Available Cases


The Pro Bono Project offers the unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of low-income individuals in Southern Nevada. The clients listed below have been accepted by our program and are currently on our waiting list for pro bono representation. Clients have been prescreened for financial income eligibility and their cases have been selected based on a number of factors, including the merits of their case, the availability of volunteers, and the reasonableness of the client.

If you would like to take a pro bono case or request additional information, please email Pro Bono Project Director, Michael Wendlberger (MWendlberger@lacsn.org).

Abuse/Neglect Cases - Children's Attorneys Project

Case Number: 2023-013590

A-sibling group of three children ages, 5-year old girl, 4 year old boy, and 1-year old boy were removed by DFS and are currently in the protective care of the Department due to physical risk and inadequate supervision by the parents. The mother was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, and child abuse. The father to newborn was arrested for a warrant and child abuse and neglect. The father for the two older children was recently released from prison and cannot take custody of his minor children. At this time, these children 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. Next Hearing(s): Calendar Call on 4/1/2024 at 11:00 am; Adjudicatory Trial on 4/15/2024 at 1:30 pm; Review Hearing on 4/18/2024 at 4:00 pm in Courtroom 12.

Case Number: 2023-014381 (Pending Placement with Pro Bono Attorney)

Two-sibling girls ages, 13-year old and 11-year old came into DFS custody due to allegations of Inadequate Shelter Neglect Treatment and lack of resources. The girls have also not been enrolled in school.  The Department reached out to the mother, who resides in California and she is able to take the girls with her. She is currently living with her boyfriend and their two younger children. The Department is looking into possible placement. At this time, these girls are in need of an attorney to represent their wishes and legal rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 5/23/2024 at 3:00 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 11/21/2024 at 3:00 pm in Courtroom 12.

Case Number: 2023-013593 (Urgent)

A group of three siblings, a 15-year-old girl, a 13-year old boy, and an 8-year-old boy, were removed from their home and came into DFS custody due to allegations of sexual abuse, physical abuse and domestic violence. This case also involves their 16-year-old sibling, who is represented by another attorney. At this time, these three children 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. Next Hearing(s): Permanency Planning Hearing on 9/18/2024 at 10:45 am in Courtroom 11.

 

 

Case Number: 2023-013185

A sibling group of three-children, 9-year old girl, 2-year old boy and 8-month old infant boy were removed by DFS due to ongoing domestic violence instigated by the father against the mother. There have been multiple calls to law enforcement and the Department with regards to father’s violent outbursts toward mother in the presence of the children. DFS has intervened, and once the case resolves, the mother allows the father back into the home and the cycle continues. The children are placed with a maternal aunt at the moment. At this time, these children 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. Next Hearing(s): Disposition/Review Hearing on 04/02/2024 at 2:15 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 10/01/2024 at 2:15 pm in Courtroom 11.

Case Number: 2023-012585

A group of four siblings, 9-year old girl, 7-year old boy, 5-year old girl and 1-year old boy came into DFS custody after a physical altercation between the mother and the father of the two-younger children. During the altercation, the father physically assaulted the mother while in the presence of the children. The mother was transported to the hospital due to her injuries. The two older children have reported witnessing the abuse. The father has been convicted of Domestic Violence where the mother was the victim. The father to the two oldest children has abandoned them and does not have any contact with them. At this time, these four-siblings are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure that appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 4/9/2024 at 3:00 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 10/8/2024 at 2:00 pm in Courtroom 7.

Case Number: 2023-015490

Two sibling girls ages 4-year old and 3-year old were removed from the home and are now in the protective custody of DFS due to parental drug use, improper supervision and lack of resources. At this time, these two minor girls are in need of an attorney to represent their wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 6/4/2024 at 3:00 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 12/3/2024 at 2:15 pm in Courtroom 11.

