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Judge Kent J. Dawson

Judge

District Court, D. Nevada

Kent J. Dawson is a Judge on the District Court, D. Nevada, serving since 2000. The appointment came from William Clinton in 2000. Education: B.A. from Weber State University.

Court
District Court, D. Nevada
Position
Judge
Appointed By
William Clinton
Active
2000 – present
Party
Democratic
ABA Rating
Qualified (2000)

Education

  • B.A.Weber State University (1969)

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, D. Nevada (2000 – present) — appointed by William Clinton
  • City manager1977 – present
  • Justice of the peace1995 – 2000
  • Judge pro tem1993 – 1995
  • Private practice1979 – 1995
  • City attorney1973 – 1979
  • General counsel, Public Improvement Trust1973 – 1995
  • Assistant city attorney1972 – 1973
  • Law clerk, Hon. James Guinan1971 – 1972

Cases before Judge Dawson

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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge Dawson will decide any matter.