Judge Sandra A. Unsworth: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

2nd Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 12 - Family Division

Appointed By: Gov. Stephen F. Sisolak

Biography

Hon. Sandra A. Unsworth is a judge for the Second Judicial District Court in Washoe County, Nevada. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Steve Sisolak in 2019.

Unsworth received a B.A. in criminal justice from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1982. She went on to earn a J.D. from the University of Puget Sound School of Law in 1986.

After law school, she clerked for the Hon. Phyllis Halsey Atkins with the U.S. District Court, District of Nevada.

She left her clerkship to join the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office, where she worked as a deputy district attorney assigned to its Criminal Division. While assigned to the Division, Unsworth helped prosecute child and adult sexual abuse crimes. She remained with the Office until 1992.

It was at that time, Unsworth left the public arena to enter private practice. She opened her solo practice in 1994. Initially, her practice focused on family and criminal law, but later the focus became more centered on family law. She also served as Guardian Ad Litem in various courts in Northern Nevada.

After her election to the bench, Unsworth has presided in the Family Division.

She is a native of Nevada and has lived in Washoe County her entire life.

Recent Cases by Hon. Sandra A. Unsworth

CUST: CASEY AMBROCIO VS JOSE GUERRERO (D12)

On April 29, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Sandra A. Unsworth presiding.

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Apr 29, 2026

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Apr 30, 2026

AMANDA V. ROBISON VS MATTHEW J. ROBISON (D12)

On February 25, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Sandra A. Unsworth presiding.

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Feb 25, 2026

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Apr 09, 2026

JONATHAN ABBOTT VS SAMANTHA ABBOTT (D12)

On February 25, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Sandra A. Unsworth presiding.

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Feb 25, 2026

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Mar 25, 2026

CUST: PEDRO PARTIDA VS MARIA GUZMAN (D12)

On February 24, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Sandra A. Unsworth presiding.

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Feb 24, 2026

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Feb 24, 2026

CUST: MIRANDA GILMAN VS CHRISTOPHER ANDERSEN (D12)

On February 23, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Sandra A. Unsworth presiding.

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Feb 23, 2026

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Feb 24, 2026

CUST: DAISY OROZCO VS ROGELIO RIOS (D12)

On February 9, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Sandra A. Unsworth presiding.

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Feb 09, 2026

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Feb 09, 2026

CUST: ASIANA M. COLON VS JORDAN GIOMBETTI (D12)

On February 2, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Sandra A. Unsworth presiding.

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Feb 02, 2026

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Feb 03, 2026

NAME CHANGE: SHEILA A. CHAVEZ HERNANDEZ (D12)

On February 2, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Sandra A. Unsworth presiding.

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Feb 02, 2026

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Feb 03, 2026

CUST: JENNIFER JAQUEZ VS CESAR R. DAVILA (D12)

On January 30, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Sandra A. Unsworth presiding.

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Jan 30, 2026

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Jan 31, 2026

CUST: TONI BROPHY VS JOSHUA SNELLGROVE (D

On January 29, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Sandra A. Unsworth presiding.

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Jan 29, 2026

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Jan 29, 2026

NAME CHANGE: KIT AMELIA TAYLOR (D12)

On January 29, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Sandra A. Unsworth presiding.

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Jan 29, 2026

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Jan 29, 2026

CUST: TIMOTHY L. LYNCH VS SOPHIA LAATMAN (D12)

On January 28, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Sandra A. Unsworth presiding.

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Jan 28, 2026

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Jan 29, 2026

CUST: MCKENZIE DAY VS GEORGE VESELY (D12)

On January 27, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Sandra A. Unsworth presiding.

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Jan 27, 2026

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Jan 27, 2026

CUST: NINA RAYMUNDO VS JUSTIN FIELDS (D12)

On January 26, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Sandra A. Unsworth presiding.

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Jan 26, 2026

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Jan 26, 2026

EMAN: BRIANNA GARCIA (D12)

On January 23, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Sandra A. Unsworth presiding.

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Jan 23, 2026

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Feb 25, 2026

IN RE: KELSI DAVIS & JOHN MUNOZ (D12)

On January 23, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Sandra A. Unsworth presiding.

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Jan 23, 2026

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Mar 05, 2026

IN RE: JAMES SCOTT & SHANNA LYNN SNYDER (D12)

On January 22, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Sandra A. Unsworth presiding.

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Jan 22, 2026

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Mar 05, 2026

CUST: WILLIAM JACKSON VS KAYLA CUTHBERT (D12)

On January 22, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Sandra A. Unsworth presiding.

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Jan 22, 2026

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Jan 23, 2026

CUST: JACQUELINE MORENO VS JOHNATHAN JOSSUE (D12)

On January 20, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Sandra A. Unsworth presiding.

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Jan 20, 2026

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Jan 20, 2026

CUST: AMY BACIGALUPI VS TREVOR SEEVERS (D12)

On January 16, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Sandra A. Unsworth presiding.

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Jan 16, 2026

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Jan 16, 2026

CUST: NICOLE SATHER VS KEVIN KANGAS (D11)

On January 14, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Sandra A. Unsworth presiding.

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Jan 14, 2026

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Apr 13, 2026

CUST: CAMILA M. MERLO VS JOSE P. CONTRERAS (D12)

On January 12, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Sandra A. Unsworth presiding.

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Jan 12, 2026

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Jan 14, 2026

CUST: ISAAC DELEON VS CYNTHIA STRAIN (D12)

On January 9, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Sandra A. Unsworth presiding.

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Jan 09, 2026

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Apr 13, 2026

NAME CHANGE: KEHLANI NICOLE NASON-BLAS (D12)

On January 6, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washoe County. Judge Sandra A. Unsworth presiding.

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Jan 06, 2026

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About

Sandra A. Unsworth
Current Appointment 2nd Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 12 - Family Division	2nd Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 12 - Family Division
Education B.A., University of Nevada, Reno - 1982 J.D., University of Puget Sound School of Law - 1986	B.A., University of Nevada, Reno - 1982 J.D., University of Puget Sound School of Law - 1986

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NV - 2nd Judicial District Court of Nevada
Clerk phone:	+1 (775) 328-3110
Judicial Assistant:	+1 (775) 328-3470

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Sole Practitioner	Washoe County, Nevada
Attorney	Private Practice	Washoe County, Nevada
Deputy District Attorney	Washoe County District Attorney's Office	Washoe County, Nevada
Law Clerk	U.S. District Court, District of Nevada with the Hon. Phyllis Halsey Atkins	Washoe County, Nevada