Danielle Pieper

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Danielle K. Pieper

Nonpartisan

Nevada 8th Judicial District Court Department 7

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

2

Predecessor

Linda M. Bell

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Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Appointed

February 28, 2023

Education

Bachelor's

Whittier College, 1994

Law

University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, 2003

Personal

Birthplace

Honolulu, Hawaii

Religion

Christian

Profession

Attorney

Danielle K. Pieper (formerly Danielle K. Chio) is a judge for Department 7 of the Nevada 8th Judicial District Court. She assumed office in 2023. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.

Pieper (formerly Danielle K. Chio) ran in a special election for the Department 7 judge of the Nevada 8th Judicial District Court. She won in the special general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Danielle Chio was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Chio's professional experience includes working as an attorney. earned a bachelor's degree from Whittier College in 1994 and a J.D. from the Univerity of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 2003.

Chio has been affiliated with the Clark County Prosecutor's Association.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Clark County, Nevada (2024)

General election

Special general election for Nevada 8th Judicial District Court Department 7

Incumbent Danielle K. Pieper won election in the special general election for Nevada 8th Judicial District Court Department 7 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Danielle K. Pieper (Nonpartisan)	100.0	747,844

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Nonpartisan primary election

The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Danielle K. Pieper advanced from the special primary for Nevada 8th Judicial District Court Department 7.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Pieper in this election.

2022

See also: Municipal elections in Clark County, Nevada (2022)

General election

General election for Las Vegas Township Justice Court Department 9

Incumbent Joe Bonaventure defeated Danielle K. Pieper in the general election for Las Vegas Township Justice Court Department 9 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Joe Bonaventure (Nonpartisan)	56.3	208,181
		Danielle K. Pieper (Nonpartisan)	43.7	161,265

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 369,446
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Las Vegas Township Justice Court Department 9

Incumbent Joe Bonaventure and Danielle K. Pieper defeated Shana Brouwers in the primary for Las Vegas Township Justice Court Department 9 on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Joe Bonaventure (Nonpartisan)	49.3	77,093
✔		Danielle K. Pieper (Nonpartisan)	31.1	48,595
	Submit photo	Shana Brouwers (Nonpartisan)	19.6	30,594

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 156,282
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Danielle K. Pieper completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Pieper's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and raised by a single mother, who taught me the importance of perseverance, respect of others and value of hard work. I attended Whittier College and McGeorge School of Law.

In 2003, I moved to Las Vegas, Nevada and started my career at the City of Las Vegas as a Deputy City Attorney.

In 2005, I transitioned to the Clark County District Attorney's Office. I started my career prosecuting general criminal litigation matters and in 2009, I was moved to the Sexual Assault Unit of the District Attorney's Office, where I prosecuted over 75 sexual and physical abuse cases.

In 2011, I was moved to the Gang Unit and in 2012, I was promoted to the team chief of the Gang Unit and supervise up to four other attorneys. The gang unit handles gang and hate crimes in Clark County.

I am married with two step daughters.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• A Judge should uphold the integrity and independece of the Judiciary
• A Judge should avoid imporpriety and the appearance of impropriety in all activities.
• A Judge should perform the duties of the office fairly, impartially and diligently.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As a judicial candidate, I cannot discuss areas of public policy which I am passionate about because of the directives of the Judicial Cannons.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My mother is the person I look up to most, because she has supported me when other did not. My mother has disciplined me when I needed it and always told me the truth, no matter how difficult that may be.

I would like to follow her example, because she has always handled herself with grace and poise, even when she faced difficult obstacles.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, transparency and equity are some of the important characteristics of an elected official.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am optimistic, patient, persistent and have a passion for the law. I can be fair, impartial and follow the letter of the law when rendering a decision.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Integrity, transparency, equity and efficiency are the core responsibilities for a judge.

What legacy would you like to leave?

The legacy I would like to leave is to be known as a jurist who is fair and knows the law.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

January 28, 1986, the day the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after lift off. I was 13 years old. One of the astronauts on board was Ellison Onizuka, who was born and raised in Hawaii. It was historic for someone from the islands to be on board the space shuttle.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was a summer job as a messenger in a civil law firm in Honolulu, Hawaii.

What is your favorite book? Why?

My favorite book is the Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. I loved this book from when I read it in 5th grade. In Hester Prynne's character, I saw the strength of a female character. She learned to live with the society's stigma and shame of being a single parent.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

The last song which is stuck in my head is "Thank God", by Kane Brown.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I have struggled with my directness when I speak to people. I tend to be open and honest and I have realized it can sometimes be too hurtful for people. As I have matured and grown in my career, I am mindful of the necessity to choose my words carefully without loosing the heart of the message.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

N/A

How would you describe your legal philosophy?

I will follow the law and treat the parties that appear before me with respect and dignity. I will perform my duties impartially and diligently. I will refrain from political activity.

Do you believe that empathy is an important quality for a judge?

Yes, it is an important quality, however a judge must always follow the law when making a decision.

Have you ever been rated by a Bar Association? If so, what was the rating?

N/A

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

I am running because I am the most qualified for the seat. I have 19 years of litigation experience and have tried over 50 felony jury trials.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for a judge to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes, I believe it is important for a judge to have previous experience in government, because they will have an understanding of how the system works.

What is your primary concern about today's legal system in your state?

My primary concern is that people have lost faith in the legal system.

What do you consider the greatest opportunity for the legal system in your state?

I think the greatest opportunity our legal system has is to restore faith in the system.

Would you be interested in serving on a higher court in the future? If so, which court appeals to you?

At this point in time, I am concentrating on the Justice Court race that is before me.

Do you believe that Bar Association ratings are an accurate reflection of a judge’s ability?

It depends on how the data/information collection is performed and who is doing the rating.

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