Case Number: 2024-001026

A 17-year old girl was removed by DFS due due to inadequate supervision because the parents were being arrested after a search warrant was conducted and methamphetamines and weapons were found. The parents right were terminated in November 2022. However, mother appealed the decision to terminate her parental rights. All the other children have different opinions and wants on the matter. At this time, these two 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.  There are five siblings on this case who have a separate attorney. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/31/2024 at 2:00 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 1/29/2025 at 2:00 pm in Courtroom 13.

 

Case Number: 2024-001028

A 13-year old boy was removed by DFS due to inadequate supervision because the parents were being arrested after a search warrant was conducted and methamphetamines and weapons were found. The parents right were terminated in November 2022. However, mother appealed the decision to terminate her parental rights.  As of today, this minor client wants his mother’s rights reinstated. All the other children have different opinions and wants on the matter. At this time, this young 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. There are five siblings on this case who are represented by a separate attorney. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/31/2024 at 2:00 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 1/29/2025 at 2:00 pm in Courtroom 13.

Case Number: 2024-001031

Three siblings, 12-year old boy, 8-year old girl  and 3-year old girl came into the custody of DFS due to inadequate supervision because the parents were being arrested after a search warrant was conducted and methamphetamines and weapons were found. The parents right were terminated in November 2022. However, mother appealed the decision to terminate her parental rights. All the other children have different opinions and wants on the matter.  There are four siblings on this case who have a separate attorney. At this time, these sibling girls 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.  Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/31/2024 at 2:00 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 1/29/2025 at 2:00 pm in Courtroom 13.

Case Number: 2024-001033

A 1-year old infant boy was removed by DFS due to inadequate supervision because the parents were being arrested after a search warrant was conducted and methamphetamines and weapons were found. The parents right were terminated in November 2022. However, the mother appealed the decision to terminate her parental rights.  As of today, the parental rights for this infant are still intact. There is a termination of parental rights trial scheduled to begin on February 26, 2024. At this time, this infant 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.  There are five siblings on this case who have a separate attorney. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/31/2024 at 2:00 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 1/29/2025 at 2:00 pm in Courtroom 13.

Case Number: 2020-002866

Two girl siblings, ages 11 and 5, were removed from the custody of their parents due to parental drug use, domestic violence and lack of resources.  The two girls have two younger siblings who are represented by another attorney.  At this time, these two girls are in need of an attorney to represent their wishes and legal rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/2/2024 at 2;30 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 12/3/2024 at 3;30 pm in Courtroom 7.

Case Number: 2024-001295

A 5-year old boy was removed by DFS from the custody of his parents due to parental drug use, domestic violence and lack of resources. He has three siblings who are represented by another attorney. At this time, this minor boy is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure that appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/25/2024 at 2:30 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 12/3/2024 at 3:30 pm in Courtroom 7.

Case Number: 2024-001294

A 7-year old boy was removed by DFS from the custody of his parents due to parental drug use, domestic violence and lack of resources. He has three siblings who are represented by another attorney. At this time, this minor 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. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/2/2024 at 2;30 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 12/3/2024 at 2:00 pm in Courtroom 7.

Case Number: 2024-000780

An infant baby boy came into the custody of DFS due to allegations of physical risk, homelessness and parental drug use. This infant 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. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/11/2024 at 3:00 pm in Courtroom 12.

Case Number: 2024-000993

A 16-year old boy came into the custody of DFS due to allegations of inadequate shelter and abandonment. His parents are no longer willing to take care of the minor so he was transported to Child Haven. At this time, this young client 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. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 5/22/2024 at 2:30 in Courtroom 11.

Case Number: 2024-000214

Two siblings, ages 4 and 1, were removed by DFS due to parental substance use and mental health issues. At this time, these two 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. Next Hearing(s): Review/Plea Hearing on 4/22/2024 at 1:30 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 10/21/2024 at 1:30 pm in Courtroom 10.

Case Number: 2024-001222

A 6-year old girl was removed by DFS due to parental substance abuse issues and homelessness. This minor girl is in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/23/2024 at 3:00 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 1/28/2025 at 3:00 pm in Courtroom 10.

