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Robert Edward O'Brien
also known as Robert O'Brien
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Biography
Robert O'Brien is an attorney licensed in Nevada and California. Currently, he practices criminal defense law for the Clark County Public Defender's Office in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Prior to working in criminal defense, he served as a law clerk for United States Magistrate Judge George Foley, Jr. in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. He has also worked as a civil litigation attorney in the areas of commercial litigation, construction law, family law, and personal injury law.
Specialties
• criminal defense
• appellate practice
• litigation
• Federal practice and procedure
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
15 years
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Licensed in Nevada for 17 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Clark County Public Defender
309 S. Third Street, Las Vegas, NV, 89101
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Posted by Roderick | March 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Someone who cares
Im not much for words, and I have never written a review. . But this young man worked hard for me. I have 100% confidence in him and his staff. Thank Mr. O'Brien
Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very Knowledgeable and Down to Earth
Mr. O'Brien is a good lawyer. He made me feel like he was on my side during my case last year. Although I sent him a boatload of information to assist in my defense, he humbly accepted it and used the information I gave. He explained to me what could happen in my case including all options in a very ...
Robert Edward O'Brien's Lawyer Endorsements
"Robert truly is next level with his knowledge of Nevada Criminal Law. After working together with Robert on numerous trials, I can certify that Robert is a fantastic attorney who truly cares about his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Robert O'Brien is the real deal. He is hard working, intelligent, and always brings his A game in the courthouse."
Kyle Cottner
Personal injury lawyer
Warren Geller
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Attorney of the Year, Clark County Public Defender's Office
2007
Excellence in Leadership and Academics Graduation Award, Rutgers School of Law
2007
Pro Bono Graduation Award, Rutgers School of Law
2006
Mary Philbrook Public Interest Award, Rutgers School of Law
2005
Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Law Fellowship, Rutgers School of Law
2005
Judge Rodriguez Community Involvement Scholarship, Rutgers School of Law
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Chief Deputy Public Defender, Clark County Public Defender's Office
2019 - 2021
Trial Attorney, Federal Public Defender
2011 - 2019
Trial Attorney, Clark County Public Defender's Office
2009 - 2011
Law Clerk, U.S. District Court
2008 - 2009
Civil Litigation Attorney, Hansen Rasmussen
Associations
2013 - Present
Nevada Attorneys for Criminal JusticeBoard Member
2010 - Present
State Bar of California
2008 - Present
Nevada State Bar
2013 - 2015
Nevada State Bar Disciplinary BoardBoard Member
Education
2007
Rutgers University School of Law
Juris Doctorate
2000
University of Minnesota
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
National Criminal Defense College
Publications
2018
Unreasonable Doubt
You Can't Get a Detention Hearing in Las Vegas
2018
Clark County Public Defender Publications
Nevada Criminal Discovery-Brady-Subpoena Manual
2017
Unreasonable Doubt
Parties Ignoring Defense Subpoenas in Clark Co. District Court: What They’re Arguing and What to Do About It
Languages
English
Spanish