The Wright Law Offices, PC, a Las Vegas law firm handles primarily family law cases (divorce, custody, separation, support, relocation.), traffic tickets, criminal cases, and serious civil cases.
Success is of utmost importance for attorneys who are willing to put their reputations on the line at trial. There are lawyers who do paperwork and there are lawyers who stand up for you in the court before a judge or a jury.
To succeed, an attorney must know the client's case very well, the law, and the personality of the judge assigned to the case. Those three elements help determine outcome, but there can never be a guarantee. Clients are wise to be the most reasonable party in any civil or criminal action brought before the courts.
As part of litigation, (whether divorce, child custody, criminal charges, or civil lawsuits) we counsel our clients. We give them a road map with destinations. They pick the roads to take. We guide them along the road and fight the ambushes and battles until the destination is reached.
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FAMILY LAW
Child Custody
When you need to have child custody in Las Vegas, you need a child custody lawyer in Las Vegas in order to ensure your rights are recognized by the Clark County courts and your child custody is enforceable. A Las Vegas child custody law firm with child custody attorneys can help you understand the difference between legal custody and physical custody and the difference among joint, primary, visitation, and sole rights. Attorneys for child custody can also explain the difference between father's rights and mother's rights. Learn more about child custody rights in Nevada at: http://wrightlawnv.blogspot.com/search/label/Child%20Custody%20in%20Nevada
The Importance of an Order for Temporary Custody
When the other parent is not in agreement on the sort of custody arrangement, often the court will set the matter for trial to determine what the final custody arrangement should be. However, before the trial, temporary custody has to be determined. The court generally gives joint custody to both parents unless one parent cannot spend enough time with the child, or, one parent has committed domestic violence. Learn more about temporary custody rights in Nevada at: http://wrightlawnv.blogspot.com/search/label/Child%20Custody%20in%20Nevada
Nevada Family Law. How to Determine what Child Custody is Best
My family law clients often do not know the options available under the law for child custody, and when they become informed about their rights, they can then make a good choice. The steps below will assist in determining what custody arrangement would be best for your situation. Read more at: http://wrightlawnv.blogspot.com/search/label/family%20law
Child Support
When you need to have child support in Las Vegas, you need a child support lawyer in Las Vegas in order to ensure your rights are recognized by the Clark County courts and your child support is enforceable. Read more about child support laws in Nevada at: http://wrightlawnv.blogspot.com/search/label/Child%20Support
Can you contract around the Child Support Laws?
Many laws can be contracted around by parties entering into a contract. In those cases, the law is considered a default provision. In divorce proceedings, the mother and father will many times prepare a settlement contract in which they address many provisions, such as child custody and visitation, spousal support, and child support.
Court Costs are Expensive for Divorces, Beware of False Ads
You may say to yourself, I need a divorce lawyer, but beware of advertisements wherein someone tells you they will handle your divorce for a couple hundred dollars. That is virtually impossible to do. Let me explain.
Las Vegas is a Great City to move to for Divorce
The US Census Bureau has just published the statistics that show Nevada has a 14.2 % divorce rate, the highest in the United States. Some may blame gambling, alcoholism, and other temptations for NevadaÔæïs high divorce rate amongst residents, and certainly those may be contributing factors, however Nevada has the highest divorce rate in the Nation for other reasons too. Find out why people say, "I need a divorce attorney in Las Vegas." Read more at: http://wrightlawnv.blogspot.com/search/label/family%20law
Relocation
When you need to relocate from Las Vegas, you need a family relocation lawyer in Las Vegas in order to ensure your rights are recognized by the Nevada courts and your relocation is enforceable. Read more about relocating your child from Nevada at: http://wrightlawnv.blogspot.com/search/label/relocation
Removing Your Child From Nevada
If you have primary custody of your child and wish to move out of Nevada, you must first give notice to the other parent of your intention to move. If the other parent consents, then you may move without court intervention.
