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Attorney Warren J. Geller received his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. He also holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in both history and political science. In recognition of his excellence in courtroom advocacy, he has been selected as a national member of the Order of Barristers.  Warren Geller’s successful defense of cases of murder and sexual assault have received international media coverage.

Ross Goodman was proud to serve his country in the U.S. Marine Corps (Major) before returning to his native Las Vegas.  He feels privleged to be in a positon where he can help others through what are many times life altering events working tirelessly to navigate challenging issues resulting in dismissals and Not Guilty verdicts.  He has been featured in CNN, MSBC, New York Times, LA Times, Rollings Stone, the Daily Beast, the Guardain and many other national publications.  He ready, willing and able to put his experience to work for you!

Nick Wooldridge became an attorney in the State of Nevada in 2004.  Consequently, he has more than 10 years’ experience in representing clients in both New York and Nevada in every aspect of criminal law. Nick’s exceptional touch is due to his hard work and meticulous case preparation. He is one of the few criminal lawyers who fully understand the essence of winning the case on preparation. Nick leaves no page unturned in building his clients’ defense and he applies every available resource to unravelling even the most complex criminal cases. His reputation as a formidable criminal defense attorney in Las Vegas, who gets the job done precedes him.. Nicholas Wooldridge is also a New York litigation attorney with over a decade of experience working in the New York City Metropolitan area. Raised in the southwestern portion of the United States, Nicholas found his way to New York City where he received a position at a high profile criminal defense firm, the Bukh Law Firm.   There he gained valuable experience while being given the responsibility over cases of involving litigation and criminal defense. He feels that this headfirst dive into the world of courtrooms and trials was the best thing that could have happened to him. His motto is the best way to learn is to do.

I provide representation for a variety of legal matters including criminal and personal injury related cases. If you have been charged with a drug crime, DUI, juvenile matter or any other criminal offense then you should call the office and speak with me about your best possible legal options.

As a lifelong Las Vegas native with over 17 years of dedicated criminal defense experience, Michael A. Troiano understands the local legal landscape and is committed to providing aggressive, personalized representation for clients facing serious criminal charges.. Michael founded The Law Office of Michael A. Troiano in 2014 as a boutique criminal defense firm specializing in complex criminal cases.. With deep roots in Las Vegas and extensive courtroom experience, Michael combines his comprehensive understanding of Nevada criminal law with a tactical, client-centered approach. He is known for his thorough case preparation and aggressive defense strategies, working tirelessly to protect his clients' rights and achieve the best possible outcomes.

EXPERIENCED TRIAL ATTORNEY WITH OVER 150 TRIALS TO VERDICT. Josh is a Partner in the firm of Hofland & Tomsheck, committed to the representation of the less fortunate, whether they be unjustly injured by others or charged with crimes.. Josh is a former Chief Deputy District Attorney, where he was assigned to the Major Violators Unit of the Clark County (Las Vegas) D.A.'s Office, specializing in violent felonies involving firearms. He has argued cases all over Nevada, including appearing numerous times before the Nevada Supreme Court.. Josh’s experience includes serving as the lead trial attorney in the most serious of cases, including Capital Murder, Murder, Attempted Murder, Kidnapping, Robbery, Drug Charges including Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, Habitual Criminal and Gun Crimes. Josh has also litigated, and taken to trial, dozens of cases involving drunk driving or domestic battery charges.  Attorney Tomsheck has been recognized as one of the best criminal trial lawyers in the State of Nevada and is one of only three (3) attorneys statewide currently recognized as a certified specialist in criminal trial law.  Mr. Tomsheck is Nationally Board Certified as a criminal trial advocate, one of only five (5) lawyers in all of Nevada to hold such a certification.. In addition to being one of the most experienced Criminal Trial Attorneys in the State of Nevada, Attorney Tomsheck has extensive experience in the Civil arena as well.  Mr. Tomsheck has served as lead trial counsel in numerous matters, including Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accident and Medical Malpractice Cases.  In the tireless representation of those injured due to the actions or inactions of others, Mr. Tomsheck's law firm has recovered millions of dollars for their clients.  Mr. Tomsheck's performance in these complex matters is one of the reasons he has been named one of the top 100 Trial Lawyers in the State of Nevada.. Josh has been the trial attorney in numerous cases featured on local and national television including “48 Hours Mystery” and gavel to gavel trial coverage on “InSession” (formerly CourtTV).. Whether you have been injured in an accident, hurt by the negligence of others, or charged with a crime, Josh’s experience in the Courtroom and willingness to fight for you could be your most valuable asset at the toughest time in your life. If you are fighting for the compensation you deserve or against the jail time you don't, call Josh today

