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Nevada residents facing criminal defense issues have access to attorneys who specialize in felonies, misdemeanors, drug offenses, assault, theft, and white-collar crimes. The legal framework in Nevada differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating District Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern criminal defense cases in this jurisdiction.

Criminal cases in Nevada are prosecuted through District Court, with appeals handled by the Court of Appeals. Your constitutional rights apply, but Nevada's own rules of criminal procedure determine how the case unfolds in practice. Early representation is critical — the decisions made in the first days after arrest often define the trajectory of the entire case. The State Bar of Nevada maintains standards for criminal defense practitioners in the state.

When selecting a criminal defense attorney in Nevada, consider their specific experience with cases like yours, their familiarity with District Court procedures, and their track record. The attorneys listed on this page serve clients throughout Nevada and have profiles that include their credentials, practice areas, office locations, and client reviews. Comparing multiple attorneys helps you find the right fit for your situation and budget.

For a detailed overview of how criminal defense law works in Nevada — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to criminal defense law in Nevada. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Mark Joseph Bourassa - Attorney
Mark Joseph Bourassa
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Bourassa Law Group
 730 17th Street Suite 320 Denver CO 80202
(702) 851-2180
Linfield Coll
Bar #7999
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Agricultural Law Animal & Dog Law Antitrust Law
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Angela White - Attorney
Angela White
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2325 Windmill Las Vegas NV 89193
(702) 280-0180
UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law (1998)
Bar #8723
Florida Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Gov & Administrative Law
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James Demetras - Attorney
James Demetras
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of J. Craig Demetras PC
 230 E. Liberty St Reno NV 89501
(775) 348-4600
University of Arizona
English
Bar #4246
Nevada Bar
Active License
Verified
Agricultural Law Bankruptcy Business Law
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Afshin Tadayon - Attorney
Afshin Tadayon
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gazda & Tadayon Injury Law Firm
 2600 S Rainbow Blvd Las Vegas NV 89146
(702) 220-7128
California Western School of Law (1997)
English
Bar #6517
Nevada Bar
Active License
Verified
Animal & Dog Law Arbitration & Mediation Consumer Law
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Nicholas M Wooldridge - Attorney
Nicholas M Wooldridge
0/5 (0 reviews)
LV Criminal Defense
 400 S 7th St #401 Las Vegas NV 89101
(702) 623-6362
University of Nevada-Las Vegas (2001)
English, Spanish
Bar #8732
New York Bar
Active License
Verified
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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Jason Weiner - Attorney
Jason Weiner
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2820 W Charleston Blvd #35 Las Vegas NV 89102
(702) 202-0500
Bar #7555
Active License
Verified
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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William J. Routsis - Attorney
William J. Routsis
0/5 (0 reviews)
William J. Routsis II, Esq.
 1070 Monroe St Reno NV 89509
(775) 337-2609
University of Nevada-Reno
English
California Bar
Active License
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
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Lewis John Gazda - Attorney
Lewis John Gazda
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gazda & Tadayon Injury Law Firm
 2600 S Rainbow Blvd Las Vegas NV 89146
(702) 220-7128
Creighton University School of Law (1988)
English
Bar #4269
Colorado Bar
Active License
Verified
Animal & Dog Law Arbitration & Mediation Consumer Law
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Steven Altig - Attorney
Steven Altig
0/5 (0 reviews)
 601 South Seventh Street Las Vegas NV 89101
(702) 474-7827
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Bar #6879
Nevada Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
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Michael David Pariente - Attorney
Michael David Pariente
0/5 (0 reviews)
Pariente Law Office, P.C.
 3960 Howard Hughes Pkwy #615 Las Vegas NV 89169
(702) 966-5310
Baylor Law School (1998)
English, French, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish
Bar #9469
Texas Bar
Active License
Verified
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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Matthew Duane Ence - Attorney
Matthew Duane Ence
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ence Law, Ltd.
 1662 US Highway 395 North Suite #104 Minden NV 89423
(775) 783-8501
University of the Pacific (1992)
Bar #5632
Nevada Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Criminal Law
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Sean Neahusan - Attorney
Sean Neahusan
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sean Neahusan, Lawyer at Law, L.L.C
 300 S. Arlington Ave Suite B Reno NV 89501