Children's Temporary Absences from Nevada does not Destroy Jurisdiction in Custody Matters
Nevada Revised Statute 125A.085 clearly states that Nevada courts only have jurisdiction to determine initial custodyissues if Nevada is the child's home state, meaning the child has lived here continuously (except for temporary absences) for at least six months prior to the filing of the motion or complaint seeking to establish custody.
Paternity
When you need to know paternity in Las Vegas, you need a paternity lawyer in Las Vegas in order to ensure your parentage is recognized by the Clark County court and your fathers rights are enforceable. Read more at: http://wrightlawnv.blogspot.com/search/label/paternity
Visitation
When you need to have visitation in Las Vegas, you need a visitation lawyer in Las Vegas in order to ensure your rights are recognized by the Clark County courts and your visitation is enforceable. Read more about visitation at: http://wrightlawnv.blogspot.com/search/label/visitation%20rights
CRIMINAL LAW
Nevada Laws and Marijuana
Nevada has forty-six Nevada Revised Statutes in its law books that directly deal with cannabis. Forty of the statutes involve medical marijuana, and six involve criminal usage. When you get busted, you may ask yourself, do I need a criminal defense lawyer? Read more at: http://wrightlawnv.blogspot.com/search/label/Criminal
My Mother Killed my Step-Brother Thirty-two Years Ago! No SOL on Murder.
There is no Statute of Limitations for murder. In 2007 a Nevada jury convicted a step mother of killing her three-year-old step son 32 years before. Following the conviction, the step-mother, Wyman, appealed to the Supreme Court. Read more at: http://wrightlawnv.blogspot.com/search/label/Criminal
Rape is Different when it's about Money than when it is About Crime.
In Nevada, criminal courts do not allow defense attorney to force victims of rape to discuss their sexual history. Defense attorneys would love the opportunity to attack the victims of rape. If a victim has had a lot of sex with a lot of people, well then, maybe the victim was not really raped.
Being Charged with a Crime does not Automatically mean you are a Criminal
Just because the government accuses a person of a crime does not mean that the person is a criminal. Sometimes the prosecutors are wrong. Sometimes the prosecutors trust and then rely on false reports by police officers. You may ask your self, do I need a lawyer for criminal defense?
Nevada Considers BB Guns to be Both "Firearms" and "Deadly Weapons" Under Certain Circumstances.
Nevada has had a law on the books since 1989 that makes possessing a BB Gun at a school or child care facility a crime. Do Nevadans really consider this a crime?
Unloaded Toy Pellet Guns are Considered Deadly Weapons by the Nevada Supreme Court
If you rob a bank with an unloaded toy gun, you will be charged and likely convicted of burglary while in possession of a deadly weapon and robbery with use of a deadly weapon. The Nevada Supreme Court recently decided this very issue in the case of Berry v. State.
TRAFFIC LAW
I don't need a lawyer for traffic tickets...
