13 Best Reno Criminal Defense Lawyers

Hotchkin Law is a full-service firm that represents clients facing criminal charges in Reno. Established in 1987 by Lee Hotchkin, the firm defends clients against such charges as DUIs, drug and firearm offenses, domestic violence, homicide, and sexual assault. Mr. Hotchkin and his team have extensive experience defending cases in both state and federal courts to obtain reduced charges, acquittals, and alternative sentences. Additional practice areas include personal injury and civil litigation.

Jesse Kalter Law has provided criminal defense in Reno since 2006. The firm defends individuals in both misdemeanor and felony cases. Attorney Kalter represents clients charged with driving under the influence, domestic battery, drug crimes, fraud, theft, sex crimes, and murder. It also assists clients with expungements. Additionally, Kalter's practice areas extend to personal injury, uncontested family law and trusts and estate law. Attorneys at the firm have litigated in jury trials, bench trials, probate hearings, and appeals.

Joey Gilbert Law represents clients charged with crimes in and around Reno. Gilbert fights for the rights of those facing criminal allegations in state and federal courts, in cases involving DUI, drug offenses, juvenile crimes, fraud, domestic violence, animal cruelty, and traffic violations. He seeks to mitigate serious penalties threatening his clients' freedom, finances, and futures. Joey Gilbert also handles cases involving personal injury claims, immigration, estate planning, and family law. He is available 24/7 for consultations.

The Law Offices of Kenneth A. Stover has successfully defended clients in 70 Nevada courts. Ken Stover has more than 20 years of legal experience, and practices criminal defense in areas including gun rights, drug violations, money forfeiture, domestic violence and battery, and robbery. The law firm has a Superb Avvo rating and an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, and won Best 10 by the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys.

Orrin Johnson Law was founded in 2019 as a subsidiary of Johnson Law and assists clients with criminal charges in the Reno area. Founder Orrin Johnson has previous experience as a prosecutor and uses those experiences to defend clients against DUI and drug offenses. Johnson also has experience representing veterans and clients in rural communities of Nevada. Mr. Johnson was named to the Legal Elite list by Nevada Business magazine for five years.

Routsis Hardy-Cooper defends individuals charged with criminal offenses in the Reno metro area. It represents those charged with misdemeanors and felonies in cases ranging from first-offense DUI to murder. Founded in 2009, the firm defends each case by reviewing the arrest report, interviewing witnesses, analyzing data, and subpoenaing evidence and records. It provides attention to detail in defense of clients' rights. Routsis Hardy-Cooper also represents clients in family law cases.

The Law Office of Jamie C. Henry Prof. LLC is a family law practice that assists in criminal defense matters in Douglas County. Practicing since 2009, Jamie C. Henry represents those charged with or being investigated for crimes. She seeks the best outcomes for her clients, keeping them well-informed about their cases, which include DUI, forgery, parole and probation violations, and drug-related charges. Henry also handles family law matters, including child custody and support, adoption, alimony, and divorce.

William J. Routsis II, Esq., has represented clients with criminal charges in Reno for more than two decades. He is also licensed to practice and represent clients in California, handling misdemeanors and felonies, including DUI, drug offenses, homicide, theft, domestic violence, and white-collar crime. Attorney William Routsis defends clients' constitutional rights and fights for acquittals or reduced charges. Mr. Routsis and his team have experience preparing cases for trial to achieve optimal outcomes for clients.

Wolfe Law serves the greater Reno area. With over 15 years in the criminal justice system, Paul R. Wolfe focuses on federal and state criminal defense cases, including DUI, sex offenses, and probation violations. As a former police officer, he finds, exploits, and attacks weaknesses in the state's cases, protecting clients' rights and often leading to dismissals or reduced charges. Wolfe Law also handles cases involving child custody and visitation, divorce, protection orders, personal injury claims, and debt collection.

Founded in 2017, Work Law is a Reno-based family law firm that represents those facing criminal charges in Northern Nevada. The firm approaches criminal cases by looking at facts and circumstances before arrests. To understand the best defense, it seeks options that include suppressing evidence and testimony, physical and mental examinations, private investigation, and physical evidence. The National Trial Lawyers named founding partner Mathew A. Work as a top 40 defense lawyer under the age of 40 for 2019.