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Law Offices of Michael Gowdey

Gowdey Michael I Attorney At Law

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Phone: (702) 471-0321

Address: 815 S Casino Center Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89101

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Divorce
Child Support
Child Support – The best interest of the children is always to be of the highest priority. When parents of minor children get divorced or when unmarried parents separate, getting an order for child support is very important to ensure that children are supported. Having a skillful and experienced family law attorney is critical for this purpose.
Child Custody and Visitation
If you are a couple going through a divorce or have concerns about child custody and childÂ support, it is important that you find an attorney who is not only skilled at handling such mattersÂ but who will guide you through the process with compassion and understanding.
Adoption
Paternity
Premarital Agreement
Prenuptial Agreements – In all too many marriages, people underestimate the value of a prenuptial agreement. People think marriage is forever. It’s often seen as an ideal or dream that most people will never have to live through. But, for those who are in the middle of their marriages, they know it can end. This is the most important short-change of all. A good prenuptial agreement gives a spouse whatâ€™s most important, while a bad one just takes away everything. Whether you are protecting children from prior marriages or as a matter of good estate planning, a prenup can be more than just deciding how property will be divided if the relationship ends. The attorneys at the Law Office of Michael Gowdey understand how to craft an agreement that protects the interests of our clients.
Spousal Support
Unlike child support, alimony is not calculated by a formula. Instead, it is a subjective decision by the court after a review of both partiesâ€™ financial situations. The court will look at a number of factors to determine the amount of support that the party seeking maintenance should receive.
Child Abuse
Committed in perpetration of sexual assault, kidnapping, arson, robbery, burglary, invasion of the home, sexual abuse of a child, sexual molestation of child under age of 14 or child abuse;

