Dawn Hathaway Thoman

Dawn Hathaway Thoman

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 11 years

Child abuse Lawyer at Las Vegas, NV
Practice Areas: Child Abuse

725 E Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Government Attorney

About Dawn

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Child Abuse 100%

Children’s rights attorney. Represents children in the child welfare system by advocating for their wishes and taking necessary actions to ensure their needs are met (placement, medical, mental health, social, education, developmental, and more).

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Pro bono

100 %


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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 11 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Legal Aid of Southern Nevada

725 E Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89104

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Dawn Hathaway Thoman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Erika | November 9, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Most detail-oriented , tenacious and caring attorney to have in your corner.

I have works alongside Ms. Thoman, who serves as CAP attorney for several children I volunteer with in the DFS system. She maintains meticulous notes and deep knowledge of her cases and advocates relentlessly for the children’s legal rights at every turn. Besides her professional expertise, she is al...so extremely kind and generous with her time and attention to the kids she represents. She is a standout in her field.

Posted by Christie | November 8, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Youth Connections Advocate

I’ve have the pleasure of working with Dawn and Let me share with you all what a wonderful experience Attorney she is. Atty Dawn is the epitome of advocating for Justice. Honestly I couldn’t ask to be partnered with a better attorney! Hands-down she is here for her clients 1000% and she’s always th...inking outside the box to level up and win her cases! I absolutely love that and I encourage anyone who is considering attorney, to not hesitate to hire her as your attorney. She is phenomenal rockstar of attorneys. I’m not saying this because I don’t know how she works. I’m saying this because I have been a personal witness of how she works for her clients and I absolutely love that for her clients because they are in the best of hands!

Posted by Taylor | November 7, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Great Lawyer for family matters!

There is a kid currently living in state custody and had not been for Ms. Dawn this kid would be lost in the system. Now the state is on track to reunite him with his family all thanks to Ms. Dawn. If we had more advocates like her who were attorneys there would less children in state custody and it ...would be a great for our children, our community, not to mention the tax dollars saved. We all are winners when we have attorneys like Ms. Dawn.

Posted by Kristi | November 7, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best CAP Attorney ever!!!

Dawn was the best attorney. I can't say enough. I was a foster parent and she was one of my kiddos CAP attorney. She went above and beyond for him. She was available anytime I had questions or issues. She is kind, sweet, compassionate, and a wonderful person. She fought for what my son wanted... and did an excellent job. She was a Pro Bono attorney and she worked so hard on his case. I can't thank her enough for everything she did for my family! Such a beautiful person with a huge heart!!! Look no more. You found your attorney!

Posted by Javonni | November 7, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Simply the Best

I have worked with many attorneys in my career and Dawn is by far the absolute best! She is the biggest and best advocate for her clients and knows how to use her vast network of resources to get the job done right. I would without doubt hire and recommend her for family law services time and again. ...Her skill, class, poise, professionalism, tenacity, intelligence , and heart places her heads above other attorneys. She is diligent, organized, responsive, and unrelenting, making her a force to be recknoned with in a courtroom and a joy to work with.

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2022

“Most Pro Bono Hours Attorney”, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada

2020

“Wall of Honor” Inductee, Clintondale Community Schools

2019

“Most Pro Bono Hours Attorney”, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada

2018

“Most Pro Bono Hours Attorney”, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada

2017

“Most Pro Bono Hours Attorney”, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada

2014

“Dean’s Award” (for noteworthy contributions to the law school), William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas

2014

CALI Award® (for the highest grade in Family Justice Clinic), William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas

2013

“Nevada Law Journal Scholarly Writing Competition” Winner, William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas

2013

“Dean's List” (for earning a grade point average exceeding 3.5), William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas

2013

CALI Award® (for the highest grade in American Legal History), William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas

2013

CALI Award® (for the highest grade in Advanced Legal Analysis), William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas

2012

"Outstanding Student of the Semester," Community Service Program, William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas

2012

"Outstanding Student of the Year," Community Service Program, William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas

2012

CALI Award® (for the highest grade in Psychology and Lawyering), William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas

2005

"Top 40 Under 40 in Nevada", In Business Las Vegas/Greenspun Media Group

2003

“Top 40 Businesspeople Under the Age of 40”, Nevada Business Journal

2001

"Community Achievement Awards Finalist", Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce

2001

"Most Distinguished Women in Nevada", Distinguished Publishing Company

2001

"Women in Profile", Nevada Woman Magazine

2000

“National Register of Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals”, Who's Who of Executives & Professionals

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Pro Bono Children’s Attorneys Project (CAP) Attorney, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, NV August 2015-Present

2020 - 2020

Professor of Law, Education Advocacy Clinic, William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic

2014 - 2015

Attorney-Intern, Criminal Division, Las Vegas City Attorney’s Office

2014 - 2014

Student-Attorney, Family Justice Clinic, William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas

2013 - 2013

Student-Attorney/Legal Extern, Las Vegas City Attorney’s Office, Criminal Division

2013 - 2013

Student-Attorney, Immigration Clinic, William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas

2012 - 2012

Legal Extern for U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert J. Johnston, United States District Court; District of Nevada

1995 - 2005

Vice President (and various other titles), Manpower Inc. of Southern Nevada and Manpower of Toledo, Ohio

1986 - 1989

Assistant Director of Education, Macomb County Board of REALTORS®

Associations

2014 - Present

State Bar of Nevada

Attorney Member

Education

2014

William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Juris Doctor; ranked in the top 1/3 of the class

2011

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude

Speaking Engagements

2022

“Pro Bono Work in the Private Sector”

Panel Speaker

2022

"State of Nevada" Radio Show “Adoption Crisis in Southern Nevada”

2019

“Pathway to Public Service"

Panel Speaker

2015

"Law School, Lawyering, and Public Service”

Panel Speaker

2014

State Bar of Nevada Child Witnesses Committee

“Anxiety and Child Witnesses”

2014

n/a

“How to Protect Your Parental Rights While You Are Incarcerated"

2013

UNLV Bernard Osher Foundation Re-Entry Scholarship Luncheon

Keynote Speaker

2013

Nevada Prosecutors’ Annual Conference

“Effective Child Witness Testimony"

Publications

Languages

English

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