A seasoned Nevada judge abruptly announced her retirement this week, a decision shadowed by serious allegations and a recently granted protective order. Judge Bridget Robb, 63, stepped down just days after a court acknowledged the claims of a local attorney who accused her of over a year of relentless stalking.
The accusations center around Kelci Binau, a gaming and administrative law attorney, who alleges a pattern of disturbing encounters with Judge Robb across Reno. Court documents detail dozens of instances where Robb allegedly appeared at Binau’s residences and workplaces, suggesting the true number of incidents could be far higher.
Binau described the judge’s behavior as “willful, repeated and patterned,” creating a climate of fear and intimidation. Despite repeated requests for the behavior to cease, it allegedly continued, ultimately forcing Binau to involve law enforcement.
The situation escalated when Reno police began an investigation, focusing on a fitness studio frequently visited by Binau. Detectives reportedly observed Robb loitering near the shopping center housing the gym while Binau was working out, raising immediate concerns.
A traffic stop earlier this month provided another critical piece of the puzzle. Police pulled Robb over while she was driving through the area, then followed her home for an interview. According to court documents, Robb allegedly admitted to stalking Binau during the recorded conversation.
Robb characterized her actions as “collecting information” and attributed them to a coping mechanism stemming from a past personal relationship. This explanation, however, did little to alleviate the fear and distress experienced by Binau.
Following the issuance of the temporary protective order, the Chief District Judge immediately removed Robb from all cases and committee assignments, initiating an internal court investigation. The allegations cast a dark shadow over the Second Judicial District Court.
In a statement released alongside her retirement announcement, Robb claimed the decision was “in the best interest of the court, my family, and the community.” She also withdrew her candidacy for a different judicial department, signaling a complete departure from her nearly two-decade career on the bench.
Appointed to the bench in 2006 by then-Governor Kenny Guinn, Robb had been seeking re-election to her family court seat but had instead chosen to challenge a fellow judge for a different position. Her sudden exit marks a dramatic end to a long and previously distinguished legal career.
A hearing is scheduled for February 13th to determine whether the protective order against Judge Robb will be extended, leaving the future of this unsettling case uncertain. The court’s internal investigation is also ongoing, promising further scrutiny of the events that led to this extraordinary turn of events.
