Minden Divorce Lawyers

James graduated magna cum laude from Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School where he served as an articles editor for the BYU Law Review and was honored with a membership in the Order of the Coif for outstanding legal scholarship. James continues to be recognized well past law school for his professional abilities. He is AV Preeminent rated, the highest possible attorney rating in legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell, the profession’s oldest publisher of attorney profiles and ratings. He also is also rated the highest possible rating of “Superb” by AVVO.com, an unbiased...

What does someone with a master’s degree in philosophy and degree in physics do when searching for a new career? They enter law school of course. Having completed both degrees and dirtying his hands with a half dozen careers (philosophy teacher, condensed matter researcher, and restaurant manager) Philip decided law school was the answer. Attending UNLV Boyd School of Law, Philip was sure to participate in as many areas of law as possible. This exposure led him to family law. It was an exciting area because regular people need personal assistance. Philip wasn’t...

Karen A. Connolly, J.D. obtained a bachelors degree in economics from the University of Arizona in 1988 and her juris doctorate in law in 1991. Ms Connolly’s primary areas of practice are family law and criminal defense. She has proven her exceptional trial skills by winning felony jury trials in both federal and state court. Her acquittals have included Murder, Kidnaping, Sexual Assault and Drug cases. She recently obtained the reversal of an improper murder conviction and secured the freedom of a man wrongly convicted of murder. Through her perseverance and legal skills, Ms. Connolly saved a man’s life...

I practice law in Las Vegas in the following areas: personal injury, medical malpractice, family law, immigration law, DUI/tickets. You are guaranteed the lowest prices in town and will receive an honest free evaluation of your case.

Attorney Dennis Myron Leavitt is the son of the late Nevada Supreme Court Justice Myron E. Leavitt. Dennis was raised in Las Vegas, and attended Las Vegas High School. Prior to attending law school, Dennis worked as a valet parking attendant on the Las Vegas strip for over a decade. Dennis completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, majoring in Business and Accounting. After graduation, Mr. Leavitt accepted an offer to attend the University of Idaho School of Law. While at the University of Idaho, Mr. Leavitt was recognized for his achievements in the studies...

I am a third generation lawyer who graduated CUM LAUDE from California Western School of Law. After passing the Bar in 1982 I worked with my father litigating criminal and family law cases until I was accepted into the US Navy as a Judge Advocate Geneal (i.e., lawyer in the Navy), and I tried many felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. I was in charge of the Navy's equivalent to the Personal Injury Section for a year, and I gained much criminal and civil experience. In 1986, I was honorably discharged from the Navy and I entered private practice with my...

Relief Lawyers LLC is managed by attorney Dale K. Kleven, Esq.:

EDUCATION

Washburn University, J.D. (2000)
Washburn University, Coursework for M.S. in Criminal Justice (2000)
Brigham Young University, B.A. (Philosophy, 1996)


BAR ADMISSIONS
NV, AZ, UT


PAST PROFESSIONAL LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Former Arbitrator for Clark County District Court
Adjunct Professor of Paralegal Studies at College of Southern Nevada
Adjunct Professor of Philosophy at College of Southern Nevada
Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), Communications Officer
Office of the Kansas Attorney General, Prisoner Litigation Division


LAW FIRM

Relief Lawyers LLC is made up of attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants who have been successfully working with clients and their families for decades to provide relief to clients...

Concerned first and foremost with the welfare of our clients, we take care to afford them the respect and attention they deserve. We offer responsive, cost-effective services, along with aggressive, professional representation. Our office staff speaks Spanish.

Attorney Brandon K. Leavitt, Esq. is admitted to practice law in all Courts in the States of Nevada and Washington State. Attorney Leavitt has been practicing law for nearly twelve (12) years in Las Vegas. Attorney Leavitt focuses his practice on complex and post-divorce related matters. While putting himself through law school, Attorney Leavitt worked for a Fortune 100 company as a law clerk. After graduating from law school with distinction, Attorney Leavitt served as law clerk to the former Presiding Judge Charles J. Hoskin from April 2009 to June 2010. After working with Judge Hoskin, Attorney Leavitt started and managed...

Mr. Huggins has been practicing law in the State of Nevada since 1998. For the last ten years he has been focused on representing individuals and families in all areas of Domestic Litigation and representation of people accused of all matter of crimes. Huggins Law Office takes pride in providing an individual approach to each client. No two clients are the same and no case should be treated the same as others. We make sure each client gets the personal attention and care that we believe can only be provided in a...

Prior to entering into private practice, Kerry Doyle defended large corporations and insurance companies in motor vehicle negligence, wrongful death, medical malpractice, premises liability, product defects, and other areas of personal injury. His intimate knowledge of the internal structures of these corporations and how they assess and defend cases gives him the competitive edge to help you win your case. Kerry was raised in Las Vegas where he attended Chaparral High School and later obtained his law degree from the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV. As a result of his many wonderful experiences and...

Law Office of Steven M. Altig, ESQ. provides high quality legal services at affordable flat rates. The owner Steven M. Altig has over 14 years experience as a licensed attorney in private practice. Law Office of Steven M. Altig, ESQ. is located within walking distance of the courthouse, which is convenient for its clients. The Company is a Criminal Defense firm and is compassionate for servicing those in need. With 14 years of experience and well-honed expertise in all those fields of the law most pertinent to you, Law Office of Steven M. Altig, ESQ. stands ready to protect your rights...

