Holland & Hart LLP’s Las Vegas office at 9555 Hillwood Drive, 2nd Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89134, features Associate Erica Medley specializing in business litigation and white-collar defense at 702-222-2566. A Harvard Law School LL.M. graduate and former U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps prosecutor and defense attorney, Medley brings unique trial and appellate experience. Her practice focuses on complex commercial disputes involving breach of contract claims, class action defense, and business torts. Having served as law clerk to Nevada Supreme Court Justice Kristina Pickering, she offers deep insights into criminal and internal investigations. Medley’s military service provided extensive trial experience as lead counsel in jury trials, appellate briefing, and litigation strategy development. The firm secured landmark clemency victories including Kevin Brooks’ release after 34 years’ incarceration through pro bono representation. Her federal criminal experience spans Kentucky, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, and California jurisdictions. Medley handles all aspects from target letters through grand jury testimony, pre-trial proceedings, trials, and appeals. Named to Nevada Business Magazine’s Top Rank Attorneys and Best Up & Coming Attorneys 2024, she serves on the Supreme Court of Nevada’s Commission on Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure. Additional expertise includes government investigations, white-collar defense, and complex motion practice. A William S. Boyd School of Law summa cum laude graduate, Medley combines business litigation with criminal defense expertise.
Criminal Defense Attorneys
Spartacus Law Firm maintains its primary office at 6446 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33707, with attorney Chandon Alexander providing aggressive criminal defense representation throughout Nevada from the firm’s Las Vegas location at 400 S 7th Street Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89101. Available twenty-four hours at (702) 660-1234, the firm specializes in DUI defense including first through fourth offenses, marijuana DUI, prescription drug DUI, commercial driver DUI, and DUI manslaughter cases involving substantial bodily harm. Attorney Alexander, recognized as one of the Top 10 Attorneys under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers Association, handles domestic violence charges ranging from battery and strangulation to elder abuse, with particular expertise in first through third offense cases. The practice defends clients against sex crimes including sexual assault, statutory sexual seduction, prostitution, solicitation, and teacher-student misconduct, alongside drug crimes involving manufacturing, trafficking, possession with intent to distribute, and cultivation of controlled substances. Alexander represents individuals facing violent crimes such as murder, manslaughter, kidnapping, assault with deadly weapons, and home invasion, as well as theft and fraud matters including burglary, embezzlement, identity theft, wire fraud, and RICO charges. The firm provides specialized defense for professional licenses including medical, nursing, dental, and real estate licenses, offers federal crime representation, and assists with record sealing for eligible convictions.
Las Vegas Defense Group provides juvenile crime defense from offices at 6655 W Sahara Avenue Suite C216 and 6543 S Las Vegas Boulevard Suite 2A113, Las Vegas, NV 89119, available at 702-333-1600 for twenty-four hour assistance. The firm specializes in Nevada juvenile court proceedings where minors under eighteen face delinquency allegations or supervision needs, with attorneys experienced in both in-custody and out-of-custody proceedings. Their practice handles common juvenile offenses including curfew violations, trespass, vandalism, theft, alcohol and marijuana consumption, violent crimes, and sex offenses throughout Clark County Juvenile Court. The firm represents minors facing certification as adults for serious charges like rape, gun crimes, murder, or attempted murder, particularly those aged sixteen or seventeen, while also defending younger clients aged thirteen through fifteen in discretionary transfer proceedings. Services include representation during initial detention hearings, petition proceedings, informal supervision negotiations lasting up to 180 days, and formal court supervision arrangements with typical penalties ranging from fines and community service to detention for up to nine months. The attorneys assist with early release through Youth Parole Bureau, automatic record sealing when clients turn twenty-one, and petitions for earlier sealing after three years for eligible offenses. Las Vegas Defense Group provides comprehensive support including detention at Clark County Juvenile Detention Center, placement in facilities like Summit View Youth Center, and Interstate Compact for Juveniles matters, offering free consultations and representation in English and Spanish throughout Nevada’s juvenile justice system.
