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Criminal Defense Attorneys
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Felony, misdemeanor, and federal criminal defense — Las Vegas metro. Every community in the Las Vegas metro has a dedicated listing — one exclusively featured attorney per area.

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About Criminal Defense Law in Nevada: Nevada classifies crimes as misdemeanors (Class A, B, C) and felonies (Category A through E). A Category A felony carries life in prison; Category E felonies may be probation-eligible. Under NRS 171.188 you must be arraigned within 72 hours of arrest. An experienced criminal defense attorney can challenge evidence, negotiate plea agreements, and fight for dismissal.

What Criminal Defense Attorneys Handle

🛡️ Felony Defense
⚖️ Misdemeanor Defense
🔫 Weapons Charges
💊 Drug Possession / Trafficking
🏠 Burglary / Theft
👊 Assault & Battery
🏢 Federal Criminal Defense
📋 Expungement / Record Sealing

Las Vegas Criminal Defense Attorneysin Las Vegas & Southern Nevada Attorneys

22 attorneys listed in this category — click any profile to read their full background, reviews, and contact information.

David Z. Chesnoff
Chesnoff & Schonfeld
38 years licensed · Las Vegas, NV
Criminal DefenseWhite Collar CrimeDUI & DWI
Richard A. Schonfeld
Chesnoff & Schonfeld
33 years licensed · Las Vegas, NV
Criminal DefenseFederal Criminal DefenseWhite Collar Crime
Dominic P. Gentile
Gentile Cristalli Miller Armeni Savarese
42 years licensed · Las Vegas, NV
Criminal DefenseWhite Collar CrimeFederal Criminal Defense
Josh Tomsheck
Hanratty & Tomsheck
21 years licensed · Las Vegas, NV
Criminal DefenseDUI & DWIDrug Crime
Tony Sgro
Sgro & Roger
29 years licensed · Las Vegas, NV
DUI & DWICriminal DefenseTraffic Violations
Kristina Wildeveld
Wildeveld & Associates
19 years licensed · Las Vegas, NV
Criminal DefenseDUI & DWIDrug Crime
Robert Langford
Langford McLetchie LLC
27 years licensed · Las Vegas, NV
DUI & DWICriminal DefenseDrug Crime
Matthew T. Dourdourekas
Dourdourekas Law
23 years licensed · Las Vegas, NV
Criminal DefenseDUI & DWIDrug Crime
Sean W. McDonald
McDonald Law Group
19 years licensed · Las Vegas, NV
Criminal DefenseFederal Criminal DefenseWhite Collar Crime
Reginald Wilborn
Wilborn Law Office
28 years licensed · Las Vegas, NV
Criminal DefenseDrug CrimeDUI & DWI
Karen A. Connolly
Law Office of Karen A. Connolly
29 years licensed · Las Vegas, NV
Criminal DefenseSex CrimeInternet Crimes
Matthew L. Sharp
Matthew L. Sharp Ltd.
26 years licensed · Las Vegas, NV
Criminal DefenseDUI & DWIDrug Crime
Bret Whipple
Justice Law Center
24 years licensed · Las Vegas, NV
Juvenile DefenseCriminal DefenseDUI & DWI
Sandra Martin
Martin Juvenile Defense
19 years licensed · Las Vegas, NV
Juvenile DefenseCriminal DefenseDomestic Violence
Gabriel Grasso
Grasso Law
25 years licensed · Las Vegas, NV
White Collar CrimeFederal Criminal DefenseCriminal Defense
Richard Wright
Wright White Collar Defense
22 years licensed · Las Vegas, NV
White Collar CrimeFederal Criminal DefenseCriminal Defense
Michael Sanft
Sanft Law Group
19 years licensed · Las Vegas, NV
White Collar CrimeCriminal DefenseFederal Criminal Defense
Sigal Chattah
Chattah Law Group
22 years licensed · Las Vegas, NV
Federal Criminal DefenseCriminal DefenseDUI & DWI
John Moran III
Moran Law Group
28 years licensed · Las Vegas, NV
Federal Criminal DefenseCriminal DefenseWhite Collar Crime
Christopher Oram
Oram Federal Defense
20 years licensed · Las Vegas, NV
Federal Criminal DefenseCriminal DefenseWhite Collar Crime
Marcus Stewart
Stewart Record Sealing
15 years licensed · Las Vegas, NV
ExpungementCriminal DefenseDUI & DWI
Amanda Merritt
Nevada Expungement Law
12 years licensed · Las Vegas, NV
ExpungementCriminal DefenseJuvenile Defense
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Criminal Defense Law in Nevada — Common Questions

What are my rights after arrest in Nevada?
You have the right to remain silent (invoke it explicitly), the right to an attorney, and the right to have counsel present during questioning. Do not answer questions until your attorney is present.
What is the difference between a felony and misdemeanor in Nevada?
Misdemeanors (NRS 193.150) carry up to 364 days in jail and $1,000 in fines. Gross misdemeanors carry up to 364 days and $2,000. Felonies range from Category E (1–4 years, probation possible) to Category A (life in prison).
Can criminal charges be dismissed in Nevada?
Yes. Charges can be dismissed through lack of probable cause, illegal search and seizure, insufficient evidence, witness issues, or prosecutorial discretion. A motion to dismiss or suppress evidence can be filed at any stage.
How long does a criminal case take in Nevada?
Misdemeanor cases often resolve in 1–3 months. Felony cases average 6–18 months. Complex federal cases can take 2+ years. An attorney can often expedite resolution through early negotiation.
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