Louis C Schneider

Louis C Schneider

4.5
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Las Vegas, NV
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family, Domestic Violence

430 S 7th Street, Las Vegas, NV

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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 20 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2005

Active

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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Louis C Schneider's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Mary Thomason | July 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

“Great at talking, terrible at Lawyering.”

Ask ten lawyers in Las Vegas who Louis Schneider is, and you’ll get the same reaction: a smirk, a sigh, and a story you didn’t ask for. He’s not just notorious—he’s practically folklore. Imagine the Timeshare King of family law: lowball retainers, high-volume chaos, and a whole lot of noise with ve...ry little substance. His office? Picture a law firm spliced together with a check-cashing joint. He’s been known to brag—yes, brag—that he barely knows the facts of his own cases. Quantity over quality seems to be the business model, even in high-stakes custody battles. But don’t worry—what he lacks in preparation, he compensates for with pure fabrication. Lying isn’t just a tactic for Schneider; it’s practically a brand identity. If the Star Wars universe had a courthouse, he’d be front and center as Jabba the Fibber, holding court in a swirl of bluster, bravado, and bald-faced nonsense. Looking for a lawyer with a trail of bar complaints and a casual relationship with the truth? Congratulations—you’ve found your man.

Posted by Shannon | January 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Hands down the best

I hired Mr. Schneider for a child custody case and I won sole custody of my twin boys ! Happiest day of my life , besides the day they were born. This man’s knowledge and professionalism is impressive to say the least . He truly cares for his clients and the outcomes of their cases.

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Zero if I could, Beware, ladies especially***

I went in for custody and divorce assistance because he was referred to me, by people I Thought I trusted. I go in for an appointment/consult after 4 days of calling to schedule with no one answering the phones. Finally, Went in for consult the next week. A quarter of the conversation of what My... situation is, He said “oh no worries this is simple” and we have to cut the meeting bc he has to go to court. Okay, I thought, we have 2 months or so until actual court, this will be okay. Oh and being personally referred... I retained him then and paid at the rate he requested. I signed check over, “okay we will start next week, she says, we will call you and the girls will schedule something”. Uh okay. I hear nothing, then a month later he calls and says “he hun, I can not find the check” But my bank said it was cashed 1 week later. Hmmm, maybe the high turnover rate, unqualified staff and lack of common knowledge this “lawyer” has could be to blame. He figured it out 20minutes later then blamed the “girls”. That’s just the tip of the iceberg with this individual. He made inappropriate comments false statements and He cares about No one as well as Nothing that does not benefit him first. Typical unqualified Attoney whom is a true Narcissist, Greedy, Slimy, Inappropriate, Bark no Bite, Pompous Pig! ~Please do your research, use your gut intuition when you meet an attorney like this, no matter how or whom referred you.~

Posted by Kelli | December 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Rockstar!!!!!

Louis was phenomenal!! He helped me with my child custody case and I received primary physical custody of my daughter which allowed her and I to remain living out of state!!! He was truly a godsend to my daughter and I!! If you need help and fantastic representation then give him a call!!! Louis you’...re a rockstar!!!!

Posted by Ashley | June 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Worth every penny & more

During the initial consultation Mr Schneider gave me hope from the very beginning. What had been a down hill battle for over 4 yrs, an going custody battle against my ex husband with documented proof of domestic violence, child endangerment, drug abuse and criminal charges, I truly felt I was stuck ...in the loop of the family court system. Mr Schneider made a point to not only hear my story on a one on one appointment but met my young children to understand the gravity of our life. He assured me I wasnt the first to be living the cycle of abuse even after divorce and I wasnt crazy. He studied my case and when it came time for trial, he not only fought honorably but effectively. He knew the law for both family and criminal court, prioritied the most pertinent facts in my case without minimizing the others, advocated for my children's healthy, safety and wellbeing like they were his own, and checked in with me before agreeing to anything. He Gave me, the client, all the options available so I could make an informed choice of my own. He gave me my voice after it had been silenced for so long. As I Walked out on our last day of court, I was in shock. After all his help, I was awarded primary custody from a 50/50 agreement, awarded fair child support to be regulated through the DA AND granted permission to relocate out of state so I could be near family for support. I am still in recovery for the DV but Mr Schneider gave me hope and the chance to be the mother I intended to be. I am now a different kind of statistic and I'm proud to have been represented by the man who was my voice when I didnt have one.

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Louis C Schneider's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anthony Wright

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Carol Barnes

Family lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Molly Rosenblum

Family lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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David Jacks

Family lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Louis is an exceptional lawyer and I would recommend him to anyone who needs assistance in family law or criminal law."

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Brittney Salvatore

Child custody lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Louis is a bulldog in the courtroom, but still shows compassion and understanding to his clients. His knowledge is perhaps his greatest asset."

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John Eccles

Family lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Louis has a perfect combination of courtroom presence, knowledge, and zealous advocacy to obtain the best possible results for his clients."

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Ryan Alexander

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Cal Potter

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Carol Barnes

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.

Reprimanded issued in NV, 2020

updated on 03/02/2021

This 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 03/15/2019

This 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 America

Member

2006 - Present

Nevada State Bar

Member

2005 - Present

Clark County Bar Association

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

The City of Las Vegas v. Ray Tognotti

Dismissed

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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

Languages

English

Activity

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