A one-month-old baby girl is currently in CCFS (Clark County Family Services) custody due to parental drug abuse and inadequate supervision on part of the mother.  The mother’s current incarcerated status renders her incapable of providing a sustainable environment suitable for her child’s safety. A history of drug abuse has resulted in the infant being substance-dependent upon delivery. Currently, this baby girl is in the NICU experiencing withdrawal symptoms and needs an attorney to represent her wishes and legal rights. The next hearing is to be determined and will take place in Courtroom 12. 

A sibling group consisting of five children ages 9,7,7, 6, and 2 years old, is in custody of CCFS (Clark County Family Services) due to reports of inadequate supervision and shelter against the parents. These children have been placed at risk of danger due to exposure to unsafe environments caused by the parent’s unhoused status. At points, the children were unhoused and residing with their parents at a local park. The most recent incident, which altered CCFS to the situation, was caused by the mother placing the children with a non-guardian upon her eviction. The parents have had multiple encounters with CCFS stemming from similar concerns. These children require an attorney to represent their wishes and legal rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. The next hearing is on November 6th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 13.

A 12-year old boy came into Clark County Family Services (CCFS) custody due to reports of inadequate supervision. CCFS was alerted to the situation when the mother of this child, who suffers from several untreated mental health conditions, left this vulnerable child unattended for a week during her out-of-state travels. Additionally, the mother, who acts as the child’s primary caregiver, is unable to provide the necessary resources for her child’s wellbeing– it was discovered that the mother was facing eviction and subsequent housing insecurity. At this time, this boy is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  The next hearing is scheduled for March 18th, 2025, at 2:15 p.m. in Courtroom 11.

A 10-year old boy was brought into custody of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to various concerns of parental neglect. Reports of inadequate shelter alerted CCFS to the situation– both the mother and the child were found to reside within a small vehicle. It is in this residence, that the mother was found to both store and regularly administer illicit substances; the usage of such substances severely alters the mother’s ability to properly care for her child. This child’s mother has several charges for violent and aggressive behaviors. Concerningly, this child has had his educational opportunities deprived– at 10 years old, he is unable to recall his last memory in the classroom setting. This vulnerable child requires an attorney to represent his legal rights, the next hearing is on January 3rd, 2025, and will take place in Courtroom 12. 

An infant baby boy is currently in the custody of Clark County Family Services due to charges of neglect, parental drug use, and potential harm to the child. Both parents demonstrate reckless behavior, caused by their apparent long-term drug use. The father of this child has a string of prior arrests relating to violent activity, including burglary, domestic violence, and assault. Both the mother and father fail to demonstrate sufficient parental knowledge and are unable to provide a healthy, safe environment for their baby boy. Both parents recognize their inability to care for the child and are willing to cede guardianship to the paternal grandmother, who already cares for another one of their children previously removed from parental custody. This vulnerable infant is in need of legal representation and advocacy. The next hearing is on February 18th, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 11.

A newborn infant is currently in the care of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to multiple concerns of both physical neglect and risk perpetrated by the infant’s parent. The mother admitted to self-administering illicit substances throughout the pregnancy, even stating that she used these substances on the day of her infant baby’s birth. Born substance-dependent, this vulnerable infant battles several withdrawal symptoms and requires intensive medical care. The mother has had a previous child removed by CCFS in a separate closed case and now poses an immediate danger to her newest child’s safety and well-being. This newborn baby requires an attorney to advocate for her rights; the next hearing is to be determined and will take place in Courtroom 13. 

Two sisters, a 6-year old child and a 5-month old infant, have been removed from parental custody and placed into the care of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to allegations of physical risk and abuse. The parents of these children have an extensive prior record of unfit behavior, including substance abuse, neglect, and criminality. There are recorded instances of physical abuse occurring within the household, mainly perpetrated by the children’s stepfather. This abuse has been observed to severely disrupt the children’s emotional well-being. Additionally, the eldest child, who is currently represented by separate counsel, has alleged sexual assault by the stepfather. It is also indicated that these children’s educational resources are compromised due to parental apathy, resulting in a series of truancies. This sibling pair originates from a larger group of five siblings.  These two sisters require an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights, the next hearing is on June 4th, 2025 in Courtroom 11.

A group of five siblings consisting of a 14-year old, 3-year old, a pair of 1-year old twins, and a 5-month old infant, were removed from their home and placed in custody of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to allegations of neglect and abuse. The mother’s rampant alcohol use put her children at extreme physical risk— the children’s mother, while inebriated, compelled her underaged daughter to operate a vehicle. This child subsequently crashed the vehicle into the neighbor’s property, triggering a response by CCFS. The children’s stepfather, who has several prior charges of sex crimes against children, has been given access to the residence by the children’s mother. This family has an extensive history with CCFS, having multiple children removed in the past. At this time, these siblings are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights. The next hearing is on May 14th, 2025, at 10:45 a.m. in Courtroom 11.

A 12-year old child was brought into Clark County Family Services (CCFS) custody due to concerns of physical risk, apparent neglect, and parental unavailability. A severe mental health episode, during which the child’s father demonstrated violent and erratic behavior, caught the attention of CCFS. Upon further investigation, it became apparent that this episode was consistent with a lengthy decline in the father’s mental wellbeing. These episodes render the father unable to provide a safe environment for his children. Additionally, the mother’s self-proclaimed physical illness prevents her from sustaining a viable environment for either herself or her children. This vulnerable little boy was removed with his two siblings, who are represented by separate counsel in the same matter. This child, whose demands and wishes are markedly different from his siblings, requires an attorney to represent him. The next hearing is on January 14th, 2025 at 11 a.m. in Courtroom 11. 

Recently, a 8-year old little girl came into the custody of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to reports of apparent neglect, physical risk and parental unavailability. CCFS was alerted to the situation after the father, the primary caregiver, experienced a severe mental health crisis. During the crisis, the parent displayed deeply erratic and threatening behavior, resulting in him being committed to a psychiatric facility. This mental health episode is consistent with an emerging pattern of mental health issues, which render the father unable to attend to the wellbeing of his children. Additionally, The mother is unhoused, disabled, and lacks the resources to fulfill her child’s needs. This vulnerable little girl was removed along with her two older brothers, who are being represented by separate counsel in the same matter. This child, whose demands and wishes are markedly different from her older siblings, requires an attorney to represent her. The next hearing is on January 14th, 2025 at 11 a.m. in Courtroom 11.

A 17-year old boy was removed from parental custody and placed into the care of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to allegations of apparent neglect, physical risk, and parental unavailability. The father of this vulnerable child has been committed to a psychiatric facility following a severe mental health crisis. The crisis, which had been preceded by a lengthy history of mental health lapses, alerted CCFS to the emerging situation. It was discovered that both the child’s mother and father lack the financial resources to provide a safe environment capable of sustaining the child’s wellbeing. The financial strain, coupled with concerns about the general safety and cleanliness of the family’s residence, eventually led to the child being removed along with his two siblings who are both present in the same matter under separate counsel. This child, whose demands and wishes are markedly different from his siblings, requires an attorney to represent him. The next hearing is on January 14th, 2025 at 11 a.m. in Courtroom 11.

A sibling pair consisting of a 7-year old child and 1-year old baby is currently in the custody of Clark County Family Services due to emotional neglect, parental drug use, and severe domestic violence. Both parents demonstrate an extensive history of drug abuse– multiple reports have noted their tendency to dispose of drug paraphernalia in indiscreet locations– and both parents have charges of possession of illegal substances on their criminal record. The mother, who is currently incarcerated for domestic violence charges, regularly engages in acts of violence in front of her children.  Both caregivers  lack parenting knowledge, skills, and motivation, which affects their children’s safety.  These children are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes. The next hearing is on January 22, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 13.

A sibling group comprised of a 16 and 3-year old pair of sisters and their 11-year old brother are currently in the care of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to reports of sexual abuse and apparent neglect. The parents of these vulnerable children have an extensive history with CCFS and were under investigation for similar causes previously. The father had been issued a no-contact order by the court for previous charges of sexual assault against these children’s sister, who is currently represented in the same matter under different counsel; however, CCFS quickly discovered the father frequently and consistently violates this ruling. At this time, these children require an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. The next hearing is on March 12th, 2025 at 10:15 a.m. in Courtroom 11.

Recently, a 13-year old girl has been removed from parental custody and placed under the custody of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to concerns of sexual abuse and apparent neglect. This young child had been the victim of sexual abuse perpetrated by the child’s father; consequently, CCFS investigated the family and the court issued a no-contact order. Despite this, the father had been breaching the order and is frequently within the child’s residence. At this time, this vulnerable young girl requires an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. The next hearing is on March 12th, 2025 at 10:15 a.m. in Courtroom 11.

Currently, a 7-year old boy is in the custody of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to allegations made against the parents concerning neglectful conditions and sexual abuse. Many of the allegations are levied towards the child’s father, who is reported to instigate and perpetrate violent behavior within the household– there are reports of punching, strangulating, and performing sexually degrading acts. Some of these abusive acts are directed towards the child’s older sibling, who is represented in the same matter under different counsel. Despite this, the mother remains in close contact with the abuser and allows him access to the residence and exposure to the children. At this time, this young boy requires an attorney to represent his wishes and legal rights. The next hearing is on January 29th, 2025 at 10:15 a.m. in Courtroom 11.

A group of three siblings ages 15, 13-year old, and 10-years old, are currently in custody of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to reports of ongoing physical abuse, emotional neglect, and lack of resources. This family has an extensive history of departmental intervention, as the mother has been cited to experience multiple difficulties which hinder her ability to care for her children. Homelessness and substance abuse, coupled with multiple allegations of violent behavior, have resulted in the mother’s guardianship being terminated. The father of these children has been identified as an unsuitable caretaker due to multiple prior criminal convictions. At this time, these siblings are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. The next hearing is on February 18th, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 12.

An 11-year old girl has recently come into the care of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to reports of neglect and physical risk. CCFS was alerted to the situation following allegations of sexual assault from the paternal caregiver to one of the child’s older siblings. The caregiver had been convicted of previous sexual abuse against another minor and is a registered sex offender. Despite this, the mother remains in close contact with the abuser and allows him access to the residence and exposure to the children. The sibling who is identified as the target of these repeated sexual assaults is currently being represented by separate counsel in the same matter; however, this child is in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights. The next hearing is on January 15th, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 11.

A 6-year old girl is in the care of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to allegations of neglect and physical risk against the child’s caregiver. Reports of repeated sexual assaults perpetrated by the paternal caregiver to one of the child’s older siblings alerted CCFS to the situation. The mother lacks the protective capacity to prevent these assaults from occurring; and, instead allows the abuser access to the residence and exposure to the children. The child’s sister, who is the main target of this sexually abusive conduct, is currently being represented by separate counsel in the same matter. However, this child is still in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights. The next hearing is on January 15th, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. in Courtroom 11.

Spanish speaking client had a small business in which he was using his truck for transport. Client was having trouble with truck and took his vehicle in for estimate and repair to J&S Diesel Service. Client states that he took vehicle in for estimate and did not agree to repair. Client wanted to know cost first so that he could shop around for a good price.  J&S automatically started making the repairs and gave the client an invoice for $1770.  J&S started threatening to keep the vehicle unless client paid $1000 to remove vehicle from shop.  Client ended up paying the $1000 but received the vehicle in pieces and intake had to have his truck towed away. Client then takes vehicle to Diesel Specialist for repairs of vehicle that cost $9396.54. Client would like assistance in getting amount paid to repair the vehicle from adverse party.

