Clark County
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UNLV-William S. Boyd School of Law
The Maridon Law Firm, LLC is a full service civil litigation law firm focusing primarily on personal injury. We help accident victims recover the maximum compensation possible for their injuries. Our law firm is dedicated to providing the legal guidance and counsel that injured persons and their families need. When you call our office, we will schedule a free consultation immediately. The Maridon Law Firm, LLC is experienced in a wide variety of cases. From serious car accidents to deadly aviation accidents, the Maridon Law Firm, LLC understands the law and will get results.
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UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
Dale is a second generation Las Vegan and his son Tripp is third generation. Dale graduated from Durango High School and received a golf/athletic scholarship from Point Loma Nazarene College. Dale started as a true freshman and played in several collegiate tournaments. In 2001, Dale graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. In 2004, he received his Juris Doctor Degree, graduating in the top third of his class from the William S. Boyd School of Law. While at Boyd, Dale practiced as a student attorney with the Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic....
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Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of San Diego School of Law
Tony is a native Las Vegan. He is a graduate of Bishop Gorman High School. Tony graduated University of San Diego (USD) Undergraduate as a President of the Student Body. He then attended USD Law School.
Tony started work with his father, David Abbatangelo. David had been a member of the Nevada State Bar since the 1960’s. The primary focus was Criminal Law, Personal Injury, and Family Law.
Tony has been a member of various State Bar, Judicial Committees and Civic Organizations during the last twenty-five (25) years as a member of the State Bar. Tony...
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1149 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas,
NV 89104
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University of California, Davis, School of Law
Kyle is an attorney at De Castroverde Law Group, which specializes in personal injury, criminal, and immigration law. He received a Super Lawyers' Rising Stars selection, community service award, clients’ choice award, and 10.0 Avvo rating.
Kyle was born in Boston and raised in Oakland. During World War II, the U.S. government detained his U.S. citizen grandparents because of their Japanese ancestry. Learning about this history inspired Kyle to protect immigrants’ rights.
While attending law school, Kyle clerked for the U.S. Air Force. After graduating, he lived in Denver and clerked for the Honorable Kristin L. Mix of the U.S. District Court....
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University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Nick Wooldridge is an outstanding criminal attorney based in Las Vegas. Nick is vastly experienced in criminal law and combines his equally unrivalled expertise in commercial law and litigation from his New York practice to offer his clients skilful legal guidance and representation. Nick has carved an enviable reputation for himself in the criminal defense field. He is as aggressive and formidable in the court room as he is empathic and amenable with his clients. Nick’s success in both New York and Nevada is primarily down to his high level of expertise and his total dedication to his clients....
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Joshua Tomsheck
Clark County, NV Criminal Law Attorney with 15 years experience
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Drake University Law School
Attorney Josh Tomsheck is a Partner in the Las Vegas Trial Lawyer firm of Hofland & Tomsheck and heads both the Criminal Trial and Personal Injury Practice Groups for the firm. Mr. Tomsheck is a veteran Las Vegas Trial lawyer who has chosen to commit his practice to fighting for the rights of others who have been injured or charged with crimes.
Prior to forming Hofland & Tomsheck with long-time Las Vegas Attorney Bradley J. Hofland, who leads the firms Family Law and Civil Litigation practice groups, Attorney Tomsheck worked for many years as a Chief Deputy District Attorney in the...
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Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
Cornell University
A Firm Defined by Excellence and Experience. An experienced attorney can serve as a much-needed guide to help you navigate past these difficult issues. At Malcolm P. LaVergne & Associates, we pride ourselves on using our years of legal experience to protect our clients' interests through all stages of a legal matter. For well over a decade, attorney Malcolm LaVergne has assisted clients throughout Nevada, New York and Texas with legal issues related to topics such as: Accidents/Personal Injury Criminal Defense Civil Lawsuits Landlord/Tenant Law Our practice combines cutting-edge legal services with our passion for the law...
