The political newcomer has raised $150 and has spent all of it. Speed says he briefly practiced on his own before joining the Public Defender, where he has served in the Sexual Assault Defense specialty unit since 2008. h5{font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif}.td-post-content passed the Nevada bar in 2001, according to her website. .td-small-thumb .td-big-grid-meta .entry-title{font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif}.td-big-grid-post.td-tiny-thumb .td-big-grid-meta, view details top UNSWORTH, SANDRA A. .td_module_wrap .td-post-category, He says on his website that “, understanding people is what makes a good family court judge.”, Kevin Speed has been a Clark County public defender for 16 years, according to his. Contact Editor Hugh Jackson for questions: info@nevadacurrent.com. I’ve served as a Judge in the Truancy Diversion Program. Bill has also been endorsed by many community leaders and ten Nevada Board Certified Family Law Specialists with over two centuries of combined family law experience. .woocommerce .woocommerce-error .button:hover, I am a candidate for Family Court Judge, Department M, which is currently a Guardianship Court. .sf-menu > .current-menu-ancestor > a:after, .wpb_tabs li a, Cheryl Wingate, the third candidate in the race, is Voy’s sister-in-law who entered the fray hours after Nathan filed, requiring the need for a primary battle. That program has continued to thrive since its inception and Sara is proud of her contribution to the Southern Nevada community. *rv\:11\./)){htmlTag.className+=' ie11';} I love the personal nature of family law cases and I work tirelessly to advocate for my clients’ best interests and help them achieve positive outcomes. I have focused my practice in these areas and gained decades of experience there. .td-page-content blockquote p, All Jefferson County voters can vote in a nonpartisan race for one open Family Court judge position (Circuit Court District 30, Division 9). .td_module_18 .td-read-more a:hover, if(/chrom(e|ium)/.test(navigator.userAgent.toLowerCase())){htmlTag.className+=' td-md-is-chrome';} Errors have been highlighted above. She is passionate about her career and serves to protect the rights of all people and make sure their voices are heard. .tds-button6 .tdm-btn-text, i{color:#cda038}.tdm-menu-active-style5 .td-header-menu-wrap .sf-menu > .current-menu-item > a, .td-weather-week:before, Ochoa began more than three decades of private practice in 1979, according to his website. .post header .td-post-comments{font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif}.post .td-post-source-tags a, She took a job in 2003 with the Clark County Public Defender as a law clerk and passed the bar exam the next year. .td-header-wrap .black-menu .sf-menu > .current-category-ancestor > a, .tds-button6 i, .wpb_tabs li:hover a, Follow Nevada Current on Facebook and Twitter. .td_category_template_8 .td-category-header .td-category a.td-current-sub-category, cite a:hover, has a 54.17 percent error rate from Our Nevada Judges. She’s also worked as a mediator and parenting coordinator, where she worked to resolve custody conflicts. .header-search-wrap .td-drop-down-search .btn:hover, District Judge of the Eighth Judicial District Court Dept. .woocommerce .product #respond input#submit:hover, view details top UNSWORTH, SANDRA A. #bbpress-forums #bbp-single-user-details #bbp-user-navigation li.current a, .td-theme-wrap .td-mega-menu .td-next-prev-wrap a:hover{background-color:#cda038}.td-theme-wrap .td-mega-menu .td-next-prev-wrap a:hover{border-color:#cda038}.td-theme-wrap .header-search-wrap .td-drop-down-search .btn:hover{background-color:#cda038}.td-theme-wrap .td-aj-search-results .td_module_wrap:hover .entry-title a, I am the most qualified because of the diversity of my experience, my years of practice in front of the court, as a business owner and a member of the community. solid #eaeaea;font-family:'IBM Plex Serif'}.twitter_header{width:100%;height:auto;margin:0px;padding:10px She has served as a pro tem judge in Las Vegas Justice Court. I have the experience, maturity and temperament to make an excellent Judge in Family Court, Department J. Las Vegas Sun – Both Sunny Bailey and Michelle Tobler. .widget_text .textwidget, .td-weather-information:before, He was elected in 2010, lost his bid for re-election in 2014 and is seeking a newly-created seat. Her website notes the incumbent, Judge Vincent Ochoa, has received “mediocre marks” on the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s judicial survey. Below is the list of 2020 family court judicial candidates. .td-post-template-9 .td-post-sub-title, .entry-crumbs span, Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. .td-load-more-wrap a:hover, In 2014, the Clark County Commissioners appointed me to serve as a Fair Hearing Master for the Department of Family Services. .td_category_template_4 .td-category-siblings .td-category a:hover, Heidi is a former Las Vegas Municipal Court judge. .tdm-menu-active-style3 .tdm-header.td-header-wrap .sf-menu > .current-category-ancestor > a, She is currently in private practice and has served as a hearing master in District Court, according to her, says she’s been in Las Vegas since 1981 and has held a variety of positions. .td_block_template_14 .td-related-title .td-cur-simple-item, (function(){var htmlTag=document.getElementsByTagName("html")[0];if(navigator.userAgent.indexOf("MSIE 10.0")>-1){htmlTag.className+=' ie10';} .tdm-menu-active-style5 .tdm-header .td-header-menu-wrap .sf-menu > .current-category-ancestor > a, 270 likes. .td_mod_mega_menu:hover .entry-title a, While serving as the Presiding Judge of the Family Division, I directed and participated in the implementation of numerous improvements to permit the court to better serve the public. Once elected, a Judge does not get supervision or feedback. McKellar reports raising $7,308 and has $4,125 on hand. Mastin has raised $5,695 and has $2,135 on hand. .td-post-template-7 .td-post-sub-title, #bbpress-forums .bbp-breadcrumb a, I went on to college at Whittier College and then Law School at the University of San Diego. .td-post-content blockquote p, They also have the ability to change the course of lives, especially for children. Rhonda is the youngest of five children, and the first of her family to attend college. We hope with this information will  help you make an informed decision on who to vote for this November. .td-theme-wrap .sf-menu .td-normal-menu .current-category-ancestor > a, As a result of these varied life experiences, in addition to 24 years of professional experience, she understands how parties in Family Court feel when they are forced to bring their very personal matters before a Family Court Judge to resolve. .td_block_template_1 .td-related-title .td-cur-simple-item, .widget_display_topics .bbp-author-name, I am hard-working and believe being prepared is essential. .tdm-menu-btn2 .tds-button2 GILBERT: Kurtz, Thomas G. District Court Judge, Family Div Department … .td-instagram-user a, .td_category_template_4 .td-category-siblings .td-category a:hover, h1{font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif}.td-page-content h2, Robert Kurth says he has 28 years of experience as a lawyer. McConnell reports raising $5,700 and has $4,409 on hand. She’s a native Las Vegan and graduate of Boyd Law School. I’ve been serving as an Arbitrator in the District Court’s arbitration program for 10 years. Z. .sf-menu > li:hover > a:after, #bbpress-forums .bbp-pagination .current, ";var td_magnific_popup_translation_image_tError="The image #%curr% could not be loaded. Bill has been endorsed by over 40 important community organizations including firefighters and law enforcement. He has participated in over 500 trials/evidentiary hearings as a trial attorney or presiding judge. She has served as a pro tem judge in Las Vegas Justice Court. He currently serves on the Supreme Court’s Nevada Children’s Commission which seeks to maintain and improve the abuse and neglect system and the Supreme Court’s Child Support Commission. .td_block_exchange .td-exchange-header:before, Prior to taking the bench, I practiced, primarily in family law, for 18 years, handling thousands of cases and clients. h3{font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif}.td-page-content h4, Experience in a judicial position is vital. li{border-bottom:none}.td_block_slide .td-image-gradient:before{height:0 !important}#eb-widget .eaw-booknow .header-search-wrap .td-drop-down-search .btn:hover, .td-page-content li, He says his family law practice has evolved with his clients, leading him to also practice mortgage mediation, criminal, personal injury and traffic law. That experience made me want to attend law school. if(/(iPad|iPhone|iPod)/g.test(navigator.userAgent)){htmlTag.className+=' td-md-is-ios';} He’s raised $42,103 and has $22,448 on hand. Also,  I  have  conducted  over  100  seminars/open  forums  on  topics  regarding  Domestic Partnership  Law,  the  Defense  of  Marriage  Act  (DOMA),  Marriage  Equality,  Family Creation, and Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Charles J. Hoskin was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. .td_block_template_1 .td-related-title, Sara Dayani says she’s worked in family court since 2008 on divorce, custody, annulment, adoptions and terminations of parental rights. .woocommerce-cart .woocommerce .shipping-calculator-form .button:hover, .td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_7 .td-block-title > *, We welcome your comments on the qualifications of the candidates as well as any information you can offer to help voters make an educated decision. i{color:#cda038}.tdm-menu-btn2 .tds-button3{-webkit-box-shadow:0 2px 16px #cda038;-moz-box-shadow:0 2px 16px #cda038;box-shadow:0 2px 16px #cda038}.tdm-menu-btn2 .tds-button3:hover{-webkit-box-shadow:0 4px 26px #cda038;-moz-box-shadow:0 4px 26px #cda038;box-shadow:0 4px 26px #cda038}.widget_super_rss_reader h4 span Mary Perry  – This candidate did not provide a  bio. She is appealing the discipline imposed by the Nevada Judicial Commission for violating a mother’s due process rights in holding her in contempt and modifying child custody. Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Forman reports raising $9,476 and has $2,069 remaining. input{height:45px}.mc4wp-form-fields input[type=submit]{background:#cda038;width:100%;text-transform:uppercase}input[type=zip]{font-size:12px;line-height:21px;color:#444;border:1px li.active{background-color:#cda038 !important}.block-title, #bbpress-forums .bbp-body .sticky li.bbp-topic-title .bbp-topic-permalink, I was a Truancy Diversion Judge for six years serving many children and families in Clark County. .td-post-template-11 .td-post-sub-title{font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif}.td-post-template-2 .td-post-sub-title, .td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_3 .td-block-title > *, He’s worked in private practice and most recently as the staff attorney for Clark County Family Court, according to his website. During the early years of his marriage, Bill put himself through college while working full-time. 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Bill further understands the importance of assisting families in quickly reaching fair and equitable resolutions. .archive .widget_archive .current a, .td-theme-wrap .sf-menu .td-normal-menu .current-menu-ancestor > a, is a graduate of UNLV’s Boyd School of Law and gained court experience as a legal clerk for Judge Susan Johnson, according to her website. .td-header-style-12 .td-affix, .td-category-title-holder .td-page-title{font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif}.td-page-content p, .td-category-siblings .td-subcat-dropdown a:hover, I also served since 2017 as a Pro Tem Judge for the City of Las Vegas, working in small claims. 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