Case Number: 2024-000487

A 2-year old infant girl was removed by DFS due to physical abuse, threat of harm and neglect. At this time, this infant girl is in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Adjudicatory Trial on 3/22/2024 at 9:30 am in Courtroom 9.

Case Number: 2024-001596

A newborn baby girl was removed by DFS and is in the custody of the Department due to parental drug use, parental mental health issues, domestic violence and neglect. At this time, this newborn baby girl is in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Status Check (Mother’s GAL assessment) on 4/2/2024 at 9:30 am; Calendar Call on 4/16/2024 at 9:30 am; Adjudicatory Trial on 4/24/2024 at 9:00 am in Courtroom 12.

Case Number: 2024-001839 (Pending Placement with Pro Bono Attorney – U)

A 14-year old girl came into DFS custody due to allegations of sexual abuse, parental drug use, lack of protective capacity and prior history with the Department. At this time, this young girl is in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Confirmation of Counsel on 3/27/2024 at 2:15 pm and Adjudicatory Trial on 6/10/2024 at 9:45 am in Courtroom 11.

Case Number: 2024-001993

A newborn baby boy was removed by DFS due to lack of resources, neglect and abandonment by the father. At this time, this newborn baby 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. Next Hearing(s):  Disposition Hearing on 4/2/2024 at 11:00 am in Courtroom 10.

Case Number: 2024-001638

Two girl siblings ages, 3-year old and 2-year old were removed by DFS due to allegations of abandonment by the parents. At this time, these two girls are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure all appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Disposition Hearing on 3/26/2024 at 10:00 am in Courtroom 10.

Case Number: 2024-001686

A one-month old baby boy came into DFS custody after he and the mother tested positive for methamphetamine. The parents have a history of drug abuse and a Termination of Parental Rights has been filed on this case. At this time, this baby 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. Next Hearing(s): Disposition/Plea Hearing on 3/27/2024 at 10:30 am in Courtroom 7.

Case Number: 2024-000582

A one-year old boy came into DFS custody due to being born drug exposed. Both minor and the mother tested positive for drugs at time of birth.  At this time, this infant 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. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/18/2024 at 3:00 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 1/23/2025 at 2:30 pm in Courtroom 12.

Case Number: 2024-002522

Two sibling boys ages, 13-year old and 10-year old were removed by DFS and came into the custody of the Department due to neglect, parental domestic violence and drug use. At this time, these two boys 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. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 6/25/2024 at 2:15 pm in Courtroom 11.

Case Number: 2024-001288

Two sibling boys ages, 7-year old and 6-year old came into the custody of DFS due to the drug overdose and hospitalization of the mother, lack of resources to provide for the minor children and neglect. At this time, these two young boys 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. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/30/2024 at 2:30 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 1/28/2025 at 2:00 pm in Courtroom 13.

Case Number: 2024-001535

A 1-year old girl was removed from her home and is in the custody of DFS due to parental domestic violence, parental drug use and mental health and physical abuse and neglect to minor. At this time, this infant girl is in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Disposition Hearing on 4/018/2024 at 1:30 pm in Courtroom 12.

Case Number: 2024-002289

An 11-year old girl was removed from her home and is in the custody of DFS due to father’s drug us, lack of resources and threat of harm. At this time, this young girl is in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Disposition Hearing on 4/3/2024 at 11:00 am in Courtroom 13.

Case Number: 2024-002846

A newborn baby boy came was removed by DFS after he was born drug exposed. There is also evidence that there is parental domestic violence. At this time, this newborn baby 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. Next Hearing(s): Disposition Hearing on 3/26/2024 at 10:00 am in Courtroom 10.

Case Number: 2024-001952

A newborn baby boy was removed by DFS due to mother’s extensive mental health issues and the father’s lack of protective capacity. The family has prior history with the department and other minor children have been removed from their care. At this time, this newborn baby 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. Next Hearing(s): Plea Hearing on 3/28/2024 at 11:00 am in Courtroom 12.

