Emily McFarling has spent over two decades advocating for Nevada families with intelligence, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to justice. Since opening her solo family law practice in Las Vegas in 2003, she has built a respected career handling the most complex and high-stakes family law matters in the state.
In 2010, Emily earned the designation of Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of Nevada — the highest family law credential available to attorneys in the state. Her reputation as a knowledgeable, strategic, and ethical advocate has earned her the respect of clients, peers, and judges alike.
Now, she’s ready to bring her experience, values, and leadership to the Nevada Family Court bench.
Recognized Legal Leadership
A Life of Service & Community
Why Emily?
Because Experience Matters.
Emily is not just an experienced attorney — she has been a Certified Family Law Specialist for over 15 years and is currently a member of the Specialization Board for the State Bar of Nevada, where she is involved in preparing the test questions, administering and grading the exam, and reviewing applications submitted by Nevada attorneys wanting to become Family Law Specialists, a designation earned by fewer than 1% of attorneys in the state.
Over her 20+ year career, Emily has gained the respect of her peers, opposing counsel, and Judges alike for her professionalism, preparation, and integrity. She has been a family law attorney in Las Vegas since 2003 and has extensive experience in retirement division, complex financial issues, international law, complex child custody cases, and domestic violence.
Ms. McFarling is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers – and past president of the Nevada Chapter; a fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers; a member of the Nevada Family Law Specialization Board; a Master of the Bench in the American Inns of Court; and on the board of directors of Our Nevada Judges, Inc. She recently was appointed and served as the only family law attorney on the Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure Commission.
Ms. McFarling received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology from the University of Missouri – Columbia and her Juris Doctor from Northeastern University School of Law in 2002.
She is licensed to practice in Nevada, Arizona, California, the Federal District Court in Nevada, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Emily’s deep experience in both trial and appellate courts gives her the perspective and wisdom needed to serve as a fair, impartial, and effective Judge.
Support and Endorsements
Emily is proud to have the support of the following attorneys and community members in her campaign for family court judge.
Shelly Cooley, Esq.
Radford Smith, Esq.
Hardeep Sull, Esq.
Romeo Perez, Esq.
Holly Fic, Esq.
Summer Squires, Esq.
Africa Sanchez, Esq.
Michael Warhola, Esq.
Alexis Brown, Esq.
David Jacks, Esq.
Lianna Urfalyan, Esq.
Matthew Friedman, Esq.
Chris Ford, Esq.
Charles Lobello, Esq.
Joe Riccio, Esq.
Genevieve Galman, Esq.
Marilyn Caston, Esq.
Kristina Kirigin, Esq.
Francesca Resch, Esq.
Neil Mullins, Esq.
Tim Geswein, Esq.
Teddy Medlyn, Esq.
Jason Naimi, Esq.
Gayle Nathan, Esq.
Robert Kurth, Esq
Amber Robinson, Esq.
Maria Rios Landin, Esq.
Bruce Shapiro, Esq.
Steve Rini, Esq.
Lorien Cole, Esq.
Molly Rosenblum, Esq.
Paola Armeni, Esq.
F. Peter James, Esq.
Rachel Jacobson, Esq.
Julio Vigoreaux, Esq.
Michael Flaxman, Esq.
Danielle Ford, Esq.
Ann Kolber, Esq.
Robert Lueck, Esq.
Shannon Wilson, Esq.
James M. Jimmerson, Esq.
Jordan Garcia, Esq.
Aneta Mackovski, Esq.
Josh Aronson, Esq.
Leah Blakesley, Esq.
Dominic Gentile, Esq.
Christopher Owen, Esq.
Beth Rosenblum, Esq.
Eric Roy, Esq.
Ximene Fiene
Yadira Santana, Esq.
Jennifer Braster, Esq.
Valarie Fujii, Esq.
Rock Rocheleau, Esq.
Michancy Cramer, Esq.
Katherine Provost, Esq.
Jennifer Gastelum, Esq.
Jennifer Abrams, Esq.
Jack Fleeman, Esq.
Paul Padda, Esq.
Ileana Drobkin
Lesley Cohen, Esq.
Kenneth Friedman, Esq.
James J. Jimmerson, Esq.
Robert Cerceo, Esq.
Sheila Tajbakhsh, Esq.
Fred Page, Esq.
Dawn Lozano, Esq.
Lynn Hughes, Esq.
Carlia Waite, Esq.
Lisa Szyc, Esq.
Danielle Dawson, Esq.
Nui Harris, Esq.
Christopher Phillips, Esq.
Justin Chong, Esq.
Shane Young, Esq.
Rena McDonald, Esq.
Soraya Veiga, Esq.
Kristin Tyler, Esq.
Christopher Alderman, Esq.
Saira Hasebullah, Esq.
Shahana Polselli
Kristina Weller, Esq.
Robert Kern, Esq.
Roger Giuliani, Esq.
Samira Knight, Esq.
Jessica Friedman, Esq.
Abira Grigsby, Esq.
Aaron Grigsby, Esq.
Anita Webster, Esq.
Brian Blackham, Esq.
John Waite, Esq.
Gary Segal, Esq.
Keith Pickard, Esq.
Brandon Leavitt, Esq.
Shemily Briscoe, Esq.
Melissa Polsenberg, Esq.
Jake C. Buchman, Esq.
Carol Barnes, Esq.
Nikki Anderson
Corinne Price, Esq.
Garima Jain, Esq.
Frank Toti, Esq.
Maria Avilez, Esq.
Denise Gallagher, Esq.
Glen Howard, Esq.
Ozzie Fumo, Esq.
Stacy Perez, Esq.
Audrey Beeson, Esq.
Melissa Barry, Esq.
Brandon Leavitt, Esq.
Vince Mayo, Esq.
Ilan Acherman, Esq.
Laura Deeter, Esq.
Debra Ochoa
Rock Rocheleau
Keith Pickard
Roger Giuliani
Rhonda Mushkin, Esq.
Ishi Kunin, Esq.
William Devine, Esq.
Elect Emily McFarling for Family Court Judge
Because Nevada Families Deserve Wisdom, Fairness & Experience on the Bench
Phone
(702) 462-8133
Address
6230 W. Desert Inn Road
Las Vegas, NV 89146