Las Vegas Criminal Defense Lawyer
Mike Castillo
They say the best defense is a good offense. That’s why Nevada Criminal Defense Lawyer Mike Castillo is so effective.
As a former extern with the Clark County District Attorney’s Office, he learned firsthand how “the other side” prosecutes cases. Now he’s able to “think like a prosecutor” and anticipate their strategies.
As a criminal defense attorney, Mike has experience in motion practice at the trial and appellate levels in both criminal and juvenile courts. Mike has represented clients in numerous matters including Traffic Tickets, DUI, Battery Domestic Violence, Shoplifting, Drug Crimes and Sex Offenses.
He tirelessly investigates the evidence in each case. He’s always ready to go to trial. However, usually this preparation and tenacity allows him to secure favorable resolutions with the D.A. that spare his clients the stress of trial.
Prior to graduating magna cum laude from the Boyd School of Law at UNLV, Mike gained practical experience by clerking in the Henderson firm of Rands, South & Gardner as well as his externship with the D.A’s office. Hailing from the Midwest, he received is B.A. in Education from The University of Michigan and preceeded his legal career by teaching Social Studies and English in Detroit and Las Vegas.
Las Vegas criminal defense attorney Mike Castillo represents clients throughout Nevada with a focus on Clark County. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the Clark County Bar Association. He lives in the Summerlin area with his wife.
