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Monica Trujillo
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Biography
Monica Trujillo is a judge for Department 3 of the Nevada 8th Judicial District Court, elected in 2020. Prior to her judgeship, she served as a Chief Deputy Special Public Defender in Clark County, specializing in capital and non-capital murder cases, and previously worked as an attorney for the Clark County Public Defender's Office.
Top Priorities
- To ensure that every person in the courtroom is treated with professionalism, courtesy and respect.
- To encourage better community relations and outreach programs with the bench in an effort to promote confidence in the judiciary.
- To provide a courtroom where the judge is not just well-versed in the law, but who also shows compassion and understanding.