Las Vegas Criminal Defense Attorneys
If you find yourself in legal trouble, your first step is to hire a lawyer with the capability and experience to competently handle your case. Our Las Vegas law firm, Wright & Weiner, Ltd., is able to provide whatever type of criminal defense services you need, and a call or email to our office will get you a free consultation during which we can assess your individual case and advise you on the next steps. Whether you are facing a jaywalking fine or a murder charge, or anything in between, we can provide you with professional legal counsel that will result in justice. Contact our office today for an initial consultation and fee agreement. Here are some facts about our team of Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys.
John Wright seeks out the toughest criminal defense cases, accepting it as a personal challenge to turn cases around even when they seem to have foregone conclusions. Throughout his career practicing law in Hawaii and Nevada, many of his clients have seen their future changed from prison time to freedom as their cases have been dismissed. These results are caused by John's bulldog determination to fight for every square inch of ground for every client. From complicated white collar crimes to misdemeanors and simple traffic violations, John gives every individual's case his best shot, and more often than not, that is enough for an unbelievable result.
John's intimate knowledge and use of the rules of procedure and evidence gives him the resources to use a prosecution's case against itself. His effectiveness at discouraging prosecutors and challenging every shred of evidence often causes charges to be dropped or reduced even when the case is relatively strong. Oppressive paperwork, technicalities, and arcane legal doctrines are just some of the weapons that John uses to tie the hands of prosecutors and defend his clients from being run over. If you are afraid that your situation has left you no options but a guilty plea, don't make a decision before consulting with John. You are likely to find that his representation can win you your future back.
The detail oriented approach of John's legal work makes him an ideal attorney for complex "paper" cases such as fraud and embezzlement. Proving these charges requires incredible amounts of paperwork and evidence, and too often public defenders and discount lawyers don't have the experience, knowledge of procedure or time to make sure that those tough requirements are adhered to. John doesn't allow anything to slip by, and he will expose any false evidence, question any assumption, and successfully keep a case out of the courtroom on the basis of an obscure technicality. In fact, many Las Vegas prosecutors have learned from experience that their job will be very difficult when they face John Wright's level of defense. Just having him take your case will make the prosecution think twice about whether it will even be worth it to pursue a conviction.
John Wright obtained his law degree from West Virginia University, College of Law and his Bachelors in Political Science from the University of Hawaii. John has been licensed to practice law since 1991, having passed the Hawaii bar at the age of 24. He became licensed to practice law in Nevada in 1996 and has handled no less than 50 appeals before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and the Hawaii and Nevada Supreme Courts combined.
Jason Weiner is licensed to practice law in Louisiana, Arizona, and Nevada, and has over a decade of experience working within the Las Vegas area's unique legal environment. During this time, he has developed important experience with the prosecutors and Judges that are likely to be involved in trying the cases of his clients. Knowing the local system and how things actually work, as opposed to how the books say they should, gives Jason many practical advantages as he fights to win his clients the justice they deserve. Supporting his thorough knowledge of local procedures are degrees from the University of Utah, the Mississippi College School of Law, and through the université D'Aix-en-Provence in southern France. Jason gained his early practical experience as a public defender for Mohave County, Arizona and abroad as a clerk for attorneys in Marseille, France.
Jason's law career is driven by a desire to see every client receive the fair treatment that he or she is promised as a U.S. citizen. He is committed to giving each individual's case the careful, detailed attention that it deserves, whether the charge is murder, drug possession, or anything in between. You won't receive this high quality attention from a public defender or discount lawyer, and you certainly won't see the acquittals, dismissals, and reduced sentences that are the results of Jason's energy and hard work.
When you ask Jason what drives his life as a criminal defense lawyer, his answer is simple: he likes winning. During his years practicing law, Jason has often been frustrated at the sight of accused individuals being wronged by manufactured evidence, vindictive police officers, and other miscarriages of justice, and he comes to work every day determined to right those types of wrongs. Given the high level of experience and the valuable personal contacts that he brings to your defense, that attitude should inspire confidence that Jason will fight every step of the way to win you an even better conclusion to your case than you thought was possible.
Jason specializes in criminal law, preferring to work in the courtroom. His areas of particular expertise are DUI and drug charges, domestic violence, and sexual assault cases. A father of two, he also has the unique understanding and perspective on juvenile issues that only a parent can bring. In addition, Jason's extensive experience working in a tourist destination state prepares him for the unusual challenges of defending the case of an out-of-state defendant who is not able to be present at the trial. Often, through the use of video chat and other communication technologies combined with the confidence that their cases are safe in his hands, defendants can have their legal trouble resolved without even returning to Nevada.
Nathan Sosa is an associate attorney at Wright & Weiner. He graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in History from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas before earning his law degree at the William S. Boyd School of Law. He began working in the legal field at the age of seventeen and has gained invaluable experience in managing every aspect of a case as a paralegal, law clerk, and now an attorney.
Nathan's knowledge of legal as well as political history gives him a unique perspective as an attorney. He believes in the sanctity of the rights and privileges guaranteed to all people under the United States and Nevada Constitutions. His work allows him to apply the principles enshrined in those documents to ensure that everyone enjoys the protection of the law regardless of their wealth, race, or gender. He knows the enormous sacrifices that have been made by our forbearers who strove to uphold the rule of law even in the most difficult circumstances. He shares the commitment of his colleagues at Wright & Weiner to thoroughly examine every aspect of the prosecution's case to ensure that the rights of defendants are protected every step of the way.
Nathan has made it his personal mission to fight for the powerless. He has testified on numerous occasions in front of the Clark County Commission as well as the Nevada Legislature to protect the rights of animals, children, and a group of fellow citizens whose home values were threatened by a large land developer. He is also a founding member of the Animal Law Section of the State Bar of Nevada and is knowledgeable about animal-related offenses such as cruelty, dog bites, and leash law violations. Nathan's passion for helping others has prompted him to become a youth mentor to underprivileged students through the Huellas Mentorship Program at Boyd Law School and to serve as a guest lecturer to emphasize the value of education at Valley High School and Sierra Vista High School.
Nathan's areas of practice as a trial attorney include criminal defense, personal injury, and commercial litigation.
Jeremy Wood earned his law degree from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada in 2010. Before that, he enjoyed a successful career as an electrical and computer engineer, contributing to many high profile projects including the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense program. Finding the engineering world too theoretical to engage his mind for the rest of his career, he decided to devote his critical and analytical skills to the field of criminal defense. Today, instead of building complex formulas and programs, he tears down unstable prosecutions and works to get unfairly treated defendants the rights that they deserve.
As an associate with Wright & Weiner, Jeremy has found great satisfaction in the opportunities he has to help real people every day. His genuine care for each client combines with his significant logic and reasoning advantages to create strong obstacles to the prosecution's efforts to bring a conviction. Whether composing a motion or pointing out holes in a District Attorney's case in the courtroom, Jeremy's clear reasoning inspires confidence on the part of his clients and effectively calls into question shaky evidence and faulty conclusions on the part of accusers.
Another advantage Jeremy brings to his work is his exceptional technical knowledge. He has the unique insight of an engineer into computer crimes, computer searches conducted by police, and the legality of using technology as evidence in a trial. This valuable understanding is a powerful weapon that Jeremy uses to its fullest advantage, keeping records and computer-related evidence out of the courtroom. White collar crimes and increasingly common technology-related charges are ideal ground for the technical expertise that Jeremy has to offer. If you are faced with these complex charges, you need a lawyer you can trust to handle the details with an expert hand.
With your personal liberty at stake you need a highly competent, informed attorney who takes your case seriously and will take the time to keep you informed.
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