Carson City - Governor Jim Gibbons today appointed William Gonzalez and Charles Hoskin to judgeships on the Eighth Judicial District Court Family Division in Clark County.

“I believe both Mr. Gonzalez and Mr. Hoskin will bring honor and diversity to the Family Court in Las Vegas,” Gibbons said, “Both of these individuals bring with them their own special personal and professional experiences that will enhance the fairness and effectiveness of the Court.”

Mr. Gonzalez is presently a Clark County Public Defender primarily representing juvenile clients through the criminal justice system. Mr. Gonzalez graduated from law school in 1997 and also holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration. “I am proud to have been chosen by the Governor for this position,” Gonzalez said, “I will work hard to make sure those appearing in my courtroom are treated with fairness and respect.”

Mr. Hoskin is in private practice as an attorney in Las Vegas and was admitted to the Nevada Bar Association in 1991. “I am honored and humbled by the Governor’s confidence in me and I will do my best to demonstrate that his confidence is well placed by serving the families of Clark County with distinction,” Hoskin said.

Mr. Hoskin will serve as Clark County Family Court Judge in Department E and Mr. Gonzalez will serve as Clark County Family Court Judge in Department F.