Damian R. Sheets

Damian R. Sheets

4.3
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Las Vegas, NV
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ... +11 more

714 South Fourth Street, Las Vegas, NV

About Damian

Biography

Practice Areas

14

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 14%

6000+ Cases Including: Sexual Assault, Child Sex Crimes, Drug Crimes, DUI, Domestic Violence, Strangulation, Murder, Robbery, Federal Crimes, Molestation, Child Abuse, Fraud, Prostitution, Theft, Pre-Charge Representation, Traffic Tickets.

14%
DUI and DWI 13%

Former DUI Prosecutor. 1000+ Cases Including: DUI Alcohol, DUI Controlled Substance, DUI Per Se, DUI Death, DUI Substantial Bodily Harm, DMV License Revocation, Felony Hit & Run, Felony Reckless Driving, Felony DUI/Serious Offenders Program.

13%
Domestic Violence 13%

Former Domestic Violence Prosecutor. 1000+ Cases Including: Domestic Battery, Felony Strangulation, Attempt Murder Constituting Domestic Violence, Coercion with Force, Domestic Battery with a Deadly Weapon, Robbery, and Battery with Intent.

13%
Sex Crime 11%

Highly Experienced re: Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault with a Minor, Using Technology to Lure a Minor, Federal Coercion and Enticement, Possession of Child Pornography, Sexual Coercion, Battery w/intent to Commit Sexual Assault, Lewdness with a Minor.

11%
Federal Crime 5%

Highly experienced re: Possession w/ Intent to Distribute, Possession of Child Pornography, Ex-Felon Firearm, Coercion and Enticement, Wire & Mail Fraud, Structuring, False Tax Return, Robbery, Career Criminal, Conspiracy, Racketeering, Tax Evasion.

5%
Juvenile Law 5%

Highly Experienced re: Certification of Juvenile as Adult, Delinquency Proceedings, CPS Investigations, Juvenile Felonies (Sexual Assault, Robbery, Assault with Deadly Weapon), Juvenile Misdemeanors (Battery, Assault, Truancy).

5%
Violent Crime 5%

Domestic Battery, Felony Strangulation, Attempt Murder, Murder, Sexual Assault, Coercion with Force, Domestic Robbery, Battery with a Deadly Weapon, Discharging a Firearm into a Structure, Assault, Gang Enhancement, Mayhem, Arson.

5%
White Collar Crime 5%

Tax Evasion, Structuring, Filing False Tax Return, Securities Fraud, Wire Fraud, Bank Fraud, Conspiracy, Money Laundering, Racketeering.

5%
Child Abuse 4%

Highly Experienced re: Felony Child Abuse w/ Substantial Bodily Harm, Sexual Assault with a Minor, Using Technology to Lure a Minor, Federal Coercion and Enticement, Possession of Child Pornography, Sexual Coercion, Lewdness with a Minor.

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 18 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Nevada Defense Group

714 South Fourth Street, Las Vegas, NV, 89101

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Damian R. Sheets's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

58 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | August 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

UNPROFESSIONAL UNRELIABLE UNACCEPTABLE

If you’re going to hire this guy make sure you write down all your concerns and questions so you can remember to ask ALL of them at the initial consultation. Once you sign that contract and hand over your hard earned money, he isn’t so quick to actually work for it anymore. The most work you will l...ikely get from this attorney is BEFORE you pay him. After that your calls, texts and emails will go unanswered, requests will be blatantly ignored. You probably won’t even meet him until he shows up in court ... IF he shows up. And don’t expect him to actually fight for you or put your best interests above his own. He’s a lawyer, not a super hero. He doesn’t care about you or your family or seeing that justice is served. His only concern is his bottom line.... maximum payout with minimal effort. Just because they know the law doesn’t mean they live by it, remember that. Real talk... this clown is about as useful as a poopy flavored lollipop. Completely useless. I could have saved my money and represented myself and got the same deal, he literally did nothing. I’ll be in line with the others he’s ripped off in filing complaints with the NV State Bar Assoc. and I’ll see you in small claims court Mr. Sheets.

Posted by Alondra | August 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Left clueless, upset and standard.

