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Judge Jennifer Schwartz discusses her judicial philosophy and campaign for re-election with host Tony Sgro.

In this episode of Vegas Law, host Tony Sgro sits down with Las Vegas District Court Judge Jennifer Schwartz to discuss her judicial philosophy, commitment to public service, and campaign for re-election. As a longtime member of the Las Vegas community, Judge Schwartz shares insights from her years on the bench, the responsibilities of serving the public, and the values that guide her decisions in cases that impact Southern Nevada residents every day. Judge Jennifer Schwartz is a proud lifelong Las Vegan with deep roots in faith, family, and service. She is the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors and a World War II veteran, and she is a first-generation United States citizen. A graduate of Valley High School, Judge Schwartz's life story reflects the power of perseverance, gratitude, and community-values she brings with her every day to the bench. In January 2023, Judge Schwartz was elected as District Court Judge for Department 17 in Las Vegas, Nevada where she continues to serve with integrity, balance, and respect for the rule of law. Judge Schwartz currently presides over a civil/criminal docket. Her courtroom reflects her belief in accessibility and transparency—her morning…

People in this episode

Host: Tony Sgro

Guest: Judge Jennifer Schwartz

Topics covered

• judicial philosophy
• public service
• re-election campaign
• community values
• courtroom accessibility

Keywords

• Judge Jennifer Schwartz
• Las Vegas District Court
• re-election
• judicial philosophy
• public service
• community values
• courtroom accessibility

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Las Vegas District Court

Places: Las Vegas, Southern Nevada, United States

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