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: 2023-015490 (Urgent)

Two sisters, ages 4 and 3, are 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 them. Next Hearing(s): Status Check Hearing on 7/30/2024 at 11:00am and Permanency Planning Hearing on 12/3/2024 at 2:15pm in Courtroom 11.

Case Number: 2024-001031 (Urgent)

Three siblings—a 12-year-old boy, 8-year-old girl, and 3-year-old girl—came into the custody of DFS after drugs and weapons were found in the home. Mother appealed the decision to terminate her parental rights. Four other siblings on this case already have a separate attorney. At this time, these three siblings are in need of an attorney to represent them.  Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/31/2024 at 2:00pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 1/29/2025 at 2:00pm in Courtroom 13.

Case Number: 2024-002522 (Pending Placement)

Two brothers, ages 13 and 10, 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 them. Next Hearing(s): Petition And Motion To Change The Name of A Minor on 7/16/2024 at 11:00am and Permanency Planning Hearing on 12/31/24 at 2:15pm in Courtroom 11.

Case Number: 2024-001952 (Pending Placement)

DFS removed a newborn baby boy due to the 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 him. Next Hearing(s): Disposition Hearing on 7/2/2024 at 1:00pm and Permanency Placement Hearing on 11/7/2024 at 3:00pm in Courtroom 12.

Case Number: 2024-003792 (Urgent)

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.

Case Number: 2024-003513 (Pending Placement)

Two brothers, a 2-year-old and a 9-month old, came into the custody of Family Services due to parental domestic violence, failure to protect from domestic violence, lack of resources, and environmental danger. At this time, these two infant boys are in need of an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 9/5/2024 at 2:30pm in Courtroom 12.

Case Number: 2022-015472

Three brothers—ages 15, 8, and 5—came into DFS custody over concerns of the parent’s physical abuse of their stepsiblings. The stepsiblings are the biological children of father on this case and they are the main victims on the case; however, all children were removed. At this time, these three boys are in need of an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): Permanency Planning Hearing on 9/25/2024 at 10:45am in Courtroom 11.

Case Number: 2024-004842 (Urgent)

Four siblings—ages 7, 5, 4, and 1—were removed from their home and came into the custody of DFS along with their three older siblings, who have a separate case. DFS removed the minor children because of disclosures to school personnel about ongoing domestic violence. The family has extensive history with CPS and other ongoing cases. At this time, these young children are in need of an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): 157 Hearing on 8/19/2024 at 1:30pm. Permanency Planning Hearing on 10/21/2024 at 1:30pm. Review Hearing on 4/21/2025 at 1:30pm in Courtroom 10.

Case Number: 2024-001628 (Pending Placement)

A 4-month old baby girl was removed from her home by DFS due to concerns regarding the parents’ ability to provide for her. Both parents reported to be homeless, and there are also reports of domestic violence between them. Additionally, the mother has been diagnosed with pervasive development disorder. At this time, this baby girl needs an attorney to represent her. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 8/13/2024 at 3:00pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 2/11/2025 at 2:00pm in Courtroom 10.

Case Number: 2024-003545 (Urgent)

A 15-year-old boy is in the custody of DFS due to allegations of inadequate supervision. He lived with his maternal grandmother under guardianship while his mother was in prison. After the grandmother passed away, his uncle was caring for the minor. However, his uncle is no longer able to care for him because he alleges the minor has become aggressive towards him. His mother is still in prison and his father refuses to take custody of the minor. At this time, this minor needs an attorney to represent him. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 9/10/2024 at 3:00pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 3/4/2025 at 2:15pm in Courtroom 11.

Case Number: 2024-005432

Two brothers, ages 12 and 10, are in the custody of DFS due to allegations of physical risk and inadequate supervision by their mother. At the time of police’s intervention, police noted that the mother was under the influence of drugs, which she later admitted to. The mother also suffers from mental health issues, which seem to be untreated. At this time, these two young boys need an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 10/24/2024 at 3:00pm in Courtroom 12.

Case Number: 2024-003821

DFS has taken custody of three siblings—a 7-year-old boy, a 6-year-old girl, and a newborn—due to the mother’s drug use. DFS reported that the mother’s drug use and untreated mental health conditions compromise her ability to care for the children. The father is reported to be deceased. At this time, these young children need an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 9/17/2024 at 3:00pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 3/18/2025 at 2:15pm in Courtroom 11.

Case Number: 2024-004529 (Urgent)

Two siblings, an 8-year old girl and a 5-year old boy, were removed from their home and are now in the custody of DFS due to mother’s lack of protective capacity. The stepfather sexually abused the minor girl, and the mother neglected to protect the minor children. Both the mother and stepfather are serving time for crimes committed in separate cases. At this time, these children are in need of an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): Further Proceedings Hearing (mother) on 7/31/2024 at 1:15pm. Review Hearing on 9/18/2024 at 10:45am. Permanency Planning Hearing on 3/19/2025 at 10:45am in Courtroom 11.

Case Number: 2024-006696 (Pending Placement)

A group of siblings—a 4-year-old girl, 3-year-old girl, and infant baby boy—was removed from their home along with their two older brothers, who have a separate case. The Department removed the children after allegations of the mother’s lack of protective capacity and improper supervision. The mother informed the Department about the potential risk of sexual abuse to the oldest boys by their grandfather, yet she gave him access to all the minor children by letting him live in the same home as them. At this time, these young children need an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): Plea Hearing on 6/26/2024 at 9:45am in Courtroom 11.

