Judge Cristina D. Silva - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Cristina D. Silva is a judge for the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County, Nevada. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Steve Sisolak on March 29, 2019.

Silva earned a B.A. in political science and Spanish from Wellesley College in 2001. She then completed a J.D. at the American University Washington College of Law in 2007. As a law student, Silva worked as a legal extern in the Family Law Division of Ayuda, Inc. (2007), a legal intern for the Immigrant Women’s Program of Legal Momentum (2006), and a legal intern for the Hon. Vanessa Ruiz of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals (2006).

After graduating from law school, Silva began her legal career as an Assistant State Attorney in the Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office. During her tenure there, she rose through the ranks, quickly becoming the Assistant Chief of Litigation of the Domestic Violence Unit.

In 2011, Silva relocated to Nevada. At that time, she joined the Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Nevada, serving as an Assistant United States Attorney. She was named Deputy Chief of the Organized Crime Strike Force (2011 to 2018) and Chief of the Criminal Division (2018 to 2019), where she oversaw Project Safe Neighborhoods, Project Safe Childhood, Organized Crime and Gangs, and Human Trafficking.

Her memberships have included the Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys, the Clark County Bar Association, the Hispanic National Bar Association, and the Federal Bar Association. She has also sat on the Board of the Las Vegas Latino Bar Association.

She is a recipient of the Community Impact Award from the National Latino Peace Officers Association (2016).

Silva was raised in El Paso, Texas. When not presiding over legal matters, Silva enjoys traveling, running marathons, and spending time with her rescue dogs.

Recent Cases by Hon. Cristina D. Silva

William Bogan, Plaintiff(s) vs. Nevada Department of Corrections, Defendant(s)

On July 12, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Cristina D. Silva presiding.

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Jul 12, 2021

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Active

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Jan 27, 2024

The Law Offices of Dan J. Lovell, P.C., Plaintiff(s) vs. Brandi Stockdale, Defendant(s)

On March 12, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Cristina D. Silva presiding.

Filed

Mar 12, 2021

Status

Dismissal

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Aug 19, 2023

Thomas Downs, Plaintiff(s) vs. State of Nevada, Defendant(s)

On February 3, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Silva, Cristina presiding.

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Feb 03, 2021

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Appealed

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Aug 19, 2023

Don Abletes, Plaintiff(s) vs. Shimon Cohen, Defendant(s)

On January 4, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Cristina Silva presiding.

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Jan 04, 2021

Status

Dismissal

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Oct 11, 2022

Marcelo Castillo, Plaintiff(s) vs. Terry Evans, Defendant(s)

On January 4, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Silva, Cristina D. presiding.

Filed

Jan 04, 2021

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Dismissal

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Torts

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Automobile

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Feb 04, 2021

Deborah Tillman, Plaintiff(s) vs. Henderson Water Park, LLC, Defendant(s)

On January 4, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Cristina Silva presiding.

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Jan 04, 2021

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Dismissal

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Torts

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Premises Liability

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Dec 21, 2022

In the Matter of the Petition for Compromise of Minor's Claim by Maria Balandran

On December 28, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Silva, Cristina D. presiding.

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Dec 28, 2020

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Judgment (Other)

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NV-Clark

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Clark County, NV

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Jun 19, 2024

In the Matter of the Petition for Compromise of Minor's Claim by Hilda Cruz

On December 11, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Silva, Cristina D. presiding.

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Dec 11, 2020

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Active

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Dec 17, 2021

Aria Resort & Casino Holdings, LLC, Plaintiff(s) vs. Hansu Kim, Defendant(s)

On December 3, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Silva, Cristina D. presiding.

Filed

Dec 03, 2020

Status

Confession of Judgment

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Dec 21, 2021

In the Matter of the Petition for Compromise of Minor's Claim by Andrea DeGuzman

On October 23, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Silva, Cristina D. presiding.