I retained Mr. Sheets to represent my husband who was charged with first probation violation. I spoke with Mr Sheets via telephone about the circumstances underlying my husband's arrest and was told for him to represent my husband at his probation revocation hearing and see it through til sentencing ...would cost me $1200 well, $1400 if I paid in two payments. Which I only paid $700 of the fee. I don't know if it's because of that that Mr Sheets and his team paralegals... One in particular... Named Brenden. I was treated as if I was some kind of low life that didn't understand what was going on with the case. I made attempts numerous attempts to contact Mr Sheets to discuss what would happen in court and each time I got his office assistant who said they would give him a message to call me back, but not once during that whole time was I given any type of response. I had the unpleasant experience of dealing with his paralegal Brenden who in the last conversation told me and I quote him" I'm done with going back and forth with the same questions and I will not continue to have further conversations regarding this matter because you only paid up to the sentencing of your husband's case and so we can't do anything further for you, oh but here's a phone number to someone else that may assist your issue." He made me feel so belittled and really worthless of a person who I was only seeking help and support or answers to my questions about my husband's case. So here's what ended up happening...the judge reinstated his probation which I feel now that a public defender could have gotten him a better deal seeing as other inmates in similar situation were given house arrest and was able to go home, but not sure why Mr Sheets couldn't have did better than 3 months inpatient treatment at West are later getting the judge to agree to allow him to be released to an alternative treatment center Freedom House at which I was left to do all the footwork in getting there only later discovering that he wasn't able to attend the program in which the judge ordered. So I was so lost and fed up with what Mr Sheets and his team leaving me alone to find a solution. He has been locked up since 3/29/19. Been back and forth to court and This last court appearance was on 6/26/19 by which judge ordered for him to be released to Freedom House and it is now 8/14/19. ( Hubbys bday btw) and NOTHING!!! He's still in jail just sitting there with no answers no help no out date or even a clue as to what's going on. The law team of Mr Sheets basically told me screw yourself and your husband and our kids because I only paid up for the measly time and that was it. Goodbye and good ridens!! I am left hopeless and feelings hurt by this frustration this law office has left to handle on my own. I have a good cause as to not paying in full!!!!

Posted by Dena | January 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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BEST CRIMINAL LAWYER HANDS DOWN! I was facing 15 felony charges and after everything was said and done I ended up with a misdemeanor! He’s the most hard working dedicated attorney, he’s always been available to me even though his case loads are heavy! He’s 100% reliable and will not let you down! Al...l I can say is if you need help Mr. Sheets will work for you! He’s worth EVERY PENNY! Thanks to him I can honestly move on with my life! #teamsheets#bestlawyer

Posted by Chris | September 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Justice Served - Not Guilty

I was accused of forcing sex for rent and beating a roommate, and I didn't do it. I was arrested and hired Damian. He fought to get a deal from the DA, but they weren't having it, and we had to go to trial. Boy am I glad I hired Damian. In trial, he was vicious and fought like hell. He called her... out on every lie and did such a good job during the DA's case that he didn't even need to call a single witness to get a not guilty verdict. When I heard those words "NOT GUILTY", I couldn't thank him enough. I would recommend him to anyone who has a fight in store for them. He won't just take a deal to push the case. He rejected a deal where I would have to do classes and get a dismissal and won my trial. He did exactly what he said he would do. He saved me six months of classes. Thank you so much.

Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Do Not Hire

Does not take cases seriously due to high volume. Initially, you can reach Damian because he is looking for to retain you. After that, you will have go thru his rude secretaries to relay messages that will surely go unresponded. Without diving into specific details, he forgot to call me prior to my c...ourt date. He ignored over 30 messages I sent to him between email and texts. He lied about changing his number when approached. He plays dumb when confronted and gives advice that conflicts with more seasoned attorneys. Will be reporting to the Bar. As far as results, he will do what's convenient for him and not go all the way with bargaining with prosecutors. He will take first deal handed to him and then convince you (thru his secretaries) that this was the best viable option. Please consider another attorney in handling your life changing matter.

Damian Sheets

Replied last June 22, 2018

We are sorry you feel this way and we are very familiar with your son's case. Unfortunately, your son was accused of multiple robberies with a firearm, one during which he was accused of shooting another individual. Despite the charges and the evidence, we worked diligently to secure an offer that gave the potential at parole in three years. After supposedly talking to you, he rejected that offer, and you bailed him out, as we were able to secure a reasonable bail amount pending trial. While on bail, he was accused of shooting and murdering someone else, and re-arrested. Unfortunately, while we work hard for every client, and we give the best advice (the contents of which we are not disclosing in this response), we can not force a client to accept a negotiation. While it is disappointing that your son is facing a much more serious charge now, we can assure you that we have done our best to represent him. We always hope that our clients are not accused of committing murder while out on bail for our cases, and there is little we can do to keep them from being re-incarcerated (at least temporarily) while that occurs. Again, we are sorry for the circumstances your son now faces, but we certainly can not control if or when our client is accused of committing homicide while out on bail. We wish him the best of luck, hope that the allegations are not true, and hope he can re-unite with you soon.