Case Number: 2024-006712

A group of three siblings—ages 12, 2, and 1—were removed from their home along with their two older siblings, who have separate cases. DFS took custody of the minors due to allegations of physical abuse, failure to protect, and threat of harm. The one-year-old sustained several unexplained fractures, which a medical review deemed non-accidental. The parents also have a history of domestic violence. At this time, these minor children need an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): Permanency Planning Hearing on 10/16/2024 at 2:00pm in Courtroom 9.

Case Number: 2024-007017 (Urgent)

Two brothers, ages 12 and 11, were removed from their home along with their older siblings, who have a separate case. DFS took custody of these minors due to allegations of sexual abuse to an older sibling, parental drug use, parental domestic violence, and failure to protect. The father is currently incarcerated for charges emerging from this case. At this time, these two young boys need an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 11/13/2024 at 10:45am in Courtroom 11. 

Case Number: 2024-006089 (Urgent) *Pending Placement

A one-year old baby girl is now in the custody of DFS due to allegations of parental drug use and domestic violence. The mother engaged in a violent altercation in her home with her mother and siblings, and the baby sustained injuries. The mother was arrested and charged with child abuse and neglect. The whereabouts of the father are unknown. At this time, this infant girl needs an attorney to represent her. Next Hearing(s): Plea/Review Hearing on 11/13/2024 at 2:00pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 5/14/25 at 2:00pm in Courtroom 9.

Case Number: 2024-003558

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.

Case Number: 2019-007707 (Urgent)

DFS took custody of an 11-year old girl after allegations of sexual abuse by a man. The girl’s mother knew this man was a registered Tier I sex offender. At the time that the minor disclosed this to the mother, the mother failed to report it to the authorities or protect the minor from the abuse. Mother experiences symptoms of mental health conditions, which are inadequately treated and impair her ability to care for the minor. At this time, this girl needs an attorney to represent her.  Next Hearing(s): Permanency Planning Hearing on 9/25/2024 at 10:45am in Courtroom 11.

Case Number: 2024-005014

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.

Case Number: 2024-005742 (Urgent)

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.

Case Number: 2024-007154 (Urgent)

Two siblings, ages 11 and 9, were previously removed and placed in Arizona in a prior case. The underlying removal occurred due to allegations of sexual abuse by the father. Now, the children returned to Las Vegas and are in CCFS custody. At this time, these children are in need of an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): Disposition/Plea Hearing on 7/31/2024 at 1:30pm in Courtroom 11.

Case Number: 2023-012325 (Urgent)

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.

Case Number: 2024-008509 (Urgent)

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.

Case Number: 2024-008512 (Urgent)

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.

Case Number: 2019-009001

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.

Case Number: 2024-008531

This 4-year old boy was removed by CCFS along with his two 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.

Case Number: 2024-008533

This 3-year old girl was removed by CCFS along with her two 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 girl is in need of an attorney to represent her. Next Hearing(s): Permanency Planning Hearing on 8/21/2024 at 2:00pm in Courtroom 9.

Case Number: 2020-018705

A 10-month-old baby girl came to the attention of the court on a Direct Petition filed on November 12, 2020. There is neglect because the natural parents have issues with drugs and mental health, and domestic violence is present as well. This baby is in need of an attorney to represent her. Next hearing(s): Review Hearing on 11/6/2024 at 2:00pm in Courtroom 9.

Domestic Violence

Case Number: 2024-006066

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.

Family Law

Case Number: 2024-006066

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.

Case Number: 2024-006896

This client needs assistance with filing for divorce. She separated from the adverse party in May 2023 due to his infidelity. There is some community property and debt, including a house and car loan. They do not have any children.

Case Number: 2024-006453

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.

Federal Pro Bono Program

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: 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. 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.

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: 2023-015198

This Nevada prisoner claims that his First Amendment, RLUIPA, and equal protection rights were infringed by policies and practices regarding the food served and the consumable items he wanted for group worship activities. He alleges that the correctional staff deliberately refused to provide him with an adequate kosher diet that conforms with his Jewish faith. 

Case Number: 2024-000994

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. 

Case Number: 2024-001892

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.

Case Number: 2024-005303

This client is incarcerated and seeking assistance with his 1983 claim. He alleges that corrections staff violated his constitutional rights by deliberately failing to provide him with necessary medical treatment.

Case Number: 2024-005584

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.

Case Number: 2023-014277

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.

Guardianship

Case Number: 2024-006240

The minor siblings are ages 10 and 12. Their grandparents are petitioning to be their guardians. Their older sibling is represented by another attorney due to conflicting interests. Their parents are not able to care for them. There is a chambers status check set for July 19 regarding how reunification therapy is going.

Case Number: 2024-006600

The minor siblings are ages 5 and 8. Their grandparents are petitioning to be their guardians. Their mother lives with the petitioners but is allegedly suffering from depression. Their father is not involved in their lives. The next scheduled hearing is on 7/30/2024 at 9:30 am in Dept. U.

Spanish/Non-English Speaking

Case Number: 2024-006066

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.