Balanced. Thoughtful.
Tracy with her husband, a retired LVMPD sergeant
Tracy is currently a Chief Deputy District Attorney at the Clark County District Attorney's Office where she has prosecuted thousands of cases from felonies to misdemeanors. Tracy was also assigned to the Special Victims Unit – Vehicular Crimes Unit, specialized in prosecuting all felony DUI, Reckless Driving, and Hit and Run cases. Prior to joining the Clark County District Attorney's Office, Tracy dedicated over a decade of her career as a Chief Deputy Public Defender at the Clark County Public Defender's Office. Tracy has 14 years of criminal law and jury trials experience in both prosecution and criminal defense. Tracy started in the Las Vegas legal community in 2003 in a civil litigation firm, obtained her paralegal certificate in 2004, and worked as a paralegal until 2008 when she started law school.
Outside of the courtroom, Tracy is active in the community. Tracy is a board trustee for the Clark County Law Foundation since 2020, where she also served as their president in 2023 and is one of their Trial by Peers instructors and senior attorney. Tracy is also on the board of the Asian Bar Association of Nevada and is their Director of Mentorship. Tracy is a graduate of the premier executive development program Leadership Las Vegas, Class of 2019. Tracy was also selected in 2019 as a participant and a scholarship recipient to the inaugural National Judicial College's Judicial Academy for Aspiring Judges. Tracy is also a State Bar of Nevada appointed Transitioning Into Practice (TIP) Mentor.
When Tracy is not working, she enjoys volunteering, reading, playing tennis, hanging out with her friends, and spending time with her husband, retired LVMPD Sergeant and Assemblyman Brian Hibbetts, and their rescued Rottweiler, Duke.
Professional Experience
- Chief Deputy District Attorney (2023–present)
- Chief Deputy Public Defender (2012–2023)
- Handled over 10,000 criminal cases as a prosecutor and a public defender
- Tried numerous bench and jury trials as lead counsel
- Former Judicial Intern for Justice of the Peace Nancy C. Oesterle
Education
- Juris Doctor, California Western School of Law
- Dual B.A. in Psychology and Criminal Justice, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Graduate of Valley High School
Community Service & Leadership
- President, Clark County Law Foundation (2023)
- Asian Bar Association of Nevada, Director of Mentorship (2024–2026)
- Graduate, Leadership Las Vegas (2019)
- Graduate & Scholarship Recipient, National Judicial College Inaugural Judicial Academy for Aspiring Judges
- Instructor, Trial By Peers youth legal education program
- Member, Junior League of Las Vegas (2017–2024)
- Volunteer at Shannon West Homeless Youth Center and The Just One Project
The Experience Our Courts Need
Proven Courtroom Experience
Over 14 years practicing law in Clark County courts, with daily courtroom experience handling complex criminal matters.
Commitment to Fairness
A career dedicated to ensuring equal justice for all, regardless of background or circumstances. Tracy believes every person deserves to be heard.
Community Roots
A proud Las Vegas resident for 32 years who graduated from local schools and understands the values and needs of our community.
Diverse Legal Background
Tracy worked as a paralegal in civil litigation prior to attending law school and has 14 years of criminal law practice where she spends every day in court litigating and has tried numerous bench and jury trials.
Balanced Perspective
Tracy served as Chief Deputy Public Defender for over a decade and is now a Chief Deputy District Attorney. Her experience as both a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney gives her a uniquely balanced perspective.
Public Service Family
Together, Tracy and her husband have over 46 years of public service. It runs in the family.
Tracy in the News
'He can't be on the road': Prosecutor asks for $1M bail for suspect in deadly crash
Chief Deputy District Attorney Tracy Hibbetts argued for increased bail in a DUI case involving a crash that killed a mother and her two young children, demonstrating her commitment to protecting the community from dangerous offenders.
Driver in Arbor View Senior's Death Indicted on DUI Charges
Tracy's office secured a grand jury indictment in a tragic case where 18-year-old McKenzie Scott was killed by an impaired driver while crossing in a school crosswalk—a case that sparked community-wide calls for safer streets.
Nevada Trailblazers: Meet Tracy Ip Hibbetts
The State Bar of Nevada featured Tracy in their Trailblazers series, recognizing her journey from immigrant to accomplished attorney and her dedication to mentoring the next generation of Nevada lawyers.
Endorsements
Southern Nevada
Building Trades Unions
Clark County
Prosecutors Association
Nevada Association of
Public Safety Officers
Clark County DA
Investigators Association
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