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Kishner, Joanna S
Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 31
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
34.72%9450/20.00%41 
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  • Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 31 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 3, 2011.
  • Served to completion on Jan 5, 2015.
  • Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 31 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 5, 2015.
  • Served to completion on Jan 4, 2021.
  • Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 31 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2021.
  • This term ends on Jan 4, 2027.
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2026 Election
General Election
Nov 3, 2026

Incumbent

This judge is running against one opponent.

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Presiding
The State of Nevada vs Meta
Hearing, Dec 16, 2025
5 0   384 views, 2 comments

The Honorable Joanna Kishner, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 31, presiding over a hearing on motion for reconsideration. Attorney Christopher Turtzo for the State. Attorneys David Sneed and Tammy Peterson for Meta Platforms Inc. Case No. A-24-886110-B. The Court declines to dissolve stay. 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

Judicial Elections Set; Kishner Draws Opponent
The Nevada Independent 
Jan 21, 2026
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The State of Nevada vs TikTok
Hearing, Sep 25, 2025
5 0   185 views, 2 comments

The Honorable Joanna Kishner, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 31, presiding over a motion hearing. Attorney Michael Gayan for the State. Attorney J Colby Williams for TikTok. Case No. A-24-886110-B. The Court defers ruling. 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

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The State of Nevada vs Meta
Hearing
2 0   88 views, 1 comments

The Honorable Joanna Kishner, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 31, presiding over a status check. Attorney Michael Gayan appeared on behalf of the State. Attorney Dan Polsenberg, Tammy Peterson and David Sneed appeared on behalf of Meta. Case No. A-24-886110-B. 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

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The State of Nevada vs TikTok
Hearing, Aug 28, 2025
2 0   193 views, 1 comments

The Honorable Joanna Kishner, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 31, presiding over a status check. Attorney Richard Hy for the State. Attorney Timothy Hester for Meta. Case No. A-24-886110-B. The Court mentions pending en banc reconsideration of 3 writ petitions. 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

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The State of Nevada vs TikTok
Hearing, Aug 27, 2025
10 0   411 views, 1 comments

The Honorable Tina Talim, Eighth Judicial District Court, presiding over a hearing on trial readiness. Appearing for Mr. Judd is Defense Attorney Melissa Barry. Case No. C-24-386106-1. The Court continues. 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

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Case No: 89709
Supreme Court
Authored
Writ Petition Denied
Nov 6, 2025
339 days since filing.

Filed Authored Opinion. "Petition denied." Before En Banc. Author: Cadish, J. Majority: En Banc. 141 Nev. Adv. Opn. No. 51. En Banc. (SC)

Judging The Judges: Joanna Kishner
Las Vegas Review Journal   
Jan 1, 2026
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