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Michael Becker
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Biography
Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer and Denver criminal defense lawyer Michael Becker has been helping clients fight--and beat--their criminal and DUI charges for 26 years. Michael Becker has taken more than 100 criminal cases to trial, securing dozens of "not guilty" verdicts and hung juries.
In Nevada, Las Vegas Defense Group was voted "Best Criminal Defense Lawyer Gold Winner" for 2018 and 2017 in Las Vegas Review-Journal's annual Best of Las Vegas. Michael Becker has achieved acquittals and/or dismissals in numerous serious felony cases, including murder, child abuse, rape, drugs and prostitution. Even the police turn to Michael Becker for criminal defense representation when one of their officers gets accused of a crime: NAPSO (Nevada Association of Public Service Officers) is a client of Las Vegas Defense Group, LLC. As a Las Vegas DUI lawyer, Michael Becker has helped countless clients get DUI charges dismissed, reduced to reckless driving, and avoid drivers license suspensions.
In Colorado, Michael Becker welcomes clients facing all types of criminal charges, including murder, assault, sexual assault, DUI, domestic violence, drug cases, and more.
Attorney Michael Becker is certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to administer field sobriety tests in connection with roadside DUI investigations. Michael Becker is also a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Read more about Michael Becker's recent legal victories.
For a free phone consultation to discuss your case in Nevada, call us at. For a free phone consultation to discuss your case in Colorado, call us at.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
33 years
DUI and DWI
10%
33 years
Expungement
10%
33 years
Juvenile Law
10%
33 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Nevada for 21 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 28 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 32 years
State: California
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 31 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Las Vegas Defense Group, L.L.C.
6655 W Sahara Ave, Suite C216, Las Vegas, NV, 89146
Colorado Legal Defense Group
140 E 19th Avenue, Suite 500, Denver, CO, 80211
Las Vegas Defense Group (Reno offices)
200 S. Virginia, 8th floor, Reno, NV, 89501
Colorado Legal Defense Group - Colorado Springs office
102 Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
Colorado Legal Defense Group - Loveland office
1635 Foxtrail Drive, Loveland, CO, 80538
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Michael Becker's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 144 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by G.H. | September 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
quid pro quo
Avoid this law firm. Do not recommend them specially Mr. Neil. I was almost arrested for a warrant due to their negligence back when I hired them. A case manager wanted me to go over his place for drink and for a "game plan" when I asked for payment plans. This was a quid pro quo issue and I reporte...
Posted by D'Arcy | June 27, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Why Try
I Never got a response from this lawyer. Would not recommend for any reason.
Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Very good lawyer
Very knowledgeable and kind! I didn’t get to hire him but I wish I did. After doing my research he’s one of the best in Las Vegas.
Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Las Vegas Defense Group!
I cannot say enough for this firm! Even when life gets so busy and you forget! They are there for you! With follow ups! And reminders! They treat you with utmost respect after your bad decisions! I feel it is the best law firm ever!
Posted by Michelle | March 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
PROFESSIONAL & EFFICIENT
Mr. Becker is professional, efficient and knowledgeable in his field. I would highly recommend
Michael Becker's Lawyer Endorsements
"Michael is a master criminal defense attorney, plain and simple. Las Vegas is lucky to have him."
"I'm so excited to be working for Michael. With a quarter-century's experience, he is simply the best advocate a client could hope for."
"I'm thrilled to be working for Michael Becker. He puts the needs of his clients first and foremost."
"I'm feel privileged to work for Michael. An excellent attorney whose record speaks for itself."
"Michael Becker is an incredibly hard worker who fights for the rights of his clients. Michael has an incredible amount of knowledge and expertise in criminal defense. I am honored to personally know Michael Becker. I highly endorse this attorney."
"His record speaks for itself. Exceptional attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Michael practices in both Nevada and California, although mainly now in Vegas. He's widely regarded in both places as one of the best criminal trial lawyers, especially in very serious felony cases. He's probably walked away with more "not guilty" verdicts in these cases than any other lawyer I know."
"I endorse this lawyer. If I get a DUI in Vegas I know who I'm calling =)"
"Mr. Becker is an excellent criminal defense attorney and I am very familiar with his work product, work ethic, ability to analyze cases, identify legal issues and craft strategies in the course of defending clients from criminal accusations. I endorse Mr. Becker without hesitation and if you hire him you will too."
"As good of a jury trial lawyer as there gets."
"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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"Mr. Becker has been an aggressive and successful defender of his clients' rights for almost twenty years. While plea bargains can be the right decision in many cases, Mr. Becker is not afraid to take matters to trial. He has taken over 75 criminal matters to jury trial in his career."
"Micheal and I faced each other on several matters when I was a Chief Deputy DA. He was always prepared, adept at spotting the issues, and committed to getting the best results for his client. In virtually every case his commitment paid off. I have seen Michael obtain Not Guilty verdicts and outright dismissals of major felony charges on more than one occasion. I have zero reservations in endorsing this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mike is widely known as a first rate trial lawyer. He fights aggressively for his clients and he's not afraid to take the case to trial and go for a "not guilty" verdict...which he gets a lot of."
"Mike is a terrific lawyer with a great deal of trial experince and a remarkable record of success at trial."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Client Champion Award - Silver, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Best DUI Attorney - Gold Winner, Las Vegas Review-Journal "Best of Las Vegas"
2020
Best Criminal Defense Lawyer - Gold Winner, Las Vegas Review-Journal "Best of Las Vegas"
2020
Mountain States Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
10 Best Law Firm, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2019
Best criminal defense attorney, Three Best Rated
2018
Best Criminal Defense Lawyer Gold Winner, Las Vegas Review-Journal "Best of Las Vegas"
2018
Best DUI Lawyers in Las Vegas, Expertise
2018
10 Best Law Firm Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2017
Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel
2017
Best Criminal Defense Lawyer Gold Winner, Las Vegas Review-Journal "Best of Las Vegas"
2017
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer (Nevada), National Trial Lawyers
2017
10 Best Law Firm Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2017
Top Lawyers, Three Best Rated
2016
Nationally Ranked Superior DUI Attorney, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, MYVEGAS Magazine
2016
10 Best Attorney (Nevada), American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2015
100 Law Points (the only perfect score in the U.S.), Lawyer.com
2015
Nationally Ranked Superior DUI Attorney, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2015
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer (Nevada), The National Trial Lawyers
2015
10 Best Attorney (Nevada), American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2014
Top Lawyer, Desert Companion Magazine
2011
Verified, Lead Counsel
2010
Verified, Lead Counsel
2009
Certified in Field Sobriety Testing & DUI Investigations, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the International Association of Chiefs of Police
2009
Verified, Lead Counsel
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Partner, Las Vegas Defense Group
1999 - Present
Partner, Law Offices of Michael L. Becker
1994 - 1999
Attorney, Law Offices of Peter L. Knecht
1991 - 1992
Intern, American Civil Liberties Union
1988 - 1989
Intern at Clerk's Office- Criminal Magistrate Division, United States District Court, Central District Of California
Associations
2009 - Present
Clark County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLife Member
1998 - Present
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana LawsMember
1993 - Present
American Civil Liberties UnionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. J.W.
DUI reduced to WET RECKLESS
People v. D.C. (Colorado)
NOT GUILTY of felony DUI
People v. Hunter B. (Sonoma County, CA)
DUI dismissed
Esther P. v. Director of Department of Motor Vehicles (Orange County, CA)
Driver's license NOT suspended.
People v. Nicholas H. (Santa Barbara)
DUI client granted diversion.
State v. J.T.
TRAFFIC TICKET DISMISSED BEFORE TRIAL
People v. C.G.
JUDGMENT REVERSED: Denial of "motion to suppress" reversed, felony drug possession with a firearm conviction tossed on appeal
State v. K.D.
BATTERY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGE DISMISSED.
State of NV v. B.S.
SEXUAL ASSAULT AND KIDNAPPING CHARGES DISMISSED
People v. Jessy O. (Los Angeles)
NOT GUILTY of willful deliberate and premeditated attempted murder.
State of NV v. L.C.
ATTEMPTED MURDER REVERSED AND REMANDED FOR NEW TRIAL.
State of NV v. J.R.
LEWDNESS WITH A MINOR AND SEXUAL COERCION CONVICTIONS REVERSED AND REMANDED
People v. H.S. (California)
California Murder Trial: Jury Verdict of "Not Guilty"
State of NV v. James G.
Felony to be reduced to gross misdemeanor following probation.
State of NV v. D. Barral
RAPE CONVICTIONS REVERSED; NEW TRIAL ORDERED
NV v. Jackie A.
Not Guilty on all counts
NV vs. Robert M & Sean C
Felony charge dismissed
NV v. Aaron H
NOT GUILTY VERDICT FOR RAPE
NV v. Christian P.
NOT GUILTY FELONY BATTERY WITH SERIOUS INJURY
NV v. Leopaldo G.
NOT GUILTY LUDE AND LASCIVIOUS- HUNG JURY ON SEXUAL ASSAULT
NV v. Daryal T.
NOT GUILTY ALL COUNTS
NV v. John R.
NOT GUILTY KIDNAPPING
NV v. Nicholas T.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT DISMISSED
NV v. Aaron C.
CASE DISMISSED
NV v. David B.
CASE DISMISSED
NV v. Frederick L.
CASE DISMISSED
State of NV v. James B.
NOT GUILTY OF RECKLESS DRIVING
State of NV v. William M.
DUI DISMISSED
State of NV v. Sean W.
BATTERY DISMISSED
People v. Angel H.
ATTEMPTED MURDER AND ARMED ROBBERY DISMISSED
State of NV v. Stuart R.
FELONY BATTERY/ DV- STRANGULATION/ DISMISSED
People v. William R.
ROBBERY DISMISSED
State of NV v Andrew B.
STATUTORY SEXUAL SEDUCTION DISMISSED
State of NV v. Timothy S.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DISMISSED
State of NV v. Jack L.
GROSS LEWDNESS DISMISSED
State of NV v. Armen M.
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA DISMISSED
State of NV v. Jairo G.
BATTERY/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DISMISSED
State of NV v. David S.
CASE DISMISSED
People v. Alberto S.
6 years on assault with deadly weapon
People v. Kevin R.
ACQUITAL ON ALL COUNTS BY JURY
State of NV v. Fernando G.
ACQUITAL ON ALL COUNTS BY JURY
People v. Oswaldo D.
ACQUITAL ON ALL COUNTS BY JURY
State of NV v. Diane W.
DUI DISMISSED
State of NV v. Kenneth K.
SOLICITING PROSTITUTION DISMISSED
People v. Mark O.
ACQUITAL ON FELONY COUNTS BY JURY
Education
1992
University of Miami School of Law
Juris Doctor
1989
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
The Morning Blend
Marijuana Laws
2013
Seminar Defending the Unthinkable: Zealous Advocacy in Sexual Assault and Child Victims Cases
Sexual Assault Defense
2013
Nevada Medical Cannabis Symposium – Green Rush Nevada
Medical Marijuana
2013
Defending the Modern Drug Case
Drug Defense
2009
KVBC Las Vegas NBC News
DUI Arrests in the Las Vegas Valley
Publications
2016
MYVEGAS magazine
Ask A Lawyer
2016
MYVEGAS Magazine
Hire the Law Firm that Nevada Cops Themselves Use
2015
Online Blog
LAS VEGAS DEFENSE GROUP BLG
Languages
Spanish
Tagalog
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What are the penalties for trespass in Nevada?
15 May 2012
Q&A
Theft NRS:205.0832 Poss. CC without Owners Consent NRS:205.090
28 Apr 2010
Q&A
Charged for felony possession of meth 11377 in riverside county and under the influence 11550, what will happen :(
13 Mar 2010