Client met adverse party about 15 years ago while working for the same employer. Client trusted adverse and appointed her as a rep-payee. Client informed that for the past five years adverse party helped manage his affairs. However, adverse party started to show less interest in helping and became unreliable. Due to non-payment of rent applicant was evicted. Thereafter, adverse party  placed all of client’s personal items in storage. Client states that the storage lease is under adverse party. She promised to make monthly payments. Client found assistance for independent living and a care manager. Client has removed adverse party as his rep-payee. After, multiple attempts to make contact, adverse party has not disclosed any information about his personal property. It is unclear if monthly storage payments are current or if items have been auction due to non-payment of storage unit. Client states he does not have receipts, pictures or video of items. However, personal property consist of clothes, shoes, electronic, and kitchen items (less than $10k). Client provided adverse parties contact number and will try to find an address. Client is seeking help from an attorney to reach out to adverse party, to disclose information about his personal items in order to retrieve them. There is a vendor who is willing to do skip tracing pro bono.

Client is seeking assistance with a divorce. Parties have been married for 21 years and are still currently living together. There is one minor child involved (16yrs old). There is a history of domestic violence but no TPO in place. Opposing party has a criminal history. Client is seeking 50/50 custody. There is community property and some community debt. Client has a retirement account.

Client is seeking assistance with a divorce. Parties do not have children together. Opposing party has filed for a divorce, but the client has not been served. Parties were married for a year. Opposing party is military. There is currently a No Contact Order in place by opposing parties Commander due to domestic violence against client. There is some community property and debt.

This client needs assistance with her custody case. She and the adverse party separated in 2019 due to infidelity. They have one 6-year-old child and the client is seeking sole legal and sole physical custody.

Client is seeking assistance with a divorce. Parties have been married for 21 years and are still currently living together. There is one minor child involved (16yrs old). There is a history of domestic violence but no TPO in place. Opposing party has a criminal history. Client is seeking 50/50 custody. There is community property and some community debt. Client has a retirement account.

Client is seeking assistance with a divorce. Parties do not have children together. Opposing party has filed for a divorce, but the client has not been served. Parties were married for a year. Opposing party is military. There is currently a No Contact Order in place by opposing parties Commander due to domestic violence against client. There is some community property and debt.

Client is seeking assistance with custody modification. Trial is set for April of 2025. Parties share an 8 year old child together. Client states that the reason for the custody issue is that she and opposing parties do not practice the same religion. Client stated that she is okay with both sharing their religions with their daughter but she does not agree with only opposing party being able to share his religion.

This client alleges that corrections officers incited other inmates to harass and attack him. He sustained injuries from the attack and now suffers from nerve damage. According to the client, the officers took his personal property away and destroyed it without the appeal process. The client needs an attorney to represent him to recover for the damages he sustained.

This client alleges an Eight Amendment violation against corrections staff for deliberate indifference to his serious medical condition and failure to provide appropriate treatment. He further alleges he has suffered and will continue to suffer harm due to the defendant’s excessive delay in treatment. 

This client claims his constitutional rights were violated when jailers were indifferent to his serious medical needs while he was detained at Washoe County Detention Facility. He alleges that he was denied medical attention for a head injury, medications, and proper clothing and blankets for the winter.

Client seeks help with a breach of contract case following a car accident. The case is currently stayed. Plaintiff is a senior citizen. The client has two insurance policies a $500,000 accident policy which included underinsured motor vehicles and an additional umbrella policy. The client believes these policies covered her during the accident and sued in the 8th Judicial Court of Nevada. The defendants removed the case to federal court based on diversity jurisdiction. After the removal, clients attorney withdrew from the matter. Client has subsequently suffered from a second motor vehicle accident resulting in additional injuries, and may need to file a second complaint or amend her current complaint. The client needs representation in the breach of contract claim.

An inmate alleges that he fell on his back after being pepper sprayed by prison staff. He claims that he informed medical of his injury and requested medical attention, but he was refused treatment for months. After a year and a half, an MRI scan showed that he had a herniated disk. This client needs an attorney to represent him.

