Barry L. Breslow at a glance
- Current role
- District Court Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Nevada · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Term and retention
- Current term ends January 3, 2027
Barry L. Breslow
District Court Judge · Nevada Second Judicial District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Former District Arbitration Judge (2018–2021)
- Barry L. Breslow is a judge of the Second Judicial District Court (Department 8) in Washoe County, Nevada, appointed by Governor Brian Sandoval in April 2017 and retained by voters in the 2018 and 2020 general elections
- held the role of law clerk to U.S. District Judge Howard D. McKibben (1987–1988)
Education
Additional information
- As Presiding Judge of Department 8, Judge Breslow hears civil and criminal matters of general jurisdiction.
- He assists with probate matters on referral and chairs the district’s Civil Bench/Bar Committee
- Was a pro tem judge in Reno Municipal Court and a nine-year member of the State Bar of Nevada Disciplinary Panel
- Judge Breslow holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubble’s Judicial Edition, the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
- He is President of the Washoe County Courthouse Historical and Preservation Society and has provided extensive pro bono legal services
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 Second Judicial District Court
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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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