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Kishner, Joanna S
Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 31
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
32.89%10250/20.00%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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Brett Thurn vs Real Water
Hearing, Jul 7, 2026
1 0   103 views, 1 comments

The Honorable Joanna Kishner, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 31, presiding over a status check. Attorney Briannas Switzler, Theodore Parker and Jonathan Hilton appeared on behalf of Plaintiff. Attorney Kaden Goodenough appeared on behalf of Costco Wholesale Corp. Attorney Colt Dodrill appeared on behalf of Nevada Beverage. Attorney Tyler Watson appeared on behalf of Real Water. Attorney Laureen P Frister appeared on behalf of Kehe Distributors. Attorney Arrington appeared on behalf of Terrible Herbst. Attorney JoAnn Hoskins appeared on behalf of Walgreens. Attorney Kristen Molloy appeared on behalf of UNFI. Attorney Melissa Roose appeared on behalf of 7-11. Case No. A-25-933981-B. Multiple motions disposed. Attorney Melissa Roose appeared on behalf of 7-11. Case No. A-25-933981-B. The Court grants motion for more definite statement. 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: 89439
Supreme Court
Unpublished
Affirmed
Jul 6, 2026
0 days since filing.

Order of Affirmance. ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED. A26-DH/KP/RP (SC)

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Case No: 89992
Court Of Appeals
Unpublished
Affirmed
Jun 29, 2026
0 days since filing.

ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED. COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)

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The State of Nevada vs Meta, May 21, 2026
Hearing, May 19, 2026
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The Honorable Joanna Kishner, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 31, presiding over a status check. Attorney William Sykes for the State. Attorney David Sneed for Meta Platforms Inc. Case No. A-24-886110-B. The Court dissolves stay, orders joint-summary. 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: 91198
Supreme Court
Authored
Writ Petition Denied
Jun 18, 2026
0 days since filing.

Filed authored opinion. "Petition denied." Before Stiglich/Cadish/Lee. Author: Stiglich, J. Majority: Stiglich/Cadish/Lee. 142 Nev. Adv. Opn. No. 44. LS/EC/PL (SC)

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Brett Thurn vs Real Water
Hearing, Apr 28, 2026
3 0   156 views, 1 comments

The Honorable Joanna Kishner, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 31, presiding over a status check. Attorney Jonathan Hilton appeared on behalf of Plaintiff. Attorney Colt Dodrill appeared on behalf of Nevada Beverage. Attorney Daniela LaBounty appeared on behalf of Costco Wholesale. Attorney Melissa Roose appeared on behalf of 7-11. Case No. A-25-933981-B. The Court grants motion for more definite statement. 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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