Anna Albertson at a glance
- Current role
- District Court Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Nevada · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Term and retention
- Current term ends January 3, 2027
Anna Albertson
District Court Judge · Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Anna Albertson has extensive experience in the legal field, having held the role of a court-appointed arbitrator since 2014, Judge Pro Tem since 2018, and Truancy Court Judge from 2015 to 2017
- Beyond the bench, Albertson is active in legal education and mentorship, participating in programs such as the Justice Michael L. Douglas PreLaw Fellowship Program, which introduces students from under-resourced communities to law school and legal careers
Education
Additional information
- Known for her fair and impartial rulings
- focusing on the facts and the law rather than the reputations of attorneys appearing before her
- As the judge for Department 11, Albertson presides over civil cases and Justice Court eviction appeals in Clark County, Nevada.
- Prior to her judicial career, she was a civil trial attorney, mediator, and business owner, running her own law office, Legal Angel, to provide legal assistance to her community
- She has tried over 50 cases to verdict and represented more than 1,000 clients, demonstrating significant trial experience.
- Her background gives her a unique perspective on how judicial decisions impact individuals and small businesses
- Her courtroom emphasizes adherence to ethical standards, punctuality, and civility among attorneys and parties.
- Her campaign highlights her proven track record as a Judge Pro Tem, her dedication to the community, and her ability to run her courtroom efficiently, drawing on her experience as a business owner
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Nevada prohibits using cameras, cellular phones, or other electronic devices to photograph or record courtroom proceedings unless the judge expressly permits it.
the use of cameras, cellular phones or other electronic devices to photograph or record courtroom proceedings without the express permission of the judge is prohibitedNevada Rules on Electronic Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗
Advance Media Request
Statewide
Nevada news reporters seeking electronic courtroom coverage must file a written request with the judge at least 24 hours before the proceeding, subject to judicial discretion.
News reporters desiring permission to provide electronic coverage of a proceeding in the courtroom shall file a written request with the judge at least 24 hours before the proceeding commencesNevada Rules on Electronic Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Nevada Rules on Electronic Coverage of Court Proceedings
Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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Nevada Judiciary official judicial roster
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View Nevada Judiciary official judicial roster ↗Nevada Rules on Electronic Coverage of Court Proceedings
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View Nevada Rules on Electronic Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