Mr. Lippmann is a rare born-and-raised Nevadan. He was a member of one of the first graduating classes at the Las Vegas Academy and was elected as Student Body President in his senior year. Mr. Lippmann then served an ecclesiastical mission in Bolivia for two years. As a result, he developed a passion for serving the less fortunate. As a bonus, Mr. Lippmann is completely fluent in Spanish.. In 2005, Mr. Lippmann graduated with a degree in Spanish Literature from Brigham Young University. He finished his formal education attending law school at the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, where he graduated with his Doctorate of Jurisprudence in 2009.. He began his career working at the Clark County Public Defender's Office. After handling a dozen jury trials and roughly a 1,000 cases, Mr. Lippmann honed his civil litigation skills working at the local personal injury law firm. He missed the daily rigors of defending of his clients in court and left to start his own firm. He was the first attorney to head the defense of the Serious Offender Program wherein felony DUI clients participated in alcohol treatment. He was also appointed to head the Veteran's Court program.. Mr. Lippmann has handled over 8,000 felonies and misdemeanor cases. He has managed over 25 jury trials to verdict and countless bench trials. In spite of a heavy case load, Mr. Lippmann strives to offer zealous advocation to every client. He tirelessly prepares for each case and takes the necessary time to sit down and counsel each client one-on-one. He provides creative, dedicated, and passionate work that delivers the highest quality of legal services to his clients.

Experienced Criminal Defense, Family Law & Personal Injury Attorney located in Las Vegas.. The Gersten Law Firm helps Nevada residents and out-of-state clients with a legal matter anywhere in Clark County, Nevada, including Las Vegas and Henderson. Our practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. We also provide a broad range of other legal services for our clients.. When it comes to Nevada criminal charges, whatever criminal charge you may be facing — or wherever you live — The Gersten Law Firm stands ready to aggressively defend you. We handle all federal and state criminal cases in Clark County, including:. Attorney Gersten approaches matters with compassion and vigorous advocacy. He applies his substantial legal experience and law enforcement background in solving problems for his clients. When you retain him, you work with him and only him. Your case isn't turned over to an associate or paralegal. Attorney Gersten brings to his practice the strength, knowledge, and local experience that make a difference in his clients' cases.. You can talk with Attorney Gersten about your legal issue at no charge. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation and case evaluation.

Las Vegas criminal defense attorney who fights to win.. I’m Michael Pariente, a former federal public defender and experienced attorney serving clients in Las Vegas, Henderson, Paradise, and across Clark County. I focus exclusively on criminal defense.. Whether you’re facing a first-time DUI, a serious felony, or a false accusation, I build aggressive defense strategies backed by years of courtroom experience. I’ve defended clients in everything from domestic violence and sex crimes to drug charges and white-collar offenses.. If you’re a visitor who was arrested while in Las Vegas or a local who needs someone in your corner, I'm here to fight for your future. Every client deserves transparency, direct access to their attorney, and a defense built to win.

Lance was born in San Diego, CA but grew up in Denver, CO. He did his undergraduate studies at CU-Boulder. He did graduate business studies at UC-Berkeley and law school at CU-Boulder. He has been a licensed attorney since 1997 and enjoys the pre-eminent Martindale-Hubbell AV-rating. He is a seasoned trial lawyer practicing in areas of criminal defense, personal injury and business/commercial litigation.

