Judge Kendra Bertschy

Judge Kendra Bertschy

Justice of the Peace

Reno Justice Court, Department 2

KBertschy@washoecounty.gov

Kendra G. Bertschy serves as Justice of the Peace for Reno Justice Court, Department 2, having been elected in November 2022. She presides over criminal, civil, and a therapeutic court docket.  With expertise in both criminal and civil law, her legal career is rooted in a commitment to ensuring equal access to justice and addressing the needs of vulnerable populations.  Judge Bertschy graduated with Distinction from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, and earned an Honors and History degree from the University of Puget Sound. In 2024, she completed the inaugural Judicial Executive Leadership Program through Harvard Law School’s Executive Education. Her dedication to public service extends beyond the courtroom, having held leadership roles with Note-Able Music Therapy Services, the Northern Nevada Women Lawyers Association, and the Washoe CASA Foundation. She also teaches at the University of Nevada, Reno.