Overton Criminal Lawyers

Augustus Claus has been practicing law for almost 2 decades. He started out in the federal system and now practices criminal defense in Nevada. He has successfully defended his clients in every type of criminal case imaginable. In 2022 Mr. Claus won awards for Best Litigation Attorney and was ranked in the top 10 criminal defense lawyers in the Nation! He has defended Death Penalty cases, DUI, Violent Crimes, Gun Crimes, Drug Crimes, Sex Crimes, and any kind of criminal charges the state has ever filed. He has argued at The Nevada Supreme Court and even helped write self-defense law...

The Maridon Law Firm, LLC is a full service civil litigation law firm focusing primarily on personal injury. We help accident victims recover the maximum compensation possible for their injuries. Our law firm is dedicated to providing the legal guidance and counsel that injured persons and their families need. When you call our office, we will schedule a free consultation immediately. The Maridon Law Firm, LLC is experienced in a wide variety of cases. From serious car accidents to deadly aviation accidents, the Maridon Law Firm, LLC understands the law and will get results. If you are wondering if you have...

Dale is a second generation Las Vegan and his son Tripp is third generation. Dale graduated from Durango High School and received a golf/athletic scholarship from Point Loma Nazarene College. Dale started as a true freshman and played in several collegiate tournaments. In 2001, Dale graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. In 2004, he received his Juris Doctor Degree, graduating in the top third of his class from the William S. Boyd School of Law. While at Boyd, Dale practiced as a student attorney with the Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic....

Nick Wooldridge is an outstanding criminal attorney based in Las Vegas. Nick is vastly experienced in criminal law and combines his equally unrivalled expertise in commercial law and litigation from his New York practice to offer his clients skilful legal guidance and representation. Nick has carved an enviable reputation for himself in the criminal defense field. He is as aggressive and formidable in the court room as he is empathic and amenable with his clients. Nick’s success in both New York and Nevada is primarily down to his high level of expertise and his total dedication to his clients....

I began my legal career as a law clerk for Judge Michael Douglas in Clark County, Nevada. My firm focuses on DUI defense, criminal defense, and personal injury. My firm takes pride in fighting for our clients and communicating with them through all stages of their case. I offer free consultations and always conduct a thorough, lengthy consultation personally. My office is fully staffed with friendly, knowledgeable, experienced professionals to help you have a positive experience and get the very best result on your case.

An honors graduate of UC Berkeley and Harvard Law School, Neil Shouse uses his experience as a former insurance company defense lawyer now to fight for injury victims. He helps secure big money settlements to compensate victims for medical bills, lost wages, lost opportunities and pain and suffering.

Mr. Shouse practices in Los Angeles County and Las Vegas. He represents clients injured or killed in car accidents, workplace accidents, dog attacks, dangerous products and harmful drugs.

Mr. Shouse learned personal injury law by first working on the other side. He defended large insurance companies at Sidley & Austin, one of the...

Mike leads a 6-lawyer "dream team" that was awarded the gold medal for the LVRJ's "Best of Vegas" best criminal defense firm for 2017, 2018, and 2020 and best DUI lawyer for 2020. Known as one of the premier criminal and DUI defense lawyers in the nation, Mike has been helping clients fight--and beat--their criminal and DUI charges for 30 years. Attorney Michael Becker has taken more than 100 criminal cases to trial, securing dozens of "not guilty" verdicts and hung juries. He has achieved acquittals and/or dismissals in numerous serious felony cases, including murder, child abuse, rape, drugs...

Tony is a native Las Vegan. He is a graduate of Bishop Gorman High School. Tony graduated University of San Diego (USD) Undergraduate as a President of the Student Body. He then attended USD Law School.

Tony started work with his father, David Abbatangelo. David had been a member of the Nevada State Bar since the 1960’s. The primary focus was Criminal Law, Personal Injury, and Family Law.

Tony has been a member of various State Bar, Judicial Committees and Civic Organizations during the last twenty-five (25) years as a member of the State Bar. Tony...

