Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in las vegas | 126 available

126 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in las vegas, Nevada. These lawyers are rated between 4.5/5 to 4.9/5 and 61% provide free consultation.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Joseph Iarussi

Firm: Jbi Inc
320 E Charleston Blvd , Las Vegas , Nevada 89104
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Jbi Legal is owned by Joseph Iarussi a licensed attorney in the State of Nevada.  We offer a holistic approach to the clients situation and try to solve all of their issues.  Joseph takes pride in being a lawyer, and in the work he does.. Accused of a crime? - we work hard to get the best possible resolution, and  think creatively about how to solve someone's legal issue.. Financial Probelem? - We can file bankruptcy or help you with a plan to reorganize your affairs at a reduced rate with your creditors.. Family Problem? Divorce or Child Custody? We will fight for you to get all that you are entitled to under the law.. Our main goal is to make sure our clients are happy with our service, and feel that they have been represented aggressively in court.   If a favorable deal can not be reached, then our team is not afraid to prepare for and take a case to trial.. When you hire  Joseph as your lawyer you will get the best possible legal representation in court .Guaranteed.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Joshua Tomsheck

Firm: Hofland & Tomsheck
228 South 4th Street , Las Vegas , Nevada 89101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Melissa Barry

Firm: At Ease Law
900 E. Charleston Blvd. , Las Vegas , Nevada 89104
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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!
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Mark Bailus

Firm: Bailus Cook & Kelesis, Ltd.
517 S 9th St , Las Vegas , Nevada 89101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I am a partner in the law firm of Bailus Cook & Kelesis, Ltd.  Although the firm maintains a general law practice with emphasis on taxation and commercial litigation, business, corporate, criminal tax law and "white collar" crimes, I practice primarily in the areas of complex civil and criminal litigation and appeals (state and federal). Having demonstrated a high degree of peer recognition and professional competence, placing me in the top 10% of all attorneys in the United States, I have been accepted as a member of "Lawyers of Distinction." I am rated "AV Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating for both legal abiilty and ethical standards.  I have also been recognized as one of "America's Most Honored Professionals" (top 5%) by Martindale-Hubbell.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Mario Fenu

Firm: Law Office of Mario Fenu, Ltd.
1404 South Jones Boulevard , Las Vegas , Nevada 89131
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Marcus Kozal

Firm: Law offices of M. Kent Kozal, Esq.
1121 Palm Street. , Las Vegas , Nevada 89104
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Mace Yampolsky

Firm: Law Offices of Mace J. Yampolsky
625 South 6th Street , Las Vegas , Nevada 89101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I've been practicing for over 30 years. I have handled virtually every type of criminal case. I won a case in front of the United States Supreme Court. I was able to get a death sentence reversed, I have represented  several lawyers and Dr's on DUI cases. None of my lawyer and/or Dr. clients have ever been convicted of a DUI. I also represented a Dr on a sexual assault case and had it dismissed.. I then represented a Dr. that was accused of murder for allegedly casuing a patient overdose that resulted in , with several experts,I was able to show this was not was able to convince the Clark County Coroner to chenge his opinion,which is almost unheard of. Finally I was able to get his murder case dismissed with prejudice,which means the state can never file another murder case based on these facts.. I've lectured at many seminars,in Nevada and several other states teaching other laywers how to practice law. I am also very active in the Nevada stae bar the antional association of Criminal Defense lawyers and  the Stae Affliate, the Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice, (WhichI helped found). Also, I am an accomplished musician.. I play the piano and harmonica.. I have performed at many bar also performed at a wedding with the rock group, April Wine. I have written a musical about law school. It is called 'the Writs of Spring" It features such songs a 'the Law School Blues" ,"I Wanna be. a punk lawyer" and the Well Hung Jury Bike Gang Theme Song"
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Louis Schneider

Firm: Louis C. Schneider and Associates
430 S 7th Street , Las Vegas , Nevada 89101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Attorney Louis C. Schneider is a private practice attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is a graduate of the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Prior to entering private practice he worked as a Deputy District Attorney for Clark County. He has also consulted for other defense attorneys on a national basis in particularly complex trials.Louis has seasoned professionals who can answer your questions, inform and guide you through the process, help you formulate goals, set realistic expectations, provide you with options, formulate a case strategy, negotiate from a position of strength, and ultimately be prepared to litigate if reasonable agreements cannot be reached.Louis Schneider brings this experience along with a passion for protecting your rights to every case. With his strong focus on Family Law, he will be your advocate, looking out for your interests.Moreover, Louis and his staff understand the stress and emotional strain his clients go through during divorce proceedings and criminal cases. Louis is dedicated to supporting you through the challenges of the process with compassionate, yet thorough and aggressive representation. Louis will help you face the challenges of the moment with an eye toward the future.Louis Schneider does not shy from controversial cases and has had recent success in a divorce of a same sex couple in Clark County District Court as well as successful litigation in several recent sex crime cases.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Lisa Rasmussen

