Judge Connie J. Steinheimer: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

2nd Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 4

Biography

Hon. Connie J. Steinheimer is a judge for the Second Judicial District Court in Washoe County, Nevada. She was elected to the bench in 1992 and has retained her seat in subsequent elections.

Steinheimer received a bachelor’s degree in social psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1973. She went on to earn a J.D. from Willamette University College of Law in 1979.

Her legal career includes serving as a deputy district attorney with the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office and as a civil and criminal litigation attorney in private practice (1984 to 1992).

Steinheimer also worked as a probation officer.

She is admitted to practice in Oregon and Nevada as well as with the U.S. District Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She is certified as a criminal trial specialist by the National Board of Criminal Trial Advocacy.

While on the bench, she served as the chief judge of the Second Judicial District from 2008 to 2012 and was named the Short Trial Commissioner in 2009.

Her court committees have included the Budget Committee, Civil Bench/Bar Committee, Court Automated Enhancement Project, Filing Office Committee, Legislative Committee, Specialty Courts Liaison, Statistics Committee, Commission on Statewide Rules of Criminal Procedure Jury Instructions Work Group, Access to Justice Committee, and chair of the Washoe County Law Library Board.

Some of her other committees include the Foreclosure Mediation Committee, chair of the Governor’s Commission for the Training of Mandated Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect, the Nevada Capital Case Advisory Committee, and the Nevada State Bar Criminal Practice and Procedure Committee.

Her memberships include the American Bar Association, the Nevada and Oregon Bar Associations, the Washoe County Bar Association, the American Judges Association, the National Association of Women Judges, the Nevada District Judges Association, and the Northern Nevada Women Lawyers Association.

Steinheimer has taught on various legal subjects including voir dire, ethics, managing complex litigation, criminal and civil procedure, and trial practice for the State Bar of Nevada Justice Association, the Washoe County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the Oregon Presiding Judges’ Conference. She is also a faculty member and past alumni of the National Judicial College.

Steinheimer is the past president of Soroptimist International of Truckee Meadows.

She is a life-long resident of Nevada and a member of Trinity Episcopal Church.

Recent Cases by Hon. Connie J. Steinheimer

IN RE: KERI ASHLEY SCHNITTKER-OETKEN (D4)

On April 18, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Connie J. Steinheimer presiding.

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Apr 18, 2026

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Apr 30, 2026

DEAN WILLIAMS ETAL VS US BANK NATL ASSOC (D4)

On April 14, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Connie J. Steinheimer presiding.

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Apr 14, 2026

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Apr 28, 2026

NAME CHANGE: MEGAN ANN DAVIS (D4)

On March 31, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Connie J. Steinheimer presiding.

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Mar 31, 2026

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Apr 25, 2026

SEAL: TIFFANY NICOLE MAESTAS (D4)

On March 27, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Connie J. Steinheimer presiding.

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Mar 27, 2026

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Apr 25, 2026

SEAL: ROSA MARIA MURILLO DE QUIROZ (D4)

On March 26, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Connie J. Steinheimer presiding.

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Mar 26, 2026

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Apr 25, 2026

NAME CHANGE: MALEYNA LUCERO VAZQUEZ (D4)

On March 24, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Connie J. Steinheimer presiding.

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Mar 24, 2026

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Apr 24, 2026

SEAL: MARC SALVATORE KINDER (D4)

On March 23, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Connie J. Steinheimer presiding.

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Mar 23, 2026

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Apr 24, 2026

NAME CHANGE: ANDERS BICKLEY HOOVER (D)

On February 10, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Connie J. Steinheimer presiding.

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Feb 10, 2026

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Feb 10, 2026

IN RE: ANAHI CASTRO (D4)

On February 4, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Connie J. Steinheimer presiding.

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Feb 04, 2026

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Feb 04, 2026

STATE VS. JOSE SIGUENZA MARTINEZ (RP)

On January 21, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Connie J. Steinheimer presiding.

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Jan 21, 2026

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Apr 07, 2026

SEAL : JUANA MARIA LOPEZ (TN)(D4)

On January 14, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Connie J. Steinheimer presiding.

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Jan 14, 2026

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Jan 16, 2026

STATE OF CA VS ELIJAH JORDAN-BROOKS (D4)

On January 8, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Connie J. Steinheimer presiding.

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Jan 08, 2026

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Jan 29, 2026

STATE VS. JAMES VINCENT PARISI (RP)

On December 1, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Connie J. Steinheimer presiding.

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Dec 01, 2025

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Apr 07, 2026

ANNETTE CHILDS ETAL VS MV REALTY OF NEVADA (D4)

On November 3, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Connie J. Steinheimer presiding.

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Nov 03, 2025

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Jan 15, 2026

STATE VS. LUIS JAVIER RODRIGUEZ-ALAS (RP)

On October 30, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Connie J. Steinheimer presiding.

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NAME CHANGE: CYNTHIA VENTURA

On October 7, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Connie J. Steinheimer presiding.

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Oct 07, 2025

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GUARD AD LITEM: PENELOPE MCCRARY (D4)

On September 26, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Connie J. Steinheimer presiding.

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SEAL: CLAUDIA FAVIOLA CASTANEDA (D4)

On September 15, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Connie J. Steinheimer presiding.

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Sep 16, 2025

NAME CHANGE: ALEX MCRAE-MARTIN (D4)

On September 12, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Connie J. Steinheimer presiding.

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Sep 12, 2025

STATE VS. JONATAHN PATRICK WIRKKALA (RE)

On August 27, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Connie J. Steinheimer presiding.

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SEAL: ERIC JOHN DRAWVER (D4)

On August 26, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Connie J. Steinheimer presiding.

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Aug 27, 2025

DHARMENDRA GOYAL, MD VS SARAH M. BROTZMAN (D4)

On August 21, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Connie J. Steinheimer presiding.

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Aug 21, 2025

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Feb 25, 2026

STATE VS. JAMES THOMAS WITHERS (RP)

On August 11, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Connie J. Steinheimer presiding.

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Aug 11, 2025

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Apr 14, 2026

JASON CAMPBELL VS MICHAEL ALLEN, ETAL (D4)

On July 17, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Connie J. Steinheimer presiding.

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Jul 17, 2025

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About

Connie J. Steinheimer
Current Appointment 2nd Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 4	2nd Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 4
Education J.D., Willamette University College of Law - 1979 Bachelor's degree, University of Nevada, Reno - 1973	J.D., Willamette University College of Law - 1979 Bachelor's degree, University of Nevada, Reno - 1973