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Erika Mendoza
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Biography
Erika Mendoza is a judge for Department 27 of the Nevada 8th Judicial District Court, appointed by Governor Joe Lombardo in March 2024. Prior to her appointment, she spent her legal career since 2011 as a prosecutor at the Clark County District Attorney’s Office, serving as a team chief in the Gun Crimes Unit.
Top Priorities
- Prioritizing public safety and the good of the community in judicial decisions.
- Ensuring consistent and efficient administration of justice by holding parties accountable to deadlines and rules.
- Upholding the rule of law, protecting litigants' rights, and avoiding judicial advocacy.