Judge Susan H. Johnson: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

8th Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 22 - Courtroom 15D

Biography

Hon. Susan H. Johnson is a judge for the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County, Nevada. She was elected to the bench in 2007 and retained the seat in 2014 and 2020.

Johnson received a B.S.B.A. in investment finance and public accounting from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1982. She went on to earn a J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1985.

While in law school, she clerked for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Las Vegas, Nevada (1983), the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Sacramento, California (1983 to 1984), and the law firm of Rawlings, Olson & Cannon (1984). Johnson also served as a part-time legal writing instructor for the McGeorge School of Law (1984 to 1985).

After law school, Johnson worked as an associate and shareholder with Rawlings, Olson & Cannon. Then, in 1992, she practiced at Piazza & Associates for two years before becoming a sole practitioner at her own law practice in 1994. Johnson maintained that position until her election to the bench. While there, her areas of practice included civil litigation, personal injury, security and premises claims, domestic or family law, wills, and simple estate planning.

In addition to her law practice, Johnson served as an arbitrator and mediator. She also acted as a settlement judge for the Nevada Supreme Court (2000 to 2006), an alternate hearing master for child support cases, as well as a judge pro tempore for both the Eighth Judicial District Court and the Las Vegas Justice Court.

Johnson has provided pro bono legal services to the Junior League of Las Vegas, nonprofit and charitable organizations, and the Youth Group of the Green Valley United Methodist Church.

Her memberships have included the State Bar of Nevada, State Bar of California, Clark County Bar Association, American Bar Association, Nevada Trial Lawyers Association, American Trial Lawyers Association, Howard D. McKibben Chapter of the American Inns of Court (past-president), District Court Judges Association, and Nevada Law Foundation.

Johnson is also the past-president of the Rotary Club of Green Valley and Nevada Rotary Foundation and was the Foundation Chair for Rotary District 5300.

Away from the bench, she enjoys participating in half and whole marathons with her husband and two daughters.

Recent Cases by Hon. Susan H. Johnson

REPUBLIC SILVER STATE DISPOSAL, INC., DBA REPUBLIC SERVICES, Plaintiff(s) vs. JOHN PAEZ, Defendant(s)

On October 23, 2026 an other title to property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Susan H. Johnson presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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Oct 23, 2026

LVNV Funding LLC, Plaintiff(s) vs. Brent Foster, Defendant(s)

On October 23, 2026 collection of accounts case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Susan H. Johnson presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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Collection of Accounts

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Oct 23, 2026

Rightway Drywall & Paint LLC, Plaintiff(s) vs. Progressive Construction, Inc dba Growth Construction, Defendant(s)

On October 23, 2026 a judicial foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Susan H. Johnson presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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Judicial Foreclosure

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Shawn Duchow, Plaintiff(s) vs. LVNV Funding LLC, Defendant(s)

On October 23, 2026 collection of accounts case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Susan H. Johnson presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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Oct 23, 2026

Tanja Kemer, Plaintiff(s) vs. Armando Figueroa, Defendant(s)

On October 22, 2026 a negligence - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Susan H. Johnson presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Negligence - Auto

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Torts

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Automobile

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Oct 22, 2026

BELEN MEDINA, individually and as guardian ad litem for L.C.E., a minor, Plaintiff(s) vs. ANTHONY CERVANTES, Defendant(s)

On October 22, 2026 an other real property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Susan H. Johnson presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Other Real Property

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Property

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General Property

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Oct 22, 2026

REPUBLIC SILVER STATE DISPOSAL, INC., DBA REPUBLIC SERVICES, Plaintiff(s) vs. ISOLINA LOPEZ-MATUS, Defendant(s)

On October 22, 2026 an other title to property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Susan H. Johnson presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Other Title to Property

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Oct 22, 2026

REPUBLIC SILVER STATE DISPOSAL, INC., DBA REPUBLIC SERVICES, Plaintiff(s) vs. QUINN MARTINSEN, Defendant(s)

On October 22, 2026 an other title to property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Susan H. Johnson presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

BRANDI MOORE, Plaintiff(s) vs. DOE DRIVER, Defendant(s)

On October 22, 2026 a negligence - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Susan H. Johnson presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Negligence - Auto

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Torts

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Automobile

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Oct 22, 2026

John Doe 24, Plaintiff(s) vs. CITY OF SANTA MONICA, Defendant(s)

