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2021 Election Results: Marisa Rodriguez to Join Board of Governors

The 2021 Board of Governors elections concluded on Monday, May 17. The following candidate was elected to the Board of Governors and will be sworn in: District 1: Clark County Marisa Rodriguez About Marisa Rodriguez Rodriguez is a Senior Deputy City Attorney for the City of North Las Vegas, where she oversees all aspects of […]

Carson City Courts to Resume Normal Hours and Reduce Pandemic Procedures June 1

On May 14, the First Judicial District Court and the Carson City Justice/Municipal Court filed an administrative order modifying their previous pandemic-related orders. The order states that the courts will resume normal hours of operation effective June 1. In addition, the courts will no longer accept emailed PDF documents; the temporary drop boxes for documents […]

Bar Exam Results: February 2021

Congratulations to everyone who passed the recent Nevada Bar Exam! The unofficial pass list for the February 2021 Nevada Bar Exam is now available for viewing.    Information regarding the swearing-in ceremonies is also available. 

Second Judicial District Court Extends Temporary Closures Through May 31

On April 20, 2021, the Second Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order 2021-05(A), announcing that the temporary closure of in-person access to the court, with some exceptions, will continue through May 31, 2021. In-person proceedings, other than jury trials, will continue through remote means, such as audio or videoconference, unless otherwise approved for hearing in […]

Swearing-In Ceremonies for Feb. 2021 Bar Exam to be Held Both Virtually and In-Person

This spring, the Nevada Supreme Court will host both a virtual swearing-in ceremony and an in-person swearing-in ceremony to administer the Oath of Attorney to new Nevada attorneys. The virtual swearing-in ceremony will begin at 3:30 p.m., Friday May 14, 2021, and will be live webcast on the Nevada Supreme Court website at www.nvcourts.gov/supreme. The […]

Celebrate Law Day with ABA Webinar Thurs. April 29

Tomorrow, at 12:30 p.m. on Thurs. April 29, the ABA will host a free webinar, “Advancing the Rule of Law Now: A Global Perspective” in celebration of Law Day 2021. The theme for Law Day 2021 is “Advancing the Rule of Law Now,” and this program will explore the rule of law from an international […]

Public Hearing May 20 to Discuss Marshal Division of Eighth Judicial District Court

On Friday, April 23, 2021, the Nevada Supreme Court issued an order in ADKT 0542 scheduling a public hearing to consider whether a critical labor shortage exists within the Marshal Division of the Eighth Judicial District Court. The public hearing will be virtual and can be viewed at www.nvcourts.gov/supreme on May 20, at 2 p.m. Participation will […]

2021 State Bar Board of Governors Election Begins April 17

Ballots for the 2021 State Bar of Nevada Board of Governors election will be distributed electronically to eligible bar members on Saturday, April 17. Ballots will be sent via email to bar members who reside in District 1: Clark County. For information about the candidates in District 1, please visit the state bar’s 2021 election information […]

Phone Scam Alert: Eighth Judicial District Court Warns Public About Jury Duty Warrant Calls

On Wednesday, April 14, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued a release warning the public about a rise in phone scam calls related to non-existent outstanding warrants. The court asks members of the legal community to inform clients, co-workers, friends, and family about the scam. According to the court, the scammers claim the unsuspecting victim […]