The Honorable Kristin N. Luis

On January 9, 2024 Kristin Luis was sworn in as the District Court Judge in Department II. In November 2018 Judge Luis was elected to Department 2 Justice/Municipal Court and was the first female to hold this position in Carson City. 

Before Judge Luis' election, she served as the Assistant District Attorney in Carson City, holding this position from 2015 to 2018. She oversaw the juvenile and criminal divisions and handled several high-profile felony cases. 

From October 2010 to January 2015, Judge Luis served as the Juvenile Special Master, hearing and deciding juvenile delinquency, child welfare and child support cases. Judge Luis also served as the Arbitration Commissioner and Mediation Coordinator, overseeing the alternative dispute resolution programs. 

Before coming the the District Attorney's Office, Judge Luis worked in private practice developing experience in the areas of criminal defense and civil litigation. 

Judge Luis is a Nevada native, born and raised in Reno. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1991 before attending Law School at Gonzaga University where she graduated with distinction in 1994. During breaks, Judge Luis volunteered at the Washoe County District Attorney's Office and also interned with the Honorable Mills Lane, Washoe County District Court. She also worked as a law clerk for the Washoe County District Court Judge James Stone. 

Judge Luis has made her home in Carson City with her family. She is committed to the community and families that call it home. She is an active member of Soroptimist International of Carson City and she serves on the board of the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada. She also volunteers her time to support community youth programs, including girls softball, the Tigershark's swim program and the Junior Ski Program. Judge Luis is an outdoor enthusiast who spends time with family enjoying the many recreational opportunities.

Contact

775-882-1619
Kluis@carson.org