Criminal Defense
A highly-rated and multi award-winning criminal defense attorney for over 25+ years. When the going gets tough, it’s time for an aggressive trial lawyer.
DUI/DWI
Found that when one retains our law firm, one can rest easy knowing that he or she is expertly and tenaciously represented by one of the finest and best-known attorneys in Nevada. Isnâ€™t that what you want from your lawyer? The comfort of knowing that you are in the hands of an expert who takes your case as seriously as you do. Michael Gowdey has been named in numerous publications, magazines, and opinion polls as â€œone of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S.â€ , â€œBest Lawyers and Law Firms in Las Vegasâ€ , â€œTop 20 DUI Lawyers in Nevadaâ€ , â€œTrial Lawyer of the Yearâ€ and â€œOne of the 100 Most Influential People in Las Vegasâ€ . This recognition of Mr. Gowdeyâ€™s achievements reflects well on his clients.
Wrongful Death
Traffic Violations
Speeding might seem like the easiest way to get somewhere, but it comes at a high cost. Especially if you already have a problematic driving record, or if you're involved in a car accident that also comes with speeding tickets or moving violations, the consequences... read more
Sex Crimes
Mr. Gowdey has also represented clients in a large number of sex crime cases, including the State of Nevada v. Green, also known as the “Flamingo Rapist” case. In that case, Mr. Green was accused of being the most prolific rapist in Nevada history. In State v. Bergman, Mr. Gowdeyâ€™s client was accused of the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl who was a resident of a facility for troubled youths where he was a counselor. A Google search of Mr. Gowdeyâ€™s name will turn up dozens of other high-profile cases he has been involved in.
Robbery
– Robbery is the unlawful taking of another personâ€™s property in the victimâ€™s presence, against the victim’s will by means of force, fear or intimidation. A robbery that involves the use of weapons have a higher sentencing range because they pose a threat of harm to the victim or a third party.
Burglary
A person is guilty of burglary if they enter any house, room, apartment, tenement, shop,Â warehouse, store, mill, barn, stable, outhouse or other building, tent, vessel, vehicle, vehicle trailer, semitrailer, or house trailer, airplane, glider, boat, or railroad car, with the intent to commit grand or petit larceny, assault or battery on any person or any felony, or to obtain money or property by false pretenses.
White Collar Crimes
White Collar Crimes – White collar crime refers to a broad category of nonviolent criminal offenses involving deception or fraud to obtain financial gain. These cases are often characterized by lengthy investigations
Theft
Misdemeanors
Mr. Gowdey is one of the most sought-after attorneys in Nevada. He has successfully handled thousands of criminal cases and achieved many acquittals in numerous high-profile misdemeanor and felony jury trials. Heâ€™s also recovered millions of dollars for clients who have been injured because of negligent or intentional acts. He doesnâ€™t back down from law enforcement, prosecutors, or insurance companies. You can always count on him to zealously protect your rights and make decisions in your best interest. As Mr. Gowdey puts it: â€œThroughout my legal career, I’ve always tried to remember that each matter I handle is not â€œjust another caseâ€ but a pivotal event in a client’s life. One deserving of all of my skills and effort on that clientâ€™s behalf. It has allowed me to be blessed with many repeat clients and has added to my reputation in the community as someone you can count on and trust to do his very best for you.
Embezzlement
The Law Offices of Michael I. Gowdey has extensive experience representing business executives, public officials, boards of directors, and other professionals charged with a wide variety of white collar crimes, including fraud, money laundering, embezzlement, larceny, forgery, identity theft, and more.
Drug Crimes
Attorney Michael Gowdey established the Law Offices of Michael I. Gowdey, Ltd. in 1993. He is a 1989 graduate of San Diego State University and graduated with honors from California Western School of Law in 1992. Mr. Gowdey is licensed to practice law in Nevada and California, as well as federal courts all over the United States. His criminal defense practice has taken him to courts all across the country. He has argued cases in front of the Supreme Courts of Nevada and California, as well as the 9th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals. Mr. Gowdey is a very skilled and very experienced trial lawyer, having successfully represented clients in well over a thousand criminal cases. He has secured acquittals in numerous felony jury trials and is considered one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the state of Nevada. Mr. Gowdey has also tried and won many misdemeanor trials for DUI, domestic violence, petty theft, misdemeanor drug charges, battery, soliciting prostitution, and other offenses.
Assault
– Aggravated assault occurs when someone unlawfully assaults another, with or without a weapon, either simply with the intent to harm and injure, or as part of another crime in progress, like rape or robbery. Penalties are decided by a combination of the crime committed and the extent of the injury inflicted.
Murder
Mr. Gowdey has handled many murder cases with great success, including the aforementioned Nesmith case and State of Nevada v. Estrada, another high-profile case where Mr. Gowdey won a day of trial dismissal of all charges in a case where his client admitted to stabbing a man in the neck with a pair of scissors while at a party. Mr. Gowdey was able to find the essential witness to prove self-defense, and the State dismissed the case on the day of trial. Mr. Gowdey has represented clients in other very serious cases, including State v. Munoz, a case where his client was accused of Felony DUI Resulting in Death or Substantial Bodily Injury. In that case, his client was accused of causing a serious crash in which the victim lost a leg. Mr. Gowdey was able to locate the evidence and witnesses necessary to prove his client was not the driver of the vehicle, and his client was exonerated of all charges.
Juvenile Crimes
Being charged with a juvenile offense can have a drastic effect on your childâ€™s life and set them
Identity Theft
Using someone elseâ€™s identification information to commit fraud.Â Possible sentences upon conviction carry up to 25 years in Nevada State Prison as well as high fines.
Homicide
Chapter 200 of Nevadaâ€™s Revised Statutes identifies crimes committed against a person, most of which are violent in nature. The overarching categories of criminal offenses in this Chapter of the Nevada Penal Code includes HOMICIDE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEDUCTION, ROBBERY, ASSAULT AND BATTERY, and PORNOGRAPHY INVOLVING MINORS.
Arson
Shoplifting
Â Petit Larceny Â (Shoplifting)â€“ theft involving property valued at less than $650. Â Petit theft is punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
Restraining Order
Domestic Abuse & Battery Battery – Domestic violence involves violence or abuse between family members, spouses or ex spouses, or people who live together. These are emotion driven cases that can result in restraining orders, marital counseling, anger management, and jail. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your case, we may be able to argue that the incident was an accident, you were acting in self defense, the allegations are false or exaggerated, or the alleged victim’s injury was self inflicted
Forgery
Money Laundering
Kidnapping
Manslaughter
Voluntary manslaughter occurs when a reasonable person is seriously and highly provoked and injured and, in a sudden impulse of passion, kills the person who has inflicted or attempted to inflict injury.
Prostitution
Penalties: if force was used to encourage someone to engage in prostitution, the crime is a Category C felony punishable by 1â€“5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. If no force was involved, it is a Category D felony punishable by 1â€“4 years and a fine up to $5,000.
Hit and Run
Hit and run accidents often have significant consequences, and often lead to fatality.Â Â Unfortunately, a recent analysis identifies that Nevada comes in fourth across the country for fatal hit and run accidents.Â Â Thatâ€™s according to results captured and analyzed by... read more

Property Damage
The aftermath of an accident can be just as traumatic as the accident itself. The physical and emotional pain can be overwhelming, and the medical bills can quickly accumulate to create a significant financial hardship. It can be even more stressful if you are forced to take time off work or are unsure of your ability to earn a living in the future. The goal of personal injury law in Nevada is to make injured people “whole,” or back to the place they were before the accident. Potential recovery in a settlement or at trial may include reimbursement for economic and non-economic damages. Economic damage covers quantifiable losses, such as the monetary value of property damage. Non-economic damage covers intangible losses that cannot be quantified by a dollar amount. The overall value of your case is based on the severity of the injury, the effects of the injury on your life, and the negligence of the other party.

Personal Injury
Nobody ever says, “When the going gets tough, the tough start plea bargaining.” Whom would you bet on in a prizefight, the fighter or the negotiator? Make no mistake about it; when you choose your lawyer, you are placing a bet on who you think can beat the charges against you or help you maximize your financial recovery in a personal injury case. Pick the right law firm. Your freedom and your future depend on it.
Medical Malpractice
In America,Â more people die at the hands of doctors and other medical professionals Â due to medical malpractice than in traffic accidents and gun-related incidents. In fact, medical negligence is the third leading cause of death in the U.S.,Â according to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), just behind heart disease and cancer.
Auto Accidents

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