On Monday, October 6, 2025, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that Las Vegas Municipal Court Judge Susan Roger is retiring from her position, prompting the city to initiate a search for an interim replacement.
Judge Roger, who has presided over Department 2 of the court since 2011, was re-elected to a six-year term in 2024, making her decision to step down premature. Her departure is scheduled for November 4, according to city officials.
The Las Vegas Municipal Court is responsible for handling misdemeanor cases, including traffic violations and other low-level criminal offenses, within the city limits. Following Judge Roger’s departure, the city has a one-month window, as dictated by Nevada rules, to appoint an interim judge.
Susan Roger is married to David Roger, the former Clark County District Attorney. David Roger stated that his wife feels honored to have served as both a prosecutor and a judge for the past 25 years, contributing to the community’s safety. He added that she hopes to have positively impacted people’s lives and is prepared for the next chapter.
City officials announced the commencement of a search for an interim judge who will serve until a new judge is elected in 2026. The selection process is slated to be determined at the upcoming City Council meeting on October 15. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online before October 20, according to the city’s announcement.
Eligibility requirements for the position include residency in Las Vegas and membership in good standing with the Nevada Bar. The full-time position offers an annual salary of approximately $220,000.
Before her tenure as a judge, Roger worked at the Clark County District Attorney’s Office, starting as a law clerk in the appellate division in 2000 and culminating in the role of Chief Deputy District Attorney in the Gun Crime’s Unit in 2011. She holds degrees from both UNLV and Utah University’s law school.
Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal
