Judge Mary Kay Holthus: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

8th Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department - 18, Courtroom 3F

Biography

The Hon. Mary Kay Holthus is a judge for the 8th Judicial District Court of Nevada in Clark County. She was elected to the bench in 2018.

Holthus received a bachelor's degree in economics from the State University of New York at Binghamton. She went on to earn a J.D. from Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law in 1989. While in law school, Holthus clerked at Rawlings, Olson & Cannon.

She began her legal career as an associate at Jones, Jones, Close & Brown, where she handled civil law issues. Then, in 1991, Holthus entered the public arena as a deputy district attorney with the Clark County District Attorney’s Office. Early on, she practiced general litigation but would eventually join the Crimes Against Women and Children Unit, where she spent sixteen years prosecuting sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence cases. During her tenure there, Holthus was later promoted to chief deputy district attorney.

Born in upstate New York, she is married and has three grown children.

Recent Cases by Hon. Mary Kay Holthus

REPUBLIC SILVER STATE DISPOSAL, INC., DBA REPUBLIC SERVICES, Plaintiff(s) vs. RENE AYALA, Defendant(s)

On October 22, 2026 an other title to property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Mary Kay Holthus presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Clark County, NV

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Other Title to Property

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Property

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Oct 22, 2026

REPUBLIC SILVER STATE DISPOSAL, INC., DBA REPUBLIC SERVICES, Plaintiff(s) vs. LEO FAMILY TRUST, Defendant(s)

On October 22, 2026 an other title to property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Mary Kay Holthus presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Clark County, NV

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Other Title to Property

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Property

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Oct 22, 2026

Sergio Sandoval, Plaintiff(s) vs. Jonathan Pierre, Defendant(s)

On October 22, 2026 a negligence - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Mary Kay Holthus presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Clark County, NV

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Negligence - Auto

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Torts

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Automobile

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Oct 23, 2026

REPUBLIC SILVER STATE DISPOSAL, INC., DBA REPUBLIC SERVICES, Plaintiff(s) vs. YAEKA DEJURNETT, Defendant(s)

On October 22, 2026 an other title to property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Mary Kay Holthus presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Clark County, NV

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Other Title to Property

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Property

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Oct 22, 2026

sean pooley, Plaintiff(s) vs. lvmpd, Defendant(s)

On October 21, 2026 collection of accounts case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Mary Kay Holthus presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Clark County, NV

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Collection of Accounts

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Creditor

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Collections

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Oct 21, 2026

Rosemarie Rabago-Ibana, Plaintiff(s) vs. Norlan Maltez, MD , Defendant(s)

On October 21, 2026 a malpractice - medical/dental case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Mary Kay Holthus presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Clark County, NV

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Malpractice - Medical/Dental

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Torts

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Malpractice

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Oct 21, 2026

Bonnie Urich, Plaintiff(s) vs. Jillian Doman, Defendant(s)

On October 20, 2026 a negligence - other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Mary Kay Holthus presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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Clark County, NV

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Negligence - Other Negligence

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Torts

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General Negligence

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Oct 20, 2026

Bank Of America, Plaintiff(s) vs. Yisroel Green, Defendant(s)

On October 19, 2026 collection of accounts case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Mary Kay Holthus presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Clark County, NV

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Creditor

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Oct 20, 2026

Cynthia Alvarado, Plaintiff(s) vs. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., Defendant(s)

On October 19, 2026 a negligence - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Mary Kay Holthus presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Negligence - Auto

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Torts

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Automobile

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Oct 19, 2026

Bank Of America, N.A., Plaintiff(s) vs. Kelli Smith, Defendant(s)

On October 19, 2026 collection of accounts case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Mary Kay Holthus presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Clark County, NV

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Oct 19, 2026

Jefferson Capital Systems LLC, Plaintiff(s) vs. Frank Benitez, Defendant(s)

On October 19, 2026 collection of accounts case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Mary Kay Holthus presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Clark County, NV

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Creditor

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Oct 19, 2026

North Las Vegas City of, Plaintiff(s) vs. U S Curancy $3,098.00, Defendant(s)

On October 19, 2026 other civil matters case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Mary Kay Holthus presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Other Civil Matters

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Oct 20, 2026

ROBYN PERRY-HARNESS, Plaintiff(s) vs. VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM, LLC dba CENTENNIAL HILLS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, Defendant(s)

On October 19, 2026 a malpractice - medical/dental case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Mary Kay Holthus presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Clark County, NV

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Malpractice - Medical/Dental

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Torts

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Malpractice

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Oct 19, 2026

Jefferson Capital Systems LLC, Plaintiff(s) vs. Dateala Davenport, Defendant(s)

On October 16, 2026 collection of accounts case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Mary Kay Holthus presiding.

