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Family Court Department J features a race involving a sitting judge and two challengers. The candidates are: Rena G. Hughes; Romeo R. Perez; and, Judge Kenneth E. Pollock.
Is it time to say out with the old and in with the new? Will Judge Pollock even make it past the primary? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Remember, the poll feature isn’t scientific and insightful comments about the merits of one judge over another will help others decide who to vote for in the primary.
Who should the people vote for in Family Court Department J?
ughh. Who keeps voting for Pollock? The guy is not a family lawyer, and his rulings are horrible. I hate going into his courtroom and try to bump him everytime.
I agree. I will vote for anyone but Pollock.
Double agree as well. Either candidate will be better than Pollock.
If the other candidates made decisions that were unfavorable to you would you feel the same way about them? Is being considered a good Judge based on understanding, interpreting and making rulings that are consistent with the law or on making rulings that appease one party and not the other?
My God, I love the little grin when he makes an especially poor decision. Like the look on a chubby little toddler's face when he makes a doody in his diaper.
My Dear God the grin
I agree, He screwed up our ruling, handing my step daughter over to a neglectful mother who had been out of the child's life for a year. Thank God, the child cried to come home within 6 months, and the mother couldn't handle being a mom, thus; allowing her to return without a fight. It is sad, he may have the best record of not being overturned, but I would be interested to see how many children have suffered at his hand!
I agree 100%. Pollock was not a family lawyer before taking the bench, and lest anyone should forget, he ran for a District Court seat while on the Family Court bench. His rulings also evidence a serious disconnect with family lawyers and litigants. He just doesn't get it. Either Rena Hughes or Romeo Perez would be better than Pollock. They at least have an even temperament and an interest in family law. I am leaning toward Rena Hughes because she is a family law specialist and has over 20 years experience in family law. She has also been very reasonable when I had cases against her. Romeo is also a good choice, but his experience seems to be limited to abuse/neglect cases.
Pollock is a joke as a family court judge. Even after a number of years on the bench he still cannot understand the arguments being made in complex cases and gets it wrong more than he gets it right. Either candidate is better than Pollock but my vote goes to Rena Hughes who has the experience and enough of an understanding of family law to get it right the first time. Romeo Perez is a likeable guy but he doesn't handle divorce, custody, paternity, etc. on a regular basis.
It doesn't seem that the NSC agrees with your evaluation. Pollock has a fairly good appellate record
Too bad that the overwhelming majority of family court litigants cannot afford to appeal a terrible decision by a terrible judge. Couple that with the not very easily satisfied "abuse of discretion" standard that must be met to overturn a poor family court decision and I would be surprised if any family court judge does not have a "fairly good" appellate record.
So your saying he is wrong but isn't abusing his discretion, thus the decisions are within the ball park, you just don't like them.
Agreed, he is horrible! Thank God we saved our daughter after his ruling! Our daughter cried to be returned, her neglectful mother proved to be exactly what we tried telling and even proved! The child's teachers and principle both testified her father was the better parent. Again, thank God she is back with us, the mother gave up after 6 months, like we said she would!
In the RJ's Judicial Performance Evaluation, only 40% of the respondents say Pollock should be retained. I was not impressed with him as a practitioner and even less impressed with him as a judge. He is a nice guy and is heart is in the right place, but I think he lacks that judicial demeanor which is needed in a family court. I know that I would not want him deciding my divorce case.
In my experience, Pollock seems to be overwhelmed as a judge in Family Court. He is often looking for outside help to make difficult decisions. He takes forever to make an actual decision, and will reset hearings to delay doing so.
Just an observation, but so far the majority of the comments are critical of Pollock, so why all the votes for him? Don't his supporters have anything to say?
I have no idea who to pick in this election. Met Romeo Perez, and he seemed like a decent attorney.
I really think out my vote; and yes, I am an attorney.
Seriously, I have been practicing family law in Nevada over 30 years, and I have no confidence in the incumbent. I welcome a change in this department. Mr. Perez is a likeable fellow, but I have had no cases with him. It is my understanding he practices bankruptcy, personal injury, criminal, and abuse/neglect law. I have had cases with Ms. Hughes and found her to be easy to deal with, reasonble in negotiating settlements, and fair-minded. Her specialization in family law is also a plus.
Rena Hughes would make a terrific family court judge. She has been practicing family law for many years, and truly understands the divorce process. Ms. Hughes also has a great disposition, and thanks to her experience as a mediator, she has the perfect combination of patience and strength to allow her to control a courtroom while still enabling both sides to adequately present their cases. I can only hope that the voters in this race are well-educated and can recognize that Ms. Hughes is the best candidate.
Thanks for your thoughts Rena
I don't make anonymous comments. If I comment, I take credit for it. Why don't you? You can thank anonymous at 1:44 p.m.
This is the kind of demeanor I am looking for in a judge.