Las Vegas Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Troiano, has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers, as a “Top 40 under 40 Nevada Trial Lawyer”, a Mountain States “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, and received the “10 Best DUI Attorney Client Satisfaction Award” by The American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys. Mr. Troiano was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice, from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

After college, Michael chased his dream of becoming a lawyer and moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After receiving his law degree from Duquesne University, he moved...

Mr. Yampolsky is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available to any attorney. This rating is obtained by an independent rating of lawyers and judges who are familiar with his representation of clients. Less than 7% of all law firms in the United States are accorded this honor. Mr. Yampolsky is past President of the Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice. Mr. Yampolsky graduated from Boston University in 1976 and the University of San Diego School of Law in 1980. He was admitted to California State Bar in 1981, admitted to Massachusetts State Bar in 1982 (currently inactive), admitted to Nevada...

Las Vegas Criminal Defense lawyer Ross Goodman of Goodman Law Group graduated from the University of San Diego in 1992 and the University of Tulsa in 1995 after which he became an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves completing his service in 2000 after being promoted to the rank of Major. As a native of Las Vegas, Ross returned home to open a boutique practice in 2001 and has been privileged enough to earn the respect of representing professional athletes, celebrities, doctors, lawyers and other professionals. However, Ross has been a tireless and devoted advocate for all...

Selected by Super Lawyers as a 2023 Mountain States Rising Star, Las Vegas Defense Group attorney Adam Solinger practices criminal defense and family law in Nevada. Adam has a long track record of persuading prosecutors to dismiss or substantially reduce charges without a trial. Though if necessary, he is a seasoned courtroom litigator and is ready to argue for a full acquittal to a jury. Adam is a born jurist. He recently served with the Nevada Attorney General, where he gained valuable insight into how prosecutors build cases. He now uses this “insider knowledge” to craft the most effective defense available...

The Law Office of Ryan Helmick & Associates was established in 2012. The name of his firm is called The Defense Firm. Attorney Ryan Helmick brings over 11 years of Criminal Defense experience in Las Vegas and the surrounding areas. Ryan was raised in both Las Vegas, NV, and Cocoa Beach, FL. He earned his undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, before moving to San Diego to attend Thomas Jefferson School of Law. During law school, Ryan made the Dean's List for Academic Excellence twice, focusing his studies on Criminal Law and Trial Practice....

Alexander Randolph Vail is the managing partner of the Law Office of Alexander R. Vail, L.L.C. Prior to establishing his own practice, Alex served as head of the Immigration Department at the Las Vegas Defense Group, L.L.C., where he still maintains of-counsel status, consulting with the firm’s criminal defense attorneys on immigration considerations affecting noncitizen defendants facing criminal charges. Prior to joining the Las Vegas Defense Group, Alex served as a law clerk with the Appeals Unit, Criminal Division, Clark County District Attorney’s Office. There he handled criminal appeals to the Nevada Supreme Court and a variety of post-conviction motions...

Attorney Jason Weiner, owner of Weiner Law Group, is licensed to practice law in Louisiana, Arizona, and Nevada, and has over a decade of experience working within the Las Vegas area’s unique legal environment. During this time, he has developed important experience with the prosecutors and Judges that are likely to be involved in trying the cases of his clients. Knowing the local system and how things actually work, as opposed to how the books say they should, gives Jason many practical advantages as he fights to win his clients the justice they deserve. Supporting his thorough knowledge of local...

I am committed to providing my clients with tireless representation for their criminal allegations in Clark County and the Las Vegas area in Southern Nevada. I believe in the importance of prompt and open communication throughout the attorney-client relationship, ensuring that my clients truly understand the process they are experiencing. I have been practicing law since I earned my Juris Doctor from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in 2002. Throughout my college experience, I was an active participant in legal activities, putting my previous education in political science to good use; I...

Warren Geller is a trial attorney with nearly two decades of experience in Clark County, Nevada. Mr. Geller routinely successfully defends category A felony cases, including defending individuals falsely accused of sexual assault.

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...

I am a local resident who was educated in the public school system in Las Vegas, Nevada. I was involved in the boy scouts and rode horses at the old Day Dream ranch at Warm Springs and Eastern. I learned to swim at Sunset Park and climbed many local mountains in our valley with the Boy Scouts. My father was a professor at UNLV and my mother worked as a registered nurse at sunrise for 30 years. Las Vegas has provided a vibrant environment for me to thrive as a child.