Actually, if you live or get a ticket in Clark County, Nevada, having a lawyer assist you with it makes way more sense than handling it on your own. You might be thinking that I am just saying this because I am an attorney and want your business. If you say, I need a speeding ticket attorney, call us. If not, read more at: http://wrightlawnv.blogspot.com/search/label/traffic%20ticket
Fake Traffic Ticket Lawyers in Las Vegas
BEWARE! There are people claiming to be lawyers in Las Vegas promising to fix traffic tickets. If you meet someone who makes this claim but are not sure whether they are really an attorney, you should contact the State Bar of Nevada and ask. You should tell yourself, I need a real lawyer in Las Vegas. If you think you do not have a real lawyer, read more at: http://wrightlawnv.blogspot.com/search/label/traffic%20ticket
CIVIL LAWSUITS
Nevada Supreme Court Sides with Cigarette Company--and I Agree with Them
A man named Joe lost his wife in 1999 to brain cancer. The wife, Pam, had smoked for thirty years, starting in 1969, until she got lung cancer, which lead to her brain cancer. Back when Pam started smoking, cancer-stick companies only had to put general health warnings on the packages. It wasn't until the 1980s that the warning labels had to include the threat of cancer. Read more at: http://wrightlawnv.blogspot.com/search/label/litigation
Win Some, Lose Some—Suing Insurance Companies can be a Roller Coaster Ride
If your mother, we'll call her Barbara, was involved in a car accident with another negligent driver, we'll call him Bellville, and she later died from her injuries, you might want to sue for her wrongful death. Let's say you do sue and Bellville's insurance company ponies up $1,000,000.00, which is the entirety of Bellville's policy (or what we call the limit). Now, you are still upset and you think $1,000,000 is not enough for the life of your beloved mother—besides, your personal injury attorney received anywhere from a quarter to a half of it and medical bills also were deducted. If you ask yourself, do I need a lawyer, read more at: http://wrightlawnv.blogspot.com/search/label/litigation
Anthony M. Wright
Primary Attorney
Mr. Wright spent twenty years in Nevada schools, graduating at the top of his class in high school and in college in Las Vegas. At university, he obtained a cum laude diploma in Real Estate. Mr. Wright has also travelled throughout the United States and Europe, living in Switzerland prior to attending law school. In law school, at William S. Boyd in Las Vegas, he took property related courses in addition to family, criminal, and civil classes.
In 2005, Mr. Wright formed The Wright Law Offices, PC to represent people from the Las Vegas Valley and all over the world in all Nevada courts. He has significant experience in Municipal Courts, Justice Courts, District Court, Family Court, and the Nevada Supreme Court.
Mr. Wright enjoys writing, hiking, socializing, and movies.
David R. Jacks Jr., Esq.
(Of Counsel)
Mr. Jacks owns The Jacks Law Group and handles primarily criminal and civil litigation. David is a lifelong citizen of Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Jacks studied political science at the University of Las Vegas before attending law school in Pheonix, Arizona. In addition to his multiple degrees, Mr. Jacks is a licensed pilot and a certified scuba instructor. He is a veteran of the armed forces, honorably discharged from the United States Army, where he was a food inspector and veterinary technician.
Mr. Jacks opened The Jacks Law Group in 2011 and is a litigator. His emphasis is on criminal law and personal injury law. He works with The Wright Law Offices routinely on litigation matters.
Mr. Jacks enjoys three-wheeling, comedies, and flying.
Michael Huang
(Of Counsel, not Nevada Licensed)
Michael is a New York licensed Chinese lawyer who has practiced in Nevada federal courts for many years. He is the owner of Law Huang International and is passionate about international business. He speaks Mandarin and English and practices primarily immigration law. Michael offers his Chinese/English interpretative skills to clients who may need this.
Jonathan Reed, Esq.
(Probate Lawyer)
Mr. Reed is a partner at Reed and Mansfield, practicing in the areas of personal injury and probate. The Wright Law Offices consults with Mr. Reed on all probate matters and some personal injury matters. Mr. Reed is only affiliated with The Wright Law Offices as an occassional consulting attorney.
The Wright Law Offices spends the majority of time and resources on Family Law matters and charges competitve rates. We do this because we can and because you need justice in family court.
Helping clients with family law problems includes counseling the client, negotiating with other attorneys, applying Nevada law to the client's specific circumstances, and zealously advocating for the client in court.
Family law includes the following areas:
In order to retain our services, be prepared to make an initial retainer deposit of between $2,000 and $5,000 depending on the complexity of the issues involved. When a lot of property or children are involved, the divorce or custody arrangement can take time if the parents do not agree.
We want to be there when you need us. Call or e-mail for a consultation.
Just because the government accuses a person of a crime does not mean that the person is a criminal. Sometimes the prosecutors are wrong. Sometimes the prosecutors trust and then rely on false reports by police officers. Attorney Anthony Wright became committed to defending the accused following his own encounter while in law school with Las Vegas police officers who wrote inaccurate facts in their police report--which resulted in an internal affairs investigation and interest by the American Civil Liberties Union.
