismiss the appeal in part." f1 [ To the extent Maria challenges the district court's September 2022 divorce decree, which found the prenuptial agreement was valid, and the October 2023 order setting Kevin's initial child support obligation, her arguments were required to have been raised in a timely appeal from the October 2023 order, and we therefore dismiss this portion of her appeal as unt
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed In Part and Reversed In Part
Oct 23, 2025
79 days since filing.
Filed Order Affirming in Part, Reversing in Part and Remanding. "We affirm the portion of the district court's order finding that it lacked personal jurisdiction over Paul and that the court could not adjudicate the incidences of the marriage in Nevada. However, we reverse and remand the portion of the district court's order dismissing Leslie's complaint as to her request for divorce to determine if she satisfied the requirements of NRS 125.120, which would then require the court to grant an in
Questions Linger After Ochoa Rules Sexual Assault Survivor Is Brother’s Legal Father
8 News Now
Sep 29, 2025
A.K., a Mother vs Todd Matthew Phillips
Hearing, Oct 19, 2020
District Court Judge Vincent Ochoa, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department S, Family Division, presiding over a bench trial. Attorney Shannon Wilson appeared on behalf of the Mother. Mr. Phillips represented himself. Mr. Phillips takes the stand and rests case in chief. Mother takes the stand and rests case in chief. 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
DNA Testing Inconclusive For Las Vegas Man Who Wants To Know If Brother Is His Son
Las Vegas Review Journal
Jul 31, 2025
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Dec 18, 2024
170 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "We affirm the district court's divorce decree and its denial of the motion to set aside the decree." COA-MG/BB/DW. (COA)
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Apr 29, 2024
325 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "We affirm the district court's order enforcing the divorce decree, reducing the $8,709.75 in tuition expenses that Teresa paid to judgment, and directing the parties to pay their half of Chad's college expenses as they become due. " COA-MG/BB/DW. (COA)
54.15% (149530 votes)
Primary Election
Jun 9, 2020
Ranked 1st out of 3 candidates and won.
Supreme Court
Affirmed
Jan 31, 2024
306 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." SNP23 - DH/PL/RP. (SC)
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Jan 19, 2024
260 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." fn2[On January 10, 2024, Kimberly filed a motion for stay pending resolution of the appeal. In light of this disposition, we deny the motion as moot.] COA-MG/BB/DW (COA)
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