Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: C (Family Division)
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
12.50%71 /00.00%00
- Appointed District Court Judge to Dept. C (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Apr 25, 2023.
- This term ends on Jan 6, 2025.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. C (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 6, 2025.
- This term ends on Jan 6, 2031.
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
May 27, 2026
78 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
Gordon, McConnell, Mercer, McDonald: Representing Yourself
Perspectives, Jan 21, 2026
District Court Judges Gregory Gordon, Shell Mercer, and Regina McConnell, join special host Stephanie McDonald for a Perspectives discussion on representing yourself. 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
Gordon Mentioned As Colleague Faces Primary Election Challenge in Family Court Dept. R
Nevada Current
Apr 23, 2026
Supreme Court
Writ Petition Declined
Feb 26, 2026
471 days since filing.
Filed Per Curiam Opinion. "Petition denied." Before: Pickering/Cadish/Lee. Majority: Pickering/Cadish/Lee. 142 Nev. Adv. Opn. No. 16. KP/EC/PL. (SC).
Aaron Goodwin vs Victoria Goodwin
Hearing, Sep 3, 2025
District Court Judge Gregory Gordon, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department C, Family Division, presiding over a case management conference. Attorney Jason Naimi appeared on behalf of Aaron Goodwin. Attorney Frank Toti appeared on behalf of Victoria Goodwin. Case No. C-23-375275-1. The Court schedules bench trial. 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
Candace Ruiz vs Michael McDonald
Hearing, Feb 13, 2024
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
Candace Ruiz vs Michael McDonald
Hearing, Jan 30, 2025
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
Candace Ruiz vs Michael McDonald
Hearing, Jan 9, 2024
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
C.M., a Mother vs Michael McDonald
Hearing, Sep 26, 2023
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
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed In Part and Reversed In Part
Dec 19, 2025
79 days since filing.
Filed Order Affirming in Part, Reversing in Part and Remanding. ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED IN PART AND REVERSED IN PART AND REMAND this matter to the district court for proceedings consistent with this order. COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
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