On June 27, 2022, Governor Steve Sisolak appointed Maria A. Gall to the Eighth Judicial District Court, Dept. 9. This appointment fills the judicial vacancy left by Cristina D. Silva.
Maria Gall previously practiced law in the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County, the Second Judicial District Court in Washoe County, the First Judicial District Court in Carson City, the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, as well as courts in Delaware, New York, Kentucky and Florida.
In order to serve the entirety of the appointment for Department 9, the appointed judge is now required to file as a candidate in the November 8, 2022 general election. Due to the timing of the appointment, a special filing period is open until July 22.