Case Number: 2022-006507 (Urgent)

A group of four siblings, 10-year old twin girls, 8-year old boy and 2-year old girl were removed by DFS due to parental drug use, homelessness and lack of resources. At this time, these four young children 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. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 8/14/2024 at 2;30 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 2/19/2025at 2:30 pm in Courtroom 13.

Case Number: 2024-003252

A 2-year old girl was removed from her home and came into the custody of DFS due to allegations of abuse, emotional neglect, parental drug and alcohol use and domestic violence. At this time, this infant girl is in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/16/2024 at 3:00 pm in Courtroom 12.

Case Number: 2024-002699

A 5-year old boy came into the custody of DFS due to parental drug use, parental abandonment, lack of resources and neglect to care for this special need child. At this time, this minor 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. Next Hearing(s): Plea Hearing on 4/2/2024 at 10:30 am in Courtroom 12.

Case Number: 2024-003281 (Urgent)

A one-year old infant girl came into the custody of DFS due to both parents being deceased. At this time, this infant girl is in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Confirmation of Counsel on 4/4/24 at 10:30 am and Permanency Planning Hearing on 8/13/2024 at 2:30 pm in Courtroom 13.

Case Number: 2024-003287

Two siblings, 17-year old girl and 16-year old boy came into the custody of DFS due to their legal guardians being deceased. The Department has been unable to locate the biological parents to be explored for placement. At this time, these two 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. Next Hearing(s): Permanency Planning Hearing on 8/13/2024 at 2:30 pm in Courtroom 13.

Case Number: 2024-002710

A 14-year old girl was removed from her home and is in the custody of DFS due to parental drug use and mental health concerns. The family also lacks stable housing and there have been reports of homelessness. At this time, this young girl is in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Plea Hearing on 3/27/2024 at 10:00 am in Courtroom 10.

Case Number: 2024-003356

A 10-year old boy was removed from his home and is in the custody of DFS along with his six siblings, who have separate cases. The family came to the attention of the Department after one of the minors disclosed ongoing Domestic Violence to school personnel. At this time, this minor 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. Next Hearing(s): Disposition Hearing on 3/27/2024 at 10:00 am in Courtroom 10.

Appeals

Case Number: 2024-000658 (Respondent)

The parties were never married and share one minor child. The child was born in Las Vegas in 2021. In February of 2022, appellant relocated to Florida with the child. Since that time, respondent has only been permitted to visit with the child on one occasion. Around the time of the appellant’s relocation, respondent filed a complaint for custody. The district court awarded the parties joint legal custody until August 2026, when the child begins kindergarten. At that time, respondent shall have primary physical custody. Appellant appeals, asserting that the district court erred in determining custody and in finding that no domestic violence occurred despite the face that respondent did not deny the allegations.

Consumer Fraud

Case Number: 2024-000961 (Pending Placement with Pro Bono Attorney)

Client needs help getting her personal property back, including clothes, shoes, home and kitchen items, and family photos. After client was evicted from her apartment, the landlord moved client’s personal property to a storage unit. Client then obtained a court order obligating her former landlord to release her personal property from the storage company but the landlord/property manager refused. Unfortunately, the storage company disposed of her property. Client needs assistance with small claims.

Case Number: 2024-000988 and 2024-000460

*Three actions against the same auto repair business: 2024-000988 and 2024-000460

2024-000460 (available)

Elderly client is a victim of consumer fraud. When client went to an auto repair shop for an oil change, client was told her car needed a motor mount. Client then signed a lease contract for a motor mount but store manager misrepresented the terms of the contract. The contract states she is to pay 12 rental payments of $375.84. She had no idea of this payment or that she would end up paying $4,559.00. Client is seeking justice in this consumer fraud case.

2024-000988 (available)

Elderly client is a victim of consumer fraud. An auto repair company misrepresented the terms of an agreement when client came in to get his car repaired. Client was under the impression that he worked out a payment plan for the car repair but later discovered that a loan was taken out under his name. Client never agreed to this loan. An attorney is needed to seek justice for this client. Client timely opted out of arbitration clause.

