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 16-year old girl is currently in the custody of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to concerns of parental neglect and inadequate supervision. Several reports indicate that the mother of this child encourages participation in the distribution of drugs to underaged children in the community and has repeatedly withdrawn her children from school to engage in the selling of illicit substances. Along with concurrent drug abuse, the mother fails to provide proper supervision of her child, resulting in a non-guardian non-relative caretaker allegedly sexually abusing this young girl. This child requires an attorney to represent her legal rights as to permanency, placement, and visitation. The next hearing is scheduled for January 23rd, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. in Courtroom 12.

A two-year old baby boy is currently in custody of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to allegations of physical risk and neglect. The mother of this child tested positive for multiple illicit drugs and was reported as using these substances throughout the duration of her pregnancy. Consequently, the child was born substance-dependent and experienced withdrawal symptoms upon delivery. The mother has another open case with the Department due to substance abuse, domestic violence, and housing insecurity. She has failed to submit to regular required drug-testing and has made minimal progress toward behavioral change. This baby needs 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 on April 8th, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 7. 

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 December 19th, 2024, and will take place in Courtroom 12. 

Currently, a newborn infant girl is in the care of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to concerns regarding parental fitness and capability for child-rearing. The parents have an ongoing, separate dependency case revolving around the removal of their two other children due to persistent parental drug abuse. Both parents demonstrate an inability to manage their use of illegal drugs, resulting in this newborn infant being born substance-dependent upon delivery. At this time, this vulnerable 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 January 8th, 2025, and will take place in Courtroom 10.

A newborn infant baby girl, less than one month old, is in custody of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to allegations of negligent treatment, inadequate treatment, and physical risk perpetrated by the child’s mother. This child’s mother experiences severe mental health issues resulting in abnormal behaviors rendering her incapable of proper child-rearing. Additionally, the mother has been noncompliant with treatment prescribed for these mental health concerns and is currently under legal psychiatric hold at an emergency care facility. Before her admittance into this emergency care facility, the mother was unhoused, abusing illicit drugs, and lacked financial resources to care for her newborn child. At this time, this vulnerable infant is in need of legal representation and advocacy. The next hearing is on December 11th, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 7.

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 sibling pair consisting of a 13-year old and 5-year old was removed from their parents by Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to allegations of sexual assault, domestic violence, and substance abuse against the parents. The removal was conducted in response to a report from the sibling pair’s sister indicating a sexual assault perpetrated by the father. These siblings are part of a case consisting of many children, all removed under the same circumstances, and have conflicting accounts of the allegation and require respective representation to voice their perspectives. This pair of sisters need 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 January 8th, 2025, at 10:15 a.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 January 8th, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 11.

Client is in need of assistance with small claims matter. Client was scheduled to move out on 11/07/2024. Client is in the process of moving back to CA and had spent this past month down there with her children and grandchildren. Client came back to Vegas to finish packing and her key did not work, after going to front office they sent out maintenance to open the door as they could not figure out what happened. After opening the door her apartment was empty and maintenance verified that all her belongings were thrown out. Client gave a 30 day notice on 9/15/24 to be out 10/15/24. On 10/07/24, client went to front office and gave them notice that she needed one more month 11/07/24 was the new agreed upon move out date. The front office told her to correct the dates on the same Notice to Vacate and signed it in red and added 11/07/24 as move out date and emailed it to client on 10/7/24. Owner told client that everything went in the trash and to sue them.

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 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.

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.

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: 12/19/24 at 9:00 a.m. 

The client is 8 years old. His grandmother is petitioning to be his guardian. His mother is unable to care for him and she is expected to consent to the guardianship. His father is incarcerated and he is expected to consent to the guardianship. Hearing date: 12/10/2024 at 11:30 am 

The client is 4 months old. His grandmother and grandfather are petitioning to be his guardian. His mother disappeared for 11 days and was arrested for car theft. His mother is expected to consent to the guardianship. The whereabouts of his father is unknown. Hearing date:  12/19/2024 at 11:30 am.

The two clients are siblings ages 8 and 5. Their grandmother is petitioning to be their guardian. Their mother is moving out of state and is expected to consent to the guardianship. Both their fathers are incarcerated. Hearing date:  12/17/2024 at 1:30 pm

The client is 13 years old. His uncle is petitioning to be his guardian. His parents live in Vietnam and both are expected to consent to the guardianship. Hearing date: 12/19/2024 at 9:00 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.