Joey S. Gilbert

Joey S. Gilbert

also known as Joseph S. Gilbert

4.9
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Reno, NV
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Immigration, Family

405 Marsh Ave, Reno, NV

About Joey

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

DUI Defense, Drug Possession, Drug Sales, Domestic Battery, Burglary, Theft, Fraud, Sealing of Records, Violation of Probation

22 years

25%
Family 25%

Divorces, Custody, Estate Planning, Wills

25%
Immigration 25%

Visas, Petitions

25%
Personal Injury 25%

Auto Accidents, Truck and Tractor Trailer accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Brain Injury, Worker's Compensation

22 years

25%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 21 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Joey Gilbert Law

405 Marsh Ave, Reno, NV, 89509

Las Vegas Defense Team

520 S 4th St Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, 89101

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Joey S. Gilbert's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Do not hire this bad lawyer!

This is the worst lawyer I've ever had. I only have two misdemeanors.They do not update me.They cannot get any of the charges dropped.They charge me 3500 for absolutely nothing. They have absolutely no sympathy or a willingness to try to help me with this at all

Posted by Andrew | April 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great job

Joey, Sean, Ryan and Carlos handled our criminal case. They were able to reduce the jail sentencing in half on a probation violation. Throughout the process, they were very patient, compassionate and knowledgeable during the stressful ordeal. They were very attentive to to our barrage of questions... via e-mail and phone. Would highly recommend them to those in need of criminal defense.

Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Joey and his team are simply the best at what they do!

Joey and his team are by far the most knowledgeable, caring and trustworthy people I have met. These are good people who want nothing more than to help others get through a hard time in their lives with a favorable result. I came to Joey after I made a mistake on my birthday and ended up being charge...d with a felony, which could ruin my life. Mr. Gilbert immediately helped me from the second I called him and even gave me his personal cell phone number. The best part about Joey is he is extremely proactive. He told me exactly what I should do to help my case and I set out to do those things. The best advice I can give to you when you hire Joey is to listen and do everything he says, this guy knows what he is talking about. From the time I was released from jail up to my hearing date, Joey and his team kept me informed on what was going on and checked up on me to make sure things were going well. When the time came for the initial meeting with the District Attorney I had completed all the tasks Joey had set out for me and boy did that come in handy. Within 10 minutes of speaking to the DA Joey was able to drop my felony charge to a simple misdemeanor charge that would be off my record in 2 years and I would serve no additional time. I was simply in shock. Not only did we avoid court entirely but thanks to Mr. GIlbert's guidance this rough time in my life was coming to a close. This could not have been possible without the help of Joey and his team of Miss Kay and Mr. Lucas Sprenkel. I would recommend Joey Gilbert Law to anyone for any legal problem. This man cares about your well being and that is hard to find these days.

Posted by Micayla | December 03, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Hiring Mr. Gilbert was the best decision we ever made...

My husband and I moved to Nevada 8 months ago; a few months after we arrived, we got into some trouble out in Reno, and were both facing criminal charges in a city that we were totally unfamiliar with. My husband is in the military and I am pursuing career in the medical field, so if the charges st...uck, it could have easily ended both of our careers. We contacted multiple attorneys, but after speaking to a representative from Mr. Gilbert's office, I knew we had found the right attorney to represent us. His office was the ONLY office I called where I did not have to leave a message and was able to get a consultation immediately. Mr. Gilbert even called me from his personal cell phone later that day to let me now that he had all of our information, that he would be handling our case personally, and not to worry. I have never had to hire an attorney for a criminal charge before, so I had no idea what to expect, but Mr. Gilbert and his staff made this process completely painless. His legal assistant, Kay, always got back to me immediately if I had a question or needed a copy of something for our records. Mr. Gilbert proved to be everything the previous reviews say: knowledgeable, trustworthy, responsive, and dedicated to his clients. When it was all said and done, my husband was found not guilty, and my charges were dismissed entirely....I am not sure that another attorney would have gotten the same results. Mr. Gilbert delivered on every commitment he made to us, and in doing so, saved both of our careers. If you made a mistake and are needing legal representation, look no further, you need to call Mr. Gilbert immediately. At the risk of sounding cliché, calling his office was the best call I ever made.

Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Future is still wide open!!!!

Mr. Gilbert and the fantastic team he has working for him made it possible for me to start a new life, (post-DUI's) with hope rather than despair. Without this legal team, I am certain things would have turned out very badly for me. They have spent nearly two years diligently handling the enormous... amount of work involved with my two cases, one in Humboldt County and the other in Washoe County. Joey selflessly traveled Hwy 80 for me many times, often racing from court in Carson City all the way to Winnemucca, and then back to Reno! In one day!! And never without a smile on his face or exuding extreme confidence and optimism. Mr. Gilbert, Mr. McCabe, and Kay Winch handled every little detail of my complicated cases perfectly and were consistently professional, supportive, compassionate, and patient in their communication with myself and my family. I was truly blessed with this legal team. Thanks to all of their hard work, I still have a fighting chance at this game called Life...before I hired Joey Gilbert I did not think I was going to have one.

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Joey S. Gilbert's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nick Wooldridge

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"He's got my endorsement. He cares about his clients and strives for greatness."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Mario Gonzalez

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joey is a fighter, who is proactive, tenacious, and diligent."

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Jamie Cogburn

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe has helped many clients I have sent to him with their uncharacteristic issues with the criminal court. He focuses on customer service just like my firm, but even more importantly gets great results."

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Adam Spicer

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Gilbert is Reno and Northern Nevada's most skilled and effective DUI attorney. I do represent some Nevada clients in Lake Tahoe, but I make sure to recommend Mr. Gilbert to anyone else arrested in Northern Nevada."

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John Rutledge

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Attorney Gilbert on a variety of matters, and have found him to be skilled, responsive, and cordial. He is an asset to our community."

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Michael Marley

Entertainment lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Joey Gilbert is a born and bred fighter in the ring and in the courtroom. As a former Reno resident and an ex-UNR Wolf Pack fighter and as a criminal defense lawyer in NYC, I enthusiastically recommend Joey as a top attorney. You won't find one better in the Great State of Nevada."

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Sarah Powell

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the privilege of knowing Joey since law school. I have always known him to be hard working and aggressive, a trait that certainly benefits his clients. I definately endorse his work."

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Arvand Naderi

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Sheinberg

Unknown lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Friend

"Joey Gilbert is a top notch guy, I fully endorse him to anyone!"

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Nick Wooldridge

Criminal defense lawyer

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Donald Nomura

Litigation lawyer

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David Houston

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Top 50 DUI Attorneys, National Advocacy of DUI Defense

2013

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2013

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Managing Partner, Joey Gilbert & Associates

2006 - Present

Owner, Joey Gilbert Law, P.C.

2006 - Present

President, Joey Gilbert Companies

2006 - Present

President, Joey Gilbert Promotions

Associations

2013 - Present

National Advocacy of DUI Defense

Member

2013 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

Washoe County Bar Association

2004 - Present

American Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Henry Walls vs. Capital Sanitation Co.

$4 million dollar jury verdict

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Education

2003

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Nevada-Reno

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Creative Performance Group

Certified Professional Speaker

Languages

Spanish

English

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