Joseph W. Riccio

Joseph W. Riccio

also known as Joe Riccio, Marathon Law Group, PLLC.

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Las Vegas, NV
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury

2012 Hamilton lane, Las Vegas, NV

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 50%

All Family law matters: Settlement, Mediation, Motion practice, Trial Practice, Post Decree issues, and Juvenile matters.

18 years

50%
Personal Injury 50%

Motor vehicle accidents, premise liability, personal injuries, legal malpractice

11 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-375 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 17 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Marathon Law Group, PLLC

2012 Hamilton lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89106

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Joseph W. Riccio's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

67 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Staff & Support

Posted by Kellie | June 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Joe Riccio is an excellent attorney with a caring soul

Joe Riccio is a fantastic lawyer and a compassionate human. I live in Washington State and had the pleasure of Joe representing me long distance in my Nevada divorce trial. Despite the distance, Joe and his truly wonderful team, attorney Maggie, paralegal Natalie and assistant Serena, made a long, d...ifficult and contentious divorce trial manageable and sometimes even fun. I relied on the wisdom and the kindness of the whole team. From the first day to the last, Joe made every effort to save my money, with focused time management, appropriate staff for tasks, and his ability to always keep the big picture in view. Joe is razor focused in court and phenomenal in oral argument. Joe is the person you want to fight for you. Processing the ever evolving trial information-especially financial-and adjusting his strategies swiftly is an area of particular creativity and expertise for Joe. The result was a lump sum alimony and extremely optimized asset allocation, all beyond what I had been resigned to expect on the outset of the trial. Thank you Joe. Thank you Marathon, you are the best.

Posted by Lisa | February 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Would hire again!

We have had the pleasure of working with Joe Riccio and his staff recently for our son's divorce. He was 21 when he got married, and was married in CA, where his ex still resides. We weren't sure if two states being involved would be tricky. Joe knew exactly what needed to happen, and when, to benefi...t our son, and our case. His expertise was very apparent in our consultation. The whole staff was incredible. Each person that had a hand in this, was extremely professional, empathetic, and always answered our questions in a timely fashion! There was also tons of communication, which can be lacking with some firms. The process went very smooth, and was resolved much quicker than anyone expected, given the circumstances. We cannot thank Joe and his staff enough for their dedication to our family in getting this matter resolved! I would use Marathon Legal again in a heartbeat! Lisa and family

Posted by Joshua | December 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Fantastic Laywer With Excellent Results Multiple Times

Mr. Riccio has worked on a couple cases of family members and friends of mine for over 15 years. He has had excellent outcomes from each and every case. He is extremely knowledgable and effective in his research and his ability to handle diverse situations. For my cases I can say that he has handle t...he unthinkable with working with apposing Counsel and apposing party to get me the best outcomes possible. His staff is also very effective and diligent on their work, understanding the situation, and putting all to paper. They are very reliable and pleasant to work with. I have followed him since using him day one when I needed a family lawyer and then a personal injury lawyer, to his well expanded new office and can say I will always use Mr. Riccio. By far the best in town!

Posted by Alexis | February 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The best of the best!!!!!

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Joe was my attorney for around 7-8 months in 2022. While I believe I had a frustrating case, he always made it feel so simple and took the stress off of situations. I know so many people who complain about their attorneys never getting back to them, or neve...r feeling fought for/important. I never ever had that problem. This man and his team will ALWAYS answer the phone or emails. You will never feel left out or confused and if for some reason you do, contact them and they will get whatever your issue is squared away. Joe is honest, cutthroat, and takes pride in knowing dang near every law in the book. He is truly the most knowledgeable attorney I have ever met. If you are looking for someone to sugarcoat or tell you what you want to hear regardless of what is actually possible, then don't bother. He will not waste your money or your time, and whether you like it or not, he knows the best ways to handle situations. He will be honest with you and that, to me, is most important in this type of situation. He got me everything I wanted and more than I ever thought possible. I will forever be grateful for Joe and his team. Anything legal-wise I will need in the future, he is my only option by choice. Don't settle for less. Just hire Riccio. PERIOD!

Posted by CJ | February 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Looking for a lawyer? Look no further.

I've had a few lawyers, and I wish I would have had Joe and his team from the beginning. It would have solved so many problems from previous lawyers that did not do their job properly for me. I am in ongoing case that don't ever seem to stop, But with Joe and his team I am moving right along. Don't l...ook elsewhere for a lawyer, if you here looking at this, You've come to the right GUY AND TEAM that will take care of you.

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Joseph W. Riccio's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Alderman

Family lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Joe is very responsive in communications and was a pleasure working with."

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Josh Aronson

Family lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Joe is a strong advocate for his clients, while also being a pleasure to work with."

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Robert Blau

Family lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jessica Friedman

Family lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Riccio in a divorce matter. Mr. Riccio is extremely knowledgable in family law and is a zealous advocate in the courtroom. I would highly recommend his services to anyone going through a divorce."