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Mike Castillo
Clark County, NV Criminal Law Lawyer with 10 years experience
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UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law and University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Las Vegas Defense Group was voted "Best Criminal Defense Firm - Gold Winner" for 2018 and 2017 in Las Vegas Review-Journal's Annual "Best of Las Vegas." Mr. Castillo practices criminal defense, appellate law, personal injury, and family law throughout Nevada at Las Vegas Defense Group, LLC. Mr. Castillo began his legal career as an extern with the Clark County District Attorney’s Office, where he learned up close how the prosecution operates. Now he can anticipate their strategies in order to provide a more proactive defense for his clients. Mr. Castillo's practice extends to both the trial and appellate levels, and...
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University of San Diego School of Law
Mary Brown is a former chief prosecutor with extensive litigation experience. She is a tenacious lawyer who uses all of her skills to obtain the best possible result for her clients. Ms. Brown worked with the Clark County District Attorney's Office for 12 years, in both the Criminal Division and Juvenile Division. She has tremendous working knowledge of criminal and child welfare law.
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Darren Weiss
Clark County, NV Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years experience
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University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Attorney Darren Weiss graduated from the University of Nevada Las Vegas with a B.A. in Criminal Justice before attaining his Juris Doctor from the University of Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law in 1998. Darren has been licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada, and admitted to practice in the Federal Southern District of Nevada since the year 2000. He is a member of the Nevada Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and other community groups and charitable organizations.
Darren has spent his career developing his legal skills and knowledge of the law and has handled thousands of cases...
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Michael Becker
Clark County, NV Criminal Law Attorney with 26 years experience
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University of Miami School of Law
Mike leads a 7-lawyer "dream team" that was awarded the gold medal for the LVRJ's "Best of Vegas" best criminal defense firm for 2017 and 2018. Known as one of the premier criminal and DUI defense lawyers in the nation, Mike has been helping clients fight--and beat--their criminal and DUI charges for 22 years.
Attorney Michael Becker has taken more than 90 criminal cases to trial, securing dozens of "not guilty" verdicts and hung juries. He has achieved acquittals and/or dismissals in numerous serious felony cases, including murder, child abuse, rape, drugs and prostitution.
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Garrett Ogata
Clark County, NV Criminal Law Attorney with 18 years experience
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University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
I began my legal career as a law clerk for Judge Michael Douglas in Clark County, Nevada. My firm focuses on DUI defense, criminal defense, and personal injury. My firm takes pride in fighting for our clients and communicating with them through all stages of their case. I offer free consultations and always conduct a thorough, lengthy consultation personally. My office is fully staffed with friendly, knowledgeable, experienced professionals to help you have a positive experience and get the very best result on your case.
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(702) 755-1441
1489 West Warm Springs Road
Suite 110
Henderson,
NV 89014
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UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
Prior to founding VASEK LAW, Brian Vasek was a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Michael P. Villani in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada. Brian also handled hundreds of cases with the Clark County Public Defender and one of the largest criminal defense firms in the state. During that time, Brian personally resolved cases such as robbery, burglary, theft, child abuse, driving under the influence (DUI), battery domestic violence, solicitation, and possession of a controlled substance. Brian sought to provide each case the time, attention, and care it deserved to achieve the best result possible for each client....
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Charles Goodwin
Clark County, NV Criminal Law Lawyer with 1 year experience
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
Charles Goodwin hails from UNLV's Boyd School of Law, where he excelled at moot court and scored the highest grade in three of his law school classes, including Immigration and Statutory Interpretation. Charles also completed highly-coveted externships with the Federal Public Defenders Office and the Clark County Public Defender, where he gained invaluable experience in all types of criminal defense cases. Charles speaks fluent Mandarin.
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Free ConsultationOffers Video ChatClark County, NV Criminal Law Attorney with 15 years experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Drake University Law School
Attorney Craig Drummond is a top Trial Attorney who practices in in personal injury, auto accident, criminal defense and military defense. He specializes in helping the injured and defending the accused. For personal injury cases we are the only law firm in Nevada able to offer the Fair Fee Guarantee® and there is no fee unless we win your case.
