Business Details
Las Vegas Criminal Defense Attorneys
At Adras & Altig, Attorneys At Law, we are dedicated to providing strategic criminal defense solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances. With over a decade of combined experience, our Las Vegas-based attorneys prioritize personalized attention, aggressive advocacy, and a holistic approach to every case. We focus on understanding the complexities of criminal charges, from DUIs to sex crimes, and craft defense strategies aimed at achieving the best possible outcomes.Our commitment extends beyond legal representationwe strive to connect clients with resources for underlying issues like substance abuse and work tirelessly to protect their futures. By maintaining availability and responsiveness, we ensure clients are never left uncertain about their case's progress.
Services
Criminal Defense
DUI Defense
Drug Crimes
Domestic Battery
Sex Crimes
Record Sealing
Weapons Crimes
Juvenile Defense
Fraud Cases
Traffic Violations
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of combined experience in criminal defense.
- Our team provides personalized attention and tailored legal strategies.
- We prioritize aggressive advocacy and holistic solutions for underlying issues.
- We guarantee 24/7 availability and prompt communication.
- Our attorneys have a proven track record of case dismissals and reduced charges.
What people say
Great lawyers
Amazing professionals
Awesome customer service
100% recommend
Thorough and responsive
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense attorneys provide tailored strategies for clients facing charges ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. With decades of courtroom experience, we focus on protecting rights, reducing charges, and achieving dismissals. Our approach combines aggressive advocacy with a compassionate understanding of clients' needs, ensuring personalized representation for every case.
DUI Defense
Specializing in Nevada DUI law, we challenge breathalyzer accuracy, procedural errors, and evidence reliability to minimize penalties. Our team leverages deep knowledge of local laws to secure reduced charges, license retention, or case dismissals, prioritizing clients' driving privileges and future opportunities.
Domestic Battery
We defend clients against domestic battery charges by scrutinizing evidence, witness credibility, and self-defense claims. Our attorneys address false accusations and procedural flaws while advocating for reduced penalties, counseling alternatives, and record sealing to protect clients' reputations and futures.
Drug Crimes
Our firm challenges drug crime charges through analysis of search legality, evidence chain-of-custody, and witness reliability. We negotiate for diversion programs, reduced charges, or dismissals while addressing prescription validity and Good Samaritan law applications to minimize long-term consequences for clients.
Sex Crimes
We provide vigorous defense against sex crime allegations by examining forensic evidence, consent issues, and witness credibility. Our attorneys work to prevent registry requirements, challenge false accusations, and mitigate social stigma through strategic negotiations or courtroom advocacy, prioritizing clients' freedom and reputations.
People
Paul J. Adras
Attorney
A Las Vegas native, Paul Adras has practiced law since 2003, specializing in criminal defense with extensive trial experience in felony and misdemeanor cases.
Steven M. Altig
Attorney
Steven Altig, practicing since 1999, brings expertise in complex criminal cases including violent crimes and high-profile offenses, with a focus on zealous advocacy.
Questions
What should I do immediately after a DUI arrest in Nevada?
Contact an attorney immediately, avoid discussing your case publicly, gather arrest documents, and request a DMV hearing within seven days to prevent license suspension.
Can domestic battery charges be dismissed?
Yes, charges may be reduced or dismissed by challenging evidence validity, self-defense claims, or procedural errors during arrest and investigation.
How does Nevada handle first-time drug possession offenses?
First-time possession charges may qualify for drug court diversion programs, probation, or reduced penalties through strategic legal negotiations.
What are the consequences of a sex crime conviction in Nevada?
Convictions can result in prison time, fines, mandatory sex offender registration, employment restrictions, and long-term social stigma.
Can I seal my criminal record in Nevada?
Eligibility depends on offense type and time elapsed since case closure—7 years for misdemeanors, 12-15 years for felonies, with court approval required.
