Christopher Tilman at a glance
- Current role
- Justice of the Peace
- Jurisdiction
- Nevada · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Term and retention
- Current term ends January 7, 2031
Christopher Tilman
Justice of the Peace · Nevada Boulder Township Justice Court
Biography
Professional career
- He passed the Nevada bar that same year and has been licensed to practice law in Nevada since 1993
- Judge Christopher Randolph Tilman is a longtime Boulder City resident and attorney who was elected Justice of the Peace for Department 1 of the Boulder City Justice Court in 2024, taking office in 2025
- In 2024, Tilman won the primary election for Justice of the Peace, Department 1, Boulder City Justice Court, with 51.56% of the vote
- Tilman emphasizes that the most important qualities in a judge are to be prompt, decide based on law and evidence, and be kind to people
- His work included serving as a law clerk for the District Attorney’s office and as defense counsel for the “Breaking the Cycle” Boulder City Municipal Drug Court
Education
- Tilman is a graduate of Boulder City High School, earned degrees in history and anthropology from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1990, and completed his J.D. at Golden Gate University School of Law in 1993.
Additional information
- Began his term in 2025, succeeding Judge Victor Miller, with whom he maintains a positive working relationship.
- Before entering public service, Tilman practiced law for over 30 years
- focusing on criminal defense, family law, child welfare, and representing indigent clients.
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.
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Advance Media Request
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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.
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Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Nevada Rules on Electronic Coverage of Court Proceedings
Nevada Boulder Township Justice Court; Nevada Boulder City Municipal Court
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