Judge Aimee E. Banales: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

2nd Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 16 - Family Division

Biography

Hon. Aimee E. Banales is a judge for the Second Judicial District Court in Washoe County, Nevada. She was elected to the bench in 2020.

Banales received a B.A. in English from Penn State University and Westmont College. She went on to earn a J.D. from Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark College.

She began her legal career as a deputy attorney general with the Nevada Attorney General’s Office, where she held an assignment in the Special Prosecution Unit.

After leaving the public sector, Banales went into private practice, where she specialized in family law.

She was a member of the National Charity League and was recognized for her pro bono work.

In 2017, Banales was appointed to serve as a Court Master with the Second Judicial District Court, Family Division. She remained in the Family Division after her election to the bench.

Recent Cases by Hon. Aimee E. Banales

NAME CHANGE: MATEO MANUEL LUEVANO DOAN (D16)

On March 11, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Aimee E. Banales presiding.

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CUST: S. MEDINA MALDONADO VS PEDRO VASQUEZ (D16)

On March 7, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Aimee E. Banales presiding.

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CUST: THOMAS BRADLEY VS TEREZA RODRIGUEZ ALCALA 16

On March 6, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Aimee E. Banales presiding.

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CUST: DAVID SUTHERLAND VS MADISON DE FLUITER (D16)

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CUST: REY MENA JR VS HEYDI PICADA PEREZ (D16)

On February 23, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Aimee E. Banales presiding.

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Feb 23, 2026

CUST: RUBY H-GALVAN VS CARLOS R-CARRILLO (D16)

On February 20, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Aimee E. Banales presiding.

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Feb 20, 2026

NAME CHANGE: ZAYNE RYAN LONG (D16)

On February 10, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Aimee E. Banales presiding.

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Feb 10, 2026

CUST: JUSTIN ODAY VS RANDI PERRY (D16)

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Feb 06, 2026

NAME CHANGE: CONNER MICHAEL HARBISON (D16)

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Feb 09, 2026

CUST: ROMEO SCOLLARD & SAMANTHA RUIZ (D16)

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Mar 25, 2026

CUST: MATTHEW HOVEY VS KILEY GOMEZ (D16)

On January 28, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Aimee E. Banales presiding.

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Jan 28, 2026

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Jan 28, 2026

GARETH RICE VS. REBECCA RICE (D16)

On January 27, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Aimee E. Banales presiding.

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Mar 24, 2026

CUST: VERONICA LOPEZ VS ALEJANDRO SANCHEZ (D16)

On January 26, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Aimee E. Banales presiding.

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Jan 26, 2026

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Jan 26, 2026

ROBERT ANDREW LEE VS JAIME MARIE LEE (D16)

On January 22, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Aimee E. Banales presiding.

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Jan 22, 2026

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Mar 16, 2026

CUST: SADE NIXON VS SUELTON NIXON II (D16)

On January 21, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Aimee E. Banales presiding.

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Jan 22, 2026

TIFFANY MCQUADE VS ANTHONY RAYMOND (D16)

On January 19, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Aimee E. Banales presiding.

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Jan 19, 2026

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Feb 26, 2026

TAMMY L. GOODNIGHT VS SHEA GOODNIGHT (D16)

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Mar 18, 2026

TATIANA BARROS VS JAMES BARROS (D16)

On January 12, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Aimee E. Banales presiding.

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Mar 25, 2026

MEGAN COLETTO VS MICHAEL LINGUA (D16)

On January 12, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Aimee E. Banales presiding.

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Apr 22, 2026

CUST: SADE T. NIXON VS SUELTON NIXON II (D16)

On January 9, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Aimee E. Banales presiding.

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Jan 09, 2026

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Jan 13, 2026

DULCE RIOS MENDOZA VS GUMARO SOTO PADILLA (D16)

On January 9, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Aimee E. Banales presiding.

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Apr 20, 2026

VICTORIA NAJERA VS SILVERIO BAUTISTA (D16)

On January 9, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Aimee E. Banales presiding.

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Jan 09, 2026

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Apr 14, 2026

NAME CHANGE: HEZEKIAN IZEL MUNOZ MUNGUIA (D16)

On January 7, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Aimee E. Banales presiding.

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Jan 12, 2026

ERIC REDING JR VS MEGHAN REDING (D16)

On January 7, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Aimee E. Banales presiding.

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About

Aimee E. Banales
Current Appointment 2nd Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 16 - Family Division	2nd Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 16 - Family Division
Education J.D., Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark College B.A., Penn State University and Westmont College	J.D., Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark College B.A., Penn State University and Westmont College

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NV - 2nd Judicial District Court of Nevada
Clerk phone:	+1 (775) 328-3110
Judicial Assistant:	+1 (775) 328-3157

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Court Master	Second Judicial District Court, Family Division	Washoe County, Nevada
Attorney	Private Practice	None
Deputy Attorney General	Nevada Attorney General's Office	None