Michael Johnson at a glance
- Current role
- Justice of the Peace
- Jurisdiction
- Nevada · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Term and retention
- Current term ends January 7, 2031
Michael Johnson
Justice of the Peace · Nevada Tahoe Township Justice Court
Biography
Professional career
- Since 2019, Johnson has held the role of a Temporary Judge in Alameda County Superior Court, presiding over hundreds of traffic cases, 400+ trials, and matters in family law, small claims, and civil harassment
- Michael P. Johnson is a long‐time Oakland resident and experienced attorney who ran for Alameda County Superior Court Judge, Seat 13, in the 2026 nonpartisan primary, losing to Cabral Bonner
Education
- Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara (1985) and a J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (1989)
Additional information
- Johnson’s 2026 campaign emphasized fairness, integrity, and accessibility in the judicial system.
- Johnson’s judicial experience, community service, and legal background have positioned him as a candidate with both courtroom credentials and a strong record of civic engagement.
- He received endorsements from former Alameda County Presiding Judges and the San Francisco Chronicle editorial board
- His campaign focused on direct voter outreach, community events, and highlighting his years of service as a temporary judge
- Michael Johnson was born in Mississippi, raised in California’s Central Valley, and has called Oakland home for over 35 years.
- His career reflects deep legal expertise, community leadership, and a focus on equal justice for all
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 Tahoe 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
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Nevada Judiciary official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
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 ↗