Firm: Law Offices of Kristina Wildeveld & Associates
500 E. Charleston Blvd. , Las Vegas , Nevada 89101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Lauria Lynch-German

Firm: Concierge Legal
400 S. 4th Street , Las Vegas , Nevada 89101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I was 7 years old when I decided to be a lawyer. President Nixon had just resigned and I asked my grandpa about it. He told me the Supreme Court sent him to bed without his dinner because he had been naughty. I decided being a Supreme Coiurt Justice sounded like a pretty great gig and that's how I decided I wanted to be a lawyer.. I took the long way around to being a lawyer, though. I spent 15 years as a newspaper report and then a few as a private investigator. Both those jobs gave me a healthy insight to how the criminal justice system worked, how it didn't work and what folks embroiled in the criminal justice system needed from lawyers.. Every person charged with an offense deserves strong, tough and compassionate legal representation. A client is never just a number to me. I want to know about them, how they found themselves in this situation, what they need to get back on the right track. Every client is somone's child and deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and kindness. That's my promise: you will be treated with diginity, respect and kindness always.
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Las Vegas Defense Group | 702-DEFENSE

Firm: Las Vegas Defense Group | 702-DEFENSE
2970 W Sahara Ave , Las Vegas , Nevada 89102
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury,
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Las Vegas Defense Group 702-DEFENSE

Firm: Las Vegas Defense Group 702-DEFENSE
2970 W Sahara Ave , Las Vegas , Nevada 89102
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury,
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Lance Maningo

Firm: Maningo Law
400 South 4th Street , Las Vegas , Nevada 89101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Lance Hendron

Firm: Hendron Law Group LLC
625 S 8th St , Las Vegas , Nevada 89101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Hendron Law Group, led by prominent criminal defense attorney Lance Hendron, Esq., is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, and has been dedicated to defending the rights of individuals facing criminal charges since 2008. Lance developed a strong passion for justice and advocacy early in life, which motivated him to pursue his undergraduate degree at the University of Notre Dame and law degree at Western State University College of Law.. After earning his Juris Doctor, Lance returned to Las Vegas, immersing himself in the local legal community. His early career was defined by a commitment to providing exceptional representation to his clients, regardless of the charges they faced. This dedication has been central to his success in the field.. Hendron Law Group handles a broad spectrum of criminal cases, including DUI, casino markers, drug offenses, assault, theft, and serious felonies. Known for his meticulous preparation and ability to craft compelling defenses, Lance combines thorough legal research with a deep understanding of criminal law to identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. Over the years, he has earned a reputation as a fierce advocate in the courtroom, respected by both peers and judges alike.. Under Lance’s leadership, Hendron Law Group remains focused on ensuring that every client receives the best possible defense, exemplifying the firm’s commitment to justice and advocacy.

Kevin Coburn

Firm: Las Vegas Defense Group
6655 W Sahara Ave, Suite C216 , Las Vegas , Nevada 89146
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Las Vegas criminal defense attorney Kevin Coburn has an excellent record of getting our clients’ charges reduce or dismissed. He earned his J.D. from the University of Dayton.
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5

Kelsey Bernstein

Firm: NEVADA DEFENSE GROUP
714 S. Casino Center Blvd. , Las Vegas , Nevada 89101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
After graduating in the top 1% of her high school, Kelsey Bernstein received a full scholarship to Boise State University, where she graduated with highest honors and was ranked #1 after completing her 4-year degree in just 3 years. While a student, she worked as a laboratory assistant for the advanced Biology program and as an assistant to the Vice Provost of the University, where she pioneered a tuition assistance program for students entering into STEM fields. In only her second year, Ms. Bernstein was also recruited to be a paid university tutor for the advanced Logic and Syllogism courses offered to upper level students. For her Honor’s Thesis, she drafted an original 75-page multiple regression analysis to determine the existence of a correlation between systems of government and freedom of the press.. After graduation, Ms. Bernstein was subsequently offered a full scholarship to the William S. Boyd School of Law in Las Vegas. She was invited to participate in the Nevada Law Journal in her second year and graduated with honors in 2015.. While in law school, Ms. Bernstein developed an interest in criminal appellate work, finding appellate law to be a unique blend of intellectualism, creativity and real-world practicality. After obtaining her license to practice law, she went on to write and win multiple appeals to the Nevada Supreme Court and Nevada Court of Appeals. Before her third year of practice, she won an appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and successfully overturned a murder conviction after a 60-witness federal trial. She also recently won another murder appeal in the Nevada Supreme Court which overturned a sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.. Kelsey then established Nevada Appeal Group, a law firm dedicated to legal writing, appeals, and post-conviction relief. She has quickly become the de facto consultant for other attorneys with unique appeal and post-conviction projects, who often approach her for advice on topics ranging from proper appellate procedure to presenting novel legal issues. Ms. Bernstein is also regularly hired by other attorneys to draft motions and appeals on behalf of their clients, especially when there are unique legal questions presented.. In 2018, Nevada Appeal Group was acquired by Nevada Defense Group. In 2020, Ms. Bernstein was made a full partner at Nevada Defense Group, where she continues to provide intelligent and zealous advocacy in both criminal and appellate law.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Karen Connolly

