Michael Becker
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
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.
Adam Solinger
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.
Kevin Coburn
Las Vegas criminal defense attorney Kevin Coburn has an excellent record of getting our clients’ DUI charges reduced to reckless driving or dismissed. He earned his J.D. from the University of Dayton.
Cindy Nguyen
Nevada criminal defense attorney Cindy Nguyen is dedicated to achieving the best results possible for our clients. Through aggressive investigation and negotiation, she can usually avoid heavy litigation and win significant charge reductions or full dismissals. Cindy speaks fluent Vietnamese.
Daria Panoff
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.
Investigator
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Paralegals
- 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.
- 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.
- Jacqueline Melgar – Jacqueline Melgar is a paralegal in Las Vegas Defense Group’s criminal defense department. She has several years of experience helping our clients facing criminal, DUI, and traffic charges. Se habla español.
- Jessica Solinger – A High Honors graduate of Northwest Career College, paralegal Jessica Solinger helps keep our clients updated on our their cases while keeping our office running at maximum efficiency.
- Yuritza Ulloa – Las Vegas Defense Group paralegal Yuritza Ulloa helps keep our office running smoothly while our legal team is busy in court and with clients.
Human Resources Manager
- 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
- Sam Shouse – Sam helps keep our clients up-to-date on their cases.