Judge Timothy C. Williams: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

8th Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 16 - Courtroom 03H

Appointed By: Gov. Kenneth C. Guinn

Biography

Hon. Timothy C. Williams is a judge for the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County, Nevada. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Kenny Guinn in 2006 to succeed John McGroarty (Ret.). Williams retained his seat in subsequent elections.


He received a bachelor’s degree in business from Indiana University in 1979. He went on to earn a J.D. from Ohio Northern University, Pettit College of Law in 1983.


Williams practiced for ten years with Galatz, Earl, Catalano & Smith beginning in 1985. In addition to his law practice, he served as a judge pro tem with the one-day jury trial program and served on the District Court Arbitration and Mediation Panels.


While on the bench, Williams has presided over a complex civil litigation caseload.


He was a past-president of the Nevada Trial Lawyers Association and the National Bar Association’s Las Vegas Chapter.


Williams served as a member of the State Bar of Nevada’s Consumer Protection Committee, its Fee Dispute Committee, and the Nevada Supreme Court Arbitration/Mediation/Short Trial Committee. He was also a panel member of the Medical/Dental/Legal Screening Panel for the Insurance Division for the State of Nevada.


In 1994, Williams was named the U.S. Congressional “Humanitarian of the Year” for his work assisting boys from single-parent homes.


He is married to Angela Rodriguez, a former investigative reporter for a local television station.

Recent Cases by Hon. Timothy C. Williams

On February 13, 2026 collection of accounts case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Timothy C. Williams presiding.

Filed

Feb 13, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

NV-Clark

County

Clark County, NV

Court Category

Collection of Accounts

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 13, 2026

On February 13, 2026 a negligence - premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Timothy C. Williams presiding.

Filed

Feb 13, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

NV-Clark

County

Clark County, NV

Court Category

Negligence - Premises Liability

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 13, 2026

On February 13, 2026 an employment tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Timothy C. Williams presiding.

Filed

Feb 13, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

NV-Clark

County

Clark County, NV

Court Category

Employment Tort

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 13, 2026

On February 12, 2026 a negligence - premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Timothy C. Williams presiding.

Filed

Feb 12, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

NV-Clark

County

Clark County, NV

Court Category

Negligence - Premises Liability

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 12, 2026

On February 12, 2026 collection of accounts case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Timothy C. Williams presiding.

Filed

Feb 12, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

NV-Clark

County

Clark County, NV

Court Category

Collection of Accounts

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 12, 2026

On February 12, 2026 a negligence - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Timothy C. Williams presiding.

Filed

Feb 12, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

NV-Clark

County

Clark County, NV

Court Category

Negligence - Auto

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 12, 2026

On February 11, 2026 collection of accounts case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Timothy C. Williams presiding.

Filed

Feb 11, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

NV-Clark

County

Clark County, NV

Court Category

Collection of Accounts

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2026

On February 11, 2026 collection of accounts case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Timothy C. Williams presiding.

Filed

Feb 11, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

NV-Clark

County

Clark County, NV

Court Category

Collection of Accounts

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2026

On February 10, 2026 a negligence - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Timothy C. Williams presiding.

Filed

Feb 10, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

NV-Clark

County

Clark County, NV

Court Category

Negligence - Auto

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 10, 2026

On February 10, 2026 a negligence - other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Timothy C. Williams presiding.

Filed

Feb 10, 2026

Status

Active

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Court

NV-Clark

County

Clark County, NV

Court Category

Negligence - Other Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Negligence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 10, 2026

On February 9, 2026 collection of accounts case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Timothy C. Williams presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

NV-Clark

County

Clark County, NV

Court Category

Collection of Accounts

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 10, 2026

On February 9, 2026 an other title to property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Timothy C. Williams presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2026

Status

Active

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Court

NV-Clark

County

Clark County, NV

Court Category

Other Title to Property

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Quiet Title

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 10, 2026

On February 6, 2026 an other tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Timothy C. Williams presiding.

Filed

Feb 06, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

NV-Clark

County

Clark County, NV

Court Category

Other Tort

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2026

On February 6, 2026 an other contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Timothy C. Williams presiding.

Filed

Feb 06, 2026

Status

Active

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Court

NV-Clark

County

Clark County, NV

Court Category

Other Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2026

On February 6, 2026 collection of accounts case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Timothy C. Williams presiding.

Filed

Feb 06, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

NV-Clark

County

Clark County, NV

Court Category

Collection of Accounts

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2026

On February 6, 2026 collection of accounts case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Timothy C. Williams presiding.

Filed

Feb 06, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

NV-Clark

County

Clark County, NV

Court Category

Collection of Accounts

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2026

On February 5, 2026 a negligence - premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Timothy C. Williams presiding.

Filed

Feb 05, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

NV-Clark

County

Clark County, NV

Court Category

Negligence - Premises Liability

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2026

On February 3, 2026 other civil matters case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Timothy C. Williams presiding.

Filed

Feb 03, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

NV-Clark

County

Clark County, NV

Court Category

Other Civil Matters

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2026

On February 3, 2026 a negligence - premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Timothy C. Williams presiding.

Filed

Feb 03, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

NV-Clark

County

Clark County, NV

Court Category

Negligence - Premises Liability

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2026

On February 3, 2026 a negligence - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Timothy C. Williams presiding.

Filed

Feb 03, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

NV-Clark

County

Clark County, NV

Court Category

Negligence - Auto

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2026

On February 2, 2026 a negligence - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Timothy C. Williams presiding.

Filed

Feb 02, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

NV-Clark

County

Clark County, NV

Court Category

Negligence - Auto

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2026

On February 2, 2026 a negligence - other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Timothy C. Williams presiding.

Filed

Feb 02, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

NV-Clark

County

Clark County, NV

Court Category

Negligence - Other Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Negligence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2026

On February 1, 2026 other civil matters case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Timothy C. Williams presiding.

Filed

Feb 01, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

NV-Clark

County

Clark County, NV

Court Category

Other Civil Matters

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2026

On January 30, 2026 a negligence - premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Timothy C. Williams presiding.

Filed

Jan 30, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

NV-Clark

County

Clark County, NV

Court Category

Negligence - Premises Liability

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 30, 2026