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Michael Becker

26 years of winning trials - call 702-333-1600
  • Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Family Law ...
  • California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada
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Biography

Mike leads a 6-lawyer "dream team" that was awarded the gold medal for the LVRJ's "Best of Vegas" best criminal defense firm for 2017, 2018, and 2020 and best DUI lawyer for 2020. Known as one of the premier criminal and DUI defense lawyers in the nation, Mike has been helping clients fight--and beat--their criminal and DUI charges for 27 years.

Attorney Michael Becker has taken more than 100 criminal cases to trial, securing dozens of "not guilty" verdicts and hung juries. He has achieved acquittals and/or dismissals in numerous serious felony cases, including murder, child abuse, rape, drugs and prostitution.

Even the police turn to Michael Becker for criminal defense representation when one of their officers gets accused of a crime: NAPSO (Nevada Association of Public Service Officers) is a client of Las Vegas Defense Group, LLC.

As a Las Vegas DUI lawyer, Mr. Becker has helped countless clients get charges dismissed, reduced to reckless driving, and avoid drivers license suspensions.

Attorney Michael Becker is certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to administer field sobriety tests in connection with roadside DUI investigations. Mr. Becker is also a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Practice Areas
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Immigration Law
    Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
    DUI & DWI
    Domestic Violence
    Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
    Traffic Tickets
    Suspended License
    White Collar Crime
    Juvenile Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Colorado
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Florida
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Nevada
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
Colorado Legal Defense Group
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Partner
Las Vegas Defense Group, LLC
- Current
Partner
Law Offices of Michael L. Becker
- Current
Attorney
Law Offices of Peter L. Knecht
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Intern
American Civil Liberties Union
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Intern
United States District Court, Central District of California
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Education
University of Miami School of Law
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University of Southern California
Bachelor's degree | Political Science
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Awards
Client Champion - Silver
Martindale-Hubbell
Mountain States Super Lawyer
SuperLawyers
Best Criminal Defense Firm
Best of Las Vegas (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Best DUI Firm
Best of Las Vegas (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Best criminal defense attorney
Three Best Rated
10 Best Law Firm
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
Best Criminal Defense Attorney Gold Winner
Las Vegas Review-Journal's "Best of Las Vegas"
10 Best Law Firm Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Legal Counsel
Best DUI Lawyers in Las Vegas
Expertise
10 Best Law Firm Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Legal Counsel
Verified
Lead Counsel
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer (Nevada)
National Trial Lawyers
Best Criminal Defense Lawyer Gold Winner
Las Vegas Review-Journal "Best of Las Vegas"
Top Attorney/ Superb Attorney/ 10 out of 10
Avvo
Top 3 Criminal Defense Firm in Las Vegas
Three Best Rated
Top 100 Lawyer
MYVEGAS Magazine
10 Best Attorneys (Nevada)
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
10 Best Attorney (Nevada)
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer (Nevada)
The National Trial Lawyers
Nationally Ranked Superior DUI Attorney
National Advocacy for DUI Defense
100 Law Points (the only perfect score in the U.S.)
Lawyer.com
Top Lawyer
Desert Companion Magazine
Verified
Lead Counsel
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Lead Counsel
Professional Associations
Clark County Bar Association
Member
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Life Member
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National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
Member
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American Civil Liberties Union
Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Ask a Lawyer
MYVEGAS magazine
Hire the Law Firm That Nevada Cops Themselves Use
MYVEGAS magazine
Certifications
Field Sobriety Testing & DUI Investigations
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the International Association of Chiefs of Police
Websites & Blogs
Website
Las Vegas Defense Group - Criminal Defense
Website
Las Vegas Defense Group - Personal Injury Law
Blog
Shouse Law Group
Videos
Welcome video Top Las Vegas Criminal Defense Team

Welcome video

Customer feedback Client Reviews -- Las Vegas Defense Group

Customer feedback

Michael Becker discusses Nevada laws re. teacher-student relationships on Las Vegas Now, KLAS News 8 CBS. Illegal student-teacher relationships in Nevada -- Michael Becker on LasVegasNow

Michael Becker discusses Nevada laws re. teacher-student relationships on Las Vegas Now, KLAS News 8 CBS.

Michael Becker discusses Nevada marijuana laws on The Morning Blend, KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas. Marijuana In Nevada 4/7/17

Michael Becker discusses Nevada marijuana laws on The Morning Blend, KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas.

Listen to Michael Becker deliver winning oral argument at the Nevada Supreme Court that resulted in the defendant's attempt murder conviction being reversed and remanded. ATTEMPT MURDER CONVICTION REVERSED & REMANDED: Winning oral argument at Nevada Supreme Court

Listen to Michael Becker deliver winning oral argument at the Nevada Supreme Court that resulted in the defendant's attempt murder conviction being reversed and remanded.

Biographical video Michael L. Becker, Esq. — Top Nevada criminal defense lawyer in Las Vegas

Biographical video

Legal information on "trick-rolling" in Nevada What is a "trick roll" in Las Vegas, Nevada prostitution cases?

Legal information on "trick-rolling" in Nevada

Legal information on the penalty for destroying evidence in Nevada What happens if I "destroy evidence" in Nevada? Law and penalties

Legal information on the penalty for destroying evidence in Nevada

Legal information on the Nevada crime of lying under oath What counts as "lying under oath" in Nevada? Perjury laws

Legal information on the Nevada crime of lying under oath

Legal information on Nevada's Sex Offender Registry What is the Nevada "Sexual Offender Registry?"

Legal information on Nevada's Sex Offender Registry

Legal information on what qualifies as "resisting arrest" in Nevada How do I get busted for "resisting arrest" in Nevada? NRS 199.280

Legal information on what qualifies as "resisting arrest" in Nevada

Legal information on probation violating hearings in Nevada How do I win my "probation violation hearing" in Nevada?

Legal information on probation violating hearings in Nevada

Legal information on juvenile crimes in Nevada My kid's been arrested in Las Vegas ... should I hire a lawyer?

Legal information on juvenile crimes in Nevada

Legal information on avoiding jail for Nevada DUIs Can I avoid jail for a first-time DUI conviction in Nevada? Plea negotiations & defenses

Legal information on avoiding jail for Nevada DUIs

Legal information on Nevada DUI dismissals Can I get a Nevada DUI case dismissed? Getting charges dropped

Legal information on Nevada DUI dismissals

Legal information on winning DUI trials in Nevada Can I win a Nevada DUI case at trial? Odds of a "not guilty" verdict

Legal information on winning DUI trials in Nevada

Legal information on Nevada theft law When does a Nevada "larceny" become a "robbery" in Nevada? Theft laws & penalties

Legal information on Nevada theft law

Contact & Map
Las Vegas Defense Group, LLC
2970 W Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Telephone: (702) 333-1600
Fax: (702) 974-0524
Colorado Legal Defense Group (Denver Office)
4047 Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80211
Telephone: (303) 222-0330
Fax: (303) 253-9700
Las Vegas Defense Group (Reno Office)
200 S. Virginia, 8th floor
Reno, NV 89501
Telephone: (702) 333-3673
Las Vegas Defense Group (Henderson Office)
170 S Green Valley Pkwy #300
Henderson, NV 89012
Telephone: (702) 333-1600
Fax: (702) 974-0524
Colorado Legal Defense Group (Colorado Springs office)
102 Tejon Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Telephone: (719) 309-3280
Colorado Legal Defense Group (Greeley office)
821 9th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
Telephone: (970) 366-4250
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