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University of Miami School of Law
Alexander Randolph Vail is the managing partner of the Law Office of Alexander R. Vail, L.L.C. Prior to establishing his own practice, Alex served as head of the Immigration Department at the Las Vegas Defense Group, L.L.C., where he still maintains of-counsel status, consulting with the firm’s criminal defense attorneys on immigration considerations affecting noncitizen defendants facing criminal charges. Prior to joining the Las Vegas Defense Group, Alex served as a law clerk with the Appeals Unit, Criminal Division, Clark County District Attorney’s Office. There he handled criminal appeals to the Nevada Supreme Court and a variety of post-conviction motions...
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University of Tulsa
Las Vegas Criminal Defense lawyer Ross Goodman of Goodman Criminal Defense Attorney graduated from the University of San Diego in 1992 and the University of Tulsa in 1995 after which he became an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves completing his service in 2000 after being promoted to the rank of Major. As a native of Las Vegas, Ross returned home to open a boutique practice in 2001 and has been privileged enough to earn the respect of representing professional athletes, celebrities, doctors, lawyers and other professionals. However, Ross has been a tireless and devoted advocate for...
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Free ConsultationOffers Video ChatClark County, NV Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
I am committed to providing my clients with tireless representation for their criminal allegations in Clark County and the Las Vegas area in Southern Nevada. I believe in the importance of prompt and open communication throughout the attorney-client relationship, ensuring that my clients truly understand the process they are experiencing.
I have been practicing law since I earned my Juris Doctor from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2002. Throughout my college experience, I was an active participant in legal activities, putting my previous education in political science to good use; I...
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Gabriel Grasso
Clark County, NV Criminal Law Lawyer with 30 years experience
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University of Miami School of Law
Trusted Las Vegas federal criminal defense attorney has been to trial over 125 time in his career. His experience is proven and his dedication to his clients is unmatched.
Contact Gabriel Grasso today for a free, no obligation discussion of your legal options.
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1404 Jones Blvd.
Las Vegas,
NV 89146
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Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Ms. McKellar graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2006. After graduation she was an intern for the Honorable Nancy Oesterle in Las Vegas Justice Court Department 6. Soon after completing her internship for the Judge, Ms. McKellar devoted her entire practice exclusively to the area of Family Law by accepting a position at Willick Law Group, where she remained until 2009. She also practiced in the area of misdemeanor offenses in criminal law. After ending her employ at The Willick Law Group, Ms. McKellar accepted a position at The Dickerson Law Group again practicing in exclusively...
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Baylor Law School
You may have heard ""What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas."" For criminal charges, though, there is nothing more false. If you are one of Clark County's 2 million residents, this is where you live and work. If you are one of the 40 million people who pass through Las Vegas every year, even a minor criminal charge can follow you home through background checks, driver's license suspension, extradition and more. If you are charged with a crime in Las Vegas, it's important that you exercise your right to an attorney of your choice. Your lawyer can fight for...
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Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Emory University School of Law
Nevada criminal defense attorney Sophie Salcedo is Las Vegas Defense Group's newest recruit. Sophie graduated summa cum laude from the University of New Mexico, where she received the Clauve Outstanding Senior Award. Then she earned her J.D. from Emory Law School., where she was Regional President of the Law Student Division of the Hispanic National Bar Association.
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Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Amber Fuhriman, Esq., belongs to a rare class of Nevada attorneys who is equally competent in both criminal defense and immigration law. She has helped numerous foreigners gain permanent residency and citizenship. And when her immigrant clients face criminal charges, she knows how to defend them so as to minimize the chances of them being deported. So far Amber has accrued tremendous experience both in legal research and writing and in the courtroom. She already argued in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco twice, and she has been victorious on appeal to the...
