Mary Daggett Brown

Mary Daggett Brown

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Family Lawyer Practice Areas: Family, Marriage & Prenuptials

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Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 26 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

Inactive

No misconduct found

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Mary Daggett Brown's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Administrative Law

Posted by Taelor | September 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

One of Las Vegas Best!!!

In Jan. 2022 I had the misfortune of coming in contact with the Department of Family Services. My youngest child was removed due to these circumstances. I tried using my court appointed counsel to fight the allegations, however after losing my trial and given a 157 presumption, I decided to seek real... help. Mary Brown was that help. She heard me out, even though I could not afford her retainer and my case seemed impossible, accepted it and let me make payments. Mary was aggressive with my case and won my hearing to overturn the 157 presumption against me. If I did call her firm, she called me right back. She is truly your voice in the courtroom because she makes sure the judge knows your every concern. I would also like to mention that after I retained Mary, the Department and my social worker started showing me respect, which was non-existent at first. Mary Brown was more than my attorney, she was a saving grace through one of the most roughest points in my life. I am eternally grateful for her prestigious services. If I ever need an attorney that is relevant to her multiple law specialties, I will not think twice to come to her again. This woman is one of the best attorneys in Las Vegas, Nevada PERIOD!!! Thank you Mary from the bottom of my heart. I thank you and my children thank you.

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Mary Daggett Brown's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Compan

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Brown is an excellent and caring attorney who is what most attorneys aspire to be."

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Joel Mann

Child abuse lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary Brown is a hard working lawyer that fights for her clients. She continues fighting until she gets the results that are the best for her client. She has the experience and the background to take on the system."

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Jennifer Ferris

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Brown has many years of experience as both a prosecutor and as a defense attorney and uses that knowledge to provide the best defense possible for her clients."

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Michael Pandullo

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary Brown is an excellent attorney who uses her impressive experience as both a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney to achieve the best results possible for her clients."

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Christopher Rasmussen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary Brown is a tenacious lawyer who provides exceptional service for her clients. Her experience as a prosecutor allows her to have a firm understanding of the process in which the government seeks to convict defendants. I highly recommend Mary Brown."

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Stephanie MacKeen

Criminal defense lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mary is a great advocate with a wealth of knowledge and a confidence necessary for success in her field."

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John Eccles

Child abuse lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have represented a client in a custody action where Mary represented him in his case with the Department of Child & Family Services, and can wholeheartedly recommend her as one of the finest attorneys in that arena in Clark County, Nevada. If (God forbid) I had abuse and neglect allegations lodged against me, I would not hesitate to hire her."

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Patrick Ferguson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Smart and hard-working."

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Molly Rosenblum

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary is a knowledgeable, dedicated, hard working attorney. She zealously represents her clients and has obtained outstanding results. I whole heartedly endorse Mary!"

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Heather Zana

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary Brown is a fabulous attorney who is hard working, extremely attentive to her clients and exceptionally knowledgeable. I fully endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Shomshor

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mary Brown is an incredible advocate who works diligently to obtain favorable results in each and every one of her cases. She is incredibly knowledgeable in her field of practice and provides every one of her clients with sound advice and representation."

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David Fischer

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Aggressive and diligent advocate. I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Ericsson

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary Brown is an excellent attorney. She brings a brilliant legal mind and an unrelenting work ethic to every case she handles. She cares about each of her clients and has an incredible track record of success."

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Lucas Gaffney

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary is a tireless advocate for all of her clients. I have seen Mary successfully argue very complex issues on high-level criminal cases. It is clear that Mary uses her years of experience as a prosecutor to her client's advantage by identifying and litigating issues that are critical to proving their innocence. As a criminal defense attorney, Mary gets my strongest endorsement."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Orlando De Castroverde

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mary is a terrific lawyer and advocate. I have had cases with Mary in the past and she has always been very professional."

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James Oronoz

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Mary for over ten years and throughout that time period she has always impressed me as a lawyer who cared deeply about her cases and also as someone who was willing to put in the time and preparation to ensure that she could obtain the best outcome for each individual client. A very intelligent trial lawyer, Mary has consistently shown the ability to effectively litigate complex issues. As someone who is well acquainted with the quality of her work, I unreservedly give her my highest recommendation."

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Robert Harris

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Top notch attorney."

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Philip Brown

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mary Brown is an intelligent and experienced attorney who is not afraid to fight for her clients. She has a broad base of legal experience in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Law and Child Abuse and Neglect cases. Mary has a tremendous work ethic and will keep working and fighting to achieve her client's goals. She is also a good communicator, who takes the time to make sure her clients understand the legal process. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Compan

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Martin Hart

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Tilman

Child abuse lawyer

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Cal Potter

Civil rights lawyer

Jennifer L. Ferris headshot
Jennifer Ferris

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Pandullo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephanie MacKeen

Child abuse lawyer

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Heather Zana

Family lawyer

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John Eccles

Child custody lawyer

Molly S. Rosenblum headshot
Molly Rosenblum

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Patrick Ferguson

Litigation lawyer

Kristina Wildeveld headshot
Kristina Wildeveld

Criminal defense lawyer

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Travis Shetler

Criminal defense lawyer

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Elizabeth Quillin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrea Barraclough

