James Hardesty
James William Hardesty (born November 28, 1948) is the Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court. He was appointed in 2004, and reelected as Chief Justice in 2010.[2] He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Nevada and a Juris Doctor from the McGeorge School of Law.
James Hardesty | |
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| Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Kristina Pickering |
| In office January 1, 2015 – January 1, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Gibbons |
| Succeeded by | Ron Parraguirre |
| In office January 1, 2009 – January 1, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Gibbons |
| Succeeded by | Ron Parraguirre |
| Associate Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court (Seat A) | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Miriam C. Shearing |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James William Hardesty[1] November 28, 1948 |
| Education | University of Nevada (B.S.) McGeorge School of Law (J.D.) |
He defeated Cynthia Steel in the 2004 election 46.12% to 33.53%, and was unopposed in his 2010 re-election.
He was sworn in as Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court on January 4, 2021.[3]
References
- "James William Hardesty Judge Profile". www.martindale.com.
- "Chief Justice James W. Hardesty". nvcourts.gov. Retrieved 2015-11-25.
- "Local justices to be sworn in this afternoon". KTNV. January 4, 2021. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
| Legal offices | ||
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| Preceded by Miriam C. Shearing |
Associate Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court 2005–present |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Mark Gibbons |
Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court 2009–2010 |
Succeeded by Ron Parraguirre |
| Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court 2015–2016 | ||
| Preceded by Kristina Pickering |
Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court 2021–present |
Incumbent |
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