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Leavitt, Michelle
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 
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  • 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.
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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 Alejandro Estrada
Hearing, Aug 5, 2026
3 0   107 views, 1 comments

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

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Nevada Veterans Association vs Donna Lee
Hearing, Jun 4, 2026
25 1   894 views, 15 comments

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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Southern Nevada Central Labor Council
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Case No: 89966
Supreme Court
Unpublished
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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Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 12
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Judge Michelle Leavitt – Clark County District Court Dept. 12 ENDORSED BY THE JOINT VETERANS GROUP

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Case No: 91405
Court Of Appeals
Unpublished
Affirmed
Apr 30, 2026
87 days since filing.

Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." COA-BB/MG. (COA)

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