A criminal charge is the kind of thing that doesn't wait. Bail hearings happen on the system's clock, not yours. Evidence disappears. Prosecutors make charging decisions early. The single most important thing you can do is talk to a lawyer who's done this — many times, for a long time — before you say anything else to anyone.
Cases the firm handles
- Misdemeanors — battery, petty theft, trespass, disorderly conduct
- Felonies — burglary, robbery, grand larceny, weapons charges
- Drug crimes — possession, possession with intent, trafficking
- Assault and battery, domestic violence, protective-order violations
- Sex offenses — investigations, charges, registration consequences
- Homicide and violent crime defense
- Juvenile delinquency proceedings
- Probation and parole violations
- Federal charges in the U.S. District Court of Nevada
- Appeals from criminal convictions
What to do right now
- Stop talking. Politely tell investigators you want a lawyer and stop answering questions.
- Write down what happened while it's fresh — for your lawyer, not for the police.
- Don't discuss the case with anyone but your attorney — not on the phone, not on social media, not over jail calls.
- Call. The sooner the firm gets involved, the more options we have.
How Dan approaches a criminal case
Every case starts with the same questions: What does the State actually have to prove? What's their proof of each element? And what does the client actually want — trial, plea, diversion, dismissal? Then we build from there. That might mean filing suppression motions, lining up witnesses, hiring an investigator, negotiating with the DA, or preparing for jury selection. Forty years of doing this in Clark County means knowing the courtrooms, the judges, and the prosecutors well enough to make the right call on each one.
Frequently asked
Should I talk to the police before hiring a lawyer?
Almost never. You have the right to remain silent. Use it.
Can a charge be reduced or dismissed?
Sometimes — depending on the evidence, your record, and the prosecutor. We assess that on every case, not by guessing.
What does it cost?
It depends on the charge and the work required. The initial consultation is free, and the firm will tell you up front what representation will cost before you commit.