Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: S (Family Division)
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
34.09%2915 /00.00%00
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. S (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 3, 2011.
- Served to completion on Jan 5, 2015.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. S (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 5, 2015.
- Served to completion on Jan 4, 2021.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. S (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2021.
- Resigned on Jul 17, 2027.
In the Matter of the Guardianship of E.A.
Hearing, Feb 11, 2016
The Honorable Vincent Ochoa, Eighth Judicial District Court, presiding over an hearing on appointment of guardian ad litem. Attorney John Gutke appeared on behalf of Doug Ansell. Attorney Jeremy Thompson appeared on behalf of Marshal Willick. The Mother represented herself. The Court recuses. 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
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Jun 30, 2026
0 days since filing.
ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED. fn6[Insofar as Amber raises other arguments not specifically addressed in this order, we have considered the same and conclude that they do not present a basis for relief. In addition, Amber has filed an emergency motion for a stay of the current parenting time schedule. We have reviewed the motion and the additional supporting documents Amber has filed, and we conclude no relief based upon those submissions is warranted.] COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
J.B., a Father vs S.M., a Mother, Part 3
Hearing, Dec 5, 2025
The Honorable Vincent Ochoa, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department S, Family Division, presiding over a bench trial. The Father represented himself. Attorney Brandon Leavitt appeared on behalf of the Mother. Father takes the stand. The Court orders closing briefs and takes matter under advisement. 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
J.B., a Father vs S.M., a Mother, Part 2
Hearing, Dec 5, 2025
The Honorable Vincent Ochoa, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department S, Family Division, presiding over a bench trial. The Father represented himself. Attorney Brandon Leavitt appeared on behalf of the Mother. Mother takes the stand. 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
J.B., a Father vs S.M., a Mother, Part 1
Hearing, Dec 5, 2025
The Honorable Vincent Ochoa, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department S, Family Division, presiding over a bench trial. The Father represented himself. Attorney Brandon Leavitt appeared on behalf of the Mother. Parties make opening statements. Father presents case in chief, calls Mother. 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
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Apr 14, 2026
134 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
Attorneys Compete For Ochoa's Former Clark County Family Court Seat In Primary
Las Vegas Review Journal
Jun 10, 2026
J.B., a Father vs S.M., a Mother
Hearing, May 8, 2025
The Honorable Vincent Ochoa, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department S, Family Division, presiding over a status check. Attorney Trevor Creel appeared on behalf of the Father. Attorney Samantha Mentzel appeared on behalf of the Mother. The Court temporarily modifies visitation and schedules an evidentiary hearing. 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
A.K., a Mother vs Todd Matthew Phillips
Hearing, Oct 19, 2020
District Court Judge Vincent Ochoa, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department S, Family Division, presiding over a bench trial. Attorney Shannon Wilson appeared on behalf of the Mother. Mr. Phillips represented himself. Mr. Phillips takes the stand and rests case in chief. Mother takes the stand and rests case in chief. The Court takes matter under advisement. 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
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed In Part and Dismissed In Part
Nov 20, 2025
132 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance and Dismissal in Part. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED and Dismiss the appeal in part." f1 [ To the extent Maria challenges the district court's September 2022 divorce decree, which found the prenuptial agreement was valid, and the October 2023 order setting Kevin's initial child support obligation, her arguments were required to have been raised in a timely appeal from the October 2023 order, and we therefore dismiss this portion of her appeal as unt
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