Nonpartisan
Ganz, despite running multiple times and losing, was described in fairly glowing terms by panel members, who generally agreed he would make a fine judge. One lawyer described Ganz as very measured and reasonable. Howell was also described as eminently qualified for the bench. The panel agreed Ganz and Howell were head and shoulders above Kurth and should advance to the general.
Ganz is currently an alternative dispute resolution / discovery commissioner for the 8th Judicial District Court. He practiced civil litigation in Las Vegas for nearly 30 years.
Ganz is currently an alternative dispute resolution / discovery commissioner for the 8th Judicial District Court. He practiced civil litigation in Las Vegas for nearly 30 years.
Howell is a chief deputy public defender in Clark County, having been a member of the office since 2014.
Howell is a chief deputy public defender in Clark County, having been a member of the office since 2014.
He received his bar license in 2014.
Entirely criminal with many cases also touching upon competency and treatment courts/programs.
Time in court: Nearly every single day for 11-plus years. Total trials: - Jury: 12 - Bench: approximately 10 Practice areas: - Criminal: Entirely - Civil (not including family): Clerked for a local civil firm during law school working on personal injury and medical malpractice cases. - Also worked on landlord/tenant issues serving veterans and their families as a Grassbaugh Fellow at Ohio State University during law school. - Family: none Appeals: 3
No complaints ethical or otherwise with the State Bar of Nevada.
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Chief deputy public attorney Attorney; practice areas: Criminal law Prior job titles: Deputy public defender
He was hired as a deputy public defender in 2014 and has spent his entire career handling misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor and felony cases, including Category A felonies that carry life in prison, from first appearance in court to trial and appeal.
“We need judges with proven leadership and a commitment to public service on the bench. We live in a community that includes more than 250,000 veterans and, of the 58 district courts in Clark County, there is only one veteran on the bench, and she is campaigning for re-election. We deserve that perspective and leadership in our courtrooms.”
He has spent his entire adult life in service to our nation and our community. First, as a combat soldier with multiple deployments literally fighting to defend our rights and freedoms on the battlefield and now in the courtroom as public defender fighting for those very same rights. He is a veteran, a trial attorney and a public servant.
His said that “the ideal judge is one that is representative of their community. They are impartial and unbiased. They evaluate every single element of a case and carefully apply the law to the facts to arrive at an outcome that respect for the rule of law demands. They do not legislate from the bench. They must have unwavering integrity and deep compassion while maintaining strict impartiality and a calm, courteous demeanor. They most possess extensive legal knowledge, work diligently to ensure fair, prompt and well-reasoned decisions and demonstrate humility by remaining open to advocacy by the parties.”
He is endorsed by Vote Vets. Major donors: His family is his biggest supporter in life and in this campaign. Family members are picking up momentum and building a community of like-minded contributors and raising money from many different sources.
Kurth has been practicing law for 34 years in Las Vegas and has owned his own law practice since 1996. He has been an arbitrator for the 8th Judicial District since 2001.
Kurth has been practicing law for 34 years in Las Vegas and has owned his own law practice since 1996. He has been an arbitrator for the 8th Judicial District since 2001.
Licensed since Sept. 28, 1992
Extensive experience handling matters in district, family, justice, municipal and federal courts including the United States District Court and Bankruptcy Court.
Extensive experience in jury and bench trials across multiple practice areas (specific numbers not provided). Time in court: Over 34 years. Total trials: - Jury: Yes (extensive experience) - Bench: Yes (extensive experience). Practice areas: Criminalm civil and family Appeals: Multidisciplinary practice
He was publically reprimanded in 2017. Case no: OBC16-1548 (https://nvbar.org/wp-content/uploads/11-03-17-Public-Reprimand-Kurth.pdf)
Public reprimand, Case no. OBC16-1548, effective Nov. 3, 2017. (https://nvbar.org/wp-content/uploads/11-03-17-Public-Reprimand-Kurth.pdf)
Attorney - Practice areas: Auto accidents, criminal law, civil litigation, family law, guardianship, probate, estate planning, wills/trusts, juvenile, landlord-tenant, evictions, real estate, collections, protective orders, construction, workers’ compensation, personal injury, licensing, tax law, business law/formation and zoning. Prior job titles: Attorney, Kurth Law Office (since 1996); adjunct professor (Northwest Career College, 2017-2023); arbitrator; pro tem child support hearing master; pro tem small claims court ludge; law clerk (Clark County District Attorney’s Office).
He has 34 years of experience practicing law and has been an attorney at Kurth Law Office since 1996. He is a longstanding arbitrator for the 8th Judicial District Court; and adjunct professor in legal studies at Northwest Career College from May 2017 to May 2023.
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Robert Kurth cares deeply about the Las Vegas community where he was raised. He is committed to listening to concerns, respecting rights, being tough on crime, protecting families, upholding the Constitution and applying the law in a fair, impartial and just manner without legislating from the bench. He said he brings integrity, experience, and common sense to judicial decision-making.
On his website, Kurth said he believes that a judge must be ethical, fair and impartial, with the ability to evaluate evidence, discern the truth and apply the law properly. Judicial temperament, integrity, experience, and common sense are essential to ensuring justice for all who come before the court.
National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Lawyers in Nevada; MYVEGAS Magazine, Top 100 Lawyers in Las Vegas (2016). Major donors: None
Robert Kurth has been a board member for the Las Vegas Zoological Society; is former president of the Sagebrush Youth Soccer League; served as a youth soccer and football coach; been a leader for Boy Scouts of America; served as a mock trial adviser; was an instructor for teen parents and at a law conference; and is active in church leadership and community programs.