Firm: Las Vegas Defense Group, L.L.C.
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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.. Las Vegas criminal defense attorney Michael 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 stategies in order to provide a more proactive defense for his clients.. Michael Castillo's practice extends to both the trial and appellate levels, and he has experience in all areas of criminal defense law including traffic tickets, DUI, drug offenses such as drug possession, and sex crimes such as sexual assault such as lewdness with a child and open and gross lewdness.. Michael Castillo usually achieves favorable case resolutions (such as charge reductions or dismissals in criminal defense cases or hefty settlements in personal injury cases) without having to go to trial. But if trial is necessary, he is an experienced courtroom attorney with "not guilty" verdicts to his credit.. Mr. Castillo is a member of the American Bar Association and the Clark County Bar Association. The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys recognized him as a Top 10 attorney in Nevada, and the National Trial Lawyers recognized him as a Top 100 attorney in Nevada. He represents clients all throughout Nevada.
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Firm: The Law Office of Adam Graves
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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Firm: Law offices of M. Kent Kozal, Esq.
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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Firm: Law Office of Mario Fenu, Ltd.
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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Firm: Bailus Cook & Kelesis, Ltd.
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.
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Firm: At Ease Law
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!
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Firm: Craig P. Kenny and Associates
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Melanie Scheible is an accomplished attorney with a deep commitment to the people of Nevada.. She started her legal career as a Deputy District Attorney in Las Vegas. As a prosecutor, Melanie handled thousands of criminal cases throughout Clark County, including cases in every Justice Court in the county. She now brings that same passion for justice to criminal defense. Melanie knows facing a criminal case is stressful, confusing, and scary. That’s why she takes the time to meet with clients and their families at every step, working together to resolve cases in a fair and timely manner. Melanie is qualified to handle misdemeanors and felonies, including appeals and jury trials.. In addition to practicing law, Melanie is a leader in the Nevada State Senate. First elected in 2018, Melanie has served in two regular and three special sessions of the Nevada Legislature. She is the Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Joint Interim Judiciary Committee.Melanie earned her J.D. from Columbia Law School Before law school and her undergraduate degree in Public Policy from Stanford University.
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Firm: Law Offices of Mace J. Yampolsky
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"
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Firm: Matthew D. Ence, Attorney & Counselor at Law
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I returned to Nevada after graduating law school, where I lived and worked in Las Vegas for almost 7 years before relocating to Carson Valley in 2002.. I've since operated a general practice with emphasis in criminal defense and civil litigation, including plaintiff’s personal injury and family law. Practice also includes estate and probate law and both transactional business law as well as corporate litigation.. I've served as both conflict counsel for the Ninth Judicial District Court for indigent criminal defendants, as well as primary appointed counsel for juveniles. I was also engaged by the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California as counsel for indigent criminal defendants in tribal court from 2008-2015. Since 2005 I've also acted as a court-appointed arbitrator in civil matters in the 1st, 2nd and 9th judicial district courts. In 2015, I began sitting pro tempore, for the East Fork Justice Court.. I am an experienced, aggressive and qualified trial attorney who provides my clients with a broad range of legal services. My clients are individuals, families and small businesses, with an emphasis on the representation of Douglas County residents.
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Firm: Clark County Pd's Office
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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Firm: Las Vegas Justice Court
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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Firm: Clark County Pd's Office
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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Firm: Law Office of Daniel Markoff
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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Firm: The Matian Firm
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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Firm: The Simms Law Firm, LLC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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Firm: Spilotro & Kulla Chtd
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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Firm: Pence & Associates
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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Firm: Law Offices of Andrew M. Leavitt
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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