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California Western School of Law
Jeffrey Jaeger is a Las Vegas criminal defense attorney who is dedicated to protecting the rights of men and women facing criminal charges throughout Las Vegas and the surrounding areas of Clark County. He uses his knowledge and grasp of the criminal process to help Nevada residents and out-of-state visitors fight for favorable results in their cases. He handles a variety of charges, including DUI, drug offenses, marijuana crimes, domestic violence, prostitution and solicitation, violent crimes, and more. Jeffery's interest in law began at a young age, but his dream of becoming an attorney was postponed...
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Bradley Hofland
Clark County, NV Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
I am a local resident who was educated in the public school system in Las Vegas, Nevada. I was involved in the boy scouts and rode horses at the old Day Dream ranch at Warm Springs and Eastern. I learned to swim at Sunset Park and climbed many local mountains in our valley with the Boy Scouts. My father was a professor at UNLV and my mother worked as a registered nurse at sunrise for 30 years. Las Vegas has provided a vibrant environment for me to thrive as a child.
During my college years...
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Douglas Crawford
Clark County, NV Criminal Law Attorney with 30 years experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
" DOUGLAS CRAWFORD LAW was established on January 2, 1989 under the original name of Law Offices of Douglas C. Crawford, Esq. Since that time Mr. Crawford has represented Nevadans in many areas of the law. The primary focus of the firm has been in the areas of Family Law (divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, guardianship, prenuptial agreements, etc.), Criminal Defense (DUI, drug offenses, violent crimes, battery domestic violence, theft, etc.) and Personal Injury (wrongful death, auto and motorcycle accidents, collisions with 18 wheelers, pedestrian injuries, etc.). ...
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UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
Patricia has devoted 30 years of service to the legal community, the last two as a licensed attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada. Having grown through the ranks of everything from runner to paralegal to law clerk to attorney, Patricia knows what customer service and that each client deserves efficient communication and friendly service. Patricia is interested in making a difference in her community and serving the needs of those. Patricia communicates effectively with her clients and returns every client phone call personally. If you are looking for an assertive, passionate, creative attorney who listens to...
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Alexis Plunkett
Clark County, NV Criminal Law Lawyer with 10 years experience
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona
Alexis began her preparation for a career as a criminal defense attorney in college. While working toward her Bachelor's degree in criminal justice and sociology, she voluntarily provided much-needed assistance to the criminal defense attorneys in the Clermont County (Ohio) Public Defender's office. By the time she graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bowling Green State University, she already possessed more practical experience representing criminal defendants than many licensed attorneys. Continuing her education, she enrolled at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law.
During law school, Alexis placed her emphasis upon criminal law and public policy. She further honed...
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James Gallo
Clark County, NV Criminal Law Attorney with 24 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of San Diego School of Law
James C. Gallo is an experienced criminal defense attorney and founder of Gallo Law Office in Las Vegas, Nevada. He handles a variety of misdemeanor and felony cases in both state and municipal courts throughout Las Vegas and Clark County. Gallo, a Las Vegas native, began his legal career practicing in the areas of insurance defense and civil litigation after he earned his juris doctor from University of San Diego in 1995. This type of law allowed him to learn more about numerous arbitrations, mediations, bench trials and jury trials. Before practicing criminal defense, Gallo focused...
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Benjamin Durham
Clark County, NV Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
Criminal, Appeals, DUI and White Collar Crime
Attorney Benjamin C. Durham received his law degree from Brigham Young University. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish, and has traveled extensively in South America. In the course of his career, he has defended several high-profile prosecutions in Las Vegas, including such defendants as the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, Aryan Warriors, and Rolling 60s Crips.
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UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
I have successfully handled just about every type of criminal case that exists in Nevada, from petty misdemeanors to the most serious felonies, in every court in Southern Nevada. I am proud to say I have won acquittals in front of judge and jury, had more criminal charges dismissed than I can remember, saved countless criminal defendants from prison and felony conviction, and overturned a life sentence on appeal. I am passionate about criminal defense. If you are my client, I will do whatever I can, legally and ethically, to get your charges dismissed or get...