David R. Fischer focuses 100% of his practice on defending clients against state and federal charges. Mr. Fischer is a graduate of the University of Tulsa College of Law. During his third year of law school, Mr. Fischer attended Pepperdine University's College of Law, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, where he earned a Master's Degree. His skillful training in Dispute Resolution allows Mr. Fischer to effectively negotiate favorable plea deals for his clients, while not shying away from taking matters to trial if necessary. Whether it is litigation or settling charges outside of court, Mr. Fischer has the skills and creativity of a top-notch legal advocate.

Jennifer L. Ferris is a passionate and intelligent lawyer who has dedicated her career to defending individuals accused of and charged with crimes in the Las Vegas area. She is well-versed in criminal law and recognizes the value of taking a strategic yet aggressive approach to secure the best result for every client. From minor theft crimes to violent offenses, Jennifer is committed to the full protection of her clients’ constitutional rights and freedom. She is a firm believer in rehabilitation and believes that people deserve the chance to improve their lives, rather than face extreme penalties. Immediately upon passing the bar she began working immediately to help people in her community with their legal needs. Now operating her own practice, Ferris Law, Jennifer applies her passion for helping others by alleviating their fear and protecting their best interests in a wide range of criminal matters.

Joey Gilbert was born in Chicago, Illinois but moved with his family to Sparks, Nevada and attended Our Lady of the Snows Parochial School in Reno between 5th and 8th grade. He then graduated from Bishop Manogue Catholic High School in Reno, Nevada. Later, Joey attended the University of Nevada and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in English Literature & Political Science, with an emphasis on foreign affairs and minored in Italian. He spent 6 months living, training and traveling in northern Europe during the summer and fall of 1998, through a study abroad program based in Torino, (Turin) Italy.As a collegiate fighter at the University of Nevada, Joey Gilbert was a three-time National Champion, a four-time Regional Champion, a four-time All American, and was the Nevada State Golden Gloves Super Middleweight Champion in 2000.Mr. Gilbert earned his Juris Doctorate (JD-Law Degree) and graduated from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California. He then passed the Nevada bar exam in 2004.In 2004, Mr. Gilbert was cast in NBC’s The Contender, working along side Sylvester Stallone, Sugar Ray Leonard, and other talented boxers. Mr. Gilbert’s love of prizefighting ultimately led him to become ranked #3 in the world according to the World Boxing Organization (WBO) and #7 in the world under the World Boxing Council (WBC). Gilbert is the former WBO-NABO and WBC-USNBC Middleweight Champion with a record of 20-3, with 16 knockouts.Outside of the ring, Mr. Gilbert continues to train and condition as if he were still preparing to go 12 rounds. His work ethic, dedication and persistence have helped him achieve every goal and challenge set in front of him. He has practiced law since 2004 in numerous areas; however, he focuses on criminal and civil trial practice and specific areas of sports and entertainment law. Joey Gilbert & Associates was formed with one thing in mind – Deliver the highest quality legal representation in all areas of the law through efficient, aggressive, and honest lawyers.

