f.k.a. Fitzpatrick, Michelle Leavitt
Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 12
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
39.24%9662 /12.50%64492
- Appointed District Court Judge to Dept. 12 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Apr 23, 2002.
- Served to completion on Jan 6, 2003.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 12 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 6, 2003.
- Served to completion on Jan 5, 2009.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 12 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 5, 2009.
- Served to completion on Jan 5, 2015.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 12 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 5, 2015.
- Served to completion on Jan 4, 2021.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 12 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2021.
- This term ends on Jan 4, 2027.
Michelle Leavitt: Eighth Judicial District Court
Perspectives
District Court Judge Michelle Leavitt joins Defense Attorney Lance Hendron and Ann Frehner for a discussion on her candidacy for Department 12 of the Eighth Judicial District Court. The views and opinions of any candidates running for judicial office are their own. As a policy, Our Nevada Judges ensures all judicial candidates are extended an invitation. 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
The State of Nevada vs Alejandro Estrada
Hearing, Aug 5, 2026
The Honorable Michelle Leavitt, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 12, presiding over a status check. Deputy District Attorney Binu Palal appears on behalf of the State. Defense Attorney Anna Clark appeared on behalf of Alejandro Estrada. Case No. C-26-400557-1. The Court schedules jury 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
Nevada Veterans Association vs Donna Lee
Hearing, Jun 4, 2026
District Court Judge Michelle Leavitt, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 12, presiding over a status check. Appearing for Plaintiffs is Jeffrey Lustick. Appearing for Defendant is Evan Schwab. Case No. A-22-851779-C. The Court grants motion for summary judgment. 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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Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 12
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Supreme Court
Affirmed
May 29, 2026
497 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." A26 - KP/RP/LB (SC)
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