John Thomas Kelleher

John Thomas Kelleher

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 29 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Henderson, NV
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Alimony, Child Custody

40 S. Stephanie Street #201, Henderson, NV

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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 29 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 27 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1998

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Kelleher & Kelleher, LLC

40 S. Stephanie Street #201, Henderson, NV, 89012

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John Thomas Kelleher's Reviews

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21 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Family

Posted by Greg | August 23, 2025 | Family

The Family Law Attorney Trusted By Other Law Firms

Honest, knowledgeable, experienced, and well connected in the Las Vegas legal community. When my clients need family law help, I send them to Kelleher & Kelleher every. single. time. Listen: My staff includes a retired family court judge. Even he says we should always send our clients straight t...o Kelleher & Kelleher for family law help.

Posted by Ashley | November 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Professional, Kind and Patient

Mr. Kelleher was recommended to me by an out-of-state attorney when she heard I might need a lawyer. He helped me with my uncontested divorce and then again when my ex changed his mind about the already filed divorce decree. Mr. Kelleher's professionalism and confidence helped ease much of the anxiet...y I had about my circumstances. Everyone in his office was kind and patient as they navigated through my unfortunate circumstance. I highly recommend John Kelleher to anyone looking for a family lawyer in the Las Vegas and Henderson area.

Posted by Delann | June 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Still the BEST in Vegas!

STILL THE ABSOLUTE BEST IN VEGAS! I cannot say enough great things about Christine & John Kelleher! They are simply Team Awesome! After my husband's employer relocated us to California his son was being withheld from us. We filed for visitation with the courts on our own in order to save money.... Well, needless to say, the other party hired a lawyer and served us stating all kinds of lies trying to claim he abandoned his son on the day we were flying into Vegas for our court date! I reached out to several of my friends that work in the courts and they all confirmed that Kelleher & Kelleher was STILL, after many many years, the #1 most respected and best Family Lawyers in all of Nevada! We immediately called them from the airport and filled them in on everything, including the fact that we had to be in court in just a few short hours. They immediately got their team together and met us at the Family Court to represent us! They not only represented us amazingly but they were able to get us even MORE visitation than we thought was possible with us being out of state. They shot down all of the other party's lies and we were more than successful in court! If you are dealing with any custody issues or need help knowing ALL your rights (Guys, you have more rights than some of you realize) then it only takes a single consultation with them to KNOW FOR A FACT you will be in the hands of the BEST Family Lawyer Team in Las Vegas. They truly care about not only their clients but the innocent children involved as well. They are 100% honest and truthful and will not ever give you false hope! Thanks you John and Christine for all you have done and continue to do for our family!!!

Posted by Heather | August 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Custody Case

I was referred to John Kelleher to represent me for an extremely stressful and difficult custody case. I was counter sued by my children’s Father to lower his child support. The decision to finally take action had been a long time coming and I was scared. But, John and his staff were so amazing. John... is brilliant as a lawyer, but that's really only half the battle when you go through something like this. He was always extremely responsive to questions or concerns that I had and I was constantly contacting his office. His staff was so gracious and attentive. No matter the issue or concern, every single team member was kind, helpful, genuine, warm and welcoming. I was actually excited to go see them when I went into the office because I knew I would always be greeted with a warm welcome. John worked extremely hard, putting in endless hours, never over charging me and never making me feel like he was in it for the fees. And, I can't say enough about the attorneys who worked for him, the paralegals and entire staff. I never felt like I was putting them out or was an annoyance. I can't recommend John and his people enough. They are the BEST!!! After the entire ordeal I won on everything. I won primary physical custody and his child support was actually increased. I didn't even initially ask for that. But John did such a great job. There is no better family law attorney in Las Vegas.

Posted by anonymous | September 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Smart, committed and honest

I hired John midway into my custody trial and immediately before the commencement of the evidentiary hearings. John was able to come up to speed quickly, identify the important details in a complex, highly contested case and he was able to preserve the court's focus on the important details instead ...of the smoke and mirrors put out by the opposing counsel. John was firm without being overbearing, he focused on the facts and was able to present my case in a clear and direct manner. He was quick on his feet and was able to argue effectively. Opposing counsel consisted of two highly regarded family law attorneys and he was able to deflect their attacks easily and gracefully.

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John Thomas Kelleher's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kenji Berliner

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. endorse this lawyer. He is conscientious and hard working. Furthermore, John Kelleher is very knowledgeable in family law, including child support, alimony, divorce, prenuptial agreements, etc.. Also, he is very fair with his billing. I have referred clients to him in the past. Therefore, I strongly endorse John Kelleher. Attorney Kenji Berliner"

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Brandon Leavitt

Family lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is known as a highly skilled advocate for his clients. He has practiced almost exclusively in family law for many years and is well respected by his fellow attorneys. I endorse this lawyer."

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Ann Kolber

Family lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is well-respected and has an excellent reputation as an experienced family law attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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C. J. Potter

Unknown lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've had the privilege of working with John on several matters and have great respect for him as a person and as an attorney. I recommend his services to clients and friends."

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Michael Pandullo

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"John Kelleher is a great divorce, child custody, and family attorney. I try to avoid taking family cases, as my area of practice is primarily criminal defense, but I served as opposing counsel to Mr. Kelleher several years ago on a divorce/custody matter. I was truly impressed with Mr. Kelleher's representation of his client. Since then, I have referred everyone who asks me about a family court matter to Mr. Kelleher. Everyone I have sent Mr. Kelleher's way has been impressed by his professionalism, knowledge, experience, and ultimately, the results he gets. John Kelleher is my one and only choice when I have a client who needs a referral for a great family court attorney."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Eric Roy

Unknown lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is highly respected within the family law community. He is a skilled advocate with an attention to detail that is difficult to parallel. His trial skills are superb, he has an excellent command of all aspects of trial and a winning record which reflects that."

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John Coy

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kelleher is a well qualified family law attorney who cares about his clients and serves them well."

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Howard Roitman

Family lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cal Potter

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known John Kelleher for many years and refer my clients for all of their family law matters. He is considered by me to be the most informed, diligent and compassionate family law attorney in the Las Vegas legal community. He also is a great person who donates his time and resources to many charitable organizations. It is indeed my honor and pleasure to endorse John Kelleher as an outstanding attorney in his field."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Membership, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

2012

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Pro Tem Hearing Officer, Eighth Judicial District Court Of Nevada

1996 - 1999

Attorney, Pico & Mitchell

Associations

2010 - Present

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

Member

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Member

Family Lawyer Association

Member

Education

1996

Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Stonehill College

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Seminar

Child Custody

N/A

Seminar

Personal Injury and Medical Records

Languages

English

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