A 9-year old boy came into the custody of Family Services due to parental drug use, parental failure to protect from domestic violence, improper supervision, and lack of resources. At this time, this minor boy is in need of an attorney to represent him. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/24/2024 at 2:00pm and Permanency Placement Hearing on 1/22/2025 at 2:00pm in Courtroom 13.

DFS took custody of three siblings—ages 9, 5, and 1—due to allegations of parental abuse and neglect. The Department has been involved with the family on multiple occasions due to the mother’s alcohol abuse and the father’s history of domestic violence against the mother. At this time, these minor children need an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 9/3/2024 at 3:45pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 3/4/2025 at 2:15pm in Courtroom 11.

Two siblings, a 5-year old girl and a newborn baby boy, came into the custody of CCFS due to allegations of parental drug use, improper supervision, and physical and emotional abuse. The mother reported the abuse, as her drug use compromises her ability to care for the children. At this time, these two minors are in need of an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): Calendar Call on 9/3/2024 at 10:30am and Adjudicatory Trial on 9/26/2024 at 9:30am in Courtroom 11.

Two sisters, ages 7 and 6, are now in the custody of CCFS due to inappropriate care. The sisters came into the care of their maternal grandmother after their maternal great-grandmother passed away. However, the grandmother has a history of drug use and a prior agency substantiation for inadequate supervision. The mother lives in California and also has history of drug and alcohol use. Their father is not involved with the girls’ upbringing. At this time, these two young girls need an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): Plea/Disposition Hearing on 7/30/2024 at 1:30pm in Courtroom 11.

A 10-year old triplet came into the custody of the CCFS along with his six siblings due to allegations of physical abuse, which left him scarred. The minor was initially living with his adoptive parents. Then, the adoptive mother appointed temporary guardianship to his biological father’s girlfriend—even though she knew they were inappropriate care providers. At this time, this minor boy is in need of an attorney to represent him. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 12/10/2024 at 2:15pm in Courtroom 11.

This 8-year old boy was removed by CCFS along with his two younger siblings, who have separate cases. The removal occurred because of abuse to a 4-month old sibling resulting in death. At this time, this minor boy is in need of an attorney to represent him. Next Hearing(s): Permanency Planning Hearing on 8/21/2024 at 2:00pm in Courtroom 9.

DFS took custody of a 9-year-old girl and her 5-year-old sister—who has a separate case—after allegations of sexual assault by the mother’s boyfriend. The minor has endured years of abuse from her mentally-ill mother, and the removal occurred due to maternal neglect of an infant sibling resulting in death. At this time, this girl needs an attorney to represent her. Next Hearing(s): Permanency Planning Hearing on 9/19/2024 at 10:45am in Courtroom 11.

CCFS took custody of an 8-year-old boy after his infant half-sibling suffered an unexplained head injury and 3-month-old rib fractures. The mother attempted to blame her son, even though the injuries could not have been caused by an 8-year-old child because of the amount of force necessary. The child’s father is incarcerated. This child is in need of an attorney to represent him. Next Hearing(s): Plea Hearing on 8/7/2024 at 9:30am in Courtroom 9. 

Five siblings were removed from their home and are now in the custody of the Department of Family Services (DFS) due to allegations of parental substance abuse, neglect, and sexual risk. This family has an extensive history with the Agency, with all parents having multiple children removed in the past. At this time, these siblings are in need of an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): Calendar Call on 10/9/2024 at 10:15 am; Trial on 10/24/2024 at 9:45 am in Courtroom 11.

Two siblings—a 2-year-old and an infant— came into DFS care due to parental neglect. The mother is recently incarcerated, and the father is believed to be incarcerated. At this time these children are in need of an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing: TBD.

DFS removed a 9-year-old boy—along with his two younger sisters, who have a separate case—due to lack of protective capacity. The parents failed to protect the children from sexual abuse perpetrated by the grandmother and her boyfriend, even though the parents knew that the grandmother was a registered sex offender. At this time, this boy needs an attorney to represent him. Next Hearing(s): TBD.

DFS removed a 6-year-old girl and a 4-year old girl—along with their older brother, who has a separate case—due to lack of protective capacity. The parents failed to protect the children from sexual abuse perpetrated by the grandmother and her boyfriend, even though the parents knew that the grandmother was a registered sex offender. At this time, these girls need an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): TBD.

A 4-year-old girl came into DFS custody after parental neglect. The mother is incarcerated, and the father does not have adequate resources to provide basic needs for the child. He also left the girl home alone, where she escaped and was found wandering in the street by herself. At this time, this girl needs an attorney to represent her. Next Hearing(s): TBD.

An 8-year-old boy and his older sister came into the custody of the Department of Family Service (DFS) due to physical abuse by his mother towards his older sibling. Their mother was arrested so no one was able to care for the children. The mother’s drug test revealed methamphetamine use. Their father is reported to be in another country. His older sister is represented by another attorney. At this time, this boy needs an attorney to represent his rights and wishes. The next hearing dates: Sept 10, 2024 1:30PM Review Hearing at Courtroom 10; Mar 11, 2025 2:30 PM Permanency Planning Hearing at Courtroom 10.

