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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Makayla | November 22, 2017

Pleased

Neil Shouse and his office staff were all great. They treated me very well. They handled everything for me even the citation I recieved. Thank you.

Posted by Grayson | July 14, 2015

Awesome

My experience with LVDG left me feeling great. From the beginning, I felt like my relatively minor case was treated as if it were a very serious one. While hanging out at my house, I heard a strange knock at my door. The police informed me that I had been a very serious accident and that they kne...w it was me. I told them that I didn’t know what they were talking about. They told me a tow-truck was on its way to impound my car and I only needed to confess to take care of everything quickly. I continued to tell them that I didn’t know what they were talking about. This took about 3 hours and left me very shaken up. About 2 weeks later, I got a notice in the mail from LVMPD that I was the suspect in a hit and run investigation. This frightened me. How could the police accuse me of this? Are my rights being violated? What’s going on? I knew this was the time to consult a lawyer. I researched the Law Firm that I noticed represented police in previous cases, and that had former police officers on its staff. I knew that this sort of rapport with police would expedite my case, as they would be able to relate to the detective(s) investigating me on mutually understandable terms. Upon meeting with the first of three individuals involved on my case, David Kohlmeier, Case Manager immediately made me feel the full implications of my case. He let me know the potential progress and possible punishments of my case, the benefits of retaining the law firm to protect me, and the cost structure for all of it. Nothing was unclear. He made me feel confident that he knew what he was talking about. The next person I met with was In-House Private Investigator - William Simpson who personally investigated on my behalf and spoke to the detective on my behalf to figure out an appropriate time for me to go speak with him, as well as probing for information to give us a clearer understanding of what exactly I was being accused of. After that, I met with my lawyer, and the state completely dropped its case with no tickets or punishments issued whatsoever! Whew! Throughout the experience, all my phone calls were returned with expedience, and everything was explained thoroughly. The diverse backgrounds of the people involved on my case provided a plan that left me feeling like my rights were protected in the way that they should be. I felt like all I had to do was retain them as my legal counsel and let them do the rest. I was supposed to get a huge hit in more ways than one, but LVDG protected me. Thanks LVDG!

Posted by lisa | May 19, 2015

Excellent Attorney!

I will be sharing my experience of when I used the Las Vegas Defense Group: I was charged with a DUI above 0.18, which could have negatively impacted my personal life and career. I was very worried about what could happen when I first started going through this stressful process. The Las Vegas Defen...se Group was there for me the entire time. They treated me as an individual person instead of just another case number. They were very upfront and forthcoming about the facts of my case and what could possibly happen. They truly put all of my fears at ease. Thankfully, they explained everything in depth before I even stepped into court. The possible outcome of the original charge would have been devastating to my career, but thankfully they got it reduced to a lesser charge which allowed me to keep providing for my family and continue on with my life and put this situation behind me. Since the case resolved and I didn't have to go to trial, I was spared the embarrassment of having to face the police officers and witnesses. I recommend this law firm to anyone facing criminal charges!

Posted by Teri | August 06, 2014

AVOID

This review is a bit long but I warn those who are not wealthy or "known". I would never hire or recommend Neil. Sadly, I made quite a few mistakes in life as a young adult and needed help. Neil offered me a free consultation as long as I retained his services. He told me all kinds of great informati...on, promised he'd deliver. Within a few weeks, I retained him w/cash borrowed from family & friends. His "assistant" couldn't find the receipt book that day so she said she would email me. Since then, Neil was unreachable. He didn't show up for court and I was detained. After serving time: whenever I called the office, his assistant said she had no record of me ever paying or being a client and there was no file for me. They knew I needed help with getting funds together. This by far was my biggest mistake. I've learned valuable lessons, and will NEVER hire an attorney again. My faith brought me through, and that's the only thing keeping me out of trouble.

Neil Shouse

Replied last August 06, 2014

I don't remember any encounter like this, and I don't believe the story is true. None of it is consistent with our policies. First, we always offer a free consultation and the person has absolutely no obligation to hire our firm. We never put pressure on anyone. Second, we would never accept a cash payment from anyone without providing a receipt and a written retainer agreement. Third, we always make all of our court appearances and we return every client call every day. If there was a misunderstanding with this person, then I would welcome him or her to call me personally and I would do whatever I could to rectify the situation.

Posted by Corinthia | June 09, 2014

No one could ask for more

Mr Shouse was hired by me to represent my husband, who was facing nine strikes , three in his former case in six that he had prior to the three strikes law going into effect. Mr Shous went to the jail and visited my husband every other day while he was working on his case . he kept my husband inf...ormed as to everything he was doing with his case, he treated my daughter and I like family and insured us that he would do his best. And that he did !!! . Neil is the most kind , genuine, dedicated , knowledgeable an loving attorney anyone could hire he went out an gave 110% I could not ask for anything more I was very satisfied with the out come he succeeded in getting seven of the strikes dropped leaving my husband to be sentenced as a two striker and he tried to get those dismissed however due to callousness on my husband part Neil had to settle for the two strikes , which he did not want to, although Neil appears meek an mild he transformed right before my eyes when in the court room he became a pit bull that did not want to give up. Thanks Neil for all you've done for my family an I

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