KENNETH POLLOCK'S BACKGROUND

Most kids grow up wanting to be a baseball player, a fireman, or a policeman. Maybe even a crime fighter or a rock singer.   

Ken Pollock grew up wanting to help people – mainly – the underdog. That’s what led him to become a successful and respected attorney in Nevada and California.

That desire to do what is right for people – to make sure they get a fair shot – is what is leading Ken to be your next Family Court Judge in Department "J".

Through his law practice, Pollock & Associates, Ken has gained the admiration of his clients and the law community alike in his personal, aggressive representation. His client list ranges from individual to corporate, his cases range from the simple to the complex.

Ken believes in giving to his community.  He currently serves as an Alternate Municipal Judge for the Las Vegas Municipal Court; as a Senior Attorney/Judge in the Trial by Peers program, and as a volunteer judge in the Nevada High School Mock Trial program. 

Previously, Ken served as the Chairperson of the Farmers Insurance Policyholder group to assist earthquake victims in rebuilding their homes and lives following the Northridge earthquake. 

Ken was also a founding member of the Los Angeles Family Law Indigent Paternity Panel (FLIPP), a group of lawyers that assisted low income residents in resolving their paternity and child support issues.  As a member of the FLIPP panel, Ken represented over 300 low income mothers and fathers in their family law cases insuring that their rights were protected and that they had access to justice.

Through over 16+ years as an attorney, along with over 11 years experience as an arbitrator, Ken understands the importance of frequent one-on-one communication with all parties involved in a dispute.  Communication and interaction skills are key and essential to any judge and any courtroom.  

Ken knows what it is like to run a business.  He understands deadlines and budgets.  Ken Pollock will take that knowledge to the bench in Department "J".

As an Arbitrator for the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada, and an Alternative Municipal Judge for the Las Vegas Municipal Court, Ken is confident in his interviewing skills, his management techniques, and most importantly, his ability to listen and judge.  Serving as an Arbitrator and Alternate Judge, Ken knows how important it is for litigants to be able to present their case in a fair hearing, to receive the opportunity to be heard, and to receive a timely resolution to their legal issues. 

Ken understands that his role as Judge is to follow the law, not to make it.  Ken knows the importance to the parties that their case be decided based upon the law, with consistent, predictable results.

That is what Clark County deserves for the seat of Family Court Judge, Department "J".

Someone who listens – someone who judges fairly.    That’s Ken Pollock, a man and a name you can trust.

Ken's very high level of skill and integrity has been recognized by his peers.

• Alternate Municipal Court Judge 2007-Present
• Arbitrator, 1997-Present
• Attorney at Law, 1991-Present
• Judge Pro Tempore, Superior Court of California, 1997-1999

Legal Background

• Experience
• Alternate Municipal Court Judge, City of Las Vegas
• Arbitrator, Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada
• Attorney/Member, Pollock & Associates, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Attorney/Member, Greene, Pollock,  Terry & Foulger, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Attorney/Member, Law Offices of Kenneth Pollock, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Attorney, Ryder & Caspino, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Judge Pro Tem/Arbitrator, Superior Court of California
• Attorney/Member, Law Offices of Kenneth Pollock, Encino, California
• Attorney, Law Offices of Mel Brown, Sepulveda, California

•  Education

 

• Juris Doctor, University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California, 1991.
• Journal of Contemporary Issues, Senior Editor 1990-1991

 

• Bachelor of Arts, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, California, 1987.
  Major: Political Science, Minor: Sociology 

 

• Memberships
• Nevada State Bar Association, 1998–Present
• California State Bar Association, 1991–Present
• United States District Court, Dist. of Nevada, 1999–Present
• United States District Court, Central Dist. of California, 1992–Present
• Nevada Justice Association (NJA)
• Clark County Bar Association
• Member of Board of Trustees, Speedway Children's Charity - Nevada Chapter
• Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Southern Nevada, Volunteer
• Trial by Peers, Senior Attorney/Judge
• Nevada High School Mock Trial Program, Judge

Endorsements

• Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters
• Veterans in Politics
• Nevada Action Coalition
• AAG- Asian-American Group