Michael David Pariente

Michael David Pariente

also known as Michael Pariente

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Las Vegas, NV
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ... +2 more

1635 Village Center Cir, #280, Las Vegas, NV

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

In any criminal accusation, the prosecutor must prove every element of the charges against you beyond a reasonable doubt. That means he or she must completely convince the jury that, other than some far-fetch scenario, what the prosecution says happened is absolutely the truth

26 years | 1,000 cases

20%
DUI and DWI 20%

All drunk driving offenses from first time to felony

26 years | 600 cases

20%
Domestic Violence 20%

everything from domestic battery, to child abuse and felony strangulation.

26 years | 750 cases

20%
Internet 20%

Like everything else, the prevalence of criminal charges for online activity has increased. Cyber crime can range from child pornography, enticing a child to identity theft to wire fraud, among other potential charges.

26 years | 400 cases

20%
Medicaid and Medicare 20%

The Las Vegas District attorney has been stepping up prosecutions against Medicaid fraud and many innocent people are getting caught in the net. It is important that you retain a good criminal defense attorney before you go to court

26 years | 200 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 2 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2023

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 2 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2023

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Nevada for 20 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 27 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1998

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Pariente Law Firm, P.C.

1635 Village Center Cir, #280, Las Vegas, NV, 89134

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Michael David Pariente's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

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Posted by Leo | September 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best criminal defense lawyer hands down.

I can only say great things about Mr. pariente. Last July I was accused of a crime I did not commit. Mr. Pariente made sure these charges were dropped. He was always very professional, he provided me with his direct cell phone and I was able to get in contact with him at all times. He was always very... straight forward and explained every step of the process with great detail. I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing a criminal defense lawyer. He is the best in Las Vegas for sure.

Posted by Daniel | April 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Satisfied

Pariente Law Firm was fantastic through my legal experience. I found them easily on Google, and I chose them over all the others because they were down to earth, friendly, and the most informative. I signed with Michael Pariente immediately after our first meeting, and he went to work on the heavy c...harges I was facing from the court. I was naturally stressed through my judicial experience, but Michael was calm and orderly, and in just a few months he had my charges dismissed.

Michael Pariente

Replied last May 3, 2021

Thank you very much for the kind words!

Posted by ICW | March 4, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Criminal Defense Attorney.

I just want to say that in my personal opinion Mr Pariente is easily one of the best criminal defense attorneys in the country. Due to my own immaturity throughout my life I’ve racked up sum pretty serious felony charges & not only has he represented me time after time, he’s shown up to court for me,... worked with me on payments & gotten me the best deals, & even gotten me out & kept me out of jail. I’m honestly glad to have met Mr Pariente. He’s truly been more than attorney, he has been a friend to me when I didn’t know who else to turn to or trust. It’s like he believed in me & he wanted to see me prevail & be free from the legal system & with his help I can finally say, I’m a free man. It feels great. I couldn’t have done this without him. Words simply cannot describe what Mr Pariente brings to the table. Worth every single penny. If you want an attorney that’s going to be there for you when you need them most I suggest you choose Pariente Law Firm. Period. Nobody else comes close.

Posted by Jessica | September 1, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Michael is the ultimate professional

Michael was always available and quickly responded to every question and request. He is an intelligent, passionate attorney who never stopped fighting for me. I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a true warrior by their side. Thank you so much, Michael, for all of your help!

Posted by Marianlyen | July 1, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND ATTORNEY MICHAEL PARIENTE - AMAZING ATTORNEY!

Attorney Michael Pariente honestly helped me out so much with my case. If you guys are looking for an attorney who takes pride in helping people and actually cares about his clients I would recommend Giving him a call! He personally took care of my case and he makes himself available and easy to reac...h with any questions or concerns you may have! He was able to get my case dismissed and personally updated me on what was going on and kept me in the loop the entire time, even with his busy schedule. Thank you so much Attorney Michael! Appreciate all your help and I can’t thank you enough for getting my case dismissed!!

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Michael David Pariente's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joel Mann

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Watkins

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Isso

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very strategic."

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Adam Vander Heyden

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is an elite level trial attorney. He always comes to court prepared and gets results. I would highly recommend him."

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Lawrence Hill

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Pariente is one of the most highly-skilled attorneys in Nevada and well-respected for his competence and knowledge among the community in the area of criminal defense."

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Kirk Kaplan

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Michael Pariente because has a thorough understanding of Constitutional aspects of criminal law and procedure in the state courts of Nevada and US District Court. Once Michael accepts you as a client, he will be your advocate."

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Romeo Perez

Criminal defense lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He does a good job for his clients and returns phone calls!"

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Ryan Alexander

Criminal defense lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a very experienced and confident defense attorney, who gets great results for his clients. His professionalism and knowledge have earned him respect from the bench and bar alike. For serious criminal defense matters Michael will serve you well."

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Joshua Tomsheck

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Michael represent many clients in many different cases. He always extremely prepared and professional. He is an excellent criminal defense attorney."

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Ross Goodman

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Watkins

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Joel Mann

Criminal defense lawyer

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Adam Vander Heyden

Criminal defense lawyer

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Romeo Perez

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Lifetime Achievement Award, America's Top 100 Attorneys

2017

10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel

2015

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Criminal Law - Appellate, Lead Counsel Rated

2015

Criminal Law - Federal, Lead Counsel Rated

2015

Criminal Law - State Level Crimes, Lead Counsel Rated

2015

Top 25 Las Vegas Criminal Defense Attorney, Top 25 Las Vegas

2014

Clients Choice, AVVO

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, LVDUIDEFENSE.COM

2005 - Present

Founder and attorney, Pariente Law Firm

1999 - 2005

Assistant Federal Public Defender, El Paso County Federal Public Defender

1998 - 1999

Assistant District Attorney, El Paso County District Attorney

Associations

2018 - Present

USCCA Critical Response Team

Critical Response Attorney

2008 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2006 - Present

Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2005 - Present

Nevada State Bar

Member

1998 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Attempted Murder, Kidnapping with a Deadly Weapon, Burglary with a Deadly Weapon, 2 Counts of Battery with a Deadly Weapon

ALL CHARGES REDUCED TO MISDEMEANORS WITH PROBATION

Sexual Assault

Dismissed

Felony Strangulation

Dismissed

Felony Driving Under the Influence (Felony DUI)

Dismissed

80 pounds of marijuana

PROBATION AND NO DEPORTATION

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Education

1998

Baylor University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Texas at Austin

MA - Masters

1990

University of New Mexico

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

How to get the personnel files of testifying officers under Milke v. Ryan

2001

Los Angeles Jewish Bar Associatio

Federal Defense Seminar

2000

National Criminal Defense College

Criminal Law

1999

Federal Defender Training

Federal Defender Training

1998

Texas Criminal Distict Attorneys Training

Criminal Law

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

French

Russian

Hebrew

Activity

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