Michael L. Becker
Las Vegas Criminal Defense Attorney
When your freedom, reputation and livelihood are on the line, you should trust your case to someone with experience and a proven track record of courtroom success.
With over seventeen years in the courtroom, Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer Michael will work aggressively to get your case dismissed or reduced to a lesser offense.
And if your case cannot be resolved through negotiations, he has over sixty jury trials under his belt. Among these are acquittals or dismissals in charges ranging from solicitation of prostitution to rape, child abuse, kidnapping, carjacking and murder.
Training & Education
Michael earned his law degree in 1992 from the University of Miami School of Law, where as a student he interned for the American Civil Liberties Union. He also holds a Bachelor’s in Political Science from the University of Southern California, which he graduated from in 1989.
Michael is a member of the bars in Nevada, California, Colorado and Florida. He is also a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Michael also serves as lead Criminal Defense counsel for the statewide Nevada Association of Public Safety Officers (NAPSO).
Sample Case Results
Michael has handled literally thousands of cases in his career, almost always winning favorable resolutions including lessened charges, reduced penalties, or having the case dropped altogether. The following represent a sampling of Michael’s recent notable outcomes:
- State of NV v. Nicholas T.
Date: May 19, 2010
Description: Client was charged with Clark County crime of disorderly conduct.
Outcome: CHARGE DISMISSED - State of NV v. Aaron C.
Date: Apr 29, 2010
Description: Client was charged with Nevada crime of trespass.
Outcome: CHARGE DISMISSED - State of NV v. David B.
Date: Apr 29, 2010
Description: Client was charged with Nevada crime of solicitation of prostitution.
Outcome: CHARGE DISMISSED - State of NV v. Frederick L.
Date: Apr 01, 2010
Description: Client was charged with Las Vegas crime of battery.
Outcome: CHARGE DISMISSED - State of NV v. James B.
Date: Mar 19, 2010
Description: Client was charged with the Clark County crime of reckless driving after a plain-clothed officer accused him of running him off the road. At trial the judge found that the officer's version of events was not credible.
Outcome: NOT GUILTY VERDICT - State of NV v. William M.
Date: Mar 02, 2010
Description: Client was charged with Nevada crime of DUI.
Outcome: CHARGE DISMISSED - State of NV v. Sean W.
Date: Mar 01, 2010
Description: Client was charged with Las Vegas crime of battery.
Outcome: CHARGE DISMISSED - People v. Angel H. (California)
Date: Feb 24, 2010
Description: Client was erroneously identified by two witnesses as a shooter in an armed robbery and charged with the California crime of attempted murder and the California crime of robbery. Michael used DNA evidence to demonstrate that our client was not the perpetrator.
Outcome: CHARGES DISMISSED - State of NV v. Stuart R.
Date: Feb 21, 2010
Description: Client was charged with Nevada crime of battery domestic violence with strangulation.
Outcome: CHARGE DISMISSED - People v. William R. (California)
Date: Jan 12, 2010
Description: Client was charged with the California crime of robbery and initially offered a plea bargain of two years in prison. It was resolved for sixty days and a lesser charge.
Outcome: CHARGE REDUCED TO California crime of petty theft with a prior - State of NV v Andrew B.
Date: Dec 28, 2009
Description: Client was charged with Nevada crime of statutory sexual seduction.
Outcome: CHARGE DISMISSED - State of NV v. Timothy S.
Date: Dec 21, 2009
Description: Client was charged with Nevada crime of battery domestic violence.
Outcome: CHARGE DISMISSED - State of NV v. Jack L.
Date: Dec 21, 2009
Description: Client was charged with Nevada crime of open or gross lewdness.
Outcome: CHARGE REDUCED TO Nevada crime of disturbing the peace - State of NV v. Armen M.
Date: Nov 24, 2009
Description: Client was charged with Nevada crime of possession of marijuana.
Outcome: CHARGE DISMISSED - State of NV v. Jairo G.
Date: Nov 19, 2009
Description: Client was charged with Nevada crime of battery domestic violence.
Outcome: CHARGE REDUCED TO Nevada crime of disturbing the peace - State of NV v. David S.
Date: Aug 17, 2009
Description: Client was charged with the Nevada crime of burglary, the Clark County crime of forgery, and the Las Vegas crime of attempt theft. Michael showed that our client was actually a victim in an internet theft ring and was fraudulently induced to cash a $3,500 check.
Outcome: CHARGES DISMISSED - People v. Alberto S. (California)
Date: Apr 30, 2009
Description: Client was charged in Pomona with multiple counts including the California crime of attempted murder with gang allegations and facing life in prison. The D.A. offered an 18-year sentence.
Outcome: CASE SETTLED DURING TRIAL for six years in prison on charge of California crime of assault with deadly weapon - People v. Kevin R. (California)
Date: Oct 28, 2008
Description: Client was charged with multiple counts of the California crime of child abuse (felony with great bodily injury). The child had multiple broken bones, and the prosecution expert testified that the injuries resulted from abuse.
Outcome: JURY ACQUITTED CLIENT ON ALL COUNTS - State of NV v. Fernando G.
Date: Mar 30, 2007
Description: Client was charged with multiple counts of the Las Vegas crime of sexual assault and faced life in prison.
Outcome: JURY ACQUITTED CLIENT ON ALL COUNTS - People v. Oswaldo D. (California)
Date: Jan 20, 2005
Description: Client was charged in Hollywood with the California crime of solicitation of prostitution and Trespassing with Intent to Solicit Prostitution.
Outcome: JURY ACQUITTED CLIENT ON ALL COUNTS - State of NV v. Diane W.
Description: Client was charged with Nevada crime of DUI.
Outcome: CHARGED REDUCED to Clark County crime of reckless driving - State of NV v. Kenneth K.
Description: Client was charged with Nevada crime of solicitation of prostitution.
Outcome: CHARGE DISMISSED - People v. Mark O. (California)
Description: Client was charged with multiple felony counts of the California crime of child abuse and faced 28 years in prison. The DA made no offer prior to trial. He was convicted on one count of misdemeanor child abuse and was released from jail immediately.
Outcome: JURY ACQUITTED CLIENT ON ALL FELONY COUNTS
∗Note: Every criminal case is different and the above notable results are in no way intended to suggest or guarantee a similar result in your case. For a personal assessment, call Las Vegas Criminal Defense attorney Michael Becker for a free legal consultation at 702-DEFENSE (702-333-3673).
For more information also refer to our articles on: Nevada crime of statutory sexual seduction; Nevada crime of open or gross lewdness; Nevada crime of possession of marijuana; Clark County crime of disorderly conduct; Nevada crime of burglary; Clark County crime of forgery; Las Vegas crime of attempt theft; Los Angeles crime of robbery; California crime of petty theft with a prior; Nevada crime of trespass; Nevada crime of disturbing the peace; Las Vegas crime of sexual assault; and California crime of assault with deadly weapon.
