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Hire the Law Firm That Nevada Cops Themselves Use

Las Vegas Defense Group, LLC, Provides Top-Notch Legal Representation in Criminal, Immigration, Personal Injury and Family Law Cases Throughout Nevada.

The 2008 financial crisis might seem like inopportune timing for veteran California attorneys Michael Becker and Neil Shouse to launch a criminal defense practice in Nevada’s already saturated legal market. But the immediate and decisive success of Las Vegas Defense Group, LLC, is testament to how exceptional legal service fueled by a modern, consumer-oriented business model prevails over a challenging economic climate. After starting in a 100 square foot office with a one-person staff, Las Vegas Defense Group now boasts an eight attorney-strong legal team with satellite offices in Reno and Henderson. In the nine years the firm has been raising Nevada’s legal bar, it has achieved thousands of case dismissals and charge reductions as well as dozens of acquittals for its clients. The Review-Journal has reported on Las Vegas Defense Group’s Nevada Supreme Court victories, FOX 5 calls upon Michael Becker as a legal commentator, and an entire 60 Minutes episode featured one of the firm’s high profile trials. Las Vegas Defense Group takes cases all throughout the state, and they have recently expanded their practice areas to include immigration, personal injury, and family law. So how to account for Las Vegas Defense Group’s stratospheric rise to the top? Founding partner Michael Becker (third from the right in the above photo) discusses this with MYVEGAS. What sets Las Vegas Defense Group apart from other firms in Nevada? Most law practices fit one of two categories: High-end boutique, or big firm. At Las Vegas Defense Group, we

offer the best of both: We enjoy the resources of a big firm, but we give each client a close personal relationship with his or her lawyer. And we’ve been able to attract a staff of exceptional lawyers and investigators, all of whom are passionate about criminal defense. If you have the best people and take good care of your clients, there’s no way you won’t succeed in this field. How did Las Vegas Defense Group gain a foothold in the Nevada legal community so quickly? Over time I think the biggest factor is reputation and referrals. We not only fight to get good results in court. We also strive to create a personal, trusting relationship with every client. They tell their friends and their friends and the firm goes viral. But it all starts with giving clients close personal attention and genuine care. Why is Las Vegas Defense Group expanding its practice from criminal defense to include immigration, personal injury, and family law? It was a natural evolution based on client demand. Defending non-citizens who are facing criminal charges requires strong familiarity with immigration law in order to minimize deportation risks, so it was a logical next step to help people achieve legal status or seek naturalization as well. With regard to personal injury, we often hear from former criminal defense clients who later got hurt in accidents and who want us to represent them again so they do not have to start over with a new attorney. And we were already regulars in family court on matters related to our clients’ criminal cases, so now we are just opening up our family law


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