Mace J. Yampolsky

Mace J. Yampolsky

4.9
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 45 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Las Vegas, NV
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury ... +2 more

625 South 6th Street, Las Vegas, NV

About Mace

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

I have been trying criminal cases since 1981 and am the only licensed criminal defense attorney in Nevada to win a case before the United States Supreme Court. I have tried all kinds of cases like murder, DUI, sex crimes, and many, many more.

50%
DUI and DWI 20%

I have been trying DUI cases since 1981. I've handled thousands of case including Felony DUI with Death or Substantial Bodily Harm, which is non-probationable

20%
Domestic Violence 10%

I have been trying Domestic Violence (DV); cases since 1981. I've handled literally 1000's of DVs including felony cases involving strangulation and substantial bodily harm. Many times, I have been able to resolve the case so it ends up an a complete dismissal. We can seal the record so that no one will see that you have been arrested or charged with a crime.In fact, under NV law, if someone asks if you have ever been arrested or charged with crime.You may truthfully say no!

45 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Personal Injury 10%

I've handled hundreds of personal injury cases in both State and Federal court:auto accidents,trucking accidents wrongful death and traumatic brain injuries.Dog bites with 6 figure recovery for severed vocal chords.Homeowners inspolicies will pay.We handled many uninsured and under insured cases.if insurance companies play games, we make them pay. Most people don't know but your own ins co. has an obligation to pay you the undisputed damages right away.This helps ease the financial pressure

45 years | 500 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 41 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 26 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1999

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 32 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1994

Withdrawn

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 43 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1982

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 45 years

State: California

Acquired: 1981

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Mace J. Yampolsky

625 South 6th Street, Las Vegas, NV, 89101

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Mace J. Yampolsky's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Jason | January 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Records Sealed!

After having a broken heart from the situation surrounding my mothers passing when I was 18 and making a series of bad choices, with his big heart Mace helped me when our courts had the intentions of throwing me in the garbage. 20 years later, I did not hesitate to reconnect with him to get my ...records sealed so that I can continue to move forward in life. I hired Mace to get my criminal record sealed and he and Donna did so efficiently, clearly and without judgement. They were helpful, communicated clearly and did not waste any time. Filled with hope and excitement to reclaim an unaltered path of my own choice is an amazing feeling I have not had for my adult life until now. Thank you, Mace & Donna!

Posted by Greg B | October 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

GREAT FIRM!!!

I was accused this year with things I was not guilty of! I had no idea where to turn, but I knew I needed a GOOD atty and I had not had much luck in t he past with attorneys actually doing there job and being true to what they told me before I hired them. After talking to 3 other atty's I was very ...frustrated not really trusting any of them ?? I called Maces office and spoke to Theresa and she was very sweet and helpful..Made me fill comfortable she listened well I explained my situation and said she would have Mace call me back...Heard that before in my search but OK.. With in 5 min of me hanging up the phone Mace himself called me back. Mace spent a good 45 min talking to me and telling me what he thought and what he felt the best course of action would be. I felt completely relieved when I hung up from talking to Mace and that my career may not be over ? I was looking at 2 felonies and 2 Gross misdemeanors by the NV contractors board ALL FALSE I felt! I hired mace that day and Mace and His team got right on it putting the NV contractors board on notice. I was never passed of to some associate Atty like it seems most firms do after the big guy makes the sale..NOT THE CASE WITH THIS FIRM . Mace and/or Theresa kept me informed all the time good and bad. Mace called me in the late evening with questions more then once! That really made me feel he truly cared and was working hard to protect me! I'm happy to say the Mace was able to handle this with out going to trial and I only stepped into a court room one time! All charges went away and I pleaded no contest to a minor misdemeanor with a 1000.00 fine and I have my life and career saved all done with 8mo of hire.. If you need a GREAT CHRIMNAL ATTY then I would talk to Mace he does what he says!! I want to Think his entire Team Like Theresa and Jason truly professionals in every respect. I hope I never need Mace again but If I ever find myself in a bad position Mace will always be my attorney from here on!

Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Happy Client

Mace really helped me out in a time of need. I thought i had no one to turn to but Mace appeared out of the blue to help me. He clearly explained my situation to me, and the steps needed to be taken to resolve it. I am truly grateful for Mace and the support he has provided me through this troub...ling time. I would recommend Mace's expertise to anyone seeking legal council.

Posted by jeff | October 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Exceeding Expectations

In 2012 I was unfortunate enough to wing up in the Clark County Jail on multiple Felony Charges. Needless to say, my wife and I were quite frantic. She contacted various lawyers but decided to retain Mace initially because he took the time to calm her down and was very specific as to what his immed...iate steps were going to be, and a time frame for which he was going to implement his strategy. Mace got right on my case and I saw him in jail the next day. Mace was very confident, knowledgeable and reassuring. I knew right away what I was facing, the possible outcomes and the time frames in which events may happen. I immediately felt in capable hands. It was clear to me that not only was he very experienced and knowledgeable, but clearly knew how to navigate his way deftly through the Clark County legal system. Shortly into the proceedings we were all thrown a curve ball as the U.S. Government assumed jurisdiction over my case. It was now a Federal charge with potentially more severe penalties. Mace never missed a beat and quickly did the necessary legwork to put us in the best position to deal with the Government. He was just as confident and adept at dealing with the "Feds" as he was with local law enforcement. Mace was able to secure my release from custody almost immediately...on my own recognizance no less. The wheels of justice do grind slowly but I can honestly say that as my case wound through the Federal system over the next year, Mace was always on top of things from a legal standpoint. Additionally, Mace never one time made me feel like "just another case." Have you ever retained an attorney and then were never able to talk with him?? I was so pleased that this was NOT the case with Mace. To my amazement, my e-mails and/or phone calls were always answered promptly by Mace himself, often times within 5-15 minutes of me e-mailing him. I was NEVER shuttled to an assistant, and Mace always had a quick answer to my questions. I never once in over a year felt like he was not on top of my case and working diligently to get the very best result. I know that Mace was working on a couple of higher-profile cases at this time but I never felt like I was a secondary concern for him. Mace was tireless in cultivating his relationship with the Federal Prosecutor over this time and I truly believe that this helped tremendously in my favorable sentence. When it came time to be sentenced, again Mace was very well prepared with all of the pertinent facts that could help mitigate my sentence and was truly relentless in making our case. In the end this paid off. I was certainly looking at a 4-6 year Federal Sentence. In the end I was sentenced to only 21 months on a charge that I was indeed guilty of. Mace's tireless efforts on my behalf and persistent legal acumen not only "saved my bacon" from a legal standpoint, but allowed me and my wife to navigate this very trying time with assurance and confidence that whatever the very best result was going to be...we were going to achieve. It is very rare with any product or service that your expectations are met or exceeded. I cannot be any more complimentary to Mace and his staff for the personal service, concern, and true professionalism that typified my experience with him. My expectations were indeed exceeded in every way! I highly recommend that you call Mace if you have any criminal matters that need to be resolved. You will be in the most capable hands....!!!

Posted by David | August 07, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Best DUI Defense in Vegas

I highly recommend Mace Yampolsky and his team of consummate legal professionals. After finding myself in a questionable legal situation, I turned to Mace for his years of practical criminal defense experience and his knowledge of the Clark County Criminal Justice system. After explaining my situatio...n Mace explained to me my options and what he believed would lead to a favorable outcome. I have to agree that I am extremely satisfied with his services and would send my closest family members to him if they faced similar circumstances.

See All Client Reviews

Mace J. Yampolsky's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Mace
Jason R. Margolis headshot
Jason Margolis

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mace is a zealous advocate and knows how to talk to a jury. He is a gifted cross-examiner and I have been fortunate to work with him on several state and federal matters. If charged with a crime in Las Vegas, Mace is your man!"

Daniel Frederick Lippmann headshot
Daniel Lippmann

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mace has an exceptional legal mind and works tirelessly for his clients. As a young attorney, Mace gave me my first job. I'll be forever grateful for that experience and his tutelage."

Michelle Hubbard headshot
Michelle Hubbard

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Other

"Exceptional and experienced. I endorse this lawyer."

