Attorney Josh Tomsheck is a partner at Hofland & Tomsheck in Las Vegas, where he leads the Criminal Defense Practice Group. Widely recognized as one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Nevada, Josh served as a Chief Deputy District Attorney in the Clark County DA’s office prior to founding Hofland & Tomsheck. His success in the courtroom led to his rapid promotion, ultimately assigned to the Major Violators Unit, specializing in violent felonies and firearm offenses.
Josh’s transition to private practice allowed him to bring his extensive trial experience to help individuals in need. He has successfully handled a wide range of criminal cases, from DUI and domestic violence to capital murder and drug trafficking. His legal skill is evident in over 200 jury and bench trials, with a success rate exceeding 95%. Josh has also argued cases before the Nevada Supreme Court, is Death Penalty Qualified under Supreme Court rule 250, and routinely represents clients in complex federal cases as a repeat selection to the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) federal panel.
Josh’s high-profile cases have garnered local and national media attention, with features on NBC’s *Dateline*, CBS’s *48 Hours Mystery*, and the Oxygen Network’s *Snapped*. His trial work has been showcased on networks like *InSession* and Law & Crime, and he frequently provides legal commentary on complex issues.
Josh is nationally board-certified as a Criminal Trial Advocate, one of only two attorneys in Nevada with this distinction. He is also a Certified Specialist in Criminal Trial Advocacy with the State Bar of Nevada and a member of the National College for DUI Defense. Known for his aggressive yet discreet defense, Josh represents clients from all walks of life, including celebrity, professionals and public figures.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- DUI & DWI
- White Collar Crime
- Appeals & Appellate
- Federal Appeals
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- U.S. District Court of Nevada
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Hofland & Tomsheck
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- Chief Deputy District Attorney
- Clark County District Attorney's Office
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- St. Ambrose University
- B.A. | Finance / Economics
- Honors: Cum Laude; Deans List; National Honor Society.
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- Drake University Law School
- J.D. | Law
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- Honors: ATLA (nka AAJ) Student Trial Advocacy Competition - National Finalist and Runner Up, 2004; Order of the Barristers , 2004
- Activities: Student Bar Association - Vice President
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- Mountain States Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- Mountain States Super Lawyer 2016-present
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers
- Selected as one of the top 100 Trial Lawyers in the State of Nevada
- Certified Ethical
- Attorney Guide
- Top 100
- American Society of Legal Advocates
- Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in State of Nevada
- Top Lawyer - Personal Injury
- Vegas Inc. Magazine
- Top Lawyer in Nevada in field of Personal Injury Law
- Nevada Justice Association
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- Nevada Justice Association
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- National College for DUI Defense
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Life Member
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- National Trial Lawyers Association
- Member, Criminal Defense Panel
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- Nevada Association for Criminal Justice
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- DUI Defense Lawyers of America
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- Instructor, State Bar of Nevada Trial Academy, Austin, Texas
- State Bar of Nevada
- Instructor on Opening Statement for Nevada State Bar Trial Academy
- Certificate of Completion - DWI - "Defending with Ingenuity" 2011-2013
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers/National College for DUI Defense
- Certified Specialist in Criminal Trial Law
- State Bar of Nevada
- Nationally Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law
- The National Board of Trial Advocacy Division of the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