Police and prosecutors can jump to conclusions and tarnish reputations with horrible and false accusations. For instance, Anthony has worked on a case where innocent business men were accused of slavery, and the charges were so egregious that the case received world-wide media attention. The charges were ultimately dropped by the US Attorneys office, but not until after the defendants spent many days in jail and had to suffer the stress of the United States government's false accusations.
If you have committed a crime, you may be "overcharged" meaning that you are accused of a much more serious crime than you ought to be. For example, a shoplifting crime could be trumped up from a misdemeanor to felony burglary. In his work with the Las Vegas public defenders office, Anthony was privileged to assist many individuals who had difficult lives that were only made more difficult by criminal charges.
The Wright Law Offices will review your charges, the evidence against you, whether the evidence was appropriately gathered and whether it is sufficient for the crime with which you are accused, and will attempt to negotiate with the prosecutor in charge to reach a settlement that you can live with.
If a negotiation cannot be reached, then we shall prepare to go to trial so that a judge or jury will determine your guilt or innocence.
PERSONAL INJURY
Attorney Anthony Wright has former personal injury defense experience, representing insurance companies, and will put this experience to use for you if someone has wrongfully injured you.
Injuries can occur from:
PROPERTY RIGHTS
Property rights are fundamental to our way of life in the United States. As a republic with a capitalist economy, we must continue to fight for freedom of ownership and control over what is ours. As part of the need for safety, and to ensure the greatest amount of freedom to all, the government does impose necessary restrictions upon property use and ownership. For instance, you may own a car but you have to have a government license to drive it on public roads because everyone else wants to know that you meet the minimum safety requirements before you operate a device that can kill (see also guns, boats, airplanes, etc.).
Likewise, ownership of real estate is controlled. Government must ensure proper maintenance and development of real estate so that it will not be dangerous to others. In other words, if you own a piece of land, you cannot just go and blow up bombs on it without approval from the government because, if you do, you could kill a neighbor which would severely restrict your neighbor's rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In addition, real estate must be regulated in order to maintain the property values of neighbors.
To many, it can be a royal pain in the neck and expensive to comply with all the regulations, but comply we must. Most of the time, local laws are relevant to regulate real estate, however there are federal laws as well. For instance, if you own a business or multi-dwelling residential complex, the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that certain conditions must be met in order to ensure accessibility to the less fortunate among us. The burden to the property owner to be in compliance, and it is a burden, is considered less of a burden than the constant burden a citizen with a disability must face. Disabled folks are entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness too, so there is often a tension between competing interests. Also, let us not forget the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), which are intended to prevent discrimination against minorities.
Because property rights are so important, Attorney Anthony Wright studied real estate at University and earned his degree, Bachelor of Science in Business/Real Estate Studies. At University, his classes included: Real Estate Finance; Real Estate Investment; Real Property Law; Insurance Law; Management; Accounting; Marketing; and Business Administration. He graduated in the top one percent of his class.
After graduation, Anthony then attended law school, where again, he focused most of his coursework on property related themes. His classes included: two semesters of Property Law; two semesters of Contract Law; one semester of Wills, Trusts and Estates; one semester of Community Property; one semester of Estate and Gift Tax; one semester of Law Practice Management; and one semester of Land Use Regulations. Again, he graduated in the top of his class.
Following law school, Anthony worked on various projects involving land use in Las Vegas, during a time of phenomenal growth in the Las Vegas Valley. Besides managing rental units, he worked on applications for business licenses, permits, and variances on projects ranging from basic residential projects (permits for fences, setback variances, etc.) to commercial uses (casinos, strip clubs, and restaurants). He also worked for a year and a half on large complex litigation lawsuits defending builders from alleged defects in buildings. Construction defect law involves builders' violations of laws, codes, and industry standards of care which devalue buildings and pose threats to health and safety.
Ask Anthony about his mobile home experience as well.
