Kristin Luis at a glance
- Current role
- District Court Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Nevada · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Term and retention
- Current term ends January 3, 2027
Kristin Luis
District Court Judge · Nevada First Judicial District Court
Biography
Professional career
- In December 2023, Governor Lombardo appointed Kristin Luis as District Court Judge for Department 2, and she was sworn in on January 9, 2024
- In 2018, she was elected to the Justice/Municipal Court, becoming the first female to hold that position in Carson City
- In January 2000, she joined the Carson City District Attorney’s Office as a deputy, eventually rising to a senior position where she prosecuted a wide range of cases, from minor traffic violations to serious felonies.
- Early in her career, she clerked for Judge Mills Lane and later for Washoe County District Court Judge James Stone
Education
Additional information
- Began her professional career in private practice
- handling criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation.
- Judge Luis emphasizes fairness, procedural integrity, and public safety in her judicial decisions.
- She has experience in every court in Carson City, giving her a comprehensive understanding of the local judicial system and the law.
- She also acted as Arbitration Commissioner and Mediation Coordinator, managing alternative dispute resolution programs.
- She now serves as the Senior District Judge, hearing cases across family law, criminal law, and constitutional law in Carson City and Storey County.
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 First 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 ↗