Domestic Violence

Case Number: 2024-000166

Client has been separated from opposing party since January 2024 due to domestic violence. There is currently a TPO in place against opposing party. They have a 10-year-old child. Client wants sole custody of child. Client may need a business evaluation. *Spanish speaking

Case Number: 2024-001185

Client is seeking a divorce and joint/primary custody due to domestic violence. She and adverse party have been married since 2018 and share a 5 year old child together.

Case Number: 2023-012608 (Urgent)

The client is looking for a divorce after her husband pinned her down and assaulted her. She is looking for joint legal and joint physical custody of her six-year-old child. She works with children, very responsive, and is income-qualified. The parties have some debt and a home. The couple married in 2014.

Family Law

Case Number: 2024-000407

Client is 76 years old. After a long term marriage, she did not receive her portion of her ex-husband’s retirement proceeds. She needs help with enforcement and potential modification.

Case Number: 2024-000166

Client has been separated from opposing party since January 2024 due to domestic violence. There is currently a TPO in place against opposing party. They have a 10-year-old child. Client wants sole custody of child. Client may need a business evaluation. *Spanish speaking

Case Number: 2024-000940 (Conflicts Check Pending with a Pro Bono Attorney)

Client and other party share one child (23 months old). They have been separated since November 2023. Client is seeking joint/primary custody of their child.

Case Number: 2024-001185

Client is seeking a divorce and joint/primary custody due to domestic violence. She and adverse party have been married since 2018 and share a 5 year old child together.

Case Number: 2023-014829 (Conflicts check pending with attorney)

Client is seeking a divorce and joint/joint custody. Client and adverse party share a 1 year old child and have been separated since November 2023.

Federal Pro Bono Program

Case Number: 2023-005007 (Urgent)

A former inmate filed a civil rights lawsuit because he alleges NDOC, Clark County School District, and other named defendants unconstitutionally denied him of his liberty without due process because they failed to timely and properly apply deductions to his sentence as allowed by law that would have resulted in an earlier release from prison on parole. He also claims he was denied equal opportunity under the law because he is a sex offender. He earned his high school diploma and took other vocational courses while incarcerated, which entitled him to sentence deductions under Nevada law.  He calculates that the educational time was not properly applied to his sentence to make him eligible for parole 2 months prior to when he was actually released. As a result, he filed his lawsuit. In October 2022, the Court entered an Order Dismissing his First Amended Complaint and he appealed it to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. In April 2023, the Ninth Circuit issued a memorandum reversing in part and affirming in part the Court’s Order and remanding the case back to the District Court with respect to the due process claim. The equal opportunity claim dismissal was affirmed. This man is in need of an attorney to assist him in his case through the Federal Pro Bono Program.

Case Number: 2023-003167 (Urgent)

A former inmate filed a civil rights lawsuit alleging he was denied medical care in violation of the 8th Amendment. Specifically, he claims he complained of severe joint pain from 2016 to when he filed his complaint in 2021. He states he submitted multiple kites requesting to see a doctor, but did not see a doctor in the prison and was not examined by a nurse practitioner until 2020. Based on that visit, he was given prescription medication to address the pain, two knee braces, and an elbow brace. He was then referred to an orthopedic specialist and for x-rays. He had not seen the specialist as of the filing of the complaint on 10/8/21. He submitted multiple grievances because of the lack of medical care and they were denied. He also experienced an infection that resulted in going to the emergency room because the prison staff did not provide the emergency care he requested through emergency kites. He is seeking an attorney to represent him in his case through the Federal Pro Bono Program. Next Hearing(s)/Deadline(s): Dispositive Motions were due by 4/17/2023 and proposed Joint Pretrial Order was due by 5/17/2023. A Motion to Extend Time was filed on 4/17/23 by Defendant and nothing else filed. 

