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Amber Candelaria is running for Clark County Family Court Judge, Department Z, in the November 2026 General Election.
For more than two decades she has dedicated her life to serving Nevada families as an attorney, judicial officer, and community advocate.
Inside the courtroom, Amber has built a proven reputation for integrity, stability, and absolute fairness. She has spent her 20+ year career helping local parents and children navigate life's most difficult legal challenges—ensuring every family who steps into the courtroom is treated with dignity, professionalism, and respect.
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A Career Dedicated to Clark County Families
Proven Judicial & Administrative Leadership
Unwavering Community Advocacy
20+ Years of Nevada Legal Experience`
Standing up for the protection of Clark
County children and families.
True court readiness from day
one.
Deeply rooted in local family law
and court procedures.
Eighth Judicial District Court Leadership
Prior to founding her private law firm, Amber spent six years serving within the Eighth Judicial District Court’s Family Division in key leadership roles. Originally hired as the Law Clerk to the Presiding Judge, her structural
understanding of court operations allowed her to quickly rise into vital administrative
positions.
A 360-Degree Perspective:
This extensive background provides her with a
unique 360-degree understanding of courtroom litigation, judicial decision-making behind the bench, and efficient court administration.
COURT LEADERSHIP TRACK
VITAL FAMILY SERVICES SERVICE
Domestic Violence Intervention Office
Protecting vulnerable victims and streamlining safety resources.
Family Law Self-Help Center
Managing the division that guides unrepresented everyday citizens through complex legal hurdles.
Family Court's Child Support Division
Working in tandem with the District Attorney to secure critical payments for custodial parents, while pioneering job-skills and addiction treatment initiatives for non-custodial parents to break cycles of non-payment.
Managing Vital Family Court Services
PROVEN JUDICIAL RECORD
Absolute Integrity:
During her entire tenure, *zero* objections or requests for reconsideration were ever filed against her decisions.
Improving Court Efficiency:
She collaborated with county partners to increase the number of court hearings conducted by more than 50 % drastically reducing wait times and improving access to justice for Clark County families.
`Proven Judicial Record: 3,658 Hearings
PEER-ELECTED LEADERSHIP &
ACCOUNTABILITY
One of the youngest lawyers elected by her
peers to serve on this prestigious board, responsible for governing and regulating attorneys across Nevada to ensure ethical practice and professional accountability.
Family Law Section Executive Council:
Elected to serve and lead initiatives focused on improving family law frameworks statewide.
Nevada Supreme Court Appointments:
Appointed by the Nevada Supreme Court to serve on specialized initiatives focused on improving access to justice across all communities.
Federal Admission:
Admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada.
Regulating and Governing Nevada Attorneys
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT & CAMPAIGN VISION
Having experienced firsthand the real-world challenges many families face, she brings both professional expertise and true personal empathy to the bench. Her campaign is rooted in a simple promise: every person deserves a fair hearing, every family deserves respect, and every litigant deserves a judge who is prepared, impartial, and honorable.
Academic Excellence and Commitment to Fairness