I thought it was cute that Bail Bondman's are coming forward for criminal defense attorneys running for family court.
bail bondman
We should have CCDC inmates cast there votes for judges on this website…
Las Vegas Law Blog–where every vote counts as many times as you want to vote before the poll closes.
A very good judge. Knows the law inside and out, is always prepared, has has read the file. Very fair and doesn't favor attorneys that are his friends
This guy does not have friends
Anyone but Pollock.
Judge Pollock has frustrated many attorneys and ruffled feathers. He clearly believes that the law, rules and procedures should be followed and has received a lot of push back from the attorneys that would not want to be bothered.
Not a go along to get along type of judge.
There is the big tent at the circus and a court of law. Judge Pollock knows the difference and runs his courtroom like a real court of law, unlike some of the family law attorneys would rather be circus performers.
Never had a case with Pollock, but have never heard a good thing about him, would never vote for Romeo Perez, have never met or encountered Rena Hughes, but I guess by default…
No Pollock vote here. I cannot vote for an individually who, very publically at a recent bench bar meeting, stated that he will not reduce a lien to a judgment. Says the law does not support a judgment. As one attorney at the bench bar stated, Judge Pollock is willing to overlook 40 years of stare decisis. Ken, you might be a nice guy, but run at the RJC, we believe that's what you really want.
Your comment does not make sense.
5:04 p.m. makes perfect sense.
I too fail to see how this guy has even garnered the votes in here.
Andre Haynes voted for Pollock over and over again
Judge Pollock has very few if any problems with the actual litigants in his courtroom, He runs a tight ship and expects everyone to follow the rules. Some Attorneys that do not get their way because they have their way in other courtrooms and got two shills to run against him. When is the public wake up and see what is going on.
I woke up one day and realized that Andre Haynes writes every positive post ever written on Judge Pollock. Not one attorney I have ever met has anything good to say about this chubby bastard. I hope he pulls a Momma Cass.
My pick is Rena Hughes. I have been practicing family law for many years, and I have had the pleasure of working with Rena on the other side of a case more than once. Rena has integrity. She is a serious litigator who knows family law. Rena is prepared, and Rena definitely knows what she is doing in Family Court. Rena is also reasonable, cooperative, and respectful. Department J needs Rena Hughes. Rena will make a great judge.
I whole heartedly agree. Rena Hughes for Dept. J.
I completely disagree.
Rena Hughes indeed.
Romeo Perez is the best choice. He's had extensive family law experience. He's actively practiced in all areas of family law for well over a decade. He's the most experienced candidate and a man of high honour.
I hope that the following link helps put this race in a better prospective http://www.nvbar.org/content/certified-specialists That is, if we are truly seeking qualified candidates.
For far too long Las Vegas Family Court has been run as a circus with favoritism shown to the lawyers who donate the most money. I think it is absurd to bash a sitting judge because of his "running a tight ship". God forbid an elected official do the job he was elected to do. I support the Honorable Judge Kenneth Pollock for his doing what he was sent there to do..
To the best of my knowledge Judge Kenneth Pollock does not allow some attorneys to abuse the legal system by taking advantage of their clients financially and because this may threaten the way that some people earn a living, I understand why some attorneys may dislike Judge Pollock's decisions. Good for Judge Pollock for looking out for the litigants who appear in front of him.
Thanks for the thought Andre Haynes or Judge pollock.
I don't have the problems with him that others seem to have. There are certainly worse ones. I think the best ones, who preside over domestic calendar (D cases) are Hoskin, Henderson, and Duckworth.
I heard Romeo Perez is fat and lazy and has committed malpractice. He didn't object to evidence being allowed in when he should have and he blew a statute! BAD CHOICE
Sounds like a client of somebody's is writing a review. Good job client. None of Pollock's clients will comment because he has none…well, none in family court!
Pollock should win. Rena Hughes has a lot of baggage in her personal life that may surface. Romeo Perez is a nice guy but incompetent.
Judge Kenneth Pollock definitely has more 'Family' experience then both candidates and is more well-rounded and diverse in other areas of the law that can compliment him as a Family Judge as evidenced by him handling the biggest and highest profile divorce in NV history.
According to recently filed reports, the judge has tremendous personal resources at his disposal. His opponents, who are far less funded, and far less well-known, were already at a serious disadvantage, and their task has now become even more insurmountable. The judge just lent another $150,000. of his own to finance further campaign efforts. On the dramatically opposing end of the spectrum, his opponents appear to be really struggling to raise sufficient funds to remain even remotely competitive, according to their filed reports. What this all indicates is that the handful of domestic lawyers who think the judge should be replaced are doing very little to financially support either of his opponents. So, all this talk which has been going on for some time about how bad the judge is and how he needs to be replaced, amounts to nothing more than a hill of beans. Very few members of the voting electorate will be aware of his survey ratings or what family lawyers think of him. They will only know that the name, which will continue to be reinforced based on his significant financial commitment, is much more familiar to them than the names of either of his opponents. I am not arguing the merits of the arguments concerning his performance on the bench. I am only suggesting that we remove the dialogue from La La Land, recognize that this is the real world, and that family attorneys who dislike Pollock will represent a very, very microscopic fraction of the people who vote in the election. Therefore, whether or not he should win, the obvious result is that he will win–and comfortably so. So if his opponents wish to throw good money after bad it is up to them.