During my college years...

Amanda has spent her career fighting for plaintiffs in personal injury cases since she first arrived in Las Vegas in 2014. With a background in psychology, Amanda realized early on that her compassion for clients and her ability to empathize gave her an edge—making her an outstanding advocate. Throughout her legal career she has prided herself on her ability to truly listen to her clients, coming up with solutions that are legally savvy and personally tailored. Further, Amanda's trial experience allows her to fully analyze each case with a deep understanding of the process....

Mark Coburn serves as the operator and principal attorney at Half Price Lawyers located in Nevada. His legal journey began as a clerk for one of Georgia's leading defense attorneys, culminating in the attainment of his Juris Doctor degree with Honors from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1995. In 1996, Mark was admitted to the bar of the District Court, Northern District of Georgia (Atlanta). Subsequently, in 2002, he gained admission to practice law in Nevada. Over the years, Mark has provided assistance to numerous clients across Southern Nevada, totaling in the thousands.

Mary Brown is a former chief prosecutor with extensive litigation experience. She is a tenacious lawyer who uses all of her skills to obtain the best possible result for her clients. Ms. Brown worked with the Clark County District Attorney's Office for 12 years, in both the Criminal Division and Juvenile Division. She has tremendous working knowledge of criminal and child welfare law.

Henderson BORN and RAISED!!! I became a Criminal Defense Lawyer because I love helping the average person successfully navigate the criminal justice system. My areas of practice are Criminal Defense and Criminal Record Sealing. I am in court everyday, and for the last seventeen years I have practiced law in every jurisdiction throughout Clark County and the surrounding areas. Prior to starting my own law firm seven years ago, I worked as an Associate Attorney for the Law Offices of John J. Momot, and the Law Offices of Mueller, Hinds and Associates. I am always available to my...

Nevada criminal defense attorney Cindy Nguyen is dedicated to achieving the best results possible for our clients. Through aggressive investigation and negotiation, she can usually avoid heavy litigation and win significant charge reductions or full dismissals. Cindy earned her JD from University of Idaho College of Law and her BA in Criminal Justice from UNLV. Cindy is also a a United States Army Reserve Commissioned Officer. Cindy speaks fluent Vietnamese.

Las Vegas Defense Group’s newest recruit, Nevada criminal defense attorney Naomi Muhamed earned her J.D. from UNLV’s Boyd School of Law, where she served in the Kids' Court School program and made the Dean's List. She also excelled as a law clerk at Legal Aid of Southern Nevada.

Attorney Darren Weiss graduated from the University of Nevada Las Vegas with a B.A. in Criminal Justice before attaining his Juris Doctor from the University of Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law in 1998. Darren has been licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada, and admitted to practice in the Federal Southern District of Nevada since the year 2000. He is a member of the Nevada Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and other community groups and charitable organizations.

Darren has spent his career developing his legal skills and knowledge of the law and has handled thousands of cases...

Ms. McKellar graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2006. After graduation she was an intern for the Honorable Nancy Oesterle in Las Vegas Justice Court Department 6. Soon after completing her internship for the Judge, Ms. McKellar devoted her entire practice exclusively to the area of Family Law by accepting a position at Willick Law Group, where she remained until 2009. She also practiced in the area of misdemeanor offenses in criminal law. After ending her employ at The Willick Law Group, Ms. McKellar accepted a position at The Dickerson Law Group again practicing in exclusively...

Trusted Las Vegas federal criminal defense attorney has been to trial over 125 time in his career. His experience is proven and his dedication to his clients is unmatched.

Contact Gabriel Grasso today for a free, no obligation discussion of your legal options.

Jeffrey Jaeger is a Las Vegas criminal defense attorney who is dedicated to protecting the rights of men and women facing criminal charges throughout Las Vegas and the surrounding areas of Clark County. He uses his knowledge and grasp of the criminal process to help Nevada residents and out-of-state visitors fight for favorable results in their cases. He handles a variety of charges, including DUI, drug offenses, marijuana crimes, domestic violence, prostitution and solicitation, violent crimes, and more. Jeffery's interest in law began at a young age, but his dream of becoming an attorney was postponed...

