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I have been practicing law for 26 years, and the last 18 of those years have been centered in Las Vegas. I love my career because I love to fight for my clients. Basically, I love to win cases. My firm handles criminal, personal injury and family law matters, and I am in court constantly. I am AV rated (the highest rating an attorney can have) with Martindale Hubble, and have been named one of the "Best Lawyers in Las Vegas" in numerous publications. I was recently named one of the "10 Best Lawyers in the State of Nevada" and one of the "Top 100 Lawyers in America" by the American Trial Lawyers Association. I was born and raised in Southern California, and still do a lot of work in California. My goal as an attorney is provide my clients with the very best legal representation, and to build lifelong relationships with my clients. No feeling is better to me thanwhen clients refer their friends and family to me, confident that I will provide the same excellent representation to the referral that I provide for them. I encourage my client to call me with all their legal issues. If I don't handle the matter myself, I promise to find them a reputable attorney they can trust to handle the matter. My goal with all clients is to have a lifelong relationshp, and for the client to feel comfortable knowing that his or her attorney will always be available to give first rate representation or legal advice. Whether you have been arrested and charged with a crime, you were injured in an accident, or you have a divorce or custody matter that you absoultely need to win, know that when you call my office, you are in good hands, and your problem becomes my problem.
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Acquired: 2000
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State: California
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
815 S. Casino Center Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 89101
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Posted by Athena | August 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Michael is the best lawyer one can have by their side. He is extremely experienced and sharp in this field, squashing big cases left and right for myself as well as my peers! He took the time to study my case and negotiated my case all the way down to the bone to get me the total best offer possible....
Posted by Dianna | January 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Without Mr. Gowdey’s help I would not have been awarded sole custody of my daughter. He is aggressive in the best way and that’s how he gets the job done.
Posted by Taylor | November 21, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
This lawyer is a clown and i honestly believe to be one of the most money hungry people I have ever met. I'm not going to say the entire story cause it is so much worse and if I would of known at the time I would of handled it alot differently. But it goes deep really deep and i am just going to repo...
Posted by anonymous | September 9, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Hired him for divorce and definitely recommend! He got things done and was quick & efficient! Top lawyers in the whole state!
Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I spoke to Mr. Gowdey over the phone and requested his help in getting a case dropped for a friend that got into some trouble in Vegas. He was hired through phone conversation only and did exactly what he said he would do. My friend didn't have to return to Nevada to appear and her case was dismissed...
"Mr. Gowdey is a fierce litigator who advocates for his clients. I have observed Mr. Gowdey in court and would recommend his services."
"I have known Michael for over ten years. Over that time frame, as I have seen him defend his clients in court, I have been consistently impressed with his strong commitment to the well-being of his clients. Michael is a powerful courtroom advocate who is always prepared and ready to take on the prosecution. I wholeheartedly endorse Michael and recommend him to anyone to looking for top-flight representation in Las Vegas."
"Michael Gowdey is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Las Vegas. His style is aggressive and effective, and I've been impressed by his performance in court on several occasions over the years."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2015
Best Lawyers in Las Vegas, MYVEGAS Magazine
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Top 20 DUI Attorneys in Nevada, National Association of DUI Attorneys
2014
Best Lawyers in Las Vegas, MYVEGAS Magazine
2014
Top 100 Men of Success, MYVEGAS Magazine
2014
Top 25 Criminal Layers in Las Vegas, Las Vegas Top 25.com
2014
Top 25 DUI Lawyers in Nevada, National Association of DUI Defenders
2013
Best Lawyers in Las Vegas, MyVegas Magazine
2013
100 Most Influential People in Las Vegas, MYVEGAS Magazine
2011
Southern Nevada Justice Association, Trial Lawyer of the Year
1993 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Michael I Gowdey, Ltd.
1992 - Present
Chief trial Attorney, Law Offices of Michael I. Gowdey, Ltd.
1992 - 1993
Attorney, Federal Public Defender- San Diego California
2012 - Present
National Trial LawyersMember
2007 - Present
National Association of Trial AttorneysMember
1999 - Present
American Trial Lawyers Association
1992 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
All charges dismissed
Not guilty
Not guilty of Domestic Violence
Not guilty
Day of trial dismissal of all charges
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Undergraduate
2007
Voir Dire in Criminal Trials-Picking the Right Jury
2005
The Criminal Trial From Start to Finish in Nevada- The Defense
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Spanish
Thai
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Does a misdemeanor that was not charged by the judge show up on a criminal background check?
29 Aug 2022
Roommate filed false police report against my husband for assault with deadly weapon now he has a warrant.
06 Sep 2018
What does it mean in LasVegas Nv?I did an online case search status still says felony/active?
09 Jul 2018