Appeals lawyer

Jennifer Shomshor headshot
Jennifer Shomshor

Criminal defense lawyer

Orlando De Castroverde headshot
Orlando De Castroverde

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joshua Tomsheck

Criminal defense lawyer

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Philip Brown

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Rasmussen

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2014

Transitioning Into Practice Mentor, Nevada Supreme Court

2014

Top Contributor Award, Avvo

2014

Top Lawyer - Criminal Defense, Desert Companion Magazine

2014

Referred Attorney, Las Vegas Insider's Guide

2013

Lead Counsel Rated, Thomson Reuters

2013

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2001

Appreciation Award, Stop DUI

Work Experience

2012 - 2025

Attorney Owner, Brown Law Offices

1999 - 2012

Chief Deputy District Attorney, Clark County District Attorney's Office

1998 - 1999

Research Attorney, San Diego County Superior Court

1997 - 1998

Research Attorney, California Court Of Appeals 4th District Division I

1996 - 1996

Certified Legal Intern, San Diego County District Attorney's Office

1995 - 1995

Legal Intern, Office Of The Public Defender San Diego County

Associations

2013 - Present

Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

1999 - Present

Nevada State Bar

Member

2011 - 2012

Clark County Child Fatality Task Force

Chair

2010 - 2012

Nevada Commission on Statewide Juvenile Justice Reform

Member

2009 - 2011

Clark County Child Fatality Task Force

Member

2009 - 2012

Clark County Child Death Review Team

Member

2009 - 2012

Clark County Human Trafficking Task Force

Member

2007 - 2012

Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative

Member

1999 - 2013

Junior League of Las Vegas

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. S.P. - Las Vegas Justice Court

Battery with Use of a Deadly Weapon Resulting in Substantial Bodily Harm Constituting Domestic Violence - All Criminal Charges Dismissed

State v. M.W. - Laughlin Justice Court

DUI charge reduced to Reckless Driving with small fine. No jail.

State v. D.L. - Las Vegas Justice Court

Domestic Violence Case - All Criminal Charges Dismissed

State v. S.M. - Las Vegas Justice Court

Theft Case - All Criminal Charges Dismissed

State v. B.H. - Las Vegas Justice Court

Felony Battery Domestic Violence with Deadly Weapon - All Charges Dismissed

State v. R.V. - Las Vegas Justice Court

Felony Child Abuse reduced to 2 Midemeanors. No jail or prison.

State v. A.H. - Las Vegas Justice Court

Trespassing Charge Dismissed

State v. D.S. - Las Vegas Justice Court

Felony Drug Charge Dismissed

City v. R. L. - Las Vegas Municipal Court

Domestic Violence Case - All Criminal Charges Dismissed

In re: P.K. - Clark County District Court, Family DIvision

Child Abuse/Neglect (CPS) - Petition Dismissed

City v. J.V. - Las Vegas Municipal Court

All Criminal Charges Dismissed

State v. J.P. - Mesquite Justice Court

Felony Child Abuse reduced to Midemeanor Breach of Peace

State v. K. D. - Las Vegas Justice Court

All Criminal Charges Dismissed

State v. D.S. - Clark County District Court

Marijuana Grow House Case - Charges Dismissed

In re: S.W. - Clark County Family Court

CPS Petition Not Filed. No Substantiation.

State v. P.M. - Pre-Charge Representation

Drug Possession - Case Denied

State v. K. L. - Las Vegas Justice Court

Robbery and Felony Conspiracy - All Criminal Charges Dismissed

State v. A.S. - Clark County Justice Court

Petty Larceny Charges Dismissed

State v. T.B. - Clark County Justice Court

Prostitution Case - All Criminal Charges Dismissed

State v. R. J. - Clark County District Court

Felony Child Abuse reduced to Gross Misdemeanor with 1 Day Credit for Time Served.

In re: C.Z. - DFS Agency Appeal

CPS Substantiation Overturned Through Agency Appeal

State v. S. H. - Clark County Justice Court

Soliciting Prostitution - All Criminal Charges Dismissed

In re: C.Z. - Clark County Family Court

CPS Petition Alleging Child Abuse/Neglect Dismissed.

State v. M. H. - Las Vegas Justice Court

Battery on Cab Driver (GM) - All Criminal Charges Dismissed

In re: K.B. - Clark County Family Court

CPS Sexual Abuse Petition Dismissed at Trial

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Education

1996

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of California - San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

School District Teacher Training

Emerging Issues in Juvenile Law: Cyber Bullying and Juvenile Sexual Offenders

2011

School District Teacher Training

Emerging Issues in Juvenile Law: Cyber Bullying and Juvenile Sexual Offenders

2006

POST Academy

Police Officer Training: Miranda Law

2006

POST Academy

Police Officer Training: Search and Seizure

Publications

2014

Unreasonable Doubt, A Publication of the Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice Improper Pleading of Child Abuse and Neglect Cases Prior to April 2013

2014

Unreasonable Doubt, a publication of Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice Practial Tips for Cross-Examination in Preliminary Hearing

1995

Journal of Contemporary Legal Issues Member/Student Articles Editor

Languages

English

Activity

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