Domestic Violence Defense Attorney in Las Vegas
A domestic violence charge in Nevada can destroy your family, career, and gun rights — even if you're innocent. Attorney Thomas Wells provides aggressive, strategic defense for battery, assault, restraining order violations, and all domestic violence allegations in Clark County courts.
- Domestic Battery
- Domestic Assault
- Strangulation/Suffocation
- Temporary Protective Orders (TPO)
- Extended Protection Orders
- Battery with Substantial Bodily Harm
- Child Endangerment
- Violation of Protective Order
Nevada takes domestic violence charges seriously — and so do we, but from your side. Police in Las Vegas are required to make an arrest when responding to domestic calls, often on very little evidence. The result? Innocent people get arrested based on one-sided accusations. Attorney Thomas Wells investigates every angle and fights relentlessly to protect your rights, your family, and your future.
What's at Stake with a Domestic Violence Charge
Even a misdemeanor DV conviction triggers a federal lifetime ban on firearm possession under the Lautenberg Amendment.
Non-citizens convicted of domestic violence offenses face mandatory removal under U.S. immigration law.
A domestic violence conviction will be used against you in any child custody proceeding.
Background checks will reveal DV convictions, affecting jobs, licenses, and professional certifications.
Our Defense Strategies
- Challenge the credibility and consistency of the alleged victim's statements
- Present self-defense or mutual combat arguments supported by physical evidence
- Challenge the sufficiency of evidence for prosecution
- Seek early intervention with prosecutors to avoid charges being filed
- Negotiate for deferred adjudication, counseling in lieu of conviction
- Fight protective orders that are overbroad or unjustified
The Defense Process
Call us at any hour. We can advise you on what to say (and not say) to police immediately after an incident or arrest.
We gather 911 recordings, body camera footage, medical records, and witness accounts to build your defense.
We appear at emergency hearings to challenge temporary protective orders before they become extended.
We pursue dismissal, reduction, or diversion whenever possible — taking your case to trial if necessary.
“Being charged doesn't mean being guilty. My job is to make sure the truth is heard.”
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Domestic Violence Defense FAQ
Can a domestic violence charge be dropped in Nevada?
Yes — even if the alleged victim wants to drop charges, the District Attorney may still proceed. However, the prosecution cannot succeed without victim cooperation in most cases. An experienced Las Vegas domestic violence attorney can challenge the evidence, seek dismissal, or negotiate a reduction.
Will a domestic violence conviction affect my gun rights?
Under federal law (the Lautenberg Amendment), a domestic violence misdemeanor conviction permanently disqualifies you from possessing firearms. This is a lifelong consequence that makes fighting these charges — even misdemeanors — critically important.
What happens if I violate a protective order in Nevada?
Violating a temporary or extended protective order in Nevada is a criminal offense, typically a misdemeanor for first violations. Repeat violations or violations involving additional offenses can result in felony charges. We can help challenge the order or defend against violation allegations.
Can I be charged if I was defending myself?
Self-defense is a legitimate legal defense in domestic violence cases. Nevada law protects your right to defend yourself from imminent harm. Attorney Wells can investigate the full circumstances — including injuries, 911 call records, and witness statements — to build a self-defense argument.
Charged with Domestic Violence?
Protect Your Rights Now.
Don't make statements to police without an attorney. Call immediately — attorney-client privilege protects everything you say.