If you do not want to take time out of your busy schedule, an attorney can help you with traffic tickets at a very reasonable rate. The crime of driving your car in a manner not recognized as legal by the State or the City that you are in, can be a real nuisance. Let us take much of the frustration and stress away. The Wright Law Offices has negotiated hundreds of traffic citations in Las Vegas. We service Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, and Federal Court Jurisdiction (Lake Mead and Mt. Charleston).
Instructions:
Simply mail a copy of your citation, a copy of your driver's license, a cashier's check or money order made out to "The Wright Law Offices, PC" for the appropriate amount listed below, and your personal contact information including e-mail and phone number. If your ticket includes citations for not having current registration or proof of insurance, send copies of proof of those as well. You may also email us all of the above documents and call us to make a payment via credit or debit card for a small additional user fee of about 3%.
If you currently have a warrant for your arrest for failing to take care of the ticket on time, add $150 to the amounts below and we will work to remove the warrant so you will not be arrested at home or at work. Then call to ensure we recieved the items.
"I don't need a lawyer for traffic tickets..."
Actually, if you live or get a ticket in Clark County, Nevada, having a lawyer assist you with it makes way more sense than handling it on your own. You might be thinking that I am just saying this because I am an attorney and want your business. Well, yes and no. Yes, I am an attorney and I want your business, but even if I wasn't, knowing what I know, I would still recommend that people have lawyers handle their traffic tickets. Some of the reasons are listed as follows:
--Attorneys get preferential treatment at court. Our wait in line is shorter, we get through the metal detectors faster, and we know where to park and how much we have to feed the parking meters.
--Non-attorneys often will go to court, have to take their shoes and belts off before being allowed into the courthouse, will have to wait for one to four hours for their number to be called at a window only to be told that the ticket is not in the system yet and they will have to come back another day. Then, when they go out to their car, shaking their heads that they wasted a vacation day to deal with this, they find that they have a parking ticket on their windshield because the meter expired while they were waiting in line for nothing.
--Attorneys often get the tickets reduced to non-moving violations without points on the driving record and no traffic school.
--Non-attorneys pay the full fine at the window, get points on their driving record, and will have to take traffic school (which costs money and takes hours of time) in order to get the points removed from the driving records. You do not want points on your driving record because when your insurance company learns about them, they could increase your premiums.
--Attorneys know the court staff and judges and are more comfortable talking to them and getting results.
--Non-attorneys are frustrated at the whole process and show their contempt to the staff and judges causing only more grief for themselves. (There is an old saying that only a fool represents himself in court).
--Attorneys get a traffic citation (which is a criminal charge) reduced to a non-criminal charge.
--Non-attorneys pay the fine on the criminal charge--basically agreeing they are guilty of a crime.
I'm sure I could think of more reasons why attorneys are more useful in saving you time, money, and stress in traffic court. Call us.
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Nevada Considers Speeding a Crime!
Traffic violations are considered crimes by the State of Nevada. Thatç´ right, not coming to a complete stop at a stop sign, failing to use a turn signal, speeding, tailgating, and etc. are all CRIMES. They are misdemeanors punishable by high fines, jail of up to 6 months, community service, traffic school, and even visits to the morgue. Beyond these punishments, you also have to use your precious time going to court, waiting in line, and risk points on your driving record and the resulting increase in insurance premiums. It is strongly advised that you have an attorney assist you. Usually this means that you will simply have to pay a reduced fine, months down the road, and thatç´ it. No wasted time, no stress, no points, no increased insurance premiumsæœust payment to the lawyer for the service and then payment to the court for the fine.
Fake Traffic Ticket Lawyers Scamming People
BEWARE! There are people claiming to be lawyers in Las Vegas promising to fix traffic tickets. If you meet someone who makes this claim but are not sure whether they are really an attorney, you should contact the State Bar of Nevada and ask.
If you hire a fake lawyer, not only do you lose the money you gave them, but you could end up with a warrant for your arrest, larger fines, jail time, and points on your driving record because the false attorney did not do a thing for you through the courts. Do not fall victim. If someone is scamming you, get their information and call the Nevada Bar and the police immediately
Give the State Bar the name of the attorney and ask them if he or she is licensed in Nevada. Only then should you feel comfortable hiring the person. You may also call The Wright Law Offices and we will check to see whether someone is really an attorney for you.
