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Tina Talim
2024 - Present
2027
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Tina Talim is a judge for Department 14 of the Nevada 8th Judicial District Court. She assumed office on June 13, 2024. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Talim ran in a special election for the Department 14 judge of the Nevada 8th Judicial District Court. She won in the special general election on November 5, 2024.
Talim completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
She was appointed to the court on June 13, 2024, by Joe Lombardo (R) to replace Adriana Escobar.[1]
Biography
Tina Talim graduated from University High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2001 and a law degree from the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law in 2004. Her career experience includes working as a judge.[2]
Elections
2024
See also: Municipal elections in Clark County, Nevada (2024)
General election
Special general election for Nevada 8th Judicial District Court Department 14
Incumbent Tina Talim defeated Alan Lefebvre in the special general election for Nevada 8th Judicial District Court Department 14 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tina Talim (Nonpartisan)  | 64.5 | 514,225 |
 | Alan Lefebvre (Nonpartisan) | 35.5 | 282,622 | |
| Total votes: 796,847 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Tina Talim completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Talim's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am the only candidate in this race with judicial experience. I have presided over hundreds of civil litigation cases. As a former prosecutor, I have handled thousands of criminal cases.
Judges are tasked with making decisions that affect lives, liberty, finances, and property. Clark County, Nevada, deserves judges who have the necessary experience in both civil and criminal law. With my experience in civil and criminal law, I bring a balanced approach to the bench.
I moved to Las Vegas over twenty years ago, shortly after graduation from law school. I chose to make this community my home and the place where I raise my twin daughters. I have dedicated my career to serving the people of the state of Nevada and I wish to continue to do so from the bench.- As the presiding judge in Department 14, I am committed to upholding the highest standards of fairness and impartiality. I ensure every decision I make is grounded in the law and facts and is free from external influence or bias. The proper role of a judge is to interpret the law and apply the law as it is written. I do not legislate from the bench. Justice must always be served with integrity, and I pledge to continue to serve our community with fairness, dignity, and respect.
- I have dedicated my career to serving the people of the state of Nevada and I now continue to do so from the bench. With nearly 20 years spent as a criminal prosecutor and my current service as a judge, I bring a deep understanding of the law -- both criminal and civil. As a former prosecutor, I handled thousands of felony cases and took dozens of cases to jury verdict. As a judge, I have handled hundreds of complex civil matters, including presiding over civil trials, motions, and evidentiary hearings. I am the only candidate for Department 14 with the necessary experience Clark County residents deserve.
- I have broad support from our community. The civil and criminal bars are both supporting my campaign to retain my seat in Department 14. This is a testament to my experience and ability to handle complex civil and criminal matters. As a former trial attorney, having tried dozens of felony cases, I have the necessary trial experience that is critical for judges. Attorneys who lack this experience are unable to make quick and thoughtful decisions, and this causes justice to be delayed. I have the endorsement of every major law enforcement agency in the state of Nevada. This is evidence of law enforcement's trust in my commitment to public safety. Firefighters, veterans, businesses, and labor unions have also all endorsed me.
My experience as a former prosecutor has given me a strong understanding of the need to protect our community from crimes while balancing that effort with addressing root causes of crimes as a means to reduce recidivism.
Ensuring every person has equal and fair access to justice, regardless of their background or resources, is something I am deeply committed to.
Finally, ensuring everyone's constitutional and civil rights are protected is a fundamental responsibility of the judiciary.
Having presided over hundreds of civil cases, I understand the complexities of civil litigation. As a former prosecutor, where I handled complex criminal cases including murder, sexual assault, crimes against children, gangs and trafficking in fentanyl, I have a deep understanding of public safety and the need for accountability in the justice system.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ ‘’New York Courts,’’ “Nevada Governor announces selection to fill judicial seat in Department 14 of Eighth Judicial District Court.” June 13, 2024
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 22, 2024
Federal courts:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Nevada • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Nevada
State courts:
Nevada Supreme Court • Nevada Court of Appeals • Nevada District Courts • Nevada Justice Courts • Nevada Municipal Courts • Clark County Family Court, Nevada
State resources:
Courts in Nevada • Nevada judicial elections • Judicial selection in Nevada