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Damian R. Sheets's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known and worked with Mr. Sheets for many years. As a former prosecutor, I have also been opposing counsel against him on several occasions. Damian is always well prepared, has great knowledge of the law and fights endlessly for his clients. He is a tremendous asset to the criminal defense bar."

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William Devine

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know I shouldn't admit it, but Damian is one of the only attorneys that I have on my speed dial on my personal cell phone! When I have any clients ask me about a DUI matter or something more serious, Damian is the person to whom I refer them. Everyone has those friends who come to Vegas to do things they shouldn't - and I give them Damian's card just in case :-)"

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Kelsey Bernstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Damian Sheets is hands-down one of the top criminal defense attorneys in the Las Vegas area. His extensive experience and ability to favorably negotiate difficult and complex cases is second to none; he always conducts himself with dignity and integrity in and out of court, often pioneering new legal concepts that get his clients results they can only dream about (like outright dismissal of multi-felony charges). If you're looking for a criminal defense attorney, look no further."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Daniel Allen

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Damian is not only one of the best attorneys I have ever worked for, but one of the most caring attorneys that I have ever come across. That is the major difference between Damian and other attorneys, he makes you feel like family. When you retain Damian, feel assured that he will do everything in his power to ensure your rights are protected. I highly recommend him."

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Elizabeth Ellison

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked for Mr. Sheets as an associate attorney for over a year. He is qualified, passionate and honest. He has an excellent reputation in the fields of criminal defense, family law and federal court. Having Mr. Sheets as one of my mentors has helped my skill level tremendously."

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Amy Porray

Unknown lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christine Greve

Family lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Sheets works hard for all of his clients and gets results. He handles mostly child custody and divorce issues, but open to all types of cases."

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Daniel Lippmann

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Sheets is one of the very brightest legal minds in Las Vegas today. I would recommend him to anyone in need of vigorous defense."

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C. J. Potter

Unknown lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Sheets is a highly skilled attorney who is a tenacious advocate for his clients."

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Mace Yampolsky

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Damian. He handles many cases well., He has great associates and support staff that help him He is in the trenches almost every day."

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Courtney Devine

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Friend

"Damian is my go-to-guy for all matters concerning criminal defense. He is a superb attorney who knows the ins and outs of criminal law. He is the attorney to have on your side should you need assistance with a criminal matter. I strongly endorse this attorney."

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Kelsey Bernstein

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Robert Kurth

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Daniel Lippmann

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Christopher Jones

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Mark Coburn

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Daniel Page

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Nancy Bernstein

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Mario Fenu

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Christopher Rasmussen

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Lawyer of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Presidents Club, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Top 10 Attorneys, American Jurist Institute

2018

Top 10 Family Law Attorneys - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2018

Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2018

Top 100 Attorney, America's Top 100 Attorneys

2018

Lawyer of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Top 10 Family Law Attorneys - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Top 10 Criminal Law Attorneys - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

Top Attorney, Nevada Business Magazine

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2015

Top Attorney, Nevada Business Magazine

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Top Attorney, Nevada Business Magazine

2014

Top Attorney, Nevada Business Magazine

2012

Leading Lawyers in Criminal Defense, Newsweek Magazine

2009

Top Attorney, Nevada Business Magazine

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Partner Attorney, Mayfield Gruber & Sheets

2008 - 2009

Deputy City Attorney, City of Henderson

2007 - 2008

Founding Partner, Damian R. Sheets, CHTD.

2006 - 2007

Extern, Clark County Public Defender

2005 - 2007

Law Clerk, Robert M. Draskovich, Esq.

2005 - 2005

Judicial Extern, Clark County District Court

Associations

2007 - Present

State Bar of Nevada

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Nevada vs. B.D.

Case Denied/Charge Dismissed

State of Nevada v. J.S.

Charges Denied/Dismissed

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Education

2007

University of Nevada Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2008

City of Henderson CLE

Command Presence

Publications

2008

City of Henderson CLE Packet Command Presence

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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