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.
James J. Jimmerson, Esq.
Radford Smith, Esq.
John Kelleher, Esq.
Rachel Jacobson, Esq.
Trevor Creel, Esq.
Abira Grigsby, Esq.
Michael Flaxman, Esq.
Summer Squires, Esq.
Africa Sanchez, Esq.
Lynn Hughes, Esq.
Michael Warhola, Esq.
Alexis Brown, Esq.
David Jacks, Esq.
Lianna Urfalyan, Esq.
Mace Yampolsky, Esq.
Sheila Tajbakhsh, Esq.
Charles Lobello, Esq.
Amber Robinson, Esq.
Carlia Waite, Esq.
Francesca Resch, Esq.
Dawn Lozano, Esq.
Christopher Owen, Esq.
Eric Roy, Esq.
Melissa Barry, Esq.
Ileana Drobkin
Christopher Phillips, Esq.
Trish Conlon, Esq.
Lynn Shoen, Esq.
Ximene Fiene
Paul Padda, Esq.
Shane Young, Esq.
Daniel Marks, Esq.
Lorien Cole, Esq.
Christopher Ford, Esq.
Kristin Tyler, Esq.
Romeo Perez, Esq.
Christopher Alderman, Esq.
Stacy Perez, Esq.
Josh Aronson, Esq.
Shahana Polselli
Julio Vigoreaux, Esq.
Robert Kern, Esq.
Leah Blakesley, Esq.
Samira Knight, Esq.
Jessica Friedman, Esq.
Holly Fic, Esq.
Aaron Grigsby, Esq.
Marilyn Caston, Esq.
Kristina Kirigin, Esq.
Shelly Cooley, Esq.
Danielle Dawson, Esq.
Tim Geswein, Esq.
Rena McDonald, Esq.
Meghan Lonardo, Esq.
Benjamin Leavitt, Esq.
Kenneth Roberts, Esq.
Julie Bravo-Bezard, Esq.
John P. G. Stiles
Ishi Kunin, Esq.
Dominic Gentile, Esq.
Thomas J. Standish, Esq.
Corinne Price, Esq.
Matthew Friedman, Esq.
Josef Karacsonyi, Esq.
Ashlee Vazquez, Esq.
Gayle Nathan, Esq.
Molly Rosenblum, Esq.
Gary Segal, Esq.
John Waite, Esq.
F. Peter James, Esq.
Hardeep Sull, Esq.
Garima Jain, Esq.
Frank Toti, Esq.
Maria Avilez, Esq.
Denise Gallagher, Esq.
Glen Howard, Esq.
Laura Deeter, Esq.
Aneta Mackovski, Esq.
Beth Rosenblum, Esq.
Melissa Polsenberg, Esq.
Shemilly Briscoe, Esq.
Danielle Ford, Esq.
Brad Leverton
Dennis Leavitt, Esq.
Kenneth Robbins, Esq.
Robert Blau, Esq.
Mario DiTrani
Bruce Shapiro, Esq.
John Jones, Esq.
William Gonzalez, Esq.
Jason Naimi, Esq.
Michele Lobello, Esq.
Robert Lueck, Esq.
Kenneth Friedman, Esq.
Brian Blackham, Esq.
Jennifer Braster, Esq.
Genevieve Galman, Esq.
Jake C. Buchman, Esq.
Anita Webster, Esq.
Audrey Beeson, Esq.
Michancy Cramer, Esq.
Maria Rios Landin, Esq.
Jennifer Gastelum, Esq.
Kristina Weller, Esq.
Jack Fleeman, Esq.
Jordan Garcia, Esq.
Fred Page, Esq.
Rhonda Mushkin, Esq.
Carol Barnes, Esq.
Lisa Szyc, Esq.
Valarie Fujii, Esq.
Robert Kurth, Esq.
Angela Lizada, Esq.
Justin Chong, Esq.
Frank Toti, Esq.
Mindy Kermes
Jennifer Abrams, Esq.
Robert Cerceo, Esq.
Keith Pickard, Esq.
Rock Rocheleau, Esq.
Roger Giuliani, Esq.
Debra Ochoa
Jacqueline Hernandez, Esq.
Shannon Wilson, Esq.
James M. Jimmerson, Esq.
Ilan Acherman, Esq.
Joe Riccio, Esq.
Nui Harris, Esq.
Ozzie Fumo, Esq.
Lesley Cohen, Esq.
Vince Mayo, Esq.
Ann Kolber, Esq.
Yadira Santana, Esq.
Brandon Leavitt, Esq.
Katherine Provost, Esq.
Saira Hasebullah, Esq.
Teddy Medlyn, Esq.
Neil Mullins, Esq.
William Devine, Esq.
Paola Armeni, Esq.
Steve Rini, Esq.
Soraya Veiga, Esq.
Stephanie Zinna, Esq.
Jason Stoffel, Esq.
Tommy Ippolito
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