Be Polite to Police
The Las Vegas Valley has four jurisdictions within which to get a moving violation: Clark County (Justice Court Jurisdiction), Las Vegas (Las Vegas Municipal Court Jurisdiction), Henderson (Henderson Municipal Court Jurisdiction), and North Las Vegas (North Las Vegas Municipal Court Jurisdiction).
Thus, our little metropolis has four parts patrolled by police that belong to each jurisdiction. Las Vegas Metro cruises around Las Vegas and Clark County, however the cops in Henderson stick to Henderson and the cops in North Las Vegas stick to North Las Vegas.
When you get a citation, one of the first things to look for on the citation is which jurisdiction you are in. It is possible that the cop cited you outside of his jurisdiction. If so, do not argue with the "peace" officer because it could ruin your day, if not your life. Instead, smile warmly, thank him for protecting public safety, and take the ticket to an attorney who will argue the jurisdiction issue before a judge or district attorney who will likely dismiss the citation or greatly reduce the severity--say reducing it from speeding 25 mph over the limit to a parking ticket.
You should consider a few things when you receive a ticket. Yes, you are probably guilty. If you are guilty, you committed a crime. The crime is a misdemeanor, which is the least severe crime to be charged with. Even though a fine is usually the punishment, jail time and community service are also at the Judge's disposal, along with requiring traffic school, and points on your driving record--which can result increased insurance premiums.
If it makes you feel better, consider it not a punishment but a user tax. If you use your vehicle a certain way, expect to pay a tax for doing so. The jurisdictions raise revenue through these user taxes. We live in a state that has no personal income tax, so be grateful about that. However, do not ignore the court appearance date or you could be faced with a "bench warrant" for your arrest. This is not fun because you will likely go to jail if stopped again. In addition, an attorney will charge extra to quash the warrant.
Please note, the worst thing you can do is act upset with the police officer who stopped you. They may treat you very poorly, they may search your person (it's called a "Terry Pat Down Search") to look for a weapon or drugs...likewise they may search the passenger compartment of your car all in the name of officer safety. They may do these things on their own initiative, but if they ask to search, politely refuse to consent. If they have to ask, then they probably do not have the requisite reasonable suspicion or probable cause to do it without your consent. It is not wise to consent to a search because cops can literally tear your car apart as part of the search. And then there is the possibility that someone left contraband in your car that you were never aware of-try denying it is yours-I dare you. Cops, district attorneys, and judges have heard that argument a hundred billion times. The best thing to do is to not consent to a search no matter how innocent you believe you are.
Officers are sometimes known to violate Civil Rights and the law, but they have the guns and their buddies in blue to back them up, therefore it is in your interest to be on their best side. The best revenge for a traffic ticket is to hire a lawyer to represent your interest at the courthouse.
Usually lawyers can settle the ticket and you'll end up only having to pay a fine. If you are the type of person to get tickets all over the valley, you should note that some jurisdictions have much heftier fines than others do. I will not tell you which because I want you to be on your best behavior while driving at all times, but just know that a ticket in one part of town may be 5 times more expensive than in another part of town--even after the ticket has been reduced.
My public service message to you is to treat the ticket like a user tax, smile at the officer politely so that you can live to pay the fine. Most importantly, hire my firm to represent you for your traffic citation. By doing so, you will not have to appear in court-which could be an all day affair for you and I think you probably have better things to do. Call me and ask us what we charge, I firmly believe that when you know what you get from an attorney for the money you pay, you will deem it worthwhile to hire an attorney for your tickets.
Office: (702) 809-6904
Fax: (702) 655-0036
E-mail: aw_wrightlawnv.com
Physical: 5820 South Pecos Road Suite 200, Las Vegas
Mailingl: 420 N. Nellis Blvd. A3-150
Las Vegas, Nevada 89110
