A Message from Me...

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     Thank you for wanting to know a little more about me. I guess I'll start by saying, I love this city. Over the last nearly 40 years I have seen this community grow beyond my wildest dreams. I still remember Friday nights bowling at the Showboat and when the Santa Fe Casino was considered the edge of the valley. Over the years this community has given me so much and I hope that I can continue to show my appreciation and continue to serve this community as your next North Las Vegas Justice of the Peace.

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      I was born to John and Crystal Cooper in the mid 80's. My dad was a small business owner and my mother was a fiercely proud union member. From a young age they taught me the importance of community, hard work and always doing what was right. I would not be the man I am today without them or their valuable lessons.

 

I started my educational journey at Walter Long Elementary located off of Lamb blvd. in 1989.  I graduated from Eldorado High School in the northeast part of the valley. Upon graduation, I enlisted in the United States Army. After basic training and advanced individual training, I was selected to the United States Army’s early commissioning program at Wentworth Military Academy. I was commissioned as an Army Aviation Officer in 2005. After commissioning, I continued my collegiate journey ultimately attending the University of Missouri for law school.

 

     After graduating from the University of Missouri, I moved back to my hometown of Las Vegas and had the privilege of being hired at the Clark County District Attorney’s office where I worked for 7+ years. During my time at the District Attorney’s office, I was promoted to the Elder Abuse prosecution team, and achieved the title of Chief Deputy District Attorney. In order to continue to grow both as an attorney and as an individual I left the District Attorney’s office in 2018 and became a Clark County Public Defender. I worked as a Public Defender for about four years before having the honor of being appointed to judicial office as a Hearing Master with the Eighth Judicial District Court where I currently serve.

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     I really want to hear from you and get to know more of my neighbors and fellow community members. Please contact me, I really would love to get to know you and hear your ideas on what we can do to make positive changes in our community.

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