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Las Vegas Township Justice Court

Chief Judge

Courtroom

Phone (702)

Ann E. Zimmerman 8D 671-3408

Justices

Dept. 1 Deborah J. Lippis 7A 671-3341
Dept. 2 Joe Scisento 1B 671-3353
Dept. 3 Tony L. Abbatangelo 7C 671-3361
Dept. 4 Melissa Saragosa 7D 671-3367
Dept. 5 William D. Jansen 8A 671-3381
Dept. 6 Nancy C. Oesterle 8B 671-3392
Dept. 7 Karen Bennett-Haron 8C 671-3402
Dept. 8 Ann E. Zimmerman 8D 671-3408
Dept. 9 Joe M. Bonaventure 6A 671-3330
Dept. 10 Melanie Tobiasson 1A 671-0602
Dept. 11 Eric A. Goodman 7B 671-0836
Detp. 12 Diana L. Sullivan 8D 671-0846

Eighth Judicial District Court

Judge
Department
Courtroom
Telephone (702)
Chief Judge T. Arthur Ritchie, Jr. H
14 - Family Court
671-0825
The following Civil/Criminal Divison Judges are located at 201 Lewis Avenue, unless otherwise noted.
Kenneth E. Cory
1
16A
671-4324
Valorie J. Vega
2
16B
671-4318
Douglas W. Herndon
3
16C
671-4312
Kathy A. Hardcastle
4
10D
671-4306
Jackie Glass
5
15A
671-4360
Elissa Cadish
6
15B
671-4350
Linda M. Bell
7
15C
671-4344
Douglas E. Smith
8
16D
671-4338
Jennifer Togliatti
9
14A
671-4395
Jessie Walsh
10
14B
671-4385
Elizabeth Gonzalez
11
14C
671-4378
Michelle Leavitt
12
14D
671-4372
Mark R. Denton
13
12A
671-4429
Donald M. Mosley
14
12B
671-4419
Abbi Silver
15
11th Floor, 330 S. Third St. 671-4412
Timothy Williams
16
12D
671-4406
Michael Villani
17
11A
671-4469
David Barker
18
11B
671-4459
Allan R. Earl
19
333 Sixth St.
671-4450
David Wall
20
11D
671-4440
Valerie Adair
21
11C
671-4452
Susan Johnson
22
15D
671-0547
Stefany A. Miley
23
12C
671-0574
James Bixler
24
10C
671-0591
Kathleen Delaney
25
11th Floor, 330 S. Third St.
671-0850
The following Family Court Judges are located at 601 N. Pecos, unless otherwise noted.
William O. Voy A 18 455-5990
Gloria S. Sanchez B 7 455-5991
Steven E. Jones C 8 455-5992
Gerald W. Hardcastle D 11 455-5993
Vacant E 10 455-5994
Vacant F 10 671-3545
Cynthia Dianne Steel G 2 455-6940
T. Arthur Ritchie, Jr. H 14 671-0825
Cheryl B. Moss I 13 455-1887
Kenneth E. Pollock J 4 455-1882
Cynthia N. Giuliani K 6 455-1892
Jennifer Elliott L 9 455-0158
Bill Potter M 10B -RJC 671-3553
Mathew Harter N Shared 455-1330
Frank P. Sullivan 0 Shared 455-1334
Sandra L. Pomrenze P 10 455-1340
Bryce C. Duckworth Q Shared 455-1345
Bill Henderson R Shared 455-1350

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State v. Lacy Thomas: Arraignment

Updated: 2/29/08

Former University Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Lacy Thomas entered pleas of “not guilty” during an initial arraignment in front of District Court Judge Michael Villani Thursday (Feb. 28). Judge Villani set bail at $350,000 and ordered Mr.Thomas to surrender his passport. Thomas must post bail today (Feb. 29). His trial has been set for Sept. 8, 2008.

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North Las Vegas School Bus Shooting: Grand Jury Indictment

A Clark County Grand Jury issued an indictment this morning (Jan. 09) against three individuals accused of taking part in a shooting at a school bus stop that left six people wounded last month. Dresden Michael Williams, Erica Renee Adams and Franklin Jackson next appear in a District Court Arraignment Courtroom January 16, 2008 to enter a plea.

