Public defender challenging incumbent in Clark County Dept. 21
Incumbent Clark County District Judge Tara Clark Newberry is facing a challenge from longtime Deputy Public Defender Alex Hubert in the upcoming November election for Department 21. Hubert is seeking to unseat Newberry as she concludes her first term on the bench, highlighting his extensive experience navigating the social and legal complexities of the public defense system.
Clark County District Judge Tara Clark Newberry, who is wrapping up her first term on the bench, faces a challenge in November from longtime Deputy Public Defender Alex Hubert. Hubert, who says his job as a public defender “is 85% social worker, 15% lawyer,” says he chose to run against someone with whom he “would […]
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