A two-year-old boy was taken away from his home by DFS due to signs of physical abuse. His mother is a minor who frequently runs away from home, leaving her son with strangers. This minor needs an attorney to represent his rights and wishes. The next court date is 8-14-24 at 10:00 am for the Plea Hearing.

This client is a 2-month-old baby girl who tested positive for methamphetamine, Fentanyl and opiates at birth. Her mother, who also tested positive, expressed to the hospital staff that she used drugs throughout the entirety of her pregnancy. This baby needs an attorney to represent her rights and wishes. The next hearing(s): Plea Hearing on 8-07-24 at 11:00 am.

Two sisters, an 18-year-old and 15-year-old, came into custody of The Department of Family Services (DFS) with their sibling group consisting of five other children. The children were removed due to allegations against the natural mother and stepfather posing both physical risk and injury to the subject minors. DFS notes ongoing concerns of domestic violence taking place in the family’s residence. The two sisters have since been placed with their natural father across state lines. At this time, the two sisters 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 a Plea Hearing to be heard on 9/18/2024 at 9:30 am before Judge Bailey in Courtroom 7.

A sibling group consisting of five children– ages 11, 9, 7, 4, and 11 months– came into custody of the Department of Family Services (DFS) due to allegations of ongoing domestic violence within the household between parents causing both physical risk and injury to the subject minors. Two of the children within the sibling group have already been placed with their natural father, who resides outside state lines. The remaining five 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 a Plea Hearing to be heard on 9/18/2024 at 9:30 am before Judge Bailey in Courtroom 7.

Two sisters, ages 4 and 7, came into custody of the Department of Family Services (DFS) due to parental drug use posing both an immediate and present danger to the subject minors. The Natural Mother, whose whereabouts remain unknown, has an ongoing history of drug abuse resulting in reckless decision-making rendering her unable to provide a safe and secure environment for the subject minors. The Natural Father is unhoused and similarly unable to provide an adequate home environment. Currently, both sisters are placed with their Maternal Great Grandmother and 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 a Plea Hearing to be heard on 10/02/2024 at 10:00am before Judge Bailey in Courtroom 7. 

A two-week old girl is currently in custody of the Department of Family Services (DFS) due to concerns of physical risk and inadequate shelter. DFS has identified that the child’s mother has severe mental health concerns as well as general cognitive delays. Consequently, the child’s mother demonstrates a lack of awareness of proper child rearing and is unable to ensure the safety and well-being of the child. The mother’s older child has been removed from the mother due to similar causes in a previously closed case. The two-week old 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. There is an Adjudicatory Hearing Plea set for September 25, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 13.

A 4-year-old boy is in custody of the Department of Family Services (DFS) due to extreme neglect including threats of violence, environmental hazard, and parental substance abuse. The child was initially removed due to a domestic violence incident. DFS quickly discovered the presence of drug paraphernalia within the household as well as reports of repeated and frequent drug abuse by both the natural mother and father. DFS also revealed unsafe living conditions, including the presence of raw sewage, blocked toilets and a non-working fridge full of spoiled food. In five prior instances, the natural parents have had their parental rights terminated for the subject minors’ older siblings. This child needs an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. There is a Disposition Hearing set for September 24th, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. and an Adjudicatory trial on October 21, 2024 at 9:45 a.m. in Courtroom 11.

Two brothers, a 14-year-old and 13-year-old, came into custody of the Department of Family Services (DFS) due to ongoing physical harm and abandonment inflicted by the mother. DFS identified that the natural mother, currently unhoused, lacks the basic resources to sustain the safety and well-being of the two children. The natural father remains an inadequate placement option on account of sexually deviant behavior. The parents have an extensive history with DFS, including the removal of two additional children in separate closed cases. These brothers 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 an Adjudicatory Plea Hearing set for October 2, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 13.

A 17-year-old girl came into custody of the Department of Family Services due to maternal abandonment. The mother’s extensive history of drug abuse as well as her constant vacillation between incarceration and houselessness renders her unable to substantively care for the child. Disagreement over the subject minor’s behavior has led to her temporary caregiver refusing to continue performing essential duties related to the child’s well-being. Subject minor has a concurrent yet unrelated delinquency case. This child 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 an Adjudicatory Hearing Plea on September 17th, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 12.

A sibling group containing five children– ages 14, 12, 6, 2 and 1 month– came into custody of the Department of Family Services (DFS) due to reports of physical risk. DFS was alerted to the situation when the 1-month old was born substance-dependent upon the mother’s delivery. The mother is reported to have untreated mental health concerns and a history of unsuccessful drug rehabilitation attempts at various facilities. The natural father of the 2-year-old and 1-month-old struggles similarly with substance abuse, resulting in impulsive behavior and poor emotional regulation. The remaining children in the sibling group have differing paternal backgrounds with little to no contact with their natural fathers due to various circumstances. 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 an Adjudicatory Hearing Plea on October 8th, 2024 at 10 a.m. in Courtroom 12.