Born in California, I have moved around a bit before settling in Nevada. In 1994, I graduated college in Missouri and soon after became a Probation and Parole Officer. While in this role, I would often need to attend court. I enjoyed watching the lawyers in the courtroom and admired them greatly. After a few years, I applied to law school and was admitted at the University of North Dakota. In 2003, I served a two year clerkship with the Hon. Michael Kraker in Minnesota. Soon after, I started my own family...

Mrs. Salvatore-Perkins brings a personal touch to her divorce cases by always making her clients feel comfortable even during very stressful and emotional times. She enjoys using her skills and knowledge to help those that are in tough situations. Ms. Salvatore is licensed to practice law in both Nevada and California.

Mrs. Salvatore-Perkins attended Santa Clara University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. She continued on to earn her J.D. from Santa Clara University’s School of Law in 2011. While in law school, she was awarded the Leon Panetta research fellowship, served as...

Laura is a second-generation native Las Vegan who grew up playing in the desert and spending time at her Dad’s law office in the summers. She was a child of the 80’s, so she could be seen in her dad’s law firm with “big hair”, and a Rubik’s Cube. After graduating from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona, Laura returned to Las Vegas to attended UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law. After graduation, she law clerked and eventually went into practice with her dad. Laura has had the opportunity to work on a wide variety of legal matters...

Mr. Bowen has over thirty (30) years experience in the legal community. Primary practice areas: complex insurance litigation including but not limited bad faith, auto, pedestrian and truck accidents, wrongful death, premises and property claims, slip-and-fall, products liability, probate, family law, divorce and custody, and estate planning (wills and trusts) Mr. Bowen is currently a member of the State Bar of Nevada, Clark County Bar Association, Nevada Trial Lawyers Association, Association of Trial Lawyers, and the American Bar Association. He is currently admitted to practice before all Nevada state and U.S. District courts, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals...

Ed Kainen is the senior and managing partner of the Las Vegas law firm Kainen Law Group, PLLC, which is an 'AV' rated firm and featured in the Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys. He leads of team of five dedicated and talented family lawyers including other Board Certified Specialists and AAML Fellows. Mr. Kainen, himself, is an elected Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers. He is a Nevada Board Certified Specialist in Family Law and is also Board Certified in Family Trial Law by the National Board of...

Donn was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1971. He attended undergraduate school at Bowling Green State University and received on undergraduate degree in business in 1993 and went on to receive a Masters in Business Administration in 1994. From there he when straight to law school at Case Western Reserve University and graduated in 1997 with a Juris Doctorate degree. Donn W. Prokopius was admitted to the State Bar of Nevada in October of 1997 and has been practicing in the area family law, criminal defense, and personal injury since that time. He opened his own...

Amanda was born and raised in Reno, Nevada. After attending the University of Nevada, Reno, she moved to Las Vegas to attend the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law. Amanda received her law degree in 2020, and passed the Nevada Bar in 2020. After graduation, she began as an associate attorney at Goldsmith & Guymon.

In 2008, Amanda attended law school in San Diego, California at Thomas Jefferson School of Law located in downtown San Diego. Throughout law school, Amanda always wanted to gain professional experience. In the Summer of 2009, Amanda worked as an extern for the Honorable Elizabeth Gonzalez in the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County. She was always interested in criminal law and spent her last year in law school working at the Alternate Public Defenders Office in downtown San Diego.After law school, Amanda moved back to Las Vegas. In July 2011, Amanda took the Nevada Bar and also started...

Christopher is a founding Partner of the law firm of Ford & Friedman where his practice is primarily devoted to family law litigation, encompassing complex divorce, child custody, and post-decree enforcement/modification matters.

Born in South Dakota, but raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Christopher is proud to have obtained both his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Juris Doctorate from UNLV.

Christopher is a member of the Family Law Bar in Nevada and he is licensed to practice in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Nedda is a Nevada native. She attended the William S. Boyd School of Law at University of Las Vegas. Her determination to get her client’s the results they seek has turned many client relationships into friendships and a significant referral network.

Nedda’s primary practice area is on the debtor bankruptcy, both individual and business. She also litigates complex family law cases that often involve family owned businesses or difficult custody battles.

In 2004 argued the Hiibel case before the U.S. Supreme Court. Said case involved both the Fourth and Fifth Amendment. Also, qualified under Nevada Supreme Court Rule 250 to be lead counsel in death penalty cases. Experience in just about all phases of civil and criminal litigation, including fiduciary and bad faith litigation.

Neil is a Nevada Board Certified Family Law Specialist that has practiced in Las Vegas since 1988. He is AV rated ( Pre-eminent) with Martindale Hubbell and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Neil handles simple and complex family law matters including custody, high end asset division, alimony and business division issues. Neil has handled domestic and international custody and relocation cases and has argued before the Nevada Supreme Court. In 2016 he was successful in trying a relocation case where his joint physical custodian client was allowed to relocate to Australia against...

Mr. Shapiro attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and received his Bachelor’s degree in 1984 and his master’s degree in 1986. He graduated from Whittier College School of Law in 1990, Magna Cum Laude. He has practiced in family law since 1990 and has served as a Domestic Violence Commissioner, pro tempore, URESA/Paternity Hearing Master, Alternate, Municipal Court Judge, Alternate, Judicial Referee, Las Vegas Justice Court, Small Claims. Mr. Shapiro has written several articles in the area of family law and has served on the Nevada Children’s Justice Task Force, Clark County Family Court Bench-Bar Committee, State Bar of...