Richard A. Molezzo

Richard A. Molezzo

4.6
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 30 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Reno, NV
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

275 Hill Street, Suite 101, Reno, NV

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

I understand the Immigration issues that may arise when an undocumented worker or permanent resident gets into trouble with the law.

20%
DUI and DWI 20%

Simply because you may be impaired while driving or operating a vehicle this does not mean your guilty. There are at least 3 phases in a DUI defense and all 3 must be proven for a conviction.

20%
Domestic Violence 10%

NEVER PLEAD GUILTY until you speak to an attorney. In these type cases, so often the supposed victim manipulates the facts that have nothing to do with what really happened .

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 30 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 1995

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2013

Location

Richard Molezzo Esq. PC

275 Hill Street, Suite 101, Reno, NV, 89501

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Richard A. Molezzo's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Janice | August 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Cared more about my situation and family than the money

I went to Richard to discuss my son being severely injured by a so called friend of his. The kid was not arrested after stabbing my son in the back literally. Richard wrote letters to the District Attorneys office, did some background check, made phone calls and still called me frequently to let me... know what the status was and if he heard anything. Once we got the letter back from the DA, stating again that they were not going to do anything and how sorry they were, Richard started investigating more and believed that my sons civil rights had been violated. Instead of him taking the case, he referred me to someone who was a expert in Human Civil Rights because he said it would take him longer to research everything and end up costing me a lot more money and after everything my son and I had been through, he didn't want me have to pay for the fight. I barely had to pay him for all the work he did for a months worth of investigation and then he referred me to someone who took the case on contingency. I have never heard of a lawyer doing that. It's all about the money and Richard didn't care about that. He cared more about my family and getting justice for my son. I would recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Robert | April 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Gaming

Great Lawyer, Professional and experienced. Straight to the point no BS. Strongly recommended!!!

Richard Molezzo, Esq. represented me in a case with gaming commission. His connections and strong knowledge of the system, along with his strong working relationship with local prosecutors, allowed him to resolve my case out of court. I was really impressed. This gave me a chance to recover from this... mess without a permanent mark on my record, which is invaluable these days. Richard is a straight-talker who will not tell you what you want to hear, but what you need to know. He gave me options and explained the risk and benefits of it. He is very aggressive in court but very caring to his clients. He is always available to his clients to answer the questions by phone, text or email. I highly recommend Richard, and feel fortunate to have him on my side. His nickname "The Sledge Hammer for Justice" describes him perfectly.

Posted by Troy | April 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Restraining order

Richard has a great professional attitude. He took my case even though this is not his Forte, he was doing this to help me after I explained the situation. Richard was on top of everything that came up during the hearing. I was completely in awe on how he handled and controlled himself and the court.... Richard schooled the opposing attorney. Hands down I would call Richard for any legal problems I might have. This guy is GREAT, I give him 6 stars, he's that good!!!!! He is the sledge hammer for justice and he's always available to talk, not many attorneys give you their cell number and say call whenever you need to talk. He is also a great guy!!

Posted by Rebecca | November 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Awesome Attorney

Mr. Molezzo is an outstanding attorney that knows his way around in a court room. Our family member that Richard represented had some very serious charges a lot of over charge it seemed but Mr. Molezzo and his team never stopped investigating so they were able to show the truth and what really happen...ed to his client. Mr Molezzo is very professional and caring. Always kept client and family updated on the case. Our family and friends thank you so much for what you did for our family member and your client!!! You are the best! I would definitely recommend Richard Molezzo

Posted by Jess | October 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Juvenile

Fair and honest

Mr. Molezzo represented one of my children in an serious matter. He reviewed the situation and fought hard for his client. He was professional, responsive and knowledgeable. He never promised what he couldn't produced. His team acted professional but with compassion at the proper moments. His positiv...e and personnal committment were non ending through the process in which turned out well. I would recommend Mr. Molezzo.

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Richard A. Molezzo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Beguelin

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Molezzo has a amazing passion for justice and obtains consistent excellent results for his clients. He is the only lawyer I know that is 'on call' 24/7 for emergency assistance. He has my 100% vote of confidence and trust."

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Stephanie Rice

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Molezzo is one of the most charismatic attorneys I have ever met. He makes himself available to speak with clients and potential clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and he always looks extremely professional and ready for a Court appearance at any given moment."

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Jason Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Richard is relentless in fighting for the rights of his clients. I have not a met a better lawyer or human being and I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone facing a legal problem."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Eric Rosen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tyler Ayres

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great lawyer and fine man."

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Charles Donahue

Unknown lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Other

"Rich Molezzo is one of the best criminal defense lawyer in Nevada. He is a street-smart, hard- working and very tough trial lawyer. Rich is creative and a champion. He is straight-shooting, caring and honest. I'd hire him in a New York minute!"

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Adrian Baca

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Richard is a skilled attorney who is dedicated to the best outcome for his clients. He is a top notch trial attorney who is unafraid of hard cases. He is the kind of guy you want right next to you when your in trouble."

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Jason Johnson

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2013.

Public Reprimand issued in NV, 2013

updated on 09/18/2018

Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Honors

2019

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Personal Injury; Criminal Defense Lawyer, Richard Molezzo Private Attorney

2003 - 2005

Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General Of Nevada

1995 - 2003

Public Defender, Washoe County Public Defender

Associations

2012 - Present

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Warrior/Student

National Criminal Defense College

Graduate

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Elk's Club

Member

Manogue Alumni Association

Member

BNI Northern Nevada Chapter

Member

Western Industrial Nevada

Member

American Inns of Court

Member

Hispanic American Chamber of Business

Member

Education

2012

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

1992

Thurgood Marshall School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Nevada-Reno

Languages

English

Spanish

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