Las Vegas criminal defense attorney Nicholas D. Pitaro uses his experience as a prosecutor to stay one step ahead of the D.A. when fighting to get our clients’ charges reduced or dismissed. Nicholas also served as a law clerk for the Honorable Douglas Smith, and this “backroom” insight informs his strategies for achieving the most favorable resolutions possible for our clients.

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.

Las Vegas Defense Group’s newest recruit, Nevada criminal defense attorney Evan Wozniak graduated magna cum laude from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He then earned his J.D. from UNLV’s Boyd School of Law, where he served as a student attorney in the Thomas and Mack Mediation Clinic and received the CALI Award in Products Liability.

You may have heard ""What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas."" For criminal charges, though, there is nothing more false. If you are one of Clark County's 2 million residents, this is where you live and work. If you are one of the 40 million people who pass through Las Vegas every year, even a minor criminal charge can follow you home through background checks, driver's license suspension, extradition and more. If you are charged with a crime in Las Vegas, it's important that you exercise your right to an attorney of your choice. Your lawyer can fight for...

Attorney Benjamin C. Durham received his law degree from Brigham Young University. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish, and has traveled extensively in South America. In the course of his career, he has defended several high-profile prosecutions in Las Vegas, including such defendants as the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, Aryan Warriors, and Rolling 60s Crips.

Charles Goodwin hails from UNLV's Boyd School of Law, where he excelled at moot court and scored the highest grade in three of his law school classes, including Immigration and Statutory Interpretation. Charles also completed highly-coveted externships with the Federal Public Defenders Office and the Clark County Public Defender, where he gained invaluable experience in all types of criminal defense cases. Charles speaks fluent Mandarin.

Adrian was born in Texas but spent much of her childhood in Las Vegas, Nevada. She considers herself a “local,” and has great pride in calling Las Vegas, “home.” Adrian has dedicated her career to the practice of criminal defense for those that are accused of a crime or for those who are facing a criminal investigation. She has extensive trial experience ranging from misdemeanors to sexual assault to medically complex murder charges involving shaken baby syndrome. Adrian’s reputation in the legal community is one of tenacity and compassion. Among her peers, she is nicknamed “The Wolf”- not only...

Based in Las Vegas, Attorney Thomas Ericsson has been widely regarded as one of the most skilled and talented trial lawyers in the area. In practicing personal injury, Attorney Ericsson is passionate about bringing justice to his clients. His firm has successfully recovered millions of dollars on behalf of injury victims. Attorney Ericsson has earned an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and has been recognized time and time again for his exceptional legal services. Whether advocating for clients in the courtroom or negotiating with insurance companies, he is always prepared to fight for a favorable outcome. Learn more about his...

Suffering from a serious injury? If you need legal counsel during this time, be sure to call on the trusted team at Oronoz & Ericsson, LLC. Over the years, their Las Vegas personal injury firm has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. Their team has been recognized with a 10.0 Superb Avvo rating, an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, and selection to the list of Top 100 Trail Lawyers. They are passionate about representing the rights of their clients and always go above and beyond to secure the best possible outcome. From car collisions to defective products, no...

Andre Lagomarsino is the founder of Lagomarsino Law, a private legal firm based in Las Vegas. Lagomarsino Law focuses on key practice areas including commercial and personal litigation, civil rights, personal injury, family law, and estate planning, among others.

A veteran attorney with experience in high profile litigation, Andre has extensive knowledge and experience in both commercial and personal legal matters. He has represented businesses and individuals in litigation concerning contractual matters, employment issues, wrongful death cases involving egregious violations of civil rights by law enforcement, and serious personal injury. He leads a team of talented, dedicated attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants and investigators, who...

Amber Fuhriman, Esq., belongs to a rare class of Nevada attorneys who is equally competent in both criminal defense and immigration law. She has helped numerous foreigners gain permanent residency and citizenship. And when her immigrant clients face criminal charges, she knows how to defend them so as to minimize the chances of them being deported. So far Amber has accrued tremendous experience both in legal research and writing and in the courtroom. She already argued in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco twice, and she has been victorious on appeal to the...