Firm: Law Offices of Karen A. Connolly, Ltd.
6600 West Charleston Boulevard , Las Vegas , Nevada 89146
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Karen A. Connolly, J.D. obtained a bachelors degree in economics from the University of Arizona in 1988 and her juris doctorate in law in 1991. Ms Connolly’s primary areas of practice are family law and criminal defense. She has proven her exceptional trial skills by winning felony jury trials in both federal and state court.. Her acquittals have included Murder, Kidnaping, Sexual Assault and Drug cases. She recently obtained the reversal of an improper murder conviction and secured the freedom of a man wrongly convicted of murder. Through her perseverance and legal skills, Ms. Connolly saved a man’s life by convincing the District Attorney to remove him from death row. She has argued before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and before the Nevada Supreme Court where she convinced the court to reverse another murder conviction.. Additionally, Ms. Connolly has vigorously represented many, many people in family court where her proven trial skills and legal acumen place her a cut above the rest.

Julian Gregory

Firm: Law Office of Julian Gregory, L.L.C.
324 S 3rd St , Las Vegas , Nevada 89101
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
A native of southern California, attorney Julian Gregory has since adopted Nevada as his home state, having resided in Nevada for all of his adult life.  While attending the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science, Mr. Gregory worked as an independent technical support consultant, developing a skill set that he now uses to great effect in representing clients who have been accused of computer crimes or whose cases involve electronic evidence or discovery.. Mr. Gregory began attending the William S. Boyd School of Law in Las Vegas in 2007.  During his law school tenure, he began to distinguish himself by participating in an externship with the Nevada Supreme Court after his first year.  Mr. Gregory later became Articles Editor for the Nevada Law Journal and Business Editor for the UNLV Gaming Law Journal.  Mr. Gregory also received two Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI) Awards for Judicial Writing and International Criminal Law after receiving the top grade in those classes.  Mr. Gregory graduated with his Juris Doctor in 2007 in the top third of his class.. Mr. Gregory’s dedication to criminal defense began with his participation in the Innocence Project, an organization dedicated to investigating claims of innocence by indigent inmates.  Mr. Gregory spent two years researching the circumstances of a murder case in the search for evidence exculpating his client.  Mr. Gregory exercises the same determination in representing his clients today.. In Mr. Gregory’s third year of law school, he began a clerkship with the Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada, wherein he worked with attorneys for numerous clients seeking state and post-conviction habeas corpus relief in state and federal courts.  Having written briefs submitted to the Nevada Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court, Mr. Gregory is a firm believer that the most important characteristic of a defense attorney is the ability to write persuasively.. After graduating from law school, Mr. Gregory clerked for the Honorable Linda Marie Bell of the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada.  Mr. Gregory spent a year learning the ways that a judge weighs the merits of a case and studying the trial techniques of attorneys appearing before the court.  With an insider’s view of the courthouse, Mr. Gregory knows the best ways to make a case before a judge.. Following his clerkship, Mr. Gregory has practiced almost exclusively criminal defense, with some brief excursions into personal injury.  Mr. Gregory second chaired his first trial in January of 2012, representing a client charged with murder.  Since that time, Mr. Gregory has assisted in trying cases ranging from capital murder to mortgage fraud, has tried several misdemeanor domestic violence cases, and has filed numerous appeals and petitions for post-conviction habeas corpus relief.  Mr. Gregory also has the distinction of being the first attorney to challenge the City of Las Vegas’s practice of forcibly medicating defendants who have been found incompetent to stand trial.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Michael Anello

Firm: The Law Office of Adam Graves
1515 East Tropicana , Las Vegas , Nevada 89118
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Mark J. Bourassa

Firm: The Bourassa Law Group LLC
7575 Vegas Drive , Las Vegas , Nevada 89128
Practice Areas: Litigation, Civil Litigation, Trial Practice, Debtors Rights, Construction Defects, Negligence, Accidents, Automobile Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Boating Accidents, Bodily Injury, Bus Accidents, Catastrophic Injury, Head Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Injuries, School Bus Accidents, Severe Burns, Slip and Fall, Spinal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Unintended Acceleration, Whiplash, Wrongful Death, Torts, Truck Accidents, Products Liability, Criminal Law, Assault and Battery, Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, Drivers License Suspension, Felonies, Misdemeanors, Traffic Violations

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