Mike Castillo

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Summary

Las Vegas Defense Group was voted "Best Criminal Defense Firm - Gold Winner" for 2018 and 2017 in Las Vegas Review-Journal's Annual "Best of Las Vegas." Mr. Castillo practices criminal defense, appellate law, personal injury, and family law throughout Nevada at Las Vegas Defense Group, LLC. Mr. Castillo began his legal career as an extern with the Clark County District Attorney’s Office, where he learned up close how the prosecution operates. Now he can anticipate their strategies in order to provide a more proactive defense for his clients. Mr. Castillo's practice extends to both the trial and appellate levels, and he has experience in all areas of criminal defense law including traffic tickets, DUI, drug offenses such as drug possession, and sex crimes such as lewdness with a child and open and gross lewdness. Mr. Castillo usually achieves favorable case resolutions such as charge reductions or dismissals without having to go to trial. However, if trial is necessary, he's an experienced courtroom attorney with "not guilty" verdicts to his credit. Mr. Castillo is a member of the American Bar Association and the Clark County Bar Association. He represents clients all throughout Nevada.

Education

UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law: J.D. (2008); 2006 - 2008; Honors: magna cum laude

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor: B.A. (2005) | Education (B.Ed.), History; 2000 - 2005

Professional Experience

Associate Attorney: Las Vegas Defense Group, LLC; 2017 - Current

Associate Attorney: Mortenson & Rafie, LLP; 2016 - 2017

Lead Associate Attorney: Las Vegas Defense Group, LLC; 2010 - 2015

Clerk: Rands, South & Gardner; 2007 - 2007

Extern: Clark County District Attorney's Office; 2006 - 2006

Awards

Best Criminal Defense Firm Gold Winner: Las Vegas Review-Journal's "Best of Las Vegas"; 2018

Top 100 Attorneys: MYVEGAS Magazine; 2018

10 Best Law Firm Client Satisfaction: American Institute of Legal Counsel; 2018

Perfect 10 score: Avvo; 2018

Best DUI Lawyers in Las Vegas: Expertise; 2018

10 Best Law Firm Client Satisfaction: American Institute of Legal Counsel; 2017

Best Criminal Defense Firm Gold Winner: Las Vegas Review-Journal "Best of Las Vegas"; 2017

Top 3 Criminal Defense Firm in Las Vegas: Three Best Rated; 2017

Rising Star in criminal defense: Super Lawyers; 2016

Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer (Nevada): National Trial Lawyers; 2015

10 Best Attorneys (Nevada): American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys; 2015

Magna Cum Laude: William S. Boyd School of Law (UNLV); 2008

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Professional Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NADCL): Member; 2010 - Current

American Bar Association: Member; 2009 - Current

Clark County Bar Association: Member; 2009 - Current

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Nevada
Since 2009

Federal Circuit
Since 2009

Fees

Free Consultation
Credit Cards Accepted

Practice Areas

Criminal Law
Appeals & Appellate
DUI & DWI
Domestic Violence
Family Law
Personal Injury
White Collar Crime
Traffic Tickets
Juvenile Law
Immigration Law

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Social Media

Websites & Blogs

Website: Las Vegas Defense Group - Criminal Defense

Blog: Shouse Law Group

Videos

Mike Castillo on KSNV News 3 Las Vegas -- Linda Cooney

Michael Castillo talks to Las Vegas News 3 about his Nevada Supreme Court victory: getting an attempt murder conviction reversed and remanded.

Client Reviews -- Las Vegas Defense Group

Customer feedback

ATTEMPT MURDER CONVICTION REVERSED & REMANDED: Winning oral argument at Nevada Supreme Court

Listen to Michael Castillo deliver winning oral argument at the Nevada Supreme Court that resulted in the defendant's attempt murder conviction being reversed and remanded.