Bret O. Whipple

Bret O. Whipple

also known as Bret Whipple

4.7
Rating: 3.8

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.

12 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.

12 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.

12 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.

12 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

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4.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by MILA | December 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

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 Caidyn | October 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Believes in your rights!

I dont consider myself a criminal but I somehow ended up in a very unfortunate situation due to some shady people and carelessness of my own. What originally started out as something that would have affected the rest of my life ended up with the best possible outcome. Whipple was my second attorney i...n the matter after I fired the first one for colluding with the district attorney. Bret fought hard for me and was honest straight to the point, and gave me comfort in one of the most difficult times of my life. He believes in our rights and freedoms as Americans and will fight hard to protect you. I highly recommend his services to anyone that needs counsel in criminal matters.

Posted by Liz Peterson-Castillo | September 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great expectations/Great satisfaction

The 1st thing we loved about Brett was the way he treated us.... always like human beings.... when you, however unfortunately, get involved with the legal system, that's a hard thing to come by.... He explained complicated things in a way we could understand without being condescending.... His offi...ce made sure we were on top of all court appearances.... Brett explained what was going to happen.... He explained our choices and options....His knowledge and experience were INVALUABLE! We experienced a corrupt judge and savage ADA's!! But crawled through it all with minor damages.... Brett knew what to do.... In fact, a serious mistake by the court/judge, in which my husband was transferred to a facility OUT OF TOWN, was immediately corrected by Brett's office, and my husband returned and FREED within 3 days.... never to spend another minute in custody. After the whole ordeal was over, we've now moved on and UP! We enjoy a "normal" life...my husband working professionally... able to participate in our community without any prejudice.... Brett Whipple made that happen for us. And, after everything was said and done, we still had the shirts on our backs!! His service was reasonably affordable. His expertise is pretty diverse. We've had the pleasure of working with him on a few other issues and have ALWAYS been satisfied beyond our expectations and better educated as well.... like I said, Brett "talks" to you almost like a colleague, so learn from him too!! Not a penny wasted. Liz -Castillo

Posted by Drahcir | June 19, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Bankruptcy Attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada

Attorney Bret Whipple was there for me every step of the way! I would like to thank the Justice Law Center for their patience in answering all of my questions, taking the time to meet with me to explain things and answering my emails, working with me while I was unemployed, for being there with me in... court and ensuring that everything went smooth, for their professional courtesy, and for making me feel confident that everything was going to be alright. You have no idea how much it meant to me that they were with me in court—practically almost holding my hand—when most clients were there either without their lawyers or with lawyers they had just met or lawyers who were not familiar at all with their cases. I will continue to have them on speed dial and will continue to boast to people about the great services I received from their office.

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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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Experience

Rating:  3.8 (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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