Case Number: 2023-008420 (Urgent)

A man suffering from Hepatitis C, a curable disease, now has irreversible liver damage with incurable cirrhosis because the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) did not give him the treatment he needed to take care of the Hepatitis C. He believes NDOC failed to provide him with any “one of the many commercially available drugs” to cure his Hepatitis C despite knowing that not doing so would cause serious risk to his health. As a result, filed a 42 U.S.C. 1983 complaint alleging violations of the Eighth Amendment. This inmate is seeking representation through the Federal Pro Bono Program. Next Hearing(s): Status Conference on 9/19/2023 at 12:15 pm by videoconferencing.

Case Number: 2023-009271

An inmate at Ely State Prison filed a civil rights complaint after he claims he assaulted by two prison officers while handcuffed and shackled in December 2020. He alleges he was choked, kicked, and repeatedly punched while they yelled racist insults at him. He suffered what he felt was a fractured cheek bone, loss of hearing, and an injury to his hand, although it took almost two years to get an x-ray done. He put in a request for medical attention after the incident but was not seen by the nurse practitioner until July 2021. The NP ordered x-rays and gave him 800 mg Ibuprofen for the pain. They did not get him in for x-rays until September 2022. After filing multiple medical kites and grievances, he filed this lawsuit. He claims deliberate indifference to serious medical need in violation of the 8th Amendment and equal protection in violation of the 14th amendment, as well as cruel and unusual punishment/excessive use of force in violation of the 8th Amendment and racial discrimination. He is seeking an attorney through the Federal Pro Bono Program. Next Deadline(s): Case Stayed until pro bono counsel is identified and formally appointed. 

Case Number: 2021-033064

An inmate has been in the custody of the Nevada Department of Corrections for much longer than required as a result of alleged improper application of credit for time served. As a result, he filed a 42 U.S.C. 1983 complaint alleging he did not get the proper credit for time served and has deprived him of his liberty. He needs an attorney to fight for him through the Federal Pro Bono Program. Next Deadlines(s): Plaintiff’s Motion to Amend Complaint due on 10/13/23. 

Case Number: 2023-012056

This client alleges he was unlawfully arrested and prosecuted for a burglary at a Las Vegas hotel. He asserts that the police officers were provided with false information and that his case should have been dismissed at the preliminary hearing. He is currently incarcerated and is seeking redress from the government for malicious prosecution, false arrest and imprisonment, denial of equal protection and due process, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Case Number: 2023-012608 (Urgent)

The client is looking for a divorce after her husband pinned her down and assaulted her. She is looking for joint legal and joint physical custody of her six-year-old child. She works with children, very responsive, and is income-qualified. The parties have some debt and a home. The couple married in 2014.

Case Number: 2024-000439

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. Client also alleges that officers took his personal property away from him and destroyed it without the appeal process.

Case Number: 2024-000459

This client alleges that corrections officers attacked him while incarcerated. He is seeking legal representation for his use of excessive force claim against the officers.

Case Number: 2023-003912

A veteran with service-related disabilities is seeking injunctive relief and monetary damages for negligence and breach of contract, equitable relief, attorney’s fees, litigation expenses and costs for the violation of the ADA. He has used his service animal for 7 years in public, including on airline flights, without issue. In May 2021, he and his service animal were at a commercial property he had frequented multiple times. He alleges he was asked to leave because they claimed his trained service animal “nipped” a female employee, which he denies. He was then approached by another employee on his way out of the specific area and told the story was fabricated to get him to leave. The person gave him his card and told him to contact him if he had any issues. The next day, he called to report the incident to the establishment’s security office and was asked to come in person to discuss the situation. He went in and they demanded he provide proof his dog was a service animal. He then spoke to the Security Investigator and asked that the security footage be reviewed, but he believes it was never reviewed and his previous counsel believes it may have been impermissibly destroyed. He is seeking an attorney to assist him in this matter through the Federal Pro Bono Program. Next Deadline(s): No upcoming deadlines.

