Reno Criminal Lawyers
Compare 80 top rated Nevada attorneys serving Reno.
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Michael Becker
Reno, NV Criminal Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
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 26 years.
Attorney Michael Becker has taken more than 100 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.
Even the police turn to...
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James Demetras
Reno, NV Criminal Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Business and Personal Injury
Law Offices of J. Craig Demetras is located in Reno, Nevada, and provides a variety of legal services to individual and business clients. J. Craig Demetras has many years of legal experience. We handle cases at every level of Nevada’s federal and state court system and also practices in Bankruptcy Appellate Panel and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
As a local law firm in Reno, NV, we are able to provide our clients with personal attention and representation that is aggressive, efficient, and effective. Let us put our dedication, hard work, and history of success to work for you.
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Mike Castillo
Reno, NV Criminal Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
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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Joey Gilbert
Reno, NV Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
When it comes to providing representation that is hard-hitting and results-driven, Attorney Joey Gilbert is unwaveringly dedicated. Focusing on criminal defense and personal injury cases, he truly cares about the men and women he represents. In fact, he makes himself available 24/7! As demonstrated by his perfect 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating, his well-versed knowledge regarding personal injury and criminal defense law allows him to provide reliable legal services. He also has a BV® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and has been named among the Top 40 Under 40 and Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers. Before becoming...
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Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Attorney Mathew A. Work is the founding partner of Carlson & Work and is widely regarded as one of Nevada’s top attorneys. Mathew A. Work was born in Henderson, NV where he was raised by his single mother and grandparents.
Mathew attended the University of Nevada, Reno where he earned a degree in economics, graduating summa cum laude. While in college Mathew was a collegiate athlete playing both lacrosse and football.
After college, Mathew moved to Washington D.C. where he continued his education as a graduate student and Capitol Hill Fellow at American University. Mathew worked on Capitol Hill as a Congressional...
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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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Troy Jordan
Reno, NV Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, DUI and White Collar Crime
California Western School of Law
I grew up in Eureka, Nevada. After high school I attended the University of Nevada in Reno. After receiving my Law Degree from California Western School of Law, I was admitted to Nevada State Bar in 2004. I am also admitted to the Federal District Court of Nevada and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. I have previously worked as a Deputy District Attorney for Elko and Carson City. I have also worked as a Senior Deputy Attorney General for the State of Nevada.
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Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
William J. Routsis II is licensed to practice law in both Nevada and California and has provided relentless representation to individuals charged with crimes for more than two decades.
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Sophie Salcedo
Reno, NV Criminal Law Attorney with 1 year of experience
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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Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Lee Hotchkin is one of the most experienced lawyers in Reno area. With over thirty-eight years of experience, he is among the regions most seasoned lawyers, with an array of experience across a wide spectrum of practice areas. Lee attended both the University of California at Davis and The University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law, where he earned his J D. (Juris Doctor) degree in 1980. He is an active member of both the Nevada and California State Bar Associations. His legal experience includes acting as the former Senior Chief Trial Deputy of Washoe County Public Defender's...
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Sean Neahusan
Reno, NV Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
University of Idaho College of Law
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Walter Fey
Reno, NV Criminal Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Nevada School of Law
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Paul R. Wolfe
Reno, NV Criminal Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
RETAIN A FORMER POLICE OFFICER FOR YOUR DEFENSE After you have been charged with a crime, it is vital to retain a criminal defense attorney who has the experience and skill to fight your charges. Defending your case in the strongest possible way is critical to your freedom and your future. Your lawyer should have a thorough understanding of both defense and prosecution and should know exactly what a police officer can and cannot do when making an arrest. At Wolfe Law, Attorney Paul R. Wolfe brings experience unmatched by the vast majority...
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Richard Davies
Reno, NV Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Northwestern School of Law
With over a decade of experience in criminal law, Davies has represented clients in cases ranging from traffic violations, to car accidents, to capital murder. He has extensive trial and courtroom experience, and, in 2007, attended the National Criminal Defense College in Macon, Georgia for an intensive two-week training program designed specifically for trial work.
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Daria A Panoff
Reno, NV Criminal Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
A Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer and DUI attorney, Daria A. Panoff works out of the Las Vegas office of Shouse Law Group. Daria helps defend against all kinds of criminal cases, including traffic tickets and Nevada DUI to violent felonies and drug crimes.
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Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Law Office of Cliff Young, 1987 to present
650 S. Rock Blvd., Ste. 21A
Reno, NV 89502
I have run a private practice that focused on providing affordable help, mostly regarding Family Law and Criminal Defense. I have handled cases all around Northern Nevada, U.S. District Court, the Nevada Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit. I have taught C.L.E. seminars in the areas of foreclosure defense, defending DUIs and criminal law. My career has involved investigating many complex questions, often fighting to protect the Constitutional rights of citizens. I draft pleadings and correspondence and uses e-filing in Washoe...
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Tehan Slocum
Reno, NV Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
University of Texas - Austin
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Criminal
Dickinson School of Law
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Criminal, Agricultural, DUI and Landlord Tenant
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Kenneth Stover
RENO, NV Criminal Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
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Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
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John Oakes
Reno, NV Criminal Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Joel Santos
Reno, NV Criminal Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Estate Planning
Eric Pulver
Reno, NV Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Criminal, DUI, Immigration and Personal Injury
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
Larry Dunn
Reno, NV Criminal Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
526 Lander St
Reno, NV 89509
Criminal and Personal Injury
Martin Wiener
Reno, NV Criminal Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, IP and Medical Malpractice
Criminal, Native American and Personal Injury
Criminal
Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Mark Mausert
Reno, NV Criminal Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Craig Denney
Reno, NV Criminal Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
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.
