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Louis C Schneider
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Biography
Attorney Louis C. Schneider is a private practice attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is a graduate of the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Prior to entering private practice he worked as a Deputy District Attorney for Clark County. He has also consulted for other defense attorneys on a national basis in particularly complex trials.
Louis has seasoned professionals who can answer your questions, inform and guide you through the process, help you formulate goals, set realistic expectations, provide you with options, formulate a case strategy, negotiate from a position of strength, and ultimately be prepared to litigate if reasonable agreements cannot be reached.
Louis Schneider brings this experience along with a passion for protecting your rights to every case. With his strong focus on Family Law, he will be your advocate, looking out for your interests.
Moreover, Louis and his staff understand the stress and emotional strain his clients go through during divorce proceedings and criminal cases. Louis is dedicated to supporting you through the challenges of the process with compassionate, yet thorough and aggressive representation. Louis will help you face the challenges of the moment with an eye toward the future.
Louis Schneider does not shy from controversial cases and has had recent success in a divorce of a same sex couple in Clark County District Court as well as successful litigation in several recent sex crime cases.
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Licensed in Nevada for 20 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2005
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020
Location
Louis C. Schneider and Associates
430 S 7th Street, Las Vegas, NV, 89101
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Posted by Eric | November 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommend
At a time when you are dealing with hard situations, it is such a relief when you know your attorney and his team have your back and actually listen and most important get you the results you want. Louis absolutely did this for me and I'm so glad I was referred to him.
Posted by Greg | November 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Awesome lawyer!
Mr Schneider was referred to me by a friend and thank God I called him up. He has been the most understanding me professional person for my custody case. The results have been very good. I highly recommend him and his staff who are all just as kind and understanding.
Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
BEWARE!!!!
He will ask for a low retainer, but beware this is just to lure you in. He presents himself as very knowledgeable and he says he can do things that he will not accomplish or may not attempt to accomplish. A lot of talk but no action. I had to retain another attorney due to him not communicating...
Louis Schneider
Replied last November 11, 2015This client was extremely difficult to work with and refused to cooperate with the advice given. The client also made several frivolous complaints to the State Bar of Nevada which were investigated and were determined to be unfounded.
Posted by Crystal | June 15, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Highly recommended
Mr. Schneider has represented me on two criminal cases and we won both times. He knows the law and does his research. If it wasn't for his research I would have lost my case. He's now the only lawyer my family will use.
Posted by Marie | May 28, 2015
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
My experience with this law office has been a very pleasant one. Louis and his team have been quick to respond, and they have guided me in the right direction to getting the preferred outcome I desired. Not only will they keep in touch over the phone but through emails as well. Louis was recommend...
Louis C Schneider's Lawyer Endorsements
"I no longer work in the realm of criminal law, however, when I did I teamed up with Louis on a couple high profile cases because this lawyer knows what is necessary for strong representation of the accused. I’ve seen him work hard and smart for our clients. He’s a quick thinker and always is analyzing, helping all kinds of people over the years with passion. Back when I first started helping the accused, I turned to Louis as a mentor and he did not disappoint, giving me access to the depth and breadth of his knowledge and experience."
"I endorse this lawyer. Louis and I have litigated several cases against one another over the years. Louis is reasonable and works towards a fair resolution. As Louis is a highly experienced Family Law attorney, no time or money is wasted on irrelevant issues. Louis and I have successfully settled all cases we had against one another and to my knowledge, these clients remain satisfied with their settlement."
"Louis is a great attorney. He fights for every client. He knows the law and is well respected by his colleagues and the judges in family court."
"Louis is an exceptional lawyer and I would recommend him to anyone who needs assistance in family law or criminal law."
"Louis is a bulldog in the courtroom, but still shows compassion and understanding to his clients. His knowledge is perhaps his greatest asset."
"Louis has a perfect combination of courtroom presence, knowledge, and zealous advocacy to obtain the best possible results for his clients."
"Louis has a big personality and a savvy sense of the world that helps him connect to people and resolve big problems. Pragmatic and efficient, Louis doesn't waste your time, tells you the straight truth and is willing to take cases to trial."
"I endorse this lawyer. Louis Schneider has earned the respect of judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys as an individual that will be brutally honest in all of his professional relationships. He lives by his principles of service to his clients."
Carol Barnes
Divorce and separation lawyer
Brittney Salvatore
Family lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.
Reprimanded issued in NV, 2020
updated on 03/02/2021This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Reprimanded issued in NV, 2019
updated on 03/15/2019This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2015
Preeminent 4.8, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Preeminent 4.8, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Owner, Law Office Louis Schneider
Associations
2006 - Present
Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
2006 - Present
Nevada State BarMember
2005 - Present
Clark County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
The City of Las Vegas v. Ray Tognotti
Dismissed
Education
2005
University of Nevada Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
University of Massachusetts
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2016
2016
Las Vegas Review Journal
Accused Desert Pines teacher to face Sex Assault charges
2015
Las Vegas Review Journal
Las Vegas defense lawyer charged with falsifying client’s plea agreements
2014
2011
Review Journal
Suspect 'innocent victim' in casino robbery
2008
NY Daily News
Heart attack scare at O.J. Simpson trial's first day
2007
Languages
English
Activity
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