Nevada District Court Judge Jim C. Shirley, who served in the state's Eleventh Judicial District, has died.
The news comes in a release from the Nevada Supreme Court.
Judge Shirley began his judicial career in the Sixth Judicial District Court in 2015 and continued his service following the creation of the Eleventh Judicial District in 2021
That district is comprised of Lander, Mineral, and Pershing Counties.
“Judge Shirley was a pillar of our judicial community, but more than that, he was a true gentleman and a wonderful friend to so many of us who were privileged to know him,” said Nevada Supreme Court Chief Justice Douglas Herndon. “He deeply loved Nevada, and his wisdom, compassion, and dedication touched countless lives. He will be profoundly missed, and our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.”
Judge Shirley was born in Pioche, Nevada, and earned his Juris Doctorate from Creighton School of Law in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1994.
He practiced privately before serving as Deputy District Attorney in Pershing County, and later as the elected District Attorney.
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo ordered flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Thursday, October 16, in memory of Judge Shirley.
“Judge Shirley was a deeply respected judge and community leader, and Donna and I send our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who were fortunate to know and work alongside him,” said Governor Lombardo in a statement, calling the judge a tremendous Nevadan.