Guardianship

Case Number: 2023-012136

The aunt of a 33-year-old homeless woman is petitioning for guardianship of her niece who is currently in a treatment facility for addiction. The aunt petitioned for temporary guardianship but it was denied due to failure to obtain a physician’s certificate and failure to serve the proper parties. There is no physician’s certificate on file in this case. At this time, the 33-year-old woman is in need of an attorney to represent her legal rights and wishes in the guardianship proceedings.

Case Number: 2024-001244 (Conflicts Check Pending with a Pro Bono Attorney)

Clients are ages 1 & 7. Their family friend is petitioning to be their guardian. Both children live with the petitioner. Their mom passed away in 2023. Their father is unknown. The children need an attorney to represent them in their guardianship matter. Citation hearing is on 4/18/24 @ 9:00 am, Dept. W.

Case Number: 2024-001259 (Pending Placement with Pro Bono Attorney)

Clients are ages 7 and 5. Their great grandmother and great uncle are petitioning to be their guardians. Mother is homeless and unable to provide basic needs for the children. Mother consents to the guardianship. Father is deployed and out of the country until April 2024. Citation hearing is on 3/26/24 @ 10:00 am, Dept. U.

Case Number: 2024-001250

Client is 15 years old. Godmother is petitioning to be his guardian as he transitions out of group housing connected with a delinquency matter. Mother is deceased. Father is in custody and has been homeless and unemployed. This minor needs an attorney to represent him in his guardianship matter. Citation hearing is on 4/4/24 @ 9:30 am, Dept. W.

Case Number: 2024-001263

Client is 1 year old. Godmother is petitioning to be his guardian due to his mother’s inability to care for him. Mother is a minor and suffers from mental health issues. Mother is expected to consent to the guardianship. There is no information on the father. This minor needs an attorney to represent him in his guardianship matter. Citation hearing is on 4/4/24 @ 10:00 am, Dept. W.

Case Number: 2024-001267

Client is 15 years old. Her step-father is petitioning to be her guardian. Step-father was married to client’s mother but she is deceased. Her father is also deceased. This minor needs an attorney to represent her in the guardianship matter. Citation hearing date TBD.

Case Number: 2024-001386 (URGENT) Upcoming Hearing

Client is a 50-year-old male who needs an attorney to represent his wishes and needs in a guardianship matter. His mother is petitioning to be his guardian because she believes he needs long-term care and suffers from mental illnesses. His mother reports he refuses to see a doctor and has been abusive and combative towards her. Citation Hearing is on 4/3/2024 at 2 pm.

Case Number: 2024-002472 (Pending Placement with Pro Bono Attorney)

The client is 8 years old. Her paternal grandmother is petitioning to be her guardian.  Her father is recently deceased. Her mother has not been involved in her life. The citation hearing is 5/9/2024 at 10:00 am.

Case Number: 2024-002471

The client is 12 years old. Her grandmother and step-grandmother from Ohio are petitioning to be her guardian. Her adoptive mom no longer wants to care for her. Her biological mom is deceased. The citation hearing is on 4/30/2024 at 1:30 p.m.

Case Number: 2024-002475

The client is 11 years old. Her guardian is her maternal grandmother. Her dad is petitioning to terminate the guardianship.

Landlord/Tenant

Case Number: 2024-000961 (Pending Placement with Pro Bono Attorney)

Client needs help getting her personal property back, including clothes, shoes, home and kitchen items, and family photos. After client was evicted from her apartment, the landlord moved client’s personal property to a storage unit. Client then obtained a court order obligating her former landlord to release her personal property from the storage company but the landlord/property manager refused. Unfortunately, the storage company disposed of her property. Client needs assistance with small claims.

Spanish/Non-English Speaking

Case Number: 2024-000166

Client has been separated from opposing party since January 2024 due to domestic violence. There is currently a TPO in place against opposing party. They have a 10-year-old child. Client wants sole custody of child. Client may need a business evaluation. *Spanish speaking