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You do not need to know the exact charge—or have every document ready—to ask for help. You may have just been released from custody, received a call from a detective, or learned that someone close to you has been arrested. The first step is understanding what needs attention now.
LV Criminal Defense offers a free initial consultation for people facing criminal allegations in Las Vegas and throughout Clark County. You can contact us before charges are filed or after a case has reached court.
Call (702) 623-6362—telephone inquiries accepted 24/7—or use the consultation form on this page.
Free initial consultation. No obligation to hire the firm. Representation fees discussed separately.
Is someone in custody, or is a court date approaching? Call and mention that at the beginning of the conversation. Do not rely on a submitted form as confirmation that the firm has accepted the case or will appear in court.
Nick Wooldridge has a long track record of representing clients accused of serious federal and state crimes in Nevada.
After an arrest or release from custody. Court dates, release conditions and restrictions on contact may require attention before you have received all the paperwork. Keep the documents you were given and tell the office about any approaching deadline.
When investigators want to speak with you. You do not have to wait for an arrest to seek legal advice. A request for an interview, a search warrant, a subpoena or a criminal summons can raise different questions about your rights and obligations. Do not ignore a legal document while waiting for a consultation.
When you are concerned about an allegation. You may know that a complaint has been made without knowing whether police are investigating. Explain what you have been told and who contacted you. An initial conversation can help identify what information is needed to assess the situation.
An initial inquiry should be straightforward. You do not need to prepare a lengthy statement or decide on a defense before contacting the office.
Start with the immediate situation. Provide your name, a reliable contact method, the general nature of the matter and any court date or deadline. The office may need basic identifying information to check whether the firm can consider representing you. Save detailed accounts and sensitive documents for an appropriate discussion with counsel.
When I initially met with Mr. Wooldridge, he took the opportunity to sit and go over my problem with me. He described details in my case which he found disturbing and explained why he I should have him on my side.
Discuss what needs attention. Where the firm can consider the matter, the initial consultation is an opportunity to ask about the legal process, identify immediate concerns and discuss what representation could involve. An attorney may need additional records before assessing the evidence or recommending a particular course of action.
Decide whether to proceed. The initial consultation is free. Any proposed representation, the work it would include and the legal fees should be explained separately before you decide whether to hire the firm. Making an inquiry does not obligate you to retain us.
A consultation cannot establish the outcome of a case. Its purpose is to help you understand your situation and the next steps—not to promise a dismissal, a particular sentence or a specific result.
Attorney Nicholas M. Wooldridge leads LV Criminal Defense and has been licensed in Nevada since 2004.
The firm represents people accused of misdemeanors, serious felonies and federal offenses. Inquiries may concern DUI, domestic violence, sex crimes, drug allegations, theft, fraud, violent offenses or federal investigations.
You do not need to choose the correct legal category before contacting us. Describe the situation briefly, and the office can explain what information is needed to consider your inquiry.
Our Las Vegas office assists clients from Henderson, Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Spring Valley, Paradise, Enterprise and other Clark County communities, including visitors facing Nevada criminal proceedings.
Spanish-language assistance is available. Please mention your language preference when you contact the office, or visit our Spanish-language information page.
Yes. You can contact the office to ask about arranging representation for a relative or another person. Provide their name, where they are being held if you know, and any upcoming court date. A detailed account of the alleged incident is not necessary for the first inquiry.
The office can explain who needs to participate in the consultation. Being a relative or helping with legal fees does not automatically entitle someone to confidential information about another person’s case.
A short summary is enough to begin. Include a reliable contact method, the general type of matter and any urgent deadline.
Please do not submit Social Security numbers, financial account details, photographs of evidence or a detailed account of the alleged incident through the general inquiry form. The office can explain how to provide additional information when appropriate.
Our Privacy Policy explains how information submitted through the website is handled.
Have any available citation, summons, charging document, release paperwork or court notice nearby. The name of the investigating agency, the court handling the case and any upcoming deadline may also help.
You can still contact the office if you do not have those documents. Explain what you know rather than delaying an inquiry while trying to assemble a complete file.
No. The initial consultation is offered at no charge. Legal representation is a separate service.
Before deciding whether to retain the firm, ask about the proposed scope of work, attorney fees, expenses and any terms you do not understand. You are not obligated to hire the firm because you requested a consultation.
Yes. Telephone inquiries are accepted 24/7 at (702) 623-6362.
After-hours availability does not guarantee that a particular attorney will immediately conduct a full consultation. Explain any custody issue, scheduled hearing or other urgent deadline so the office understands the nature of your inquiry.
You do not have to have everything figured out before making the first call. Tell us whether someone has been arrested, whether investigators have contacted you and whether there is a deadline approaching.
Call (702) 623-6362 or submit the consultation form on this page to request your free initial consultation.
The next step is to understand what you are facing and whether the firm can assist.
Attorney advertising. Responsible attorney: Nicholas M. Wooldridge. This page provides general information, not legal advice about a particular matter. Submitting an inquiry does not, by itself, establish an attorney-client relationship. Do not assume the firm is handling your case or a deadline unless representation has been agreed.