Judge Gloria J. Sturman: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

8th Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 26 - Courtroom 10D

Biography

Hon. Gloria J. Sturman is a judge for the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County, Nevada. She was elected to the bench in 2010.

Sturman received a B.S. in business from Arizona State University in 1979. She went on to earn a J.D. from Arizona State University College of Law in 1982.

She began her legal career in private practice after relocating to Nevada in 1983. She first practiced at Edwards Hunt and later partnered at Buckley King LPA. Her areas of practice focused primarily on the defense of governmental entities, employment defense, and professional malpractice defense.

In addition to her private practice, Sturman served as a court-appointed arbitrator, a judge pro tem for the Short Trial Program, and a justice of the peace pro tem after receiving an appointment to the position by the Clark County Commission in 2004.

She has taught Civil Procedure for the Community College paralegal training program.

Her memberships have included the State Bar of Nevada (past-president), the Clark County Bar Association (past-president), the Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys (past-president), and the National Conference of Bar Presidents (Board and Chair Diversity Task Force).

From a civic standpoint, Sturman served as a member of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, Board of Trustees (past-president), Frontier Girl Scout Council Board of Trustees, and the Las Vegas Art Museum Board of Directors.

She was born and raised in southwestern Colorado and moved to Tempe, Arizona, after graduating from high school.

Recent Cases by Hon. Gloria J. Sturman

In the Matter of: Richard Shultz, Deceased

On February 6, 2026 a probate - special administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Gloria J. Sturman presiding.

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Feb 06, 2026

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Probate - Special Administration

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Probate

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Estate Administration

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In the Matter of: Gilbert Correa, Deceased

On February 6, 2026 a probate - special administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Gloria J. Sturman presiding.

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Feb 06, 2026

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Probate - Special Administration

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Probate

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Estate Administration

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In the Matter of: William Austin, Deceased

On February 6, 2026 a probate - special administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Gloria J. Sturman presiding.

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Estate Administration

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Feb 07, 2026

In the Matter of: Lorraine Williams, Deceased

On February 6, 2026 a probate - summary administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Gloria J. Sturman presiding.

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Feb 07, 2026

In the matter of: Gabriel Nevarez, Deceased

On February 6, 2026 a probate - general administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Gloria J. Sturman presiding.

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Feb 07, 2026

In the Matter of: Donald Cunningham, Deceased

On February 6, 2026 a probate - summary administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Gloria J. Sturman presiding.

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christopher reeves, Plaintiff(s) vs. Clark County, Defendant(s)

On February 6, 2026 other civil matters case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Gloria J. Sturman presiding.

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Other Civil Matters

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Feb 06, 2026

In the Matter of: Ty DeCoto, Deceased

On February 6, 2026 a probate - summary administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Gloria J. Sturman presiding.

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Feb 06, 2026

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Feb 07, 2026

Jacqueline Ascencio, Plaintiff(s) vs. Kenneth Conrad, III, Defendant(s)

On February 6, 2026 a negligence - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Gloria J. Sturman presiding.

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Negligence - Auto

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Feb 06, 2026

In the Matter of: Katherine Moreland, Deceased

On February 6, 2026 a probate - summary administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Gloria J. Sturman presiding.

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Probate

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Estate Administration

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Feb 07, 2026

In the Matter of: Cheryl Hartle, Deceased

On February 6, 2026 a probate - summary administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Gloria J. Sturman presiding.

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Estate Administration

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Feb 06, 2026

In the Matter of: Sandra Lampton, Deceased

On February 6, 2026 a probate - special administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Gloria J. Sturman presiding.

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Estate Administration

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Feb 07, 2026

In the Matter of: Beverly Carey, Deceased

On February 6, 2026 probate - set aside estates case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Gloria J. Sturman presiding.

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Probate - Set Aside Estates

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

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Feb 07, 2026

In the Matter of: Emmanuel Andrade, Deceased

On February 6, 2026 probate - set aside estates case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Gloria J. Sturman presiding.

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Probate - Set Aside Estates

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Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

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Feb 06, 2026

In the Matter of: Anna Wiley, Deceased

On February 5, 2026 probate - set aside estates case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Gloria J. Sturman presiding.

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Probate - Set Aside Estates

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Probate

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Estate Administration

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Feb 06, 2026

In the matter of: Denise Noody, Deceased

On February 5, 2026 a probate - general administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Gloria J. Sturman presiding.

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Probate

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Estate Administration

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Barclays Bank Delaware, Plaintiff(s) vs. Irlanda Alvarez, Defendant(s)

On February 5, 2026 collection of accounts case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Gloria J. Sturman presiding.

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Collection of Accounts

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

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In the Matter of: Gregorio Daisley, Deceased

On February 5, 2026 a probate - summary administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Gloria J. Sturman presiding.

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Feb 05, 2026

In the Matter of: Carole Barker, Deceased

On February 5, 2026 a probate - summary administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Gloria J. Sturman presiding.

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Feb 06, 2026

In the Matter of: Michele Odink, Deceased

On February 5, 2026 a probate - summary administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Gloria J. Sturman presiding.

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Feb 06, 2026

In the Matter of: Robert Prevost, Deceased

On February 5, 2026 a probate - special administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Gloria J. Sturman presiding.

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Feb 06, 2026

In the Matter of: Janice Parlin, Deceased

On February 5, 2026 a probate - summary administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Gloria J. Sturman presiding.

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Feb 06, 2026

Shelley Lubritz, Plaintiff(s) vs. IT S CHOCOLATE, LLC, d/b/a BODY20 SUMMERLIN SOUTH, Defendant(s)

On February 5, 2026 a negligence - other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Gloria J. Sturman presiding.

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Negligence - Other Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Negligence

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Feb 05, 2026

In the matter of: Robert Boyko, Deceased

On February 5, 2026 a probate - general administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Gloria J. Sturman presiding.

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Feb 05, 2026

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Probate - General Administration

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Probate

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Estate Administration

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Feb 06, 2026

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About

Gloria J. Sturman
Current Appointment 8th Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 26 - Courtroom 10D	8th Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 26 - Courtroom 10D
Education J.D., Arizona State University College of Law - 1982 B.S., Arizona State University - 1979	J.D., Arizona State University College of Law - 1982 B.S., Arizona State University - 1979