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Marshal Willick

Family lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Joe worked in this office some years ago, and I was impressed by his ability to quickly size up a situation and move to address it; he was a pleasure to work with. I've not had the opportunity to litigate a case with him as opposing counsel since then, but have heard good things about his work."

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David Jacks

Family lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Joe Riccio is an exceptional attorney and fierce advocate in the courtroom for his clients. I would recommend his services to anyone who needs a good lawyer."

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Bruce Shapiro

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Joe is enthusiastic, competence and always puts his clients first."

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Carli Sansone

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Joe is a passionate litigator and will fight for his clients to the end. He has strong negotiation skills that allow him to get what his clients deserve."

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Jamie Hendrickson

Family lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. He knows all aspects of divorce, custody, and domestic relations litigation. He is both an aggressive advocate and a compassionate advisor. Most importantly, he formulates creative solutions to assist clients in settlement. It's one thing to win at trial after ten of thousands spent in attorney's fees and costs out the door. It's quite another matter entirely to get a client what they want without the hassle, expense, or stress of trial. Joe is as adept at the latter as he is at the former."

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John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Mark Waddell

Family lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joe is the real deal. He has the ability to communicate with his clients and build trust in a way that most lawyers can't comprehend."

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Tracy Rau

Family lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Joe is an aggressive advocate and works hard to advance the positions of his clients. He is also courteous, knowledgeable and professional."

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Mario Fenu

Family lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Joe's competitive 'never quit' attitude when it comes to tough cases. He is fair in his assessment of cases yet firm when it comes to protecting his clients' interests."

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Boris Avramski

Family lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is very knowledgeable and creative attorney. His expertise and creativity help his clients achieve the results they desire."

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Audrey Beeson

Family lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Riccio and I had a very involved case during which he displayed professional courtesy and respect towards me at all times. While advocating for his client in the courtroom, Mr. Riccio was very reasonable and realistic during settlement negotiations, which is a quality that not all Family Law Attorneys have."

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Renee Mancino

Family lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Joseph is a very thorough, knowledgable, and competent attorney. As the attorney on the other side of the case he is one that doesn't waste his Client's time with unrealistic expectations yet he pursues his cases with a zealous advocacy. Well versed in all aspects of the law, and his Client's facts as applied to the law, he is professional, courteous, has high ethics, and is a pleasure to oppose. Joseph is definitely a credit to the family law bar and to those that work with him in the field."

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James Claflin

Family lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. Book smarts. Street smarts. Dedication. Zeal. Integrity. Joe is the complete package. A client who is represented by Joe is lucky to have him."

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Christopher Alderman

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Robert Blau

Family lawyer

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Jessica Friedman

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Carli Sansone

Business lawyer

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Bradley Hofland

Family lawyer

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Tracy Rau

Child custody lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top 100 Men of Success, MYVEGAS Magazine

2019

Top 40 under 40 Civil Plaintiff, The National Trial Lawyers

2019

Top 10 Family Law Nevada, Attorney & Practice Magazine

2019

10 Best Attorneys Family Law, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Under 40 Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Under 40 Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Top 10 Attorney Award, under the age of 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Mentor to Law Student from the William S. Boyd School of Law, Partners in Pro Bono

2015

Under 40 Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Mentor to Law Student from the William S. Boyd School of Law, Partners in Pro Bono

2014

Top Lawyers 2014, Desert Companion Magazine

2014

Under 40 Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Top 10 Attorney Award, under the age of 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2013

Mentor to Law Student from the William S. Boyd School of Law, Partners in Pro Bono

2012

Mentor to Law Student from the William S. Boyd School of Law, Partners in Pro Bono

2011

Mentor to Law Student from the William S. Boyd School of Law, Partners in Pro Bono

2010

Mentor to Law Student from the William S. Boyd School of Law, Partners in Pro Bono

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner, Vegas West Attorneys

2016 - Present

Associate, Pecos Law Group

2014 - 2015

Pro Tem Hearing Master; Discovery, Eighth Judicial District Court Family Division

2009 - 2016

Associate Attorney, Dempsey, Roberts & Smith, LTD.

2008 - 2009

Associate Attormey, Willick Law Group

2005 - 2007

Law Clerk, Grand Forks County Child Support Division (IV-D Unit)

Associations

2018 - Present

State Bar of Nevada

Nevada Lawyer Editorial Board

2017 - Present

Martindale-Hubbell

AV Rated Attorney

2008 - Present

Nevada State Bar

Attorney

2008 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

Attorney

2008 - Present

United States District Court for the District of Nevada

Attorney

2008 - Present

Clark County Bar Association

Member

2018 - 2019

State Bar of Nevada

Nevada Advertising Committee

2017 - 2018

National Junior Basketball

Coach

2014 - 2016

NV Counsel on Prevention of Domestic Violence

Committee Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Legal Malpractice Award

Case resolved with six figure award to client

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Education

2007

University of North Dakota School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of North Dakota

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2003

University of North Dakota

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Career Day, Durango High School

Profession of Law

2015

Family Law Conference at Ely

Domestic Violence: A New View

2014

Awareness of Domestic Violence; Issuance of TPOs Domestic Violence

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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