Robert M. Draskovich

Robert M. Draskovich

4.6
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Las Vegas, NV
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime ... +2 more

400 South 4th Street, Suite 600, Las Vegas, NV

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Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 28 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 1997

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

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Draskovich Horvath

400 South 4th Street, Suite 600, Las Vegas, NV, 89101

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Robert M. Draskovich's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sean | August 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Draskovich Law Group is the best...

I hired Robert Draskovich to represent me in a federal fraud investigation. His knowledge of the law and his staff are impressive. No nonsense, professional representation from beginning to the end of this ordeal was excellent. Mr. Draskovich made himself readily available to meet with me in perso...n in his office but would not discuss my case over the phone. As a result of his sound representation I was not charged. This attorney and his firm is the real deal.

Posted by Karen | July 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Attorney. Knowledgeable.

We consulted with Mr Draskovich after our sons arrest for very serious charges with possible prison time. He was falsely accused and we were very nervous and scared for what could possibly happen. We hired Mr Draskovich and confident he knew what to do. Our sons case was dismissed after the accuse...r failed to show. The State wanted to continue and Mr Draskovich got charges dismissed. Thank you Mr Draskovich. You are awesome. I'm confident if had my son gone to trial Mr Draskovich would done a great job and get the same results.

Posted by John | June 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

This Lawyer Saved My Life

I was charged with a sexual offense last year for something that happened during a block party. I didn’t do what she said I did. My family hired Mr. Draskovich to represent me and it was a sacrifice. After what seemed like a dozen appearances and a pretrial preliminary hearing, the Judge dismissed... my case. Because of Mr. Draskovich’s cross examination of the woman charging me, and her two friends the way he did, and then showing her text messages to the Judge, all charges against me were dropped. I got my life back because we hired the best lawyer for my case.

Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Inaccessible by phone, dishonest reassurances, hire at your own risk!

My wife and I hired Turco and Drascovich after being quoted $7500 for their services when another firm had quoted us $12,000. We jumped at the price difference! I was facing 5 felony charges for sex crimes I did not commit. When I met Turco for the first time in Court, he asked me how much I coul...d afford for bail. I told him my wife and I don't actually have any money, but if we were to max out our credit cards, we could probably manage at max 50k, but that would completely max us out without leaving us anything to live off of. During bail discussions, the Judge made several comments to which Turco had no answers or retorts. After the DA suggested their bail amount to the Judge, Turco suggested 50k ... That was his first starting offer. No room for negotiation or anything. The Judge accepted Turco's offer and I was left slack-jawed in disbelief. He offered my absolute max as his first offer. Fortunately, Turco was just the stand-in for Robert Drascovich that day. I mean the firm is named after Drascovich, right? I had much higher expectations for Robert. Our first visit with Robert Drascovich left my wife and I feeling incredibly uneasy. He didn't want to hear a single detail about our case. He just tried to assure us that he has handled many cases like ours and we had nothing to worry about. How can you make such assurances without knowing anything about our case? Our unease only grew. We could never actually reach Drascovich on the phone himself, only relayed messages through one of his secretaries, secretaries whom never even identify themselves by name when you call, but merely answer with the two words, "Attourney's office." Drascovich suggested on our first visit that we hire a P.I. named Ken Hardy. We paid Ken Hardy $1500 who said he was doing us a favor by lowering his normal rate to $75 an hour, yet wasted the first two hours just reading my charges and the the statements against me when he met me at my apartment. I am not illiterate. I could have read all of that for myself. Long story short, Drascovich continued to reassure us that everything would be ok. He said he was confident our case would not go to District Court. Still, he never asked about any details about the case and told us there's no point in us telling him anything until it's time because he has so many other cases. The big ka-boom was dropped the day right before my pre-trial hearing. I called his secretary the day before to schedule a meeting because my pre-trial was coming up and he had still yet to even contact me to hear anything about the case. If I had not called, would my pre-trial have been arranged without even a single strategy meeting with Robert? The day RIGHT before my pre-trial, Robert told my wife and I that he had reviewed our case and there was only a one in a thousand chance that our trial is not going to District Court. This was after assuring us from the beginning that our case would most likely be settled before reaching District Court. He also said that his prices had recently increased. How convenient... I asked Robert how much to continue. He said 40 grand. I told him that much was nowhere even near the realm of what we could afford. So he asked if we had any family that could afford it... I have since asked two other lawyers for advice concerning this amount and they both said it was incredibly high for the type of case. On the day of the pre-trial arraignment, he couldn't even remember my daughter's name, who is an important person for my defense. He didn't even ask the accuser any questions with the ammo my wife and I had supplied him. I have since gone with a public defender to handle the rest of my case. That P.I Drascovich had me hire for $1500? He never questioned a single person. My witness told me he never contacted him. He stopped responding to my texts as well. Do NOT hire this firm!

Robert Draskovich

Replied last May 24, 2019

Mr. Pham, We realize that being charged with sexual abuse against a child is truly an upsetting and stressful predicament. However, posting a false review does not help your current state of affairs. We have attempted to reach out to you to address your concerns and you have not responded to our attempts. In your case, The State of Nevada vs. Billy Pham, Case #: 18-F21123X, I made a number of appearances on your behalf concerning your bail and the conditions of your release on 12/18/18, 1/14/19, and 2/13/19. While I was able to modify the conditions imposed upon you, Judge Tobiasson lamented that she had imposed an insufficient bail amount considering the 12 life sentences you are facing. I met personally with you and your “wife” on 11/26/18, 12/12/18, 2/12/19, 2/20/19, and 3/4/19 to discuss how to appropriately defend you against these charges. Prior to retaining my firm, you admitted to police that you had kissed your 9-year-old neighbor on the lips with an open mouth and that this 9-year-old girl was sexually “attracted” to you, a 40-year-old man. Nevertheless, I was able to negotiate your case to a reduced charge of coercion and a sentence of probation. After a lengthy preliminary hearing, you rejected the State’s offer of a probationary sentence, which is your right. Our firm then quoted you a trial fee of $40,000, which is reasonable considering the circumstances of your case.

Posted by Randy | June 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Best Damn Attorney in this Valley... PERIOD

Mr. Robert M. Draskovich -- I hired himto help me resolve a serious issue with the State of Nevada. When no other lawyer in this town knew what to do, Mr. Draskovich stepped in and took charge. We were in and out of the court room in less than 15 minutes. It was very obvious to me that both the Ju...dge and the State's attorney had the highest level of respect for him. Because of how he prepared and presented the case, the Judge ruled in favor of me. Mr. Draskovich gave me a big part of my life back - I will be forever grateful for his help. At the conclusion of the hearing, a State officer came up to me and acknowledged that I chose the right guy for the job. I could not agree more. Thank you Mr. Draskovich.

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Robert M. Draskovich's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elizabeth Anderlik

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have been on opposite sides of a case from Mr. Draskovich, as well as both working in criminal defense. He is a tough opponent and a fantastic attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Amy Porray

Unknown lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Padda

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I first met Robert Draskovich when I was a federal prosecutor. He's extremely bright, tenacious and very skilled in the courtroom. If you're facing criminal charges, Robert is one of the best lawyers you can find. He is simply the best."

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Michael Aisen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Robert is one of the few attorneys who I will seek out to discuss my cases. I value his judgment tremendously. One of the best attorneys in Las Vegas!"

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Robert. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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David Fischer

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Serious lawyer for serious charges. I endorse this lawyer."

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Preston Rezaee

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Drskovich is regarded as one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Nevada."

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Randy Collins

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Other

"Robert Draskovich is a criminal defense attorney that has developed a reputation for success. If a criminal offender comes to us in need of legal assistance in Nevada, we recommend Robert."

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Thomas Boley

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Robert is a great attorney with a well-deserved reputation in the legal community. He is on the short list of people I would hire if I were charged with a crime."

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Christopher Rasmussen

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I was fortunate to work on a case with Robert. Our clients walked in large part it was due to the cross examination the Robert delivered on one of the federal agents. Robert is one of the top five criminal lawyers in Las Vegas."

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Ryan Alexander

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Robert is an experienced, dedicated and fearless attorney who has a hard-earned reputation in Las Vegas for handling many of the biggest, most difficult criminal cases. For matters involving serious sex crimes, attorneys in the local criminal defense community trust Robert and his guidance. He has a confident control of the courtroom and works his way methodically through complicated, emotional cases with steely resolve."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Public Reprimand issued in NV, 2021

updated on 02/22/2022

Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Honors

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association

2017

Nevada Super Lawyers®, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Nevada Super Lawyers®, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association

2015

Nevada Super Lawyers®, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Nevada Super Lawyers®, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association

2013

Nevada Super Lawyers®, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Nevada Super Lawyers®, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association

2011

Nevada Super Lawyers®, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association

2010

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association

2010

Nevada Super Lawyers®, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association

2009

Nevada Super Lawyers®, Super Lawyers Magazine

2008

Nevada Super Lawyers®, Super Lawyers Magazine

2008

Top Attorneys in Nevada, Las Vegas Life Magazine's

2008

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association

2007

Top Attorneys in Nevada, Las Vegas Life Magazine's

2007

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association

2007

Nevada Super Lawyers®, Super Lawyers Magazine

N/A

Rated AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell®

Associations

State Bar of Nevada

Member

Clark County Bar Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Life Member

Nevada Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

Nevada Pattern Criminal Jury

Jury Panel Member

Education

1997

Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

English

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