Judge Jessica K. Peterson
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- Firm / organization
- 8th Judicial District Court
- Admitted
- 12/4/2007 (18 years, 8 months - more experience than 52% of active Nevada attorneys)
- Law school
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- Location
- Las Vegas, NV
Contact and address
Street address withheld under this directory's address display policy.
Record last verified Jun 24, 2026
Discipline history
No discipline on record.
Record last verified Jun 24, 2026
In the news
Bail reduced for Boulder City special ed teacher accused of raping child
“…child and child abuse, neglect or endangerment. On Wednesday, District Judge Jessica Peterson reset bail to $250,000 after hearing arguments from attorneys. She ordered…”
reviewjournal.com - Jun 3, 2026 - read article
Las Vegas judge sentences Chasing Horse to decades in prison for sexual assault case
“…Chief Deputy District Attorney William Rowles, second left, and District Judge Jessica Peterson, right, look on at the Regional Justice Center on Monday, April 27, 2026, in…”
reviewjournal.com - Apr 27, 2026 - read article
Las Vegas judge sentences Chasing Horse to decades in prison for sexual assault case
“…Chief Deputy District Attorney William Rowles, second left, and District Judge Jessica Peterson, right, look on at the Regional Justice Center on Monday, April 27, 2026, in…”
reviewjournal.com - Apr 27, 2026 - read article
Meet the Incumbent: Judge Jessica Peterson | Vegas Legal Magazine
“…little about your background and what inspired you to pursue a career in law? Jessica K. Peterson (JKP): I was born in London England in 1971. I moved to California in 1975.…”
vegaslegalmagazine.com - Jan 27, 2026 - read article
Driver in DUI crash that killed 5-year-old in North Las Vegas sentenced to at least 5 years in prison
“…who took their son's life. Guillermo Chochi-Senobua was sentenced by Judge Jessica K. Peterson for the 2023 DUI crash that killed a 5-year-old boy during school drop-off.…”
ktnv.com - Apr 23, 2025 - read article
Judicial service
District Judge - Eighth Judicial District Court - Civil/Criminal Division - Department VIII
Jessica K. Peterson is the judge for Department 8. Prior to taking the bench with the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court, Jessica was a junior partner at Flangas Law Group, where she has worked since moving to Las Vegas in 2007. Jessica is a current Member of and the Past President of the North Las Vegas Rotary Club. Jessica also formerly served on the Board of Directors for the Rape Crisis Center and dedicates her time to serving various different charitable organizations including the Compassion Initiative and Vegas Masketeers. Jessica graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree from Evergreen State College and received her Law Degree graduating cum laude from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys painting, reading, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends.
Source: official court website - retrieved Aug 22, 2026
Ran for judicial office
- District Court Judge, Eighth Judicial District, Department 8 - Department 8 (2026) - Filed source
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