Nevada Judge Retires After Court Grants Attorney Temporary Protective Order Over Alleged Stalking

Washoe County Judge Bridget Robb, 63, announced her retirement Thursday, days after a court issued a temporary protective order for attorney Kelci Binau, who accused Robb of stalking her over an extended period.

Court filings allege that Robb repeatedly followed and observed Gaming and Administrative Law attorney Kelci Binau at multiple locations around Reno — including residences, workplaces and a fitness studio Binau frequented. The filings describe dozens of alleged encounters from May 2024 through the issuance of the temporary order and suggest there may have been additional incidents.

Binau told investigators the conduct amounted to a "willful, repeated and patterned" course of behavior that caused fear, intimidation and concern for her personal safety. She says she repeatedly asked Robb to stop and ultimately sought help from law enforcement, leading to the temporary protective order. A hearing is scheduled for Feb. 13 to determine whether the order will be extended.

The attorney said the stalking continued despite repeated requests for the judge to stop.(Getty Images)

After the order was granted, Chief District Judge Egan Walker temporarily removed Robb from all cases and committee assignments while the Second Judicial District Court opened an internal investigation. The Reno Police Department had previously opened a separate investigation that included surveillance at the gym Binau used; detectives reported observing Robb loitering in the shopping center while Binau was inside.

Earlier this month, officers stopped Robb after seeing her driving near the area. Detectives followed her to her home and interviewed her; according to court documents and accounts, that interaction was recorded on body-worn cameras and Binau alleges Robb admitted to the conduct during the interview.

Robb said her actions were an attempt to "collect information" during routine drives and described them as a coping mechanism tied to a prior personal relationship.

Robb said she was retiring "in the best interest of the court, my family, and the community" and withdrew her candidacy for Second Judicial District Court, Department 10. She had served on the bench for nearly two decades after being appointed in 2006 by then-Gov. Kenny Guinn.

The allegations and the court's response raise questions about judicial conduct, public safety and protections available to attorneys and court employees. The upcoming Feb. 13 hearing and the ongoing internal investigation are likely to clarify next steps for both the protective order and the court's review.