Michael Becker, Esq.
Nevada DUI attorney Michael Becker has 27 years of experience in fighting drunk driving charges and saving our clients’ driver’s licenses. With a reputation among prosecutors for never backing down, Michael can usually achieve very favorable resolutions through negotiation alone. But he is also a seasoned trial attorney and has won several “not guilty” verdicts.
Michael received his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law. He is also licensed to practice law in California, Colorado and Florida.
Neil Shouse, Esq.
Harvard Law School alum Neil Shouse used to prosecute DUI cases as a deputy district attorney. Now he uses that inside knowledge of how “the other side” works to outsmart and outmaneuver the prosecutors at their own game. As a result, Neil can usually get charges for driving under the influence reduced to reckless driving or dropped completely.
Neil is also licensed to practice law in California.
Mike Castillo, Esq.
A Super Lawyer’s Rising Star, Mike Castillo leaves no stone unturned when fighting drunk driving charges. He compiles and pores over all the available evidence, invariably finding instances where the police officers were sloppy or the chemical testing equipment failed. In many cases, Mike can persuade the D.A. to lessen or dismiss the charges without a trial.
Mike received his J.D. from UNLV Law School.
Alexander Vail, Esq. (Of Counsel)
Las Vegas drunk driving lawyer Alexander Vail represents immigrants and non-citizens facing DUI charges. Driving under the influence can be a deportable offense in certain cases, so Alex fights to get the charges cleared or reduced to a lesser charge that will not threaten our clients’ resident status.
Alexander received his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law.
Adam Solinger, Esq.
Las Vegas Defense Group attorney Adam Solinger practices DUI defense in Nevada. Adam has a lengthy track record of convincing prosecutors to drop or substantially lessen charges without a trial. Though if the situation calls for it, he is a seasoned courtroom litigator and is ready to argue for a full acquittal. Adam formerly worked as a lawyer with the Nevada Attorney General’s Office.
Justin Berkman, Esq.
A graduate of Stanford University and William S. Boyd School of Law, Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer Justin Berkman devotes his practice to fighting for charge reductions and dismissals for our clients. He can typically win a favorable resolution through negotiations alone and no trials.
Daria Panoff, Esq.
Las Vegas DUI attorney Daria Panoff investigates each DUI case in search of any “weak links” in the state’s evidence. Sometimes the police make mistakes or commit misconduct that will cause the judge to dismiss the entire charge.
Daria received her J.D. from UNLV Law School. Daria is also licensed to practice law in Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.
Investigator
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Victor Vigna – Victor is a former cop with nearly three decades of experience as an investigator. Now he uses his firsthand account of how things go down “on the other side” to help our clients escape convictions.
Case Managers
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Erik Trolson – Often the first Las Vegas Defense Group team member our clients meet, Erik keeps the front of the house in order so our attorneys can do what THEY do best. Erik hails to us from University of Nevada, Reno, where he recently earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
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Nancy Green – As a case manager to Las Vegas Defense Group, Nancy Green is dedicated to keeping each of our clients informed and comforted from the time they contact us up through their case’s final resolution.
Paralegals
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Bettina Almaden – Las Vegas Defense Group paralegal Bettina Almaden focuses on helping our criminal defense attorneys manage their caseload. A college graduate, Bettina has exceptional communication skills and keeps our clients informed and empowered throughout the duration of their legal matters.
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Candy Gaspar – Candy is an invaluable team member and helps keep operations running smoothly.
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Christopher Joya – Christopher Joya is the paralegal in Las Vegas Defense Group’s personal injury department. Christopher is one of the first people our accident clients meet. And he helps to connect our clients with medical providers while keeping them informed about the status of their cases.
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Jessica Sellers – Jessica serves as a liaison between our legal team and our clients while keeping our office operating at maximum efficiency.
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Dominic Velgos – Dominic assists our attorneys as we fight for charge reductions and dismissals for our clients.
Human Resources Manager
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Danielle Hebert – Operations Manager Danielle Hebert is devoted to keeping the office running flawlessly while our attorneys are out fighting for the best resolution possible in our clients’ cases. Along with day-to-day operations, Danielle manages community outreach, internal documentation, process execution, and helps drive the business towards its executive goals.
Client Liaison
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Sam Shouse – Sam helps keep our clients up-to-date on their cases.