Elliott Albert Wilcox headshot
Elliott Wilcox

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm proud to endorse Mace Yampolsky as a lawyer who is serious about DUI defense. As a member of The National College for DUI Defense, Mace is committed to DUI defense, and will work hard to help you through this stressful situation. If you've been charged with a Las Vegas DUI, call Mace and ask for help."

Adam J. Graves headshot
Adam Graves

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Peter Francis Iocona headshot
Peter Iocona

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I fully endorse this lawyer. I have referred a fair number of criminal cases to Mace over the last several years and we have worked on some them together. I have seen Mace achieve amazing results on these cases. He is passionate about the law and about his clients and that is what makes him so effective and that is why I fully endorse this lawyer for any of your legal needs."

Damian R. Sheets headshot
Damian Sheets

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Yampolsky is a top notch attorney that works hard for his clients, fights for their rights, and stops at nothing to ensure their freedom is preserved. It is a privilege to walk the halls of the Regional Justice Center with him."

C. J. Potter IV headshot
C. J. Potter

Unknown lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mace has a well-deserved reputation as a tenacious attorney. I have know Mace for many years and I have great respect for him."

Jason Naimi headshot
Jason Naimi

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mace is not only knowledgeable and experienced, he is a strong advocate for his clients. I highly recommend anyone in need of a criminal defense lawyer to contact Mace. He is excellent."

Kimberly P. Stein headshot
Kimberly Stein

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very competent, fair and reasonable to deal with"

Michael A. Goldstein headshot
Michael Goldstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recently needed some help on a complex matter in Las Vegas and I knew exactly who I was going to turn to, Mace Yampolsky. He and his firm helped me with one of my cases which allowed my client a very favorable result. I endorse this lawyer."

Bart Stapert headshot
Bart Stapert

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I enlisted Mace as local counsel when looking for assistance in Las Vegas. Simply could not have made a better choice for my client. Very knowledgable, experienced, easy to reach and a pleasure to work with. Legal troubles in Las Vegas? Mace is definitely the person to call!"

Melvin R. Grimes headshot
Melvin Grimes

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mace is one of the best. My strongest endorsement is the following: if I or my family needed criminal defense... Mace would be my lawyer."

Jack Mkhitarian headshot
Jack Mkhitarian

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mace is a phenomenal lawyer. Extremely knowledgeable and competent in every aspect of criminal law. You would be hard pressed to find anyone in the United States, much less Nevada with as much knowledge and experience as him in Criminal Defense"

Kenneth A Gleria headshot
Kenneth Gleria

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Yampolsky is an innovative and intelligent attorney that demands respect in every courtroom he enters. An indispensable asset to the Nevada Legal community."

View All Endorsements
C. J. Potter IV headshot
C. J. Potter

Personal injury lawyer

David L Valentini headshot
David Valentini

DUI and DWI lawyer

Peter Francis Iocona headshot
Peter Iocona

DUI and DWI lawyer

Damian R. Sheets headshot
Damian Sheets

Criminal defense lawyer

Cal Johnson Potter headshot
Cal Potter

Criminal defense lawyer

Jason Naimi headshot
Jason Naimi

Divorce and separation lawyer

Jason R. Margolis headshot
Jason Margolis

Criminal defense lawyer

Melvin R. Grimes headshot
Melvin Grimes

Child custody lawyer

Scott Ronald Spindel headshot
Scott Spindel

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2014

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1995

Certified criminal trial advocate, national board of Trial Advocacy

1992

Life member, NACDL

Work Experience

1986 - Present

President, Mace J.Yampolsky LTD

Associations

1990 - Present

Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Past President

1984 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Life member

1995 - 1997

Nevada State Bar

CLE committe Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

USA Vs Mageno

Reversed and remanded

Riggins Vs Nevada

Riggins' conviction was Reversed by the US Supreme court

See More Legal Cases

Education

1980

Univ of San Diego School of Law

law

N/A

Boston Univ

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2011

2010

Criminal Law Society Eyewitness Identification

2009

Individaul seminar Opening Argument

2008

2005

Nevada State Bar Criminal Seminar Theater in the Courtroom

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution