Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 24
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
35.29%116 /11.28%11815
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 24 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2021.
- This term ends on Jan 4, 2027.
Lawyers Peremptory Challenge Ballou 131 Times Between January 1, 2023 and November 26, 2025
Las Vegas Review Journal
Dec 13, 2025
Imposition of Discipline
Commission On Judicial Discipline
Sep 22, 2025 pending appeal
For refusing to comply with the Supreme Court's orders; a 6 month suspension without pay and enrollment in a remedial training program.
Ballou's Low Error Rate Contrasts Retention Score In Lawyer Survey
Las Vegas Review Journal
Dec 7, 2025
According To Survey, Attorneys Think Ballou One Of The Worst District Judges
Las Vegas Review Journal
Dec 7, 2025
In the Matter of The Honorable Erika Ballou, Part 2
Hearing, Aug 7, 2025
Presiding Officer David Hardy of the Commission on Judicial Discipline conducts a disciplinary hearing. Appearing as Prosecuting Officer is Thomas C. Bradley. Appearing for the Defense is Tom Pitaro. Case No. 2024-103-P. Judge Ballou calls Betsy Allen. Attorneys Patricia Halstead and Karl Armstrong; Chairman Stefanie Humphrey; Vice-chairman John Krmpotic; District Judge Tom Gregory; and, lay member Joseph Sanford hear closing arguments. 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
In the Matter of The Honorable Erika Ballou, Part 1
Hearing, Aug 7, 2025
Presiding Officer David Hardy of the Commission on Judicial Discipline conducts a disciplinary hearing. Appearing as Prosecuting Officer is Thomas C. Bradley. Appearing for the Defense is Tom Pitaro. Case No. 2024-103-P. Attorneys Patricia Halstead and Karl Armstrong; Chairman Stefanie Humphrey; Vice-chairman John Krmpotic; District Judge Tom Gregory; and, lay member Joseph Sanford hear opening statements. Commission presents her case in chief. Judge Ballou takes the stand. 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
Court Of Appeals
Reversed
Sep 29, 2025
117 days since filing.
Filed Order of Reversal and Remand. "ORDER the judgment of the district court REVERSED AND REMAND this matter to the district court for proceedings consistent with this order." Court of Appeals-BB/MG/DW. (COA).
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Sep 16, 2025
120 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED."COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Sep 3, 2025
86 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED."COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
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