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Oct 23, 2020

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Active

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Dec 23, 2020

Devontay Aycock, Plaintiff(s) vs. State of Nevada, Defendant(s)

On October 12, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Silva, Cristina presiding.

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Oct 12, 2020

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Appealed

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Aug 19, 2023

In the Matter of the Petition for Compromise of Minor's Claim by Ernestina Gomez

On October 9, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Silva, Cristina D. presiding.

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Oct 09, 2020

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Active

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Dec 23, 2020

In the Matter of the Petition for Compromise of Minor's Claim by Ting Ting Ho

On October 6, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Silva, Cristina D. presiding.

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Oct 06, 2020

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Active

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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In the Matter of the Petition for Compromise of Minor's Claim by Mesfin Tedla

On September 29, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Silva, Cristina D. presiding.

Filed

Sep 29, 2020

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Stipulated Judgment

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Dec 17, 2021

Joanna Boyd, Plaintiff(s) vs. State of Nevada, Defendant(s)

On September 24, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Cristina D. Silva presiding.

Filed

Sep 24, 2020

Status

Dismissal

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

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Aug 19, 2023

In the Matter of the Petition for Compromise of Minor's Claim by Tre Avritt

On September 9, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Silva, Cristina D. presiding.

Filed

Sep 09, 2020

Status

Stipulated Judgment

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Aug 19, 2023

Row Custom Enterprises Nevada Inc, Plaintiff(s) vs. Michael Groves, Defendant(s)

On September 3, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Silva, Cristina D. presiding.

Filed

Sep 03, 2020

Status

Dismissal

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Feb 23, 2022

In the Matter of the Petition for Compromise of Minor's Claim by Daniel Lai

On September 2, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Silva, Cristina D. presiding.

Filed

Sep 02, 2020

Status

Stipulated Judgment

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Aug 19, 2023

Steamray Inc, Plaintiff(s) vs. Joanna Lovejoy, Defendant(s)

On August 25, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Silva, Cristina D. presiding.

Filed

Aug 25, 2020

Status

Confession of Judgment

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Dec 22, 2021

In the Matter of the Petition for Compromise of Minor's Claim by Albertina Alvarez

On August 10, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Silva, Cristina D. presiding.

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Aug 10, 2020

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Active

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Apr 20, 2022

Norma Nedderman, Plaintiff(s) vs. Diamond Resorts International, Inc., Defendant(s)

On July 31, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Silva, Cristina D. presiding.

Filed

Jul 31, 2020

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Judgment (Other)

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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In the Matter of the Petition for Compromise of Minor's Claim by Brandon Pinkowski

On July 28, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Silva, Cristina D. presiding.

Filed

Jul 28, 2020

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Stipulated Judgment

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Aug 19, 2023

In the Matter of the Petition for Compromise of Minor's Claim by Eusebio Dominguez

On July 22, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Silva, Cristina D. presiding.

Filed

Jul 22, 2020

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Stipulated Judgment

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Clark County

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Clark County, NV

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Aug 19, 2023

Silverado Gallery, LLC, Plaintiff(s) vs. 8 Enterprises, LLC, Defendant(s)

On July 20, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Silva, Cristina presiding.

Filed

Jul 20, 2020

Status

Default Judgment

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District

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Clark County, NV

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Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

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About

Cristina D. Silva
Current Appointment 8th Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 9 - Courtroom 11B	8th Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 9 - Courtroom 11B
Education B.A., Wellesley College - 2001 J.D., American University Washington College of Law - 2007	B.A., Wellesley College - 2001 J.D., American University Washington College of Law - 2007

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NV - 8th Judicial District Court of Nevada
Clerk phone:	+1 (702) 671-4392
Fax:	+1 (702) 671-4394
Office:	+1 (702) 671-4395

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant State Attorney	Office of the State Attorney	Miami-Dade County, Florida
Assistant United States Attorney	Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Nevada	Clark County, Nevada
Chief of Criminal Division	Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Nevada	Clark County, Nevada