Child Custody lawyers in Nevada

Firm: Vazquez Family Law

10161 Park Run Drive , Las Vegas , Nevada 89145

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Ashlee Vazquez was born and raised in Alamogordo, NM, where she grew to love the desert outdoors. After determining she wanted to become a lawyer at eight years old, Ashlee started her first job at 15 years old as a secretary for a criminal defense attorney. In 2012, Ashlee graduated Cum Laude from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX with a Bachelor’s Decree in Sociology.. Ashlee attended the UNLV Boyd School of Law part-time evening program while working full-time at a law firm and volunteering as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), helping foster children in the courts. During her time at Boyd, Ashlee was also selected to be a student attorney with the Mediation Clinic providing mediation services to small claims and family court litigants who cannot afford to pay for mediation services. Ashlee received mediation training from the renowned Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution.. In 2016, Ashlee obtained her Juris Doctor from Boyd School of Law, where she received a CALI award as the top student in her legal writing class and Highest Pro Bono Honors. In 2017, Ashlee was licensed to practice law in Nevada and the U.S. District Court of Nevada. In 2018, she was awarded the Outstanding Service Award for her work as a CASA.. During law school, Ashlee first worked for Clear Counsel Law Group, a probate and estate planning firm. In 2014, Ashlee joined McFarling Law Group where she started as a legal assistant, moved up to law clerk, then eventually to supervising attorney and Partner.  Her experience in each aspect of working in a law firm gives her keen insight into the procedural methods for obtaining the best results for her clients. In 2023, Ashlee partnered and opened up Burton & Vazquez--a family and personal injury law firm.. In 2024, Ashlee opened her own law firm, Vazquez Family Law. Ashlee focuses her practice on contested divorce and child custody cases and family law appeals. Ashlee's extensive knowledge of family law in Nevada extends to numerous cases she's briefed for the Nevada Court of Appeals and Nevada Supreme Court and which have resulted in several Nevada Advanced Opinions. Ashlee's appellate experience includes the areas of legal separation, guardianship, custody, attorney's fees, child support, and legal custody issues.. In her spare time, Ashlee enjoys traveling and outdoor activities such as running, hiking, and snowboarding.

Firm: Nevada Family Law Group, LLC

10120 S. Eastern Avenue , Henderson , Nevada 89052

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Senator Keith Pickard focuses on complex divorce cases, child custody and relocation cases, and property distribution and alimony cases. Keith is the Senator for Nevada Senate District 20 and has written, sponsored, and helped pass numerous improvements to the family laws of Nevada.  Keith received his Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University and his Juris Doctorate degree from the William S. Boyd School of Law at University of Nevada Las Vegas.  Keith also enjoys shooting sports, including local 3-gun competitions.

571 California Ave , Reno , Nevada 89509

Practice Areas: Child Custody

I cannot guarantee you a particular result in your case, but I can guarantee you this: I will strive to get divorce and custody problems solved efficiently, demand fair results, and give you straight answers. I will not hesitate to speak up when someone is not playing fair or when the other side is attempting to pigeonhole my client. At the same time, I will be honest with you about the likelihood of success and what you can do to increase your chances of a positive outcome.

Firm: Smith Jain Stutzman

64 N. Pecos Rd. , Henderson , Nevada 89074

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Firm: Kainen Law Group, PLLC

3303 Novat Street. , Las Vegas , Nevada 89129

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Firm: Warnock Law

7455 W. Azure Drive , Las Vegas , Nevada 89130

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Firm: Berkich Lucey Law Group

825 Maestro , Reno , Nevada 89511

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Firm: Nevada Family Law Group

10120 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. 140 , Henderson , Nevada 89052

Practice Areas: Child Custody

NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE WORK WE DO FOR NEVADA FAMILIES.. Greetings!  My name is Marilyn Caston and I am a local Family Law attorney.  Las Vegas has been my home for the past 30 years and I couldn't imagine practicing anywhere else.  I graduated from our Boyd School of Law in 2008 as a single mom, passed the Nevada bar in 2009, and have been dedicated to my hometown clients ever since. I have personally felt the sting of divorce and co-parented with an ex for over 16 years so I have empathy and compassion for what you're going through.  I absolutely love being able to make a difference in the community where I grew up so call me today so that I can help make a difference in your life as well!

