Diana L. Sullivan at a glance
- Current role
- Justice of the Peace
- Jurisdiction
- Nevada · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Term and retention
- Current term ends January 6, 2027
Diana L. Sullivan
Justice of the Peace · Nevada Las Vegas Township Justice Court
Biography
Professional career
- Sullivan was elected to the Las Vegas Justice Court bench in 2008 and has been re-elected in 2014 and 2020
- Began her legal career at Jones Vargas, becoming a partner in 2001, and later co-founded the law firm Ghanem & Sullivan in 2004
- During her 16 years in civil practice, she specialized in business, real estate, and commercial landlord/tenant law, held the role of a private arbitrator, and provided pro bono civil representation for those unable to afford legal counsel
Education
- University of San Diego School of Law in — J.D. (1992)
Additional information
- She has also held leadership roles with the Nevada Judges of Limited Jurisdiction Association, including serving as President in 2020, and was named Outstanding Judge of the Year in 2017
- She presides over criminal, civil, and eviction dockets and has held the role of Presiding Criminal Judge and Vice-Chief of the court.
- Diana Sullivan was born and raised in Las Vegas.
- She has chaired the Local Rules Committee for over 10 years and actively participates in judicial education, mentoring programs, and partnerships with law school clinics.
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 Las Vegas Township Justice Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Nevada Judiciary official judicial roster
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View Nevada Judiciary official judicial roster ↗Nevada Rules on Electronic Coverage of Court Proceedings
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Nevada Rules on Electronic Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