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.

Three siblings, a two-year-old and a twin pair of one-month-old infants, came into the custody of CCFS due to parental drug abuse. Both parents have an extensive history of drug abuse and difficulty in maintaining sobriety. They both lack motivation to discontinue drug use despite the apparent detriment this usage poses to their ability to care for their children. Currently, the twin infants are in the NICU suffering from withdrawal symptoms, including tremors and difficulty sleeping. These three siblings have eight older siblings in closed cases, seven of which are no longer in the parent’s care. The next hearing is to be determined and will take place in Courtroom 12.

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 of five, ages 11, 10, 9, 5, and 2 years old, is in the custody of CCFS (Clark County Family Services) due to allegations of parental neglect and inadequate supervision. This particular removal was initiated upon reports of the children remaining unsupervised in a hotel room for a prolonged period of time. Both parents have an extensive history of departmental intervention for alleged physical abuse, drug-exposure, and educational neglect. Persisting housing instability places the children at-risk. Additionally, there is an ongoing investigation of drug abuse in the children’s environment. The next hearing is on November 12th, 2024 at 2:15 p.m. in Courtroom 11.

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 sibling group consisting of three children, a 5-year-old, 3-year-old and 1-year-old, came into Clark County Family Services (CCFS) custody due to repeated reports of parental neglect and domestic violence. The parents engage in violent behaviors that threaten the safety of these three children, including an incident where the children were present during an exchange that resulted in the father being shot with a firearm. These children need an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. The next hearing is on November 12th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 12. 

A 5-month-old baby boy is currently in custody of Clark County Family Services due to parental drug use and inadequate supervision. Both parents are reported to have a history of drug use which results in erratic behaviors and compromised judgment. On prior occasions, the parents were observed to have drug paraphernalia within the household where the infant resided. The mother exhibits multiple mental health concerns that are inadequately treated and impair her ability to substantively care for her child. Both parents are currently unhoused and do not have a suitable plan for acquiring the financial resources necessary to provide the infant with a suitable home environment. This infant needs an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights, the next hearing is to be determined.

A sibling group, ages 7, 6, 4, 3 and 2 years old, came into Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to parental neglect. CCFS was alerted to the situation after neighbors reported noise disturbances caused by the children’s screaming. The children were found unclothed, emotionally distressed, and surrounded by hazardous materials such as rotten food, soiled diapers, chemicals, and medication. The parents left these children under the supervision of a relative who experiences mental health and substance abuse issues. Additionally, there is evidence of medical neglect as several of the children are experiencing varying degrees of dental and health concerns that have remained untreated.  These children require an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights. The next hearing is on December 12th, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 11.

An 11-year-old girl came into custody of Clark County Family Services due to reports of parental neglect and abuse. The natural mother of this young girl displays patterns of drug abuse and severe lapses in mental health leading to difficulties in ascertaining consistent housing and appropriate child-care resources. There are frequent incidents of physical abuse perpetrated by the mother. Two older children were previously removed from the mother’s care in separate, closed cases. This child requires an attorney to represent her legal rights, the next hearing is on December 5th, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. in Courtroom 12.

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 one-year old infant is currently in custody of CCFS (Clark County Family Services)  due to accounts of parental neglect, inadequate supervision, and physical injury. The mother of this infant experiences severe mental health episodes that pose serious risk of harm to the infant, these episodes most prominently surface as auditory hallucinations that prompt the mother to abandon the child. The most recent incident, which alerted CCFS to the situation, resulted from reports of the mother attempting to discard the child in a trash receptacle in a public alleyway. This vulnerable infant requires an attorney to represent their legal rights as to permanency, placement, and visitation; and to ensure appropriate services are in place. The next hearing is scheduled for November 21st, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

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 6-month old infant was removed from parental custody and placed in the care of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to reports of physical risk. The infant is exposed to violent altercations between parents, both of whom have lengthy histories of aggressive and violent outbursts. The mother has extensive mental concerns which interfere with her ability to care for and protect her child. This infant, already born with severe medical issues, requires a caregiver with the knowledge, motivation and skill to care for her; however, CCFS has identified that both parents lack these characteristics. Thus, this infant is in need of an attorney to represent her legal rights –  The next hearing is to be determined and will take place in Courtroom 7.

Recently, a 16-year old boy came into custody of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to allegations of inadequate shelter. Financial difficulties caused by an incapacitating injury to the child’s father deprived the mother and child of both their housing and their monetary support. The mother, also permanently physically disabled, is unable to procure the necessary income to support either herself or her young boy. Both the mother and child have since been homeless, having exhausted all potential housing resources and support systems in the last year. This vulnerable child requires an attorney to represent his legal rights. The next hearing is on December 3rd, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. in Courtroom 12.

A 9-year old boy is currently in custody of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to inadequate supervision and parental drug use. The child’s parents have an extensive history of criminal activity, including a recent investigation into the possession and distribution of illicit substances from within their residence. Additionally, there were reports of hazardous items, including drug paraphernalia, weapons, knives, and razor blades, located within close proximity of this young boy. This child was removed alongside his two siblings, who are currently represented by alternative counsel. This boy, however, requires an attorney to represent his legal rights. The next hearing is on January 29th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 13.

A twelve-year old little boy has recently been placed into the custody of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to multiple allegations of severe harm and risk to the child’s physical and emotional wellbeing. CCFS intervened when it was discovered that the child sustained multiple visible bruises, cuts, and other noticeable injuries on several occasions. The injuries were reportedly caused by unrelated members of the child’s household– the child repeatedly asserts his fear of his current living situation, the instability of his household, and his apprehension of further physical abuse. This vulnerable child requires an attorney to represent his legal rights as to permanency, placement, and visitation; and to ensure appropriate services are in place. The next hearing is scheduled for December 5th, 2024 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 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 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.

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.