Firm: Molnar Family Law

1489 W Warm Springs Rd Ste 110 , Henderson , Nevada 89014

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Firm: Burkett Law, PLLC

723 S. 7th Street , Las Vegas , Nevada 89101

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Hello! I am an attorney practicing in Southern Nevada and focusing on a broad range of family law matters. I am a graduate of the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law here in Las Vegas, and served as a Judicial Law Clerk for a Clark County Family Court Judge before entering private practice. I am the owner and founding partner of Burkett Law, PLLC, a boutique law firm with an emphasis on the compassionate and pragmatic navigation of domestic legal problems. Our goal is to help community members with their family law needs both inside and outside of the courthouse.. In my free time, I love reading fantasy fiction, watching professional hockey (Go, Knights, Go!) and football (favorite team disclosed upon request), travelling, and spending time with my friends, family, and silly cat, Oliver. If you need legal help, or if you would just like to network or chat, feel free to reach out to Burkett Law, PLLC!

Firm: John R. Holiday, Esq.

400 S. 4th St. , Las Vegas , Nevada 89101

Practice Areas: Child Custody

John Holiday is the owner of the John Holiday Law Firm where he focuses his practice on the areas of child custody, child support, and domestic violence. John has been practicing in Nevada since 2013. Prior to becoming an attorney, John served two tours in Iraq with the United States Marine Corps and taught world history at Rancho High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. John speaks Spanish and Portuguese fluently and is available to consult with clients in those languages.

Firm: Gallian Welker & Beckstrom, Lc

540 E Saint Louis Ave , Las Vegas , Nevada 89104

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Firm: Andrade Law, LLC

1489 W. WarmSprings Rd. , Henderson , Nevada 89014

Practice Areas: Child Custody

I was born in Huntington Beach, California. I enjoy running, listening to music, and camping. I am trained in alternative dispute resolution, and I find this is helpful to my clients when negotiating custody/visitation issues and property settlements.

Firm: Law Offices of F. Peter James, Esq.

3821 West Charleston Boulevard , Las Vegas , Nevada 89102

Practice Areas: Child Custody

At the Law Offices of F. Peter James, we believe that family is everything. We understand difficult circumstances with family law matters can lead to seeking legal representation. These experiences can be overwhelming with many questions and concerns. During times like these, we provide the legal knowledge we know you need by always showing compassion.. We will work diligently and out of the box to resolve your divorce, custody, child and spousal support issues. Each family and situation is unique in its own right. The law is the foundation, but it is intentionally vague in many areas. Our goal is to make the law work for you and your personal circumstance. One of our priorities at the Law Offices of F. Peter James is to offer unbiased evaluations of the case to better inform and prepare each client and prospective client for the journey ahead. This is your family, your life. Call today to schedule a consultation and see for yourself if we are a good fit for you.

Firm: Pecos Law Group

8925 South Pecos Road, Ste 14A , Henderson , Nevada 89074

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Curtis Rawlings focuses his practice in Domestic Relations matters, including divorce, separation, paternity actions, custody, child support enforcement, alimony, contempt proceedings, termination of parental rights, adoptions, guardianship, parental relocations, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, third-party visitation rights, and annulments. He is also experienced in personal injury and insurance defense matters having litigated complex liability and medical cases. Finally, Mr. Rawlings has represented clients in contract litigation and collection actions. Handling cases from pre-litigation through the appellate stage, Mr. Rawlings has successfully represented clients through mediation, arbitration, binding arbitration, bench trials, and jury trials. He also serves as an Arbitrator in the Court Annexed-Arbitration Program. His strong research and writing skills, and his ability to present persuasive oral arguments in Court has assisted Mr. Rawlings in effectively representing his clients.

