Outstanding Warrant or Missed Court Date in Las Vegas?
An outstanding warrant means you can be arrested anytime — at a traffic stop, your job, even your home. Don't wait. Attorney Thomas Wells helps clients address warrants proactively, often arranging self-surrender with favorable bail terms or getting warrants quashed entirely.
Outstanding warrants don't expire. The longer you wait, the greater your risk of unexpected arrest.
- Bench Warrants
- Arrest Warrants
- Failure to Appear (FTA)
- Failure to Pay Fines
- Probation Violations
- Out-of-State Warrants
- Federal Warrants
- Traffic Warrants
Whether you missed a court date due to confusion, personal emergency, or never received notice, the result is the same: a warrant is issued and your risk of arrest rises with every passing day. But this situation is fixable — and the sooner you act, the better your options. Attorney Wells handles warrant resolution cases throughout Clark County, including Las Vegas Justice Court, Clark County District Court, and Henderson Municipal Court.
How We Resolve Warrants
We contact the court before you appear to negotiate bail terms, OR release, or a walk-through arrangement to minimize jail time.
In eligible cases, we file a written motion asking the court to recall the warrant without requiring your immediate surrender.
We present mitigating circumstances to the court — lack of notice, medical emergency, administrative error — to seek dismissal of the FTA charge.
After the warrant is cleared, we continue to defend you on the original charge — the process is not over just because you appeared.
Why Address Your Warrant Now
- Warrants never expire — they exist indefinitely until cleared
- Any police contact (traffic stop, neighbor call) can lead to immediate arrest
- Employers, landlords, and background checks may find outstanding warrants
- Early action gives your attorney more options for favorable terms
- Proactive surrender looks far better to judges than being dragged in
- We can run a free, confidential warrant check for you today
The Warrant Resolution Process
Call us and we'll run a discreet warrant search to confirm what's outstanding and in which courts.
We advise you on the fastest, lowest-risk path to clearing your warrant — whether motion practice or arranged surrender.
We appear with you (or