Place of residence: Las Vegas, Carson City
Occupation: Supreme Court justice
Age: 51
Contact information:
P.O. Box 80332
Las Vegas, NV 89180-0332
(702) 253-7064
nancy@justicebecker.com
www.justicebecker.com
Incumbency: Eight years
Education: Juris Doctorate Ð George Washington University National Law
Center, D.C.
Bachelor of Arts Ð United States International University, San Diego
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Ð coursework
National Judicial College Ð coursework
New York University Brennen Law Center Ð coursework
Record of service:
1999 Ð 2007 Nevada Supreme Court
1989 - 1999 District Judge, Clark County
1987 - 1989 Municipal Judge, Las Vegas
1983 - 1987 Deputy City Prosecutor
Honors:
Soroptimist Sierra Nevada Region Ð Woman of Distinction Ð 1994
Clark County School District Police Department, Distinguished Service Ð 2000
National Association of Women Business Owners Ð Woman of Distinction - 2003
Lawdragon's 500 Leading Judges in America - 2006
Platform: I wish to continue to improve the judicial system and protect the constitution as I have done throughout my career. I am a Native Nevadan who has a passion for making the courts work better for the average person.
I've served as a member of the judiciary for almost 20 years. In that time, I developed new case management programs, court facilities, increased family and youth services, domestic violence prevention programs, new jails and juvenile facilities and cottages for abused/neglected children. As a result, despite the growing caseloads, our courts are processing more cases in a timely manner than ever.
For example, the Supreme Court's backlog of cases has been reduced by 50 percent. In the community, I work with elementary, middle and high school students on civics, drop-out prevention and reading programs. I organized volunteer attorneys to help low income people with legal problems and established offices in courts to assist domestic violence victims and abused children. Finally, we need experienced jurists who are not afraid to make tough calls.
Our Constitutions were written to promote judicial decisions based upon the law and facts in an individual case. Some rulings, like the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to end segregation, are not always popular, but judges must have the commitment and courage to make such rulings. Without such traits, our judicial system could descend into a version of American Idol, where popularity, not the law, controls the outcome. I have that commitment and courage.