The chances of Pollock actually spending any of that $150,000 are slim to none!
I'm not so sure about that. If his opponents are able to raise enough to mount a serious challenge, I assume he will need to spend at least some of the money to ward off their progress–unless, of course, he is successful in raising enough money from outside sources that it is not necessary for him to dip into his own reserves. He s one of the few judges who has a proven track record of spending large amounts of his own funds, such as when he won the Family Court seat, and when he subsequently ran for RJC. So, I wouldn't' be surprised if he spends generously. We will know in time.
WHAT:
TV interview
WHEN:
Saturday – May 24 @ 8:50am PT
WHERE:
Vegas Morning Blend
Channel 13
WHO:
Judge Kenneth Pollock from Dept. J
Laura Alvarado from United Blood Services
WHY:
Endeavor Media Group Blood Drive
Saturday – June 7, 2014
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Register:
https://www.facebook.com/events/647950885254753/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
who gives a shit?
This fat lazy bastard.
One of many credits that Judge Kenneth Pollock has is handling the largest and highest profile divorce case in NV history, the Wynns, and both sides including attorneys were happy with his decision. Are there any achievements that Judge Kenneth Pollock's opponents have that distinguish them? I have not seen anything on their websites or marketing collateral or their interviews. Please share if you know of anything significant that they have done as attorneys. Thanks.
PS —- Do not post anonymously. This is a great country and your freedom of speech is well protected.
Who made you hall monitor?
Yeah, you're an idiot. Freedom of speech is not what we're concerned about. See, most of us are lawyers or proto-lawyers, and we know that violations of freedom of speech require state action. Generally speaking, the government doesn't care about blog postings. But colleagues, employers (present and future), and individual judges might, and while the individual judges will never come out and say they are affected by something a particular lawyer appearing in front of them might have said (because while some of the are stupid, I don't think any of them are THAT stupid), I'd rather not take that chance.
Judge Steel married the Millionaire in 2000, so what about it jackass?
"Andre" @ 6:05 pm, is your aversion to anonymity whyyou can't even look at your website without logging in you?
If so why did you chose not to use a verifiable log in instead of a name/website, which anyone could fake?
Assuming it's Andre Haynes, he does PR for Pollock. Or weren't you planning to disclose that among all of your glowing statements, Andre?
http://www.reviewjournal.com/business/business-press/qa-andre-haynes-founder-and-principal-endeavor-media-group
I manage campaigns and do public relations for several clients. However that does not negate the fact that no one has answered my question regarding one significant act of family law experience that either opponent has who is facing Judge Kenneth Pollock. Furthermore all my contact information is public. Phone: (702) 902-2844 / Email: andre@emgnv.com / Address: 10080 W. Alta Dr. STE. 115 Las Vegas 89145. ……. Two questions still remain ….. (1) Name one significant family case that either opponent of Judge Kenneth Pollock has handled and state how it qualifies them and (2) Who are you? POST USING YOUR NAME and not a nickname.
Keep up your delusions, Walter Mitty. Ken Pollock just lost my vote, if he was hired by you.
But it does bring to light that you were shilling for Pollock, someone who pays you money to shill for him, without disclosing that fact. Slimy, at best. Fuck that noise. If his judgment is so lacking that he's got you working for him, he needs to go.
Too bad Michelle Darquea didn't run again. It's been 12 years or since she did, but that body still looks hot and juicy…
We are in a primary, folks. The votes of a couple hundred family law attorneys who don't like a candidate could make a difference in a close rate. But I think Pollock will win though. Pollock does not have any organized groups of voters or websites against him. Doesn't his experience as a Family Court Judge count as experience for the last 6 years? By the way, I had a relative that appeared before him with counsel and they were pleased with his demeanor and professionalism.
Can we organize to get him booted then?
Was that relative's last name Pollock?
Andre' Haynes is a whore hired by Pollock. How much does that cost Andre'???
Andre' Haynes and Judge Pollock are a winning combination! Keep voting for these two big beautiful and affectionate mens. Oh ebony and ivory baby. One so big, soft, cuddly and furry and the other so big, black, and muscley. But both such loving and beautiful mens. Vote for them. What are they running fur? Oh who cares, these two are so cute!!! Especially the chubby one with the grin through his chia pet beard!!! I WANT THEM BOTH IN MY BED TONIGHT…AGAIN…I WANT A MOUSTACHE RIDE NOW FROM THE GOOD JUDGE.
WTF???