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Oct 16, 2026

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Clark County, NV

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Collection of Accounts

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Creditor

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Collections

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Oct 16, 2026

Ford Motor Credit Company LLC., Plaintiff(s) vs. Tiauna Jones, Defendant(s)

On October 15, 2026 collection of accounts case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Mary Kay Holthus presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

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Oct 15, 2026

Michael Ryan, Plaintiff(s) vs. 115 East Tropicana Avenue Owner Sub LP dba Oyo Hotels & Casino, Defendant(s)

On October 15, 2026 a negligence - premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Mary Kay Holthus presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

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Negligence - Premises Liability

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Torts

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Premises Liability

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Oct 15, 2026

Violet Carrillo, Plaintiff(s) vs. Mark Salyer, Defendant(s)

On October 15, 2026 a negligence - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Mary Kay Holthus presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

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Negligence - Auto

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Torts

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Automobile

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Oct 16, 2026

NV DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT TRAINING REHABILITATION, Plaintiff(s) vs. ZENEBECH SEIFU, Defendant(s)

On October 14, 2026 other civil matters case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Mary Kay Holthus presiding.

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Oct 14, 2026

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Other Civil Matters

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Oct 15, 2026

NV Dept of Employment Training Rehabilitation, Plaintiff(s) vs. MICHON MARSHALL, Defendant(s)

On October 14, 2026 other civil matters case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Mary Kay Holthus presiding.

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Oct 14, 2026

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Other Civil Matters

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Oct 14, 2026

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Plaintiff(s) vs. U.S. CURRENCY $43,010.00, Defendant(s)

On October 13, 2026 other civil matters case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Mary Kay Holthus presiding.

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Oct 13, 2026

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Other Civil Matters

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Oct 13, 2026

DANIEL AGUILAR, Plaintiff(s) vs. U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Defendant(s)

On October 13, 2026 an employment tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Mary Kay Holthus presiding.

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Oct 13, 2026

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Employment Tort

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

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Oct 13, 2026

Marie Hanash, Plaintiff(s) vs. Deyan Zeng, Defendant(s)

On October 13, 2026 a negligence - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Mary Kay Holthus presiding.

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Oct 13, 2026

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Negligence - Auto

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Torts

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Automobile

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Oct 13, 2026

Jose Uribe Gonzales, Plaintiff(s) vs. WHITTLESEA BLUE CAB COMPANY, Defendant(s)

On October 12, 2026 a negligence - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Mary Kay Holthus presiding.

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Oct 12, 2026

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Negligence - Auto

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Torts

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Automobile

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Oct 12, 2026

Daticia Strong, Plaintiff(s) vs. YCS Star LLC, Defendant(s)

On October 12, 2026 a negligence - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Mary Kay Holthus presiding.

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Oct 12, 2026

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Clark County, NV

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Negligence - Auto

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Torts

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Automobile

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Oct 12, 2026

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About

Mary Kay Holthus
Current Appointment 8th Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department - 18, Courtroom 3F	8th Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department - 18, Courtroom 3F
Election/Appointment 2018 - 8th Judicial District Court; 2020 - Re-elected	2018 - 8th Judicial District Court; 2020 - Re-elected
Education J.D., Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law - 1989 B.S., State University of New York at Binghamton	J.D., Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law - 1989 B.S., State University of New York at Binghamton

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NV - 8th Judicial District Court of Nevada
Clerk phone:	+1 (702) 671-4463
Office:	+1 (702) 671-4459
Fax:	+1 (702) 671-4458

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate	Jones, Jones, Close & Brown	None
Deputy District Attorney	Office of the District Attorney	Clark County, Nevada
Chief Deputy District Attorney	Office of the District Attorney	Clark County, Nevada
Judge	8th Judicial District Court of Nevada	Clark County, Nevada