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Trusted Criminal Defense & Immigration Lawyers in Reno, NV
Northern Nevada Lawyer is a criminal defense and immigration law firm with over 50 years of combined experience serving clients in Northern Nevada. Our team of two attorneys and seven paralegals specializes in representing individuals facing criminal charges, immigration issues, and related legal matters. We provide comprehensive legal services in state, federal, and immigration courts, with a focus on protecting clients' constitutional rights and achieving fair outcomes. Our attorneys have extensive courtroom experience in cases ranging from DUI and domestic battery to complex immigration defense and juvenile prosecutions.We offer free initial consultations and operate with a client-centered approach, emphasizing transparency, bilingual support, and aggressive legal advocacy. Our team maintains active memberships in professional organizations like the American Immigration Lawyers Association and has decades of experience navigating Nevada's legal system. We specialize in post-conviction relief, including record sealing and challenging improper pleas with immigration consequences.
Services
Criminal Defense
DUI Defense
Domestic Battery
Drug Possession/Sale
Juvenile Defense
Immigration Defense
Record Sealing
Theft Offenses
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined criminal court experience in Nevada
- Our team provides bilingual Spanish-English legal services for Northern Nevada communities
- We focus on constitutional rights protection in all criminal and immigration proceedings
- Our attorneys have successfully handled thousands of DUI, domestic battery, and immigration cases
- We provide free initial consultations with no upfront costs for legal defense
Associations and certifications
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
Services
Criminal Defense
Our firm provides comprehensive criminal defense representation for charges ranging from misdemeanors to felony offenses. We defend clients in cases involving DUI, domestic battery, drug possession, theft, and violent crimes. With decades of courtroom experience, we protect clients' constitutional rights through all stages of legal proceedings, from arraignment to trial or negotiated plea agreements.
DUI Defense
We specialize in defending clients charged with driving under the influence in Nevada. Our attorneys challenge evidence, question police procedures, and negotiate reduced charges when appropriate. We handle first-time offenses, repeat violations, and felony DUI cases involving injuries or fatalities, working to minimize penalties like license suspension, fines, and jail time.
Immigration Defense
Our immigration defense services protect clients from deportation consequences of criminal charges. We handle asylum applications, cancellation of removal, and immigration court representation. We also assist with adjustment of status, visa applications, and waivers of inadmissibility while ensuring criminal defense strategies consider immigration implications.
Juvenile Defense
We represent minors facing criminal charges in Nevada's juvenile court system. Our attorneys handle cases involving drug offenses, assault, domestic battery, and theft. We work to prevent adult prosecution and minimize long-term consequences through trial defense, plea negotiations, and record sealing when clients reach adulthood.
Record Sealing
We help clients clear their criminal records through dismissal and sealing petitions. Our services cover DUI offenses, drug possession, domestic violence cases, and other convictions. We assist with employment applications and immigration processes by removing barriers caused by past criminal records through Nevada's legal procedures.
People
John Lee Carrico
Attorney
John Lee Carrico has practiced law in Nevada since 1975, specializing in criminal defense, immigration, and personal injury cases. He graduated from the University of California College of the Law and represents clients in state, federal, and immigration courts across Nevada and Northern California.
Galen Carrico
Attorney
Galen Carrico has practiced law since 2012, focusing on criminal defense and immigration matters. He represents clients in Northern Nevada courts and federal immigration proceedings, with experience handling cases from misdemeanor charges to Category B felonies.
Questions
Do you offer free legal consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for all criminal defense and immigration cases with no upfront costs.
What are potential DUI penalties in Nevada?
First-time DUI penalties include 2 days to 6 months jail, $400-$1,000 fines, and 185-day license suspension. Repeat offenses carry increased penalties including felony charges for third offenses within seven years.
How do immigration consequences affect criminal cases?
We advise non-citizens about immigration impacts before pleas, as convictions can lead to deportation. Our firm handles both criminal defense and immigration matters to protect clients' residency status.
Can juvenile criminal records be sealed?
Most non-violent juvenile offenses automatically seal when reaching 18 or 21. We assist with record sealing petitions and negotiating favorable plea deals to minimize future employment impacts.
Do you handle out-of-state criminal charges?
We represent clients facing Nevada criminal charges regardless of residency, including out-of-state residents arrested in Nevada and non-citizens with immigration concerns.
Are your attorneys available for emergencies?
Yes, we offer 24/7 availability to address urgent legal needs and return all calls and emails within hours.