Buchanan Defense Law operates from 300 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89101, specializing in criminal defense throughout the Las Vegas Valley since 1979 with free consultations available at 702-382-9103. Attorney Jack Buchanan handles DUI/DWI charges including those involving controlled substances or prescription medications, theft charges from bad checks to burglary and grand larceny, probation and parole violations with representation at revocation hearings in courts and Nevada Department of Corrections, traffic offenses from speeding tickets to accident citations, and drug offenses including large trafficking cases and medical marijuana matters. The firm also defends violent crimes, solicitation and prostitution charges despite common misconceptions about Las Vegas legality, warrants with services to locate and recall them through appropriate motions without arrest, and federal conspiracy cases involving drugs, alien smuggling, white collar crimes, and healthcare fraud. With thousands of prostitution cases handled and expertise in record sealing/expungement to erase convictions from public view and avoid disclosure to employers, Buchanan provides experienced defense for serious criminal allegations requiring prepared and informed representation. The practice accepts all collect calls from Clark County jail facilities and major credit cards, understanding that being arrested doesn’t make someone guilty while working to protect clients from unlawful charges and extreme punishments throughout the entire Las Vegas Valley.
ATAC Law LLC provides criminal defense services in Las Vegas from 400 South 4th Street, Suite 532, Las Vegas, NV 89101, led by attorney Augustus Claus with over 16 years of Nevada practice experience, available at 702-463-4900. Having successfully defended cases ranging from capital murder to misdemeanors, Claus has litigated in federal courts nationwide before settling in Las Vegas, earning coverage from major news outlets including Fox, ABC, CBS, and The New York Post for high-profile cases. The firm handles sex crimes, Category A felonies, self-defense cases, fraud charges, domestic violence, DUI offenses, violent crimes, and house arrest matters, employing in-house private investigators to actively serve subpoenas, track witnesses, and prove alibis. With a law degree earned with honors from Lewis and Clark Law School and background in accounting and engineering, Claus has become a formidable opponent to the State District Attorney’s Office, successfully overturning wrongful convictions at the Nevada level. Operating under the philosophy that “law is war” and believing the best defense requires a strong offense, the firm provides personalized attention, free phone consultations, and leverages outstanding investigation skills with years of experience to fight aggressively for clients’ freedom while using in-depth criminal law knowledge to achieve favorable outcomes.
Lobo Law operates from 8872 S. Eastern Ave, Suite 250, Las Vegas, NV 89123, with Adrian Marie Lobo providing over twelve years of criminal defense experience specializing in drug crimes, sex crimes, violent crimes, white collar crimes, theft crimes, and status crimes throughout Nevada. Adrian Lobo offers expert, discreet legal assistance from investigation through trial, knowing when to negotiate, plea, or fight for the best possible result at 702-290-8998 with fax 702-442-2626. The practice handles drug possession and distribution charges where penalties range from probation to extended imprisonment, white collar crimes affecting business and professional licenses, violent crimes with life imprisonment potential, and sensitive sex crime cases requiring delicate but firm advocacy. With experience defending charges from minor to severe, the firm provides Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Vietnamese, Italian, and Arabic language services while maintaining client confidentiality throughout representation. Understanding that Las Vegas residents and tourists face tireless pursuit by law enforcement, the practice fights to prevent weekend visits from becoming probation sentences through charge reductions or dismissals. The firm emphasizes compassionate, skillful representation treating every client as a person rather than a file, promising tenacious lawyering with step-by-step guidance through the criminal justice process.
Goodman Law Group, led by Ross C. Goodman, Esq., provides criminal defense services for Paradise, Nevada residents from offices at 520 S 4th St #200, Las Vegas, NV 89101, with over 20 years of experience handling felony cases, DUI crimes, and domestic violence charges at 702-825-7854. Paradise falls under the Eighth Judicial District of Clark County jurisdiction, sharing laws with Las Vegas, with crimes processed through local Justice Court and potentially transferred to Clark County District Court for serious matters. The firm handles common Paradise felony offenses including DUI, robbery, rape, drug manufacture/distribution, and domestic violence with battery, with defendants typically held at City of Las Vegas Detention Center. Ross Goodman is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney, successfully defending clients from around the world with meticulous attention to detail and relentless pursuit of justice. Defense strategies include questioning evidence validity, exploring plea bargains, highlighting procedural errors, and building narratives that underscore client perspectives using comprehensive case review and extensive courtroom experience. As an unincorporated area prone to violent robbery incidents and felony DUI cases due to its tourist hub status, Paradise residents facing charges receive personalized defense services addressing local legal system complexities through both Justice Court and District Court proceedings.
The Vegas Lawyers operates from 4560 S Decatur Boulevard, Suite 303A, Las Vegas, NV 89103, led by former Chief Judge Anthony “Tony” Abbatangelo who brings unique judicial perspective having presided over thousands of criminal cases before returning to defense practice. The firm handles DUI charges, domestic violence allegations, drug possession and trafficking, theft and burglary, federal defense matters, warrants, probation violations, and record sealing throughout Nevada courts with 24/7 availability at (702) 707-3000. Tony’s experience from both sides of the bench provides unmatched insight into effective courtroom strategies, knowing what convinces judges and juries while maintaining integrity, compassion, and fierce advocacy for everyday people facing serious charges. The team includes attorneys Michael Humphreys, Paul Padda, and others providing comprehensive criminal defense for assault, weapons offenses, white collar crimes, sex offenses, and violent felonies with precision and skill. Their client-centered approach treats every case with family-level care, offering free consultations in English and Spanish while fighting relentlessly to protect clients’ rights and futures through strategic defense tailored to each unique situation.
RPM Law, PLLC operates from 10161 Park Run Drive, Suite 150, Las Vegas, NV 89145, providing statewide legal representation throughout Nevada’s counties with attorney Ryan McPhee available at (702) 350-2105. McPhee brings over 20 years of business management, construction, and real estate development experience to his practice, holding B-2 and B-3 General Contractor licenses while maintaining admission to both state and federal courts. The firm handles criminal defense including DUI charges, drug offenses, violent crimes, theft, and federal matters, alongside personal injury cases involving car accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death claims. With a Business and Commercial Law concentration from William S. Boyd School of Law, McPhee represents clients in bankruptcy, estate planning, elder law, debt settlement, contracts, and commercial litigation matters. As a member of the State Bar of Nevada’s Construction, Real Property, and Business Law sections, plus the Elko County and Clark County Bar Associations, the firm offers free personal injury consultations in both English and Spanish, partnering with co-counsel attorneys when necessary to leverage additional resources for optimal client outcomes throughout Nevada.
Goodman Law Group serves Summerlin from 520 S 4th Street, Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV 89101, (702) 825-7854, with attorney Ross C. Goodman providing nearly 30 years of criminal defense experience. The firm handles DUI charges, domestic violence cases, drug crimes including trafficking and manufacturing, sex crimes, theft offenses, and violent felonies throughout Clark County courts. Goodman defends clients against federal drug crimes, assault charges, white collar offenses, casino marker debts, bad checks, and suspended license violations with proven trial experience and high-profile case victories. The practice encompasses murder defense, kidnapping, robbery, prostitution charges, rape allegations, sexual assault cases, and provides aggressive representation for clients facing lengthy prison sentences or mandatory registration requirements. With deep knowledge of Las Vegas courts and extensive relationships with local prosecutors, the firm handles battery by strangulation, child abuse, protective order violations, stalking charges, and vehicular homicide cases. Offering free consultations and personalized defense strategies, Goodman Law Group fights for dismissals, not guilty verdicts, and favorable plea agreements.