On October 21, 2026 other civil matters case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Susan H. Johnson presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Other Civil Matters

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Oct 21, 2026

Kerry Willoughby, Plaintiff(s) vs. Roberto Lomelti, Defendant(s)

On October 20, 2026 a negligence - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Susan H. Johnson presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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Negligence - Auto

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Torts

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Automobile

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Oct 20, 2026

Nakia Woodson, Plaintiff(s) vs. Jon Valentine, Defendant(s)

On October 20, 2026 a negligence - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Susan H. Johnson presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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Negligence - Auto

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Automobile

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Oct 20, 2026

Roeidys Romero, Plaintiff(s) vs. Jeremy Bodine, Defendant(s)

On October 20, 2026 a negligence - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Susan H. Johnson presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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Oct 20, 2026

Ahmad Salkini, Plaintiff(s) vs. Refaat Mohamad Abdulbaki, Defendant(s)

On October 20, 2026 a negligence - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Susan H. Johnson presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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Oct 20, 2026

Kristina Arakelian, Plaintiff(s) vs. Raul Ibarra, Defendant(s)

On October 20, 2026 a negligence - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Susan H. Johnson presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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Negligence - Auto

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Oct 20, 2026

Chante Stafford, Plaintiff(s) vs. Issel Corporation, Defendant(s)

On October 20, 2026 a negligence - premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Susan H. Johnson presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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Negligence - Premises Liability

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Torts

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Premises Liability

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Oct 20, 2026

Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Plaintiff(s) vs. Matt Weber, Defendant(s)

On October 19, 2026 collection of accounts case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Susan H. Johnson presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Oct 19, 2026

NV DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT TRAINING REHABILITATION, Plaintiff(s) vs. LAURA BANUELOS, Defendant(s)

On October 19, 2026 other civil matters case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Susan H. Johnson presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Other Civil Matters

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Oct 19, 2026

Kenny Torres-Borges, Plaintiff(s) vs. Alexis Diggs-Cannavacciuolo, Defendant(s)

On October 19, 2026 a negligence - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Susan H. Johnson 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 20, 2026

One Miguel Arkangel, Plaintiff(s) vs. Marlon Clenista, Defendant(s)

On October 19, 2026 an other contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Susan H. Johnson presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Other Contract

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Oct 19, 2026

NV DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT TRAINING REHABILITATION, Plaintiff(s) vs. Raymond Barragan, Defendant(s)

On October 19, 2026 other civil matters case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Susan H. Johnson presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Oct 20, 2026

Raphael Pinaud, Plaintiff(s) vs. Yohanan Lucas, Defendant(s)

On October 17, 2026 an other contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Susan H. Johnson presiding.

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Oct 17, 2026

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Other Contract

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Oct 18, 2026

Monica Espinoza Salguero, Plaintiff(s) vs. Fernando Tejeda Calderon, Defendant(s)

On October 16, 2026 a negligence - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Susan H. Johnson presiding.

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Oct 16, 2026

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Negligence - Auto

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Torts

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Automobile

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Oct 16, 2026

DeShonna Bingham, Plaintiff(s) vs. Felipe Hipolito , Defendant(s)

On October 16, 2026 a negligence - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Susan H. Johnson presiding.

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Oct 16, 2026

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Negligence - Auto

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Torts

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About

Susan H. Johnson
Current Appointment 8th Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 22 - Courtroom 15D	8th Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 22 - Courtroom 15D
Education J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law - 1985 B.S.B.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas - 1982	J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law - 1985 B.S.B.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas - 1982

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Court Info

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Current Court:	NV - 8th Judicial District Court of Nevada
Clerk phone:	+1 (702) 671-0551
Office:	+1 (702) 671-0547
Fax:	+1 (702) 671-0571

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Owner	The Law Office of Susan Holland Johnson	Clark County, Nevada
Settlement Judge	Nevada Supreme Court	None
Attorney	Piazza & Associates	Clark County, Nevada
Associate and Shareholder	Rawlings, Olson & Cannon	Clark County, Nevada
Judge Pro Tempore	Eighth Judicial District Court	Clark County, Nevada
Judge Pro Tempore	Las Vegas Justice Court	Clark County, Nevada
Part-time Legal Writing Instructor	University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law	Sacramento County, California
Law Clerk	Rawlings, Olson & Cannon	Clark County, Nevada
Law Clerk	U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California	Sacramento County, California
Law Clerk	U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Nevada	Clark County, Nevada