Article by:
J. Scott MacDonald, Esq.
My name is J. Scott MacDonald and I am running for Judge in Clark County District Court, Family Division, Department J. I am a native Nevadan and 1975 graduate of Western High School. I obtained a degree in accounting from BYU, then my law degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1985.
After law school, I returned to Nevada and have been practicing law in Clark County for over 34 years. I am experienced in all areas of family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, guardianships, and adoptions.
I have been recognized for my work with charitable organizations and frequently donate my time in the Legal Aid Center’s Pro Bono Project, “Ask-A-Lawyer” program and Children’s Attorneys Project for abused and neglected children.
I have been endorsed as the best candidate in my race by the following organizations and unions:
The Law Enforcement Public Safety Alliance of Nevada and related entities
The Las Vegas Police Protective Association
The Nevada Association of Public Safety Officers and related entities
The Clark County Deputy Marshals Association
The Clark County Prosecutors Association
Citizens for Responsible Government
The AFL-CIO and The Southern Nevada Central Labor Council and related entities
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees
IBEW- The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
The Southern Nevada Building Trades Union
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters
The Review Journal
The Latin Chamber of Commerce
The Nevada Veterans Council
The Nevada Democratic Veterans and Families
The Women’s Democratic Club of Clark County
More importantly, I am a family man. I have been married to my wife, Jane, for over 27 years and together we have 5 children and 11 grandchildren. I understand the needs of families and have also experienced the pain and frustration of a divorce. I have the experience, maturity and temperament to make an excellent Judge in Family Court, Department J.
To learn more about J. Scott, please visit https://jscottmacdonald.com.