Firm: Burton & Reardon

7878 W Sahara Ave., Suite 110 , Las Vegas , Nevada 89117

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Brian was born and raised in Las Vegas. Shortly after high school, he joined the United States Marine Corps to serve his county. While in the Marines, Brian specialized in providing telecommunication services between ground forces and the Air Command Element (ACE) that communicated with the pilots in the sky. After his service in the Marine Corps, he moved back to Las Vegas to be close to family and pursue a degree at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. He worked full-time for the City of Henderson while pursuing his degree at night eventually being promoted into Management.. After a brief break from school, Brian returned to UNLV to attend the Boyd School of Law. While at Boyd, he focused on hands-on learning to receive courtroom and legal writing experience such as a yearlong externship with the United States Attorney’s Office and a semester with the Clark County District Attorney’s Office. During law school, he received a partial academic scholarship, a CALI award as the top student in Criminal Law, and a special designation for volunteer Pro Bono services. To further develop his advocacy, he volunteered for a National Moot Trial Competition. After graduation, he passed the Nevada Bar Exam and then the California Bar Exam.. In 2017, he accepted a role as a Prosecutor for the City of Henderson. He prepared and presented evidence to prosecute criminal matters from the initiation of criminal charges all the way to bench trials for misdemeanor crimes and violation of city ordinances. He also represented the city at criminal arraignments, appeals, motion hearings, sentencing hearings, probation revocation, and criminal trials. He also served as the Prosecutor for the City of Henderson Veterans Treatment Court. The specialty court is a diversion program that focuses on treatment to rehabilitate Veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, or other disabilities.. In 2022, Brian retired from Public Service and joined McFarling Law Group to use his advocacy skills and courtroom experience to fight for clients. His focus is on litigating child custody and divorce cases as well as misdemeanor criminal defense.. In his spare time, Brian enjoys mountain biking, road cycling, snowboarding, and golfing. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys cheering for the Golden Knights, Las Vegas Raiders, and UNLV Running Rebels. Go Rebs!

Firm: The Cooley Law Firm

10161 Park Run Dr Ste 150 , Las Vegas , Nevada 89145

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Shelly Booth Cooley is Certified by the State Bar of Nevada as a Family Law Specialist. Shelly has a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating of "AV Preeminent.". Shelly founded The Cooley Law Firm in March, 2009. Prior to establishing The Cooley Law Firm (from 2004, through March, 2009), Shelly worked for a mid-size Nevada law firm where she practiced in the area of civil litigation with an emphasis on Family Law. Since opening her own firm, Shelly practices exclusively in the area of Family Law.. Shelly graduated with high honors from the University of California, Davis in 1995, with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Human Development. She then spent one (1) year working with 6th, 7th, and 8th grade "at-risk" students for the San Joaquin County Probation Department, through AmeriCorps. At the end of the program, Shelly entered the teaching credential program at University of the Pacific, completing their graduate program and obtaining her multiple subject teaching credential in 1997. Shelly spent two (2) years teaching 1st and 2nd grade in California. Shelly moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1998, where she taught 5th grade for the Clark County School District for three (3) years before becoming an attorney.. Shelly attended William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she obtained her Juris Doctorate in 2004. Shelly was awarded the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Lawyering Process II, the Juvenile Justice Clinic, and Criminal Procedure II. During her studies, she also served as a judicial extern to the Honorable David T. Wall, Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, Nevada.. Shelly was admitted to practice with the State Bar of Nevada in 2004, and is also admitted to the United States District Court, District of Nevada. Shelly is currently a member of the Nevada Bar Association (Family Law Section Member and LGBT Section Member), State Bar of Nevada, Family Law Section, Executive Council Member, Clark County Bar Association, American Bar Association (Family Law Section Member), Nevada Justice Association, American Fertility Association, Resolve: The National Infertility Association, National Center for Lesbian Rights, and National LGBT Bar Association. Shelly is also the Editor of the Nevada Family Law Report (NFLR) Newsletter.. In her spare time, Shelly enjoys spending time with her husband, her two (2) sons, and the family dog.