An inmate requires assistance with his federal civil rights complaint against the state prison medical staff. He alleges that the medical staff did not help him when he was in extreme pain. This inmate needs an attorney to represent him.

Client has end stage kidney disease and has filed a 1983 claim involving adverse side effects of prescribed medication and deliberate indifference to medical treatment needs. This client needs an attorney to represent him.

This is a dispute over the guardianship, trust, and estate of plaintiff’s mother. Trust divided assets equally. Plaintiff believes she is entitled to punitive damages due to oppression and hardship caused by the original petitioner. This client needs an attorney to represent her.

This client alleges that corrections officers incited other inmates to harass and attack him. He sustained injuries from the attack and now suffers from nerve damage. According to the client, the officers took his personal property away and destroyed it without the appeal process. The client needs an attorney to represent him to recover for the damages he sustained.

After attending court, the client was standing in the CCDC holding rotunda when he was allegedly assaulted by a corrections officer, who allegedly slammed his head into the concrete while he was restrained and without provocation.  He is seeking damages for deliberate indifference, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligence.

This client, who is a prisoner in custody of the Clark County Detention Center, filed a civil rights complaint pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1983. He claims that correctional staff deliberately deprived him of his right to access the law library and the court under the First and Fourteenth Amendments. As a result, he could not conduct legal research and make copies of legal documents necessary for court. The trial is set for 2/24/2025.

This client, who is in custody, filed a civil rights complaint against correctional offers based on claims of unlawful confinement in ad segregation and alleges retaliation, including loss of his television set. He is seeking relief that includes a television set with a remote, as well as monetary compensation. He is demanding a jury trial.

This client, who is a prisoner in custody of Ely State Prison, filed a civil rights complaint pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1983 for excessive force claims. Shortly after an incident where the client propelled urine onto correctional officers during a pill delivery, the client alleges that the responding correctional officers used excessive force during the cell extraction. While the client was initially combative, he complied during the restraint. However, despite his compliance, the correctional officers beat him several times, which resulted in a bloody eye socket, vision impairment, two black eyes, ear damage, and lacerations on his ankles. The client requests 11.3 million dollars in civil damages.

The minor clients are ages 3, 4, and 5. Their family friend is petitioning to be their guardian. Their mom is deceased and their dads live in another state and are not part of their lives. Citation Hearing 2/20/24 at 2:00 p.m. (3A)

The clients are siblings ages 6 and 7. Their maternal grandparents are petitioning to be their guardians. Their mother is in transitional housing in Arizona.  Their father has not been a consistent or dependable parent. The Citation Hearing is on 2/06/2025 at 11:30 am.

The client is 14 years old. His aunt is petitioning to be his guardian. His father is deceased and the whereabouts of his mother are unknown. The Citation Hearing is on 2/4/2025 at 11:00 am. 

The clients are siblings ages 11 and 16. Their grandmother is petitioning to be their guardian. Their mother has an unstable living situation and is occasionally homeless. Their fathers have not been part of their lives. The Citation Hearing is on 2/6/2025 at 9:30 am.

The client is 2 years old. His grandmother is petitioning to be his guardian. His mother suffers from drug addiction. She is expected to consent to the guardianship. His father is currently incarcerated. The Citation Hearing is on 02/13/2025 at 9:30 am.

Spanish speaking client had a small business in which he was using his truck for transport. Client was having trouble with truck and took his vehicle in for estimate and repair to J&S Diesel Service. Client states that he took vehicle in for estimate and did not agree to repair. Client wanted to know cost first so that he could shop around for a good price.  J&S automatically started making the repairs and gave the client an invoice for $1770.  J&S started threatening to keep the vehicle unless client paid $1000 to remove vehicle from shop.  Client ended up paying the $1000 but received the vehicle in pieces and intake had to have his truck towed away. Client then takes vehicle to Diesel Specialist for repairs of vehicle that cost $9396.54. Client would like assistance in getting amount paid to repair the vehicle from adverse party.