The State of Nevada vs Michael McDonald
A divorce that spilled over into criminal court.
Defendant convicted; sentenced and paroled.
Status Check, Habeas corpus 28, Eighth Judicial District Court, A-21-832506-W.
Aug 11, 2025, 10:00:00 AM
Michael McDonald vs The Warden, Hearing, 2 minutes, 15 seconds
Presiding
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
Hearing After Remand, Habeas corpus 28, Eighth Judicial District Court, A-21-832506-W.
Jun 2, 2025, 10:00:00 AM
Michael McDonald vs The Warden, Hearing, 2 minutes, 1 second
Presiding
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
Evidentiary Hearing, TPR case, Eighth Judicial District Court, D-23-661332-R.
Feb 13, 2024, 1:30:00 PM
Candace Ruiz vs Michael McDonald, Hearing, 1 hour, 50 minutes, 5 seconds
Presiding
The Honorable Gregory Gordon, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department C; and, the Honorable Jennifer Chapman, Oregon Judiciary, Jamhill County, presiding over a jurisdictional conference. Appearing for Ms. Ruiz is attorney Jack Fleeman. Appearing for Mr. McDonald is attorney Valerie Fuji. Parties make opening statements and closing arguments, Mr. McDonald takes the stand. The Court takes matter under submission. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
Jurisdictional Conference, TPR case, Eighth Judicial District Court, D-23-661332-R.
Jan 30, 2024, 1:00:00 PM
Candace Ruiz vs Michael McDonald, Hearing, 38 minutes, 46 seconds
Presiding
The Honorable Gregory Gordon, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department C; and, the Honorable Cynthia Easterday, Oregon Judiciary, Jamhill County, presiding over a jurisdictional conference. Appearing for Ms. Ruiz is attorney Jack Fleeman. Appearing for Mr. McDonald is attorney Valerie Fuji. The Court schedules evidentiary hearing. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
Status Check, TPR case, Eighth Judicial District Court, D-23-661332-R.
Jan 9, 2024, 10:00:00 AM
Candace Ruiz vs Michael McDonald, Hearing, 6 minutes, 29 seconds
Presiding
The Honorable Gregory Gordon, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department C, presiding over a status check. Appearing for Ms. Ruiz is attorney Jack Fleeman. Appearing for Mr. McDonald is attorney Valerie Fuji. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
Summary Judgment Hearing, TPR case, Eighth Judicial District Court, D-23-661332-R.
Sep 26, 2023, 9:15:00 AM
C.M., a Mother vs Michael McDonald, Hearing, 31 minutes
Presiding
The Honorable Gregory Gordon, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department C, presiding over a hearing on motion for summary judgment. Appearing for the Mother is attorney Jack Fleeman. Appearing for Mr. McDonald is attorney Valerie Fuji. Motion denied. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
Appointment of Counsel, Habeas corpus 28, Eighth Judicial District Court, A-21-832506-W.
Jul 12, 2023, 10:00:00 AM
Michael McDonald vs The Warden, Hearing, 2 minutes, 11 seconds
Presiding
The Honorable Ronald Israel, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 28, presiding over a motion for appointment of appellate counsel. Attorney Jean Schwartzer appears on behalf of Mr. McDonald. Case No. A-21-832506-W. Counsel appointed. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
Oral Arguments, Habeas corpus 12, Eighth Judicial District Court, A-21-832354-W.
Jun 5, 2023, 9:30:00 AM
Michael McDonald vs The Warden, Hearing, 15 minutes, 26 seconds
Presiding
The Honorable Erika Ballou, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 24, presiding over oral arguments on a petition for writ of habeas corpus. Appearing for the State is Deputy District Attorney Karen Mishler. Appearing for Mr. McDonald is Attorney Jean Schwartzer. Case No. A-21-832354-W. Petition denied. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
Jurisdictional Conference, TPR case, Eighth Judicial District Court, D-23-661332-R.
May 5, 2023, 9:30:00 AM
C.M., a Mother vs Michael McDonald, Hearing, 33 minutes, 14 seconds
Presiding
The Honorable Cheryl Moss, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department C; and, the Honorable Cynthia Easterday, Oregon Judiciary, Jamhill County, presiding over a jurisdictional conference. Appearing for the Mother is attorney Jack Fleeman and Brent Goodfellow. Appearing for Mr. McDonald is attorney Valerie Fuji. The Nevada Court retains jurisdiction. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
Confirmation of Counsel, TPR case, Eighth Judicial District Court, D-23-661332-R.
Apr 4, 2023, 9:30:00 AM
C.M., a Mother vs Michael McDonald, Hearing, 21 minutes, 27 seconds
Presiding
The Honorable Cheryl Moss, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department C, presiding over a hearing on citation to appear. Appearing for the Mother is attorney Jack Fleeman. Valerie Fuji confirms as counsel for the Father. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
Appointment of Counsel, Habeas corpus 28, Eighth Judicial District Court, A-21-832506-W.
Mar 13, 2023, 10:00:00 AM
Michael McDonald vs The Warden, Part 1, Hearing, 3 minutes, 55 seconds
Presiding
The Honorable Ronald Israel, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 28, presiding over a hearing on appointment of counsel. Case No. A-21-832506-W. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
Michael McDonald vs The Warden, Part 2, Hearing, 8 minutes, 27 seconds
Presiding
The Honorable Ronald Israel, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 28, presiding over a hearing on appointment of counsel. Chief Deputy Public Defender Nancy Lemcke for Michael McDonald. Case No. A-21-832506-W. The Court declines to appoint counsel for appeal. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
Citation to Appear, TPR case, Eighth Judicial District Court, D-23-661332-R.
Mar 7, 2023, 8:30:00 AM
C.M., a Mother vs Michael McDonald, Hearing, 15 minutes, 7 seconds
Presiding
The Honorable Cheryl Moss, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department C, presiding over a hearing on citation to appear. Appearing for the Mother is attorney Jack Fleeman. The Father represented himself. The Court appoints counsel, continues. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
Evidentiary Hearing, Habeas corpus 28, Eighth Judicial District Court, A-21-832506-W.
Jan 20, 2023, 10:30:00 AM
Michael McDonald vs The Warden, Part 1, Hearing, 1 hour, 20 minutes, 16 seconds
Presiding
The Honorable Ronald Israel, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 28, presiding over an evidentiary hearing. Deputy District Attorney Karen Mishler for the State. Deputy Public Defender Nancy Lemcke for Mr. McDonald. Case No. A-21-832506-W. Parties present cases in chief. Mr. McDonald takes the stand. The State calls Craig Mueller. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
Michael McDonald vs The Warden, Part 2, Hearing, 1 hour, 17 minutes, 6 seconds
Presiding
The Honorable Ronald Israel, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 28, presiding over an evidentiary hearing. Deputy District Attorney Karen Mishler for the State. Deputy Public Defender Nancy Lemcke for Mr. McDonald. Case No. A-21-832506-W. Craig Mueller wraps up testimony. Parties make closing arguments. The Court denies petition. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
Argument, Habeas corpus 12, Eighth Judicial District Court, A-21-832354-W.
Nov 30, 2022, 9:30:00 AM
Michael McDonald vs The Warden, Hearing, 1 minute, 49 seconds
Presiding
The Honorable Mary Kay Holthus, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 18, presiding over oral arguments. Appearing for the State is Deputy District Attorney Brittni Griffith. Appearing for Mr. McDonald is Attorney Jean Schwartzer. Case No. A-21-832354-W. The Court continues. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
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