A twelve-year old girl is in the custody of the Department of Family Services (DFS) due to sustained reports of the subject minor’s father being unable to provide adequate shelter as well as reports of continuous neglectful treatment. DFS monitored the situation as the father struggled with unstable housing and a lack of financial resources. Ultimately, the child was removed as the father was found possessing and distributing drugs to other individuals in the vicinity of his temporary residence. The father has a prior case with DFS involving allegations of physical risk. The older sibling is being represented separately in the same matter. The next hearings are a Status Check Hearing on October 3rd, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. and a Permanency Planning Hearing at 2:30 p.m., both occurring in Courtroom 12. 

A 6-month-old infant came into custody of  CCFS (Clark County Family Services) due to persistent reports of domestic violence posing both physical risk and present danger to the infant’s wellbeing. The subject child was removed after eyewitness accounts reported that the parents engaged in domestic violence while the infant was being held– there are multiple instances where blows were exchanged while the infant was in either one of the parent’s arms. Both parents have a series of arrests in various cities relating to domestic violence. This infant 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 scheduled for October 8th, 2024 at 10 a.m. in Courtroom 12.

A newborn 5-month-old infant came into CCFS (Clark County Family Services) custody due to reports of repeated risks to the child’s physical safety. CCFS was alerted to the situation due to an emergent hospitalization of the subject infant stemming from neglect and a lack of resources. The mother and father, both currently unhoused and lacking substantive employment, have a series of mental disabilities that resulted in extensive involvement from CCFS. Four other children have been removed from the parents in a separate, active case. At this time, this infant is in need of an attorney to represent his wishes and legal rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. The next hearing is a Review Hearing on October 8th, 2024 at 2:15 p.m. in Courtroom 11.

A one-year-old child is in custody of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to allegations of inadequate supervision against the child’s mother. The mother has an ongoing history of drug dependency, resulting in the child being substance-dependent upon delivery. There are consistent reports of the mother leaving the child unsupervised and vulnerable for prolonged periods of time. CCSF also notes that the mother displays general disengagement from active participation in regular parenting responsibilities. At this time, this infant needs an attorney to represent his wishes and legal rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. The next hearing is an Adjudicatory Hearing Plea on October 8th, 2024 at 11 a.m. in Courtroom 12.

Protected person property taken under potentially fraudulent deed. The public guardian hired a handwriting expert. They need someone to represent the protected person in a quiet title action. It’s alleged the nurse tricked mom into signing a deed, then while nurse was away, the son falsified title to take it away from the nurse. It is our belief the title should revert to the mom. Discovery just started and lasts 1 year. The public guardian hired a handwriting expert and needs someone to represent the protected person in the quiet title action.

This client is Spanish-speaking and needs assistance filing for divorce due to infidelity and emotional and verbal domestic violence. She and opposing party have been married since 2007 and separated in 2019. There are no children, assets, or debts.

This client is Spanish-speaking and needs assistance filing for divorce due to infidelity and emotional and verbal domestic violence. She and opposing party have been married since 2007 and separated in 2019. There are no children, assets, or debts.

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.

This client needs assistance after being served divorce papers. She has a long term marriage to her husband who now has dementia, and she does not believe he was in his right mind filing for divorce. He did have some assistance with filing the divorce by his oldest son, who is not hers. There are no kids involved.

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. 

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.

Plaintiff alleges that staff at High Desert State Prison, where he is currently incarcerated, violated his First Amendment rights by opening his civil legal mail outside of his presence.

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.

This inmate alleges that the staff at the prison failed to secure him in a moving van, which was involved in a T-bone auto accident. He sustained injuries from this accident, but the staff failed to provide him immediate medical care. By the time the inmate received medical care, his spinal injury progressed to the point where he needed spinal surgery. He also did not receive any post-surgery pain medication from the surgeon, leading to more pain and suffering. At this time, 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.

Mother of proposed protected person is petitioning for guardianship due to mental health issues and a drug addiction. The children of the proposed protected person were removed by DFS. The mother is seeking guardianship to obtain psychiatric and drug rehabilitation services for the proposed protected person. The next scheduled hearing is on 9/18/2024 at 10:30am in Courtroom 10B.

Protected person property taken under potentially fraudulent deed. The public guardian hired a handwriting expert. They need someone to represent the protected person in a quiet title action. It’s alleged the nurse tricked mom into signing a deed, then while nurse was away, the son falsified title to take it away from the nurse. It is our belief the title should revert to the mom. Discovery just started and lasts 1 year. The public guardian hired a handwriting expert and needs someone to represent the protected person in the quiet title action.

This client is Spanish-speaking and needs assistance filing for divorce due to infidelity and emotional and verbal domestic violence. She and opposing party have been married since 2007 and separated in 2019. There are no children, assets, or debts.