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Recognized as Top 100 Trial Attorney in the Nation, Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney in Las Vegas, Carl E.G. Arnold is a seasoned trial litigator with over 20 years of experience appearing before civil and criminal juries in the states of Nevada and California.
After graduating from Howard University School of Law in 1994, Mr. Arnold accepted an associates attorney position with the international law firm Cozen O’Connor. Mr. Arnold’s first trial was a $20 million insurance subrogation case in which he successfully second-chaired to a jury verdict three months after passing the California Bar Exam. Mr. Arnold in five short years achieved the ranks of partner with Cozen O’Connor and continued trying civil cases on behalf of many top-rated insurance companies in the United States.
After an illusturious ten year career with Cozen O’Connor, Mr. Arnold accepted a position with the United State’s Attorney’s Office in San Diego. As a federal prosecutor, Mr. Arnold prosecuted crimes involving drug trafficking, human smuggling, and illegal entry into the United States. Although, Mr. Arnold had a short two year federal appointment, he indicted over 150 cases before a federal grand jury and was undefeated in eleven federal criminal trials. Mr. Arnold also obtained invaluable experience filing numerous federal appeals and arguing before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Mr. Arnold then moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, to become a trial attorney for the Heavy Hitter, Glen Lerner with a case load that exceeded over 200 clients. Mr. Arnold became quickly versed in every aspect of personal injury claims from intake to jury trials. Mr. Arnold then opened his own criminal law practice CEGA LAW Inc. where he has handled hundred of cases each year and has participated in over 70 jury trials including the highly publicized trials of the Mormon Missionary Robbery and the murder of seven year old child, Rodney Arrington by Markiece Palmer.
Mr. Arnold is an attorney of the people and will fight for your rights.
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Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
31 years | 500 cases
Personal Injury
50%
31 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Nevada for 21 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2004
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
Licensed in California for 31 years
State: California
Acquired: 1994
Location
Carl Arnold
1428 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 89146
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Posted by Edward | January 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
No good
The way this man treated my son was totally unprofessional to say the least. He’s just after the money he can’t make court dates. He can’t do his job and he tells lies.
Posted by richard | October 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
down to earth cool guy & cares
I like the personal attention and I'm confident we will win. There was. A major injustice done to me and Carl took interest in my case and it's a good case.I'm sorry all this happened.I was a victim and i'm putting my case/ife in carl's hands. I like that he is a family man ,likes sports and seems...
Posted by Un happy | September 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Could of been better without Carl Arnold
If you are interested in losing a case try this attorney he has no fight for you he gets paid but doesn't swing when the bell ring worse attorney ever seems like he's only interested in your cash I had better luck a the dice table
Posted by Monica | November 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
The best
He hands down is the best in vegas. You in a jam this man walks in the court room like a straight G withlaw game. game.5 star all the way.
Posted by Jan | March 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
BEST CRIMINAL ATTORNEY IN NV
I hired Carl as my attorney 2 months ago. I was charged with 3 felonys. Robbery, Grand Larceny, and Conspiracy. My original attorney came in and offered me a gross misdemeanor and 25K in restitution after my first court appearance I researched Carl and scheduled a meeting with me. He was extremely po...
Carl E.G. Arnold's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Carl Arnold is an experienced criminal defense attorney who handles serious cases in both state and federal court. I would recommend Mr. Arnold to anyone facing criminal charges in Las Vegas."
"Carl is a well polished and well prepared litigator. It's rare that you find a lawyer that is extremely aggressive and yet still refined at the same time. Carl's courtroom presence reminds me of Tom Cruise's character from a Few Good Men."
Michael Pandullo
Criminal defense lawyer
Warren Geller
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Reprimanded issued in NV, 2021
updated on 05/23/2022This 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.
Reprimanded issued in NV, 2018
updated on 12/07/2018This 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
2018
10 Best, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2017
10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Nation, The National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Owner, C.E.G.A. Criminal Law Inc.
2006 - 2008
Attorney, Glen Lerner
2004 - 2006
Prosecuting Attorney, United States Attorney's Office
1994 - 2004
Attorney, Cozen & O'connor
Associations
1995 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitAdmitted
National Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
PR Director of Scientology’s Las Vegas Celebrity Center Arrested in Plot to Assassinate a Cop
Devon pleaded guilty to a gross misdemeanor, conspiracy to commit false imprisonment, and left jail in December 2013
Education
1994
Howard University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
Azusa Pacific University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Spanish
Armenian
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07 Jul 2018
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