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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 Caesar | December 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Hands down best criminal defense attorney in Las Vegas
Carl Arnold is great to work with. Very professional, aggressive yet has a sense of humor and knows how to win. I wasn't sure at first if a top 10 criminal defense attorney was going to break my bank but Cega Law was very affordable and 1,000% worth it. My case ended up dragging much longer than w...
Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2016
Best Las Vegas criminal defense attorney
We called the law office of Cega Law at 1am, spoke to a representative and received an actual call from Attorney Carl an hour later. Arnold was very professional and handled the situation like a super attorney. Best bet I've ever made in Las Vegas thank you Carl and team for everything.
Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime
Thorough, Precise, and Professional
According to Nevada police, I was caught with possession of a narcotic which happened to be my own medical prescription for back pain. I Googled "Criminal Defense" and his name was first on the list. I contacted Carl Arnold and explained my story in detail and he personally fought for me in court hel...
Posted by Ed | June 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Carl Arnold is the Man!
Carl Arnold from Cega Law is the best criminal law attorney in Las Vegas. Friend and I were hit with possession and caught at the casino. We were skeptical after reading the reviews but after calling and speaking to Carl, the price was way under what other attorneys wanted and he sounded confident so...
Posted by Sal | June 14, 2013 | Criminal Defense
TOP GUN POWERHOUSE ATTORNEY.
Mr. Arnold is a powerhouse attorney in my opinion handled my case like a charm and kept me out of jail i would high recommend him to anyone out there being charged with a criminal matter.
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."
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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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