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David R Fischer
Clark County, NV Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Arbitration & Mediation, DUI and Personal Injury
Pepperdine University School of Law and University of Tulsa College of Law
Attorney Fischer is an especially skilled negotiator as his education includes specialized settlement advocacy training from Pepperdine University. This distinguishes him from his peers who typically only have a law degree, which in most cases teaches very little about settlement advocacy.
98% of all criminal cases end up with a negotiated resolution. Attorney David Fischer is able to create value for his clients through favorable settlements.
In the event that a settlement is not in the client’s best interest, Attorney David Fischer and his legal team are prepared to skillfully proceed to trial.
Attorney Fischer is a graduate of the University of Tulsa...
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Robert Kurth
Clark County, NV Criminal Law Attorney with 27 years experience
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University of Denver
Concerned first and foremost with the welfare of our clients, we take care to afford them the respect and attention they deserve. We offer responsive, cost-effective services, along with aggressive, professional representation.
Our office staff speaks Spanish.
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Martin Hart
Clark County, NV Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Martin Hart has over 20 years legal experience in Clark County. First as a law clerk for the Honorable Judge Pavlikowski, then almost seven years as a Deputy District Attorney and as a defense attorney as of July 5, 2005. He wrote his first appellate brief while still attending The University of Idaho College of Law and argued in front of the Nevada Supreme Court the day after he was sworn in as an attorney. Additionally, Martin Hart took and passed the Nevada state bar prior to his graduation from law school.
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George Robinson
Clark County, NV Criminal Law Lawyer with 15 years experience
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California Western School of Law
George E. Robinson is the president of G.E. Robinson Law. He is an experienced criminal defense attorney, who mostly handles Battery Domestic Violence cases in Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, North Las Vegas, Laughlin and the rest of Clark County, Nevada. He prides himself on providing the highest quality of service and support to his clients. Whether that is acting as a counselor or an aggressive advocate in litigation.
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Criminal, Civil Rights, DUI and Medical Malpractice
Cal J. Potter, III; is an AV rated trial lawyer who has represented the injured & accused for over 30 years.
He is the founding President of the Criminal Defense organization know as the Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice. He is a graduate of Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyer's College in Dubois, Wyoming.
He is a Past President of the Nevada Trial Lawyers Association, that represents injured parties and wrongful death cases he is also a Board Member of its Citizens For Justice representing the interests of injured people in the Nevada Legislature.
Mr. Potter is one of the few attorneys...
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Thomas Ericsson
Clark County, NV Criminal Law Attorney with 15 years experience
Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Berkeley Law School, University of California
Based in Las Vegas, Attorney Thomas Ericsson has been widely regarded as one of the most skilled and talented trial lawyers in the area. In practicing personal injury, Attorney Ericsson is passionate about bringing justice to his clients. His firm has successfully recovered millions of dollars on behalf of injury victims. Attorney Ericsson has earned an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and has been recognized time and time again for his exceptional legal services. Whether advocating for clients in the courtroom or negotiating with insurance companies, he is always prepared to fight for a favorable outcome. Learn more about his...
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Phil Brown
Clark County, NV Criminal Law Lawyer with 24 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of San Diego School of Law and St. Thomas University School of Law
Brown Law Offices is a small firm focused on State and Federal, adult and juvenile criminal defense, as well as personal injury law. Phil Brown is the owner and manager for Brown Law Offices. Practicing since 1997, Mr. Brown provides a combination of personalized attention and an aggressive litigation style to help you meet your litigation goals.
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Michael Root
Clark County, NV Criminal Law Attorney with 38 years experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
I am a third generation lawyer who graduated CUM LAUDE from California Western School of Law. After passing the Bar in 1982 I worked with my father litigating criminal and family law cases until I was accepted into the US Navy as a Judge Advocate Geneal (i.e., lawyer in the Navy), and I tried many felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. I was in charge of the Navy's equivalent to the Personal Injury Section for a year, and I gained much criminal and civil experience. In 1986, I was honorably discharged from the Navy and I entered private practice with my...
Arrested or facing criminal charges?
Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.
Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.
Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.
When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.
Accomplice liability:
If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.
Self-defense:
The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.
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