Esmeralda County White Collar Crime 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...

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....

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...

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...

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 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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

As early as the first two years of his career, Zach was already experiencing high-dollar success on behalf of his clients, including a $4,188,137.24 judgment in McEwen v. Accelerated Commercial Consultants, a federal RICO case; and a $3,427,692 judgment in In Re the Matter of the Estate of Roslyn Schrager, a probate fraud case. Although Zach was going up against much more experienced attorneys, he refused to be intimidated and did not relent in his pursuit of justice until the case was adjudicated in favor of his clients. Zach’s success is not limited to high-profile cases. In his first...

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 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.

William J. Routsis II is licensed to practice law in both Nevada and California and has provided relentless representation to individuals charged with crimes for more than two decades.

I have been a criminal defense lawyer since I graduated from law school in December of 2008. I started my career by writing motions for some of the most experienced and reputable attorneys in Nevada, and quickly learned how to effectively handle cases beginning with investigation and arrest, and ending with post conviction writs in unique circumstances. I was blessed with the opportunity, early in my career, to sit second chair and participate during jury trials where I observed, and learned from skilled and experienced trial attorneys. I passed bar exams in states throughout the U.S., and spent a decade...

Las Vegas Defense Group attorney Seth Strickland practices criminal defense in Nevada. He has great success in convincing prosecutors to dismiss or substantially lessen charges without a trial. Seth earned his J.D. from the William S. Boyd School of Law.

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...

James C. Gallo is an experienced criminal defense attorney and founder of Gallo Law Office in Las Vegas, Nevada. He handles a variety of misdemeanor and felony cases in both state and municipal courts throughout Las Vegas and Clark County. Gallo, a Las Vegas native, began his legal career practicing in the areas of insurance defense and civil litigation after he earned his juris doctor from University of San Diego in 1995. This type of law allowed him to learn more about numerous arbitrations, mediations, bench trials and jury trials. Before practicing criminal defense, Gallo focused...

Cristina Hinds received her undergraduate degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1995. During her political science studies, she spent a semester in Washing-ton DC interning for Senator Richard Bryan while studying the legislative process.
She later attended the University of San Diego School of Law and received several first place awards for Moot Court competitions. Cristina also spent her a summer during law school in Carson City as an extern at the Nevada Supreme Court for the Honorable Jus-tice Charles Springer. At the Court, she read briefs, researched opinions, and drafted recommendations for the Justices....

Antony M. Santos is admitted to practice law in Connecticut and Nevada. Mr. Santos primary focus is on corporate and securities litigation, regulatory compliance, commercial transactions and bankruptcy law. Mr. Santos served in the United States Marine Corps from 1988 to 1991 during Operation Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Operation Eastern Exit. Mr. Santos attended the University of Connecticut as both an undergraduate and graduate student in the Department of Economics Undergraduate and Master’s Programs. Mr. Santos received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Connecticut, School of Law.

RETAIN A FORMER POLICE OFFICER FOR YOUR DEFENSE After you have been charged with a crime, it is vital to retain a criminal defense attorney who has the experience and skill to fight your charges. Defending your case in the strongest possible way is critical to your freedom and your future. Your lawyer should have a thorough understanding of both defense and prosecution and should know exactly what a police officer can and cannot do when making an arrest. At Wolfe Law, Attorney Paul R. Wolfe brings experience unmatched by the vast majority...

Amy Smith focuses her practice on real estate, contracts, criminal defense, and estate planning matters. She has represented large financial institutions, small businesses, and individuals alike. Amy has experience in complex civil litigation matters including: breach of contract disputes; home owner association (“HOA”) litigation; lender and servicer liability defense; patent infringement; telecommunications; title disputes; trademark infringement; and wrongful foreclosure defense. Plus, Amy has criminal law experience, having previously worked as both a Public Defender in Georgia and as a law clerk for the Nevada Attorney General’s Office. Amy regularly represents clients at all stages of law practice, including business negotiations...

NEVADA CREDITOR ATTORNEY
-Consumer loan and account litigation filed against or on behalf of the client;
-Bankruptcy litigation including motions for relief from stay, objections to confirmation, responses to motions to value or objections to proofs of claim, prosecuting or defending adversary actions;
-General and advisory counsel as to state, federal and industry regulatory requirements as to residential loans, motor vehicle loans, unsecured loans, and deposit accounts;
-Proactive advisement as to state/federal law, recent legislation, and litigation trends, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Regulations B/E/M/Z, CFPB updates;
-Litigation and trial experience in cases involving commercial leases, title disputes, construction...

I graduated from McGeorge School of Law in 1988 and moved to Nevada to work for the criminal defense firm of Goodman, Stein and Chesnoff. While at the Goodman firm, I was responsible for preparing all motions for clients who were assigned to me by each of the partners. This gave me significant experience in researching and preparing motions in Nevada state cases and in federal cases where the clients were usually charged with committing major drug crimes such as Continuing Criminal Enterprise, RICO and Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Sentences in Los Angeles, California, San Diego, California and...