A Nevada judge has announced her retirement following allegations of stalking an attorney that led to a court-issued protective order. The announcement came on Thursday, shortly after the order was granted.
Judge Bridget Robb, who served in Washoe County, is accused of following attorney Kelci Binau, who specializes in Gaming and Administrative Law, to various locations in Reno. These locations reportedly included Binau’s residences and workplaces, as detailed in court documents, according to News 4.
The court documents outline numerous alleged encounters, suggesting the possibility of hundreds of such incidents. The attorney claims that Judge Robb engaged in a “willful, repeated, and patterned” behavior from May 2024 until the temporary protective order was issued last week. This conduct allegedly instilled fear, intimidation, and concerns for her personal safety.
A hearing is set for February 13 to discuss the potential extension of the protective order.
Washoe County Judge Bridget Robb, 63, was allegedly stalking an attorney at different locations around Reno. (Washoe District Court)
A hearing is scheduled for February 13 to determine whether the protective order will be extended.
Binau said the behavior continued despite repeated requests for her to stop, eventually leading her to seek help from law enforcement.
After the order was issued, Chief District Judge Egan Walker temporarily removed Robb from all cases and committee assignments, and a court spokesperson told News 4 that the Second Judicial District Court is conducting an internal investigation.
Robb then announced her retirement on Thursday, saying it was “in the best interest of the court, my family, and the community.” The judge also said she was withdrawing her candidacy for Second Judicial District Court, Department 10.
The attorney said the stalking continued despite repeated requests for the judge to stop. (Getty Images )
“After careful consideration, I have made the decision to retire from my position as a judge. At this time, I believe stepping away from my judicial role and the election is in the best interest of the court, my family, and the community. I ask for respect and understanding for all involved during this transition,” Robb said in a statement to The Nevada Independent.
She was up for re-election to her Department 13 family court seat, but chose to run against District Judge Kathleen Sigurdson in Department 10 instead.
The judge has served on the bench for nearly two decades after she was appointed in 2006 by then-Gov. Kenny Guinn.
The Reno Police Department opened an investigation into the judge last year and observed a fitness studio Binau visited frequently. Detectives spotted Robb loitering around the shopping center where the gym was located as Binau was working out, according to the court documents, News 4 reported.
Washoe County Judge Bridget Robb said she was retiring and dropping out of the election. (Reno Police)
Earlier this month, police pulled Robb over after they saw her cruising through the area. The detectives followed her to her home and interviewed her. Binau alleges Robb admitted to the stalking during that interview, which was recorded on the detectives’ body cameras.
Robb claimed she was “collecting information” during her routine drives and described her actions as a coping mechanism linked to a previous personal relationship.