Born in Reno in 1982, Damian R. Sheets has been a native Nevadan his entire life. Having grown up in a legal family where his father was general counsel for Southwest Gas Corporation, chairman of the Nevada State Ethics Commission, chairman of the Nevada State Tax Commission, and general counsel of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Mr. Sheets knew he had a passion for pursuing a career in law. In 1987, Mr. Sheets moved to Las Vegas and, in 2001, he graduated from Durango High School. After graduating magna cum laude from the Ohio State University, Mr. Sheets attended law school at the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV, where he graduated with his Doctorate of Jurisprudence in 2007.. During his time as a law student, Mr. Sheets clerked for the Honorable Judge Elizabeth Gonzales, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 11, worked as a law clerk for Kamer Zucker & Abbot, and externed for the Clark County Public Defender's office. After passing the bar, Mr. Sheets opened his own successful practice, DAMIAN R. SHEETS, CHTD., where he represented a multitude of clients, with great success, regarding their criminal and family law issues. During this same time period, Mr. Sheets served as a primary legal writer for seven local attorneys, drafting their appeals and serving as co-counsel at their trials. Mr. Sheets also served on the Clark County Indigent Defense panel, representing indigent clients on behalf of the State of Nevada. After only two years in private practice, Damian was recognized as a "Nevada Elite: Top 20 Up and Coming Attorney" for the State of Nevada in Nevada Lawyer Magazine, a distinction based solely upon the vote of fellow attorneys and judges.. After taking a short break, Mr. Sheets worked as a prosecutor for the City of Henderson. During this time, Mr. Sheets prosecuted hundreds, if not thousands, of DUI and Domestic Battery cases, and acted as lead attorney for the criminal appeals department. In 2010, Mr. Sheets accepted a position as a partner at Mayfield Gruber & Sheets. Shortly thereafter, Nevada Defense Group was founded.. Mr. Sheets has also acted as lead counsel on many high profile cases and has been trusted by many high profile defendants, including:• Wealthy Entrepreneurs• Social Media Influencers• Police Officers, State Troopers• Prison Guards• Corrections Officers• Court Clerks• Attorneys• Teachers• Court Counselors.. In addition to handling all cases ranging from DUI to Murder to Sexual Assault on a Minor, Mr. Sheets often acts as the “go to” Criminal Defense Attorney for KVBC Channel 3 News in Las Vegas. Mr. Sheets has also appeared on NBC, FOX, CBS, and ABC affiliates in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. As a business owner, Mr. Sheets’ businesses have been featured on Entertainment Tonight, CBS Sports National, and in television shows in Japan, Europe, and Netflix in the United States.. Recently, Mr. Sheets was appointed to the State of Nevada Commission on Ethics. There, Mr. Sheets hopes to continue his dedication to ethical and honorable conduct in both government and the private sector. Through his service, Mr. Sheets hopes to ensure that all operations of government continue to be held to the highest standard.. Having represented defendants in almost 10,000 cases, Mr. Sheets' track record establishes that he has the skills and experience necessary to provide all criminal defendants with the most vigorous and aggressive defense available. No matter how big or small, Mr. Sheets stands ready and available to provide the best representation possible.

While attending law school, Melissa worked as a teacher’s aide doing research and comparing felony murder statutes in various states. Melissa was also involved in a clinical program where she represented clients charged with misdemeanor offenses in Summit County through the Legal Defender’s Office. After the time for the clinical expired, Melissa was employed as an intern continuing to represent misdemeanor clients.. Melissa began working for the Las Vegas City Attorney’s Office in 2008 representing the City of Las Vegas in misdemeanor prosecutions, including driving under the influence, domestic violence offenses, drug offenses, theft offenses and even vehicular manslaughter prosecutions. She was also responsible for charging cases submitted to the City Attorney’s Office for prosecution. During her employment with the Las Vegas City Attorney’s Office, Melissa conducted hundreds of bench trials and responded to – and argued – several motions by defense counsel.. After taking the Arizona bar exam, Melissa became a Deputy County Attorney with the Mohave County Attorney’s Office. While working in that capacity, she handled misdemeanor prosecutions, juvenile prosecutions and felony prosecutions. This allowed Melissa to continue conducting bench trials and jury trials. Melissa did not have any jury trial during her time there where a defendant was acquitted of all charges, winning all of her trials. While handling a variety of felony cases, Melissa supervised misdemeanor attorneys. Melissa was trained extensively in DUI prosecution and engaged in additional training every year covering a variety of topics.. After prosecuting, Melissa realized her passion for working in the private sector protecting the rights and liberties of people involved in both criminal and civil litigation. While practicing criminal defense, Melissa conducted more jury trials and continued with an excellent record. She is excited to help you keep your rights protected.. Melissa's criminal experience has made her an excellent trial attorney and she is able now to help people outside of the criminal law to protect their rights, help people get compensated for damages done, help with both tumultous and peaceful divorces, and help you fight for custody of your child and child support. Call today and she will be happy to help you with your legal concerns!

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Have you, a relative or friend been arrested or accused of a crime? Facing criminal charges can be a terrifying experience, but having a knowledgeable, experienced criminal defense lawyer on your side is the only practical way to confront it. Call for a free Consultation today.

W. Michael Horvath is a trial attorney whose practice areas include criminal defense and personal injury. Mr. Horvath has experience representing clients at both the state and federal trial court levels. He works with a team of experts to present his clients’ cases clearly and effectively that put them in the best position.