Judge Stephanie A. Charter: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

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Biography

Hon. Stephanie A. Charter is a judge for the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County, Nevada. She was elected to the bench in the November 2020 general election.


Charter received a B.A. in political science from South Dakota State University in 1988. She went on to earn a J.D. from Creighton University School of Law in 1991.


Her legal career includes serving as a civil litigator and prosecutor. Charter was the first dedicated children’s attorney with the Children’s Attorney’s Project of Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, where she is credited with starting the Nevada Chapter of the National Association of Counsel for Children.


In addition to her work there, she also practiced medical malpractice, products liability, and premises liability at firms in Orange County, California, and Las Vegas, Nevada. Just prior to her election to the bench, Charter was serving as of counsel at Thorndal, Armstrong, Delk Balkenbush & Eisinger.


In the public sector, she worked as a prosecutor with both the Washoe County and Clark County District Attorney’s Offices. As such, she helped prosecute parents in abuse and neglect cases. During her tenure with the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office, Charter spearheaded the effort to start the Truancy Diversion Program with the Washoe County School District. Later, she served as a volunteer judge with the program in Clark County.


While on the bench, Charter has presided on the Family Court.


Away from the bench, she enjoys hiking and spending time with her three dogs. Charter is married and has three children.

Recent Cases by Hon. Stephanie A. Charter

On January 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Stephanie A. Charter presiding.

Filed

Jan 23, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, NV

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 16, 2024

On January 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Stephanie A. Charter presiding.

Filed

Jan 18, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, NV

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On January 4, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Stephanie A. Charter presiding.

Filed

Jan 04, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, NV

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 16, 2024

On December 27, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Stephanie A. Charter presiding.

Filed

Dec 27, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, NV

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 05, 2024

On November 13, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Stephanie A. Charter presiding.

Filed

Nov 13, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, NV

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 16, 2024

On November 8, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Stephanie A. Charter presiding.

Filed

Nov 08, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, NV

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 09, 2024

On October 26, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Stephanie A. Charter presiding.

Filed

Oct 26, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, NV

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 09, 2024

On October 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Stephanie A. Charter presiding.

Filed

Oct 12, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

District

County

Clark County, NV

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 27, 2024

On October 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Stephanie A. Charter presiding.

Filed

Oct 12, 2023

Status

Active

Court

District

County

Clark County, NV

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2024

On September 28, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Stephanie A. Charter presiding.

Filed

Sep 28, 2023

Status

Adjudicated

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, NV

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 06, 2024

On July 26, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Stephanie A. Charter presiding.

Filed

Jul 26, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, NV

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 13, 2024

On July 21, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Stephanie A. Charter presiding.

Filed

Jul 21, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, NV

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 06, 2024

On June 8, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Stephanie A. Charter presiding.

Filed

Jun 08, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, NV

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2024

On May 19, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Stephanie A. Charter presiding.

Filed

May 19, 2023

Status

Active

Court

District

County

Clark County, NV

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 27, 2024

On May 3, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Stephanie A. Charter presiding.

Filed

May 03, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, NV

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 09, 2024

On April 17, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Stephanie A. Charter presiding.

Filed

Apr 17, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, NV

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On March 30, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Stephanie A. Charter presiding.

Filed

Mar 30, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, NV

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 20, 2024

On February 1, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Stephanie A. Charter presiding.

Filed

Feb 01, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, NV

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 23, 2024

On October 13, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Stephanie A. Charter presiding.

Filed

Oct 13, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, NV

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 06, 2024

On August 16, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Stephanie A. Charter presiding.

Filed

Aug 16, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, NV

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 12, 2024

On July 22, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Stephanie A. Charter presiding.

Filed

Jul 22, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, NV

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On April 28, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Stephanie A. Charter presiding.

Filed

Apr 28, 2022

Status

Active

Court

District

County

Clark County, NV

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2024

On March 18, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Stephanie A. Charter presiding.

Filed

Mar 18, 2022

Status

Active

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, NV

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 20, 2024

On September 27, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Stephanie A. Charter presiding.

Filed

Sep 27, 2021

Status

Active

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, NV

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 27, 2024

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