In the 17-count indictment, Williams and Jackson were charged with conspiracy to commit murder, seven counts of attempted murder with a deadly weapon and six counts of battery with a deadly weapon. Adams was charged with felony accessory and cocaine trafficking charges.

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State v. Chester Stiles: Entry of Plea

Chester Stiles, accused of 20 counts including sexual assault and lewdness with a child, entered a plea of not guilty during an arraignment this morning before Judge Jennifer Togliatti. Stiles remains in the Clark County Detention Center on a no bail hold.

The state requested a trial within 60 days. The judge set a trial date of April 14, 2008.

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State v. Stiles, Arraignment

Arraignment for Chester Stiles has been continued until 9 a.m. Jan. 9, 2008 in front of District Court Judge Jennifer Togliatti. On that date Mr. Stiles is expected to enter a plea to charges of Lewdness with a Child under the Age of 14, Sexual Assault of a Minor under the Age of 14, and Attempt Sexual Assault with a Minor under the Age of 14.

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State v. Morrison, et. al., Initial Arraignment

Defendants Sadia Morrison, Adam B. Jones, and Robert Reid will appear at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (Dec. 5) in the District Court Arraignment Courtroom (Lower Level A) to enter a plea in regards to an information alleging Battery with Substantial Bodily Harm and Conspiracy to Commit Disorderly Conduct in connection with a February 2007 fight at the Minxx Gentleman’s Club. KLAS-TV will provide television/radio pool coverage of this hearing. Media seeking access should file a District Court Media Request Form. Questions: contact Michael Sommermeyer, (702) 671-4534.

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State v. Simpson, et. al., District Court Arraignment

Defendants Charles Erhlich, Clarence Stewart and O.J. Simpson will appear before District Court Judge Jackie Glass at 10 a.m. Nov. 28 to enter pleas after Justice Court Judge Joe M. Bonaventure concluded enough evidence exists to bind over the defendants to face 12 counts, including kidnapping and robbery.

Judge Bonaventure made his decision this afternoon (Nov. 14) following a four-day preliminary hearing, which contained the testimony of eight witnesses.

The 12 charges stem from an alledged robbery Sept. 13 of two sports memorabilia dealers at the Palace Station.

An arraignment has been scheduled at 10 a.m. Nov. 28 in Courtroom 1A.

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State v. Simpson, Cashmore & Alexander Enter Guilty Pleas in District Court

Clark County District Court Arraignment Hearing Master Kevin Williams accepted guilty pleas from Walter Alexander and Charles Cashmore this morning. Alexander entered a guilty plea to a single charge of conspiracy to commit robbery, while Cashmore entered a guilty plea to accessory to robbery. Cashmore and Alexander return April 15, 2008 for a status check in front of Judge Jackie Glass, who will schedule a sentencing date for both men.

Alexander and Cashmore admitted they joined O.J. Simpson and three other defendants in the alleged theft of sports collectibles from two memorabilia dealers September 13, 2007 at the Palace Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

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State v. Simpson - Cashmore, Alexander Entry of Pleas

Charles H. Cashmore and Walter Alexander will formally enter pleas before District Court’s Arraignment Court Hearing Master Kevin Williams at 9 a.m. on Tuesday (Oct. 23) in Lower Level Arraignment Court A. A pool camera will be established for television and print media. Only one camera, television and still, will be allowed in the courtroom. All duplications and feeds must be done outside of the courtroom. Pursuant to local rules (see #17), no media will be allowed to interview anyone inside the building. A media area will be established for interviews outside the Regional Justice Center’s north entrance.

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State v. Stiles, Initial Appearance

Chester A. Stiles made his first appearance before Judge Deborah Lippis this morning in Justice Court Department 1. Stiles was surrounded by Court Marshals and corrections officers from the Clark County Detention Center. Security was expanded following numerous threats targeting Stiles.

Stiles was appointed a public defender after he indicated to Judge Lippis that he couldn’t afford an attorney. Deputy Public Defender Jeff Banks was appointed to the case.

Stiles returns to court Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. for a preliminary hearing. He is being held without bail in the Clark County Detention Center.

Stiles faces the following counts and charges:

  • 10 counts of Lewdness with a child under 14 years old
  • 11 counts of Sexual Assault with a victim under 14 years old
  • 1 count of Attempted Sexual Assault with a victim under 14 years old
  • 1 count of Use of a Minor in Pornography

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