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James Dean Leavitt has been practicing law in Las Vegas since 1991. He earned his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University in 1985, majoring in Speech Communication Rhetoric. He earned his law degree from the University of Idaho in 1991 and was a member of the National Moot Court Team. During law school he clerked at the United States Attorneys office. He earned his L.L.M. degree in Gaming Law and Regulation from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2016. He has taught public speaking for the Calgary Board of Education, the University of Idaho and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Mr. Leavitt began his legal career in 1991 with the law firm of Galatz, Earl, Catalano and Smith. Neil Galatz, before his death, was universally recognized as one of the premier personal injury attorneys in Las Vegas. In 1993, he had the privilege of working with Goodman and Chesnoff, one of the top rated criminal defense firms in the nation. Mr. Goodman later served 12 years as Mayor of Las Vegas.
In 1994, Mr. Leavitt formed the Law Office of James Dean Leavitt and has practiced primarily criminal defense law since that time. As an attorney, he is best known for his ability to negotiate favorable settlements, which avoids the stress and costly expense of trial and to argue passionately for his clients. His specialized training in speech communication gives his clients a competitive advantage in court.
In 2004 and 2010, Mr. Leavitt was elected to the prestigious Nevada Board of Regents. The Board of Regents govern all universities and colleges throughout Nevada. They approve budgets and set poicy for the entire Nevada System of Higher Education. In 2009 and 2010, Mr. Leavitt was unanimously elected by his fellow regents to serve two successive one year terms as Chairman of the Board. As a Regent, Mr. Leavitt is best known for his passionate advocacy for increased higher education funding and leading the effort to create the new UNLV School of Medicine. Mr. Leavitt's state-wide public service has cemented his reputation as one of Nevada's most important higher education leaders. Because of mandatory term limits, Mr. Leavitt completes his 12 years on the Board of Regents at the end of 2016.
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601 S. 10th st., Las Vegas, NV, 89101
601 S. 10th St., Las Vegas, NV, 89101
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Posted by Ramon | December 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The best attorney in vegas
I have hired Mr Leavitt on a number of occasions, always obtaining the best results according to the case at hand on all occasions. I trust him as my attorney and his integrity in our community makes him for me the best yet out there. Everything he did for my cases was on point from a felony charge ...
Posted by Alan | December 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
No one better...
Earlier this year, I hired Mr. Leavitt to petition the courts, to ask for my early release from a long and complicated probation. He was very attentive and respectful of my legal predicament. He not only secured my release, but did so with less than half my time served. I can say, without a doubt, I ...
Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Lawyer of integrity and honesty
I have hired Mr. Leavitt's as my attorney related to DUI charge. Always available, honest and very helpful. Very respected and professional, so I am giving him the highest recommendations as a lawyer and the man of integrity.
Posted by Katie | December 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The Best Attorney I've experienced in Nevada
Mr. Leavitt has been my attorney for a little over 10 years. I have had several different charges from soliciting, trespassing, driving on a suspended license. Failure to appears. All of which was either, dismissed or thrown out, or lesser charge. My latest trouble was 3 DUIs in 7 year period (2 ...
Posted by Robert | June 05, 2013 | Criminal Defense
I HIGHLY recommend James. He's an honest, realiable, hard-working lawyer!
You should know that I've know Mr. Leavitt for more than a decade. Unfortunately, for me, I've got some major anger "issues" and I get into legal trouble more often than I care to admit. Mr. Leavitt has been assisting me with my legal problems for more than a decade. I would NEVER consider hiring ...
"Mr. Leavitt is a strong advocate for his clients. I have known him for over 20 years and have watched him in court many times as he defends those charged with every type of offense by the state. He is knowledgeable and persuasive as he advocates for his clients. I recommend his services if needed and endorse him as a experienced advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with James as co-counsel on Criminal Matters. He is an honorable attorney, a credit to our profession and in his spare time he is a dedicated public servant as a Board of Regent in our University system."
Personal injury lawyer
Wrongful death lawyer
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1994 - Present
Owner, Law Office of James Dan Leavitt
1992 - 1993
Associate Attorney, Law Firm of Goodman and Chesnoff
1991 - 1992
Law Clerk, Law Firm of Galatz, Earl, Catalano & Smith
1990 - 1990
Law Clerk, United States Attorney's Office
1996 - Present
Supreme Court of the United States of AmericaMember
1993 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember
1993 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1992 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitMember
1992 - Present
United States District Court for the District of NevadaMember
1992 - Present
Supreme Court of the State of NevadaMember
Member
Member
Appointed by Governor
Member
Appointed Chairman - Student & Academic Affairs Committee
Appointed Chairman - Health Sciences Committee
2010 - 2011
Nevada Board of RegentsAppointed Chairman - Investment Committee
2009 - 2011
Nevada Board of Regents - Elected 2009, 2010Elected Chairman
2009 - 2010
Nevada Board of RegentsAppointed Chairman - Board Development Committee
2004 - 2016
Nevada Board of Regents - Elected 2004-2010, Elected 2010-2016Elected Member
2016
LL.M - Master of Laws
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Commencement Speaker
2016
Commencement Speaker
2011
Commencement Speaker
2010
Commencement Speaker
2010
Commencement Speaker
1996
Public Speaking Instructor
1993
Public Speaking Instructor
1989
Public Speaking Instructor
2014
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