Judge Jessica K. Peterson - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Jessica K. Peterson is a judge for the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County, Nevada. She was elected to the bench in November 2020.

Peterson received a bachelor’s degree from Evergreen State College in 1996. She went on to earn a J.D. from Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2000.

She worked as an extern for the Hon. Charles Johnson with the Fifty-Seventh District Court for Emmet County, Michigan.

Later, after relocating to Las Vegas, Peterson served as a junior partner with the Flangas Law Group beginning in 2007. In addition to her private practice, she also served as a court-appointed arbitrator for four years and a truancy diversion judge for three.

Her memberships have included the North Las Vegas Rotary Club (member and past-president) and the Rape Crisis Center (Board of Directors). She has also volunteered her time to the Compassion Initiative and Vegas Masketeers.

Away from the bench, Peterson enjoys painting, reading, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends.

Recent Cases by Hon. Jessica K. Peterson

Joshua Byars, Plaintiff(s) vs. William Hill, Defendant(s)

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Jessica K. Peterson presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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Clark County, NV

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Torts

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General Negligence

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May 09, 2024

Denise Fuleihan, Appellant vs. Katherine McDowell, Respondent

On March 19, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Jessica K. Peterson presiding.

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Mar 19, 2024

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Appeals

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General Appeals

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Apr 16, 2024

In the Matter of the Petition of Karen Latrice Quinn

On March 12, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Jessica K. Peterson presiding.

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Mar 12, 2024

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Clark County, NV

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Apr 30, 2024

In the Matter of the Petition of Enoch Earl McCurdy

On March 11, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Jessica K. Peterson presiding.

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Mar 11, 2024

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Clark County, NV

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Apr 12, 2024

In the Matter of the Petition of Crystal Mary Voight

On March 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Jessica K. Peterson presiding.

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Mar 08, 2024

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May 10, 2024

In the Matter of the Petition of Adam Scott Stone

On March 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Jessica K. Peterson presiding.

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Mar 07, 2024

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Clark County, NV

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Apr 12, 2024

In the Matter of the Petition of CBC Settlement Funding, LLC

On February 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Jessica K. Peterson presiding.

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Feb 23, 2024

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Clark County, NV

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Apr 12, 2024

In the Matter of the Petition for Compromise of Minor's Claim by Natalie Fernandez

On February 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Peterson, Jessica K. presiding.

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Feb 22, 2024

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May 02, 2024

In the Matter of the Petition for Compromise of Minor's Claim by Nancy Earle

On January 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Peterson, Jessica K. presiding.

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Jan 24, 2024

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Mar 28, 2024

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Petitioner(s) vs. Jessica Chaiet, Respondent(s)

On January 19, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Jessica K. Peterson presiding.

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Jan 19, 2024

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Labor and Employment

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Workers Compensation

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Jan 26, 2024

Alma Nunez de Avelar, Plaintiff(s) vs. Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, Defendant(s)

On January 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Jessica K. Peterson presiding.

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Jan 18, 2024

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Clark County, NV

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Torts

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Malpractice

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Apr 26, 2024

Cherie Westrup, Appellant vs. King's Row Trailer Park, Inc., Respondent

On January 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Jessica K. Peterson presiding.

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Jan 09, 2024

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Appeals

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General Appeals

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Apr 23, 2024

In the Matter of the Petition for Compromise of Minor's Claim by Hua Li

On January 5, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Peterson, Jessica K. presiding.

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Jan 05, 2024

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Mar 23, 2024

In the Matter of the Petition of Gregory Alan Carter

On January 5, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Jessica K. Peterson presiding.

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Jan 05, 2024

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Clark County, NV

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Feb 15, 2024

In the Matter of the Petition of Premashanth Kumalarasan

On January 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Jessica K. Peterson presiding.

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Jan 02, 2024

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Clark County, NV

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Mar 24, 2024

David Witkowski, Plaintiff(s) vs. Marina Bradstreet, Defendant(s)

On December 19, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Peterson, Jessica K. presiding.

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Dec 19, 2023

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Dismissal

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Torts

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Automobile

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Jan 29, 2024

In the Matter of the Petition of Sara Paige Luna

On December 18, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Jessica K. Peterson presiding.

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Dec 18, 2023

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Clark County, NV

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Feb 06, 2024

Michael Evers, Plaintiff(s) vs. The Honorable Jessica Goodey, Las Vegas Township Justice Court Judge, Defendant(s)

On December 18, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Jessica K. Peterson presiding.

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Dec 18, 2023

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Closed

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Clark County, NV

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Jan 29, 2024

In the Matter of the Petition of Daryn Timothy King

On December 13, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Jessica K. Peterson presiding.

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Dec 13, 2023

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Feb 06, 2024

In the Matter of the Petition for Compromise of Minor's Claim by Laura King

On December 7, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Peterson, Jessica K. presiding.

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Dec 07, 2023

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Clark County, NV

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Mar 26, 2024

In the Matter of the Petition for Compromise of Minor's Claim by Antonio Rodriguez

On December 6, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Peterson, Jessica K. presiding.

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Dec 06, 2023

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Mar 23, 2024

Sean Mitchell, Plaintiff(s) vs. Alfred Acosta, Jr., Defendant(s)

On November 22, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Jessica K. Peterson presiding.

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Nov 22, 2023

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Jan 29, 2024

Kierstyn Skripak, Plaintiff(s) vs. Fairfield Woodcreek LLC, Defendant(s)

On November 22, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Jessica K. Peterson presiding.

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Nov 22, 2023

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Torts

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Premises Liability

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Apr 26, 2024

Lateef Bell, Plaintiff(s) vs. Cory Mitzel, Defendant(s)

On November 20, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Jessica K. Peterson presiding.

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Nov 20, 2023

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Torts

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Automobile

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Apr 23, 2024

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About

Jessica K. Peterson
Current Appointment Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 8 - Phoenix Building Courtroom	Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 8 - Phoenix Building Courtroom
Education Bachelor's degree, Evergreen State College - 1996 J.D., Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School - 2000	Bachelor's degree, Evergreen State College - 1996 J.D., Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School - 2000