(775) 432-1581
University of Idaho College of Law (2005)
Haitian Creole
Bar #11224
Nevada Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Immigration Law
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Loren Graham - Attorney
Loren Graham
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Loren Graham
 195 US HWY 50 Stateline NV 89449
(775) 588-5138
California State University - Sacramento
English
Bar #57150
California Bar
Unknown Status
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Divorce
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Andre M. Lagomarsino - Attorney
Andre M. Lagomarsino
0/5 (0 reviews)
 3005 West Horizon Ridge Parkway #241 Henderson NV 89052
(702) 383-2864
Creighton University School of Law (1998)
English
Bar #6711
United States District Court, Nevada Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
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George Robinson - Attorney
George Robinson
0/5 (0 reviews)
 616 South Eighth Street Las Vegas NV 89101
(702) 451-2055
California Western School of Law (2002)
Bar #9667
Nevada Bar
Active License
Verified
Construction Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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Reza Athari - Attorney
Reza Athari
0/5 (0 reviews)
Reza Athari & Associates
 3365 Pepper Lane Las Vegas NV 89120
(702) 727-7777
Farsi, German, Persian, Spanish
Bar #186915
9th Circuit Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Benjamin Nadig - Attorney
Benjamin Nadig
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Benjamin Nadig, Chtd.
 324 S. 3rd St. #1 Las Vegas NV 89101
(702) 545-7592
University of California - Los Angeles (1994)
English, Spanish
Bar #9876
Nevada Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Jenny Diane Hubach - Attorney
Jenny Diane Hubach
0/5 (0 reviews)
 435 Court Street, Second Floor Reno NV 89501
(775) 324-6259
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (1986)
English
Bar #3744
Nevada Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Traffic Tickets
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John Paul Schlegelmilch - Attorney
John Paul Schlegelmilch
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of John P. Schlegelmilch, Ltd.
 30 Broadway Ave Yerington NV 89447
(775) 463-3371
Willamette University College of Law (1988)
Bar #4379
Nevada Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Brian Sooudi - Attorney
Brian Sooudi
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1 E. 1st St., 3rd Floor P.O. Box 1900 Reno NV 89501
(775) 334-2050
Bar #9195
Nevada Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Civil Rights Construction Law
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Paul R. Wolfe - Attorney
Paul R. Wolfe
0/5 (0 reviews)
 432 Court Street Reno NV 89501
(775) 224-2194
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (2010)
Spanish
Bar #13283
Nevada Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
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Kyle Brooks Swanson - Attorney
Kyle Brooks Swanson
0/5 (0 reviews)
 530 Melarkey St 209 Winnemucca NV 89445
(775) 623-4599
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Bar #3826
Nevada Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Civil Rights Collections
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Lisa K. Mendez - Attorney
Lisa K. Mendez
0/5 (0 reviews)
 927 Idaho St Elko NV 89801
(775) 777-9164
Gonzaga University School of Law
Bar #6418
Nevada Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
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Thomas B Hart - Attorney
Thomas B Hart
0/5 (0 reviews)
 633 Avenue M APT B Boulder City NV 89005
(702) 612-1889
University of Idaho College of Law
Bar #5662
Nevada Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
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Robert Dolan - Attorney
Robert Dolan
0/5 (0 reviews)
 545 Hanson St. Winnemucca NV 89445
(775) 625-3200
Bar #6271
New York Bar
Active License
Verified
Civil Rights Criminal Law Divorce
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Kenneth V. Ward - Attorney
Kenneth V. Ward
0/5 (0 reviews)
 P.O. BOX 2500 FERNLEY NV 89408
(775) 721-0205
U. of Puget Sound
Bar #446
Nevada Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Brent D. Percival - Attorney
Brent D. Percival
0/5 (0 reviews)
 630 S 3rd St Las Vegas NV 89101
(702) 868-5650
University of Kansas School of Law
Bar #3656
Nevada Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Personal Injury
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Steve E. Evenson - Attorney
Steve E. Evenson
0/5 (0 reviews)
 P.O. BOX 1023 LOVELOCK NV 89419
(775) 273-2529
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Bar #4596
Nevada Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
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Antoinette Bradley - Attorney
Antoinette Bradley
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4539 North Fifth Street North Las Vegas NV 89031
(702) 639-2029
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law (2003)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Family Law
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Ronald Fredric Cauley - Attorney
Ronald Fredric Cauley
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1475 U.S. Hwy 395 N Gardnerville NV 89410
(775) 782-9788
Pepperdine University School of Law
Bar #59
Nevada Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Personal Injury
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