Bret O. Whipple

Bret O. Whipple

also known as Bret Whipple

4.7
Rating: 3.4

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Las Vegas, NV
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy ... +7 more

1100 S 10th St, Las Vegas, NV

About Bret

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 11%

No one wants to file bankruptcy, but it is sometimes the best option. Bankruptcy is not designed to devastate. It is there to help those in financial distress. If you have bankruptcy questions, call a Las Vegas Bankruptcy lawyer at 702-731-0000.

11 years

11%
Criminal Defense 11%

Our Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys are dedicated to defending your rights. We are committed to the presumption of innocence. Trust your defense to a Las Vegas criminal defense attorney. We will review your unique case with care and work hard to get your charges dismissed or reduced. We are not afraid to go to trial to defend your rights and freedom.

11 years

11%
Family 11%

Our Las Vegas family lawyers are always up-to-date on the newest case law, and will determine the best way to approach your case. Call a Las Vegas family lawyer at 702-731-0000.

11 years

11%
Personal Injury 11%

Our Las Vegas personal injury attorneys employ a team of highly-qualified experts. We go over accidents, investigate corporations and assets, talk to witnesses, analyze the financial impact of the injury, and provide testimony regarding injuries. Call a Las Vegas personal injury attorney today at 702-731-0000.

11 years

11%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 29 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 1996

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Licensed in Arizona for 29 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1996

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

Location

Bret O. Whipple Attorney At Law

1100 S 10th St, Las Vegas, NV, 89104-1505

Justice Law Center

1550 S Wells Avenue, Reno, NV, 89502

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Bret O. Whipple's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

5 star (11)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Alec | September 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Incredible experience!

Mr. Whipple's representation on my case made me feel safe, and fully taken care of. He had the best interest in making sure all options were available to explore, and kept me in the loop with incredible communication from both Mr. Whipple and his office. I absolutely recommend Mr. Whipple if you are ...needing representation on your case!

Posted by Edward | March 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mr Bret Whipple is the BEST Lawyer!

Bret Whipple is the best lawyer in Las Vegas! He had the jury pool hanging on every word! My thanks to Mr. Bret Whipple! Ed Lefferts (702) 510-9314 cell

Posted by MILA | December 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

He helped me bring my mom!!!!

I cannot thank Mr Bret Whipple and his amazing team enough for helping me bring my mom After my previous lawyer made significant errors in handling her case, I was overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. It caused me depression, anxieties because that was my dream to bring her here. Thankfully, Mr Wh...ipple stepped in and completely turned the situation around. His knowledge of immigration law is truly impressive, and he handled every aspect of the case with professionalism, care, and dedication. He took the time to explain the process in detail, answer all my questions, and ensure every document was accurate and complete. Throughout the process, I felt supported and confident that my mom's case was in the best possible hands!!! Thanks to brilliant Mr Whipples expertise and hard work, my mom is finally here with us, and I couldn't be more grateful. If you're looking for an immigration lawyer who truly cares about their clients and goes above and beyond, I wholeheartedly recommend BRET WHIPPLE !!! He is the lifesaver!!!!!!

Posted by anonymous | May 6, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Bret WHIPPLE REVIEW

I am beyond pleased with my experience with Bret Whipple. My case was challenging and I was unequipped to represent myself. With Bret’s thoughtful and detailed advice my case was settled beyond what I anticipated. Thank you.

Posted by Dana | September 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Financial

Brett Whipple and his team were amazing.. They walked me through everything throughly. The end result was exactly what we intended. I couldn’t be happier with this law firm . Would recommend him to everyone

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Bret O. Whipple's Lawyer Endorsements

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J.W. Bond

Unknown lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Page

Criminal defense lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bret Whipple is an exemplary attorney in every aspect. Bret is so focused on helping his clients succeed that he brings new meaning to the lawyer's creed of "zealously representing your client". Not only is it a pleasure to work with him, but it is also an honor."

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Jeannie Hua

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Bret for years. He's simply one of the best attorneys in this state. I have a great deal of respect for him."

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Michael Mee

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  3.4 (Caution)

Professional misconduct

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

Stayed Suspension issued in NV, 2021

updated on 12/13/2021

Stayed suspension means the attorney has been suspended, but that the suspension is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements.

Public Reprimand issued in NV, 2018

updated on 09/18/2018

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.

Reprimanded issued in NV, 2018

updated on 09/18/2018

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.

Reprimand issued in AZ, 2016

updated on 12/10/2018

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

N/A

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Member, Justice Law Center

Education

1995

University of Arizona College of Law

JD

1987

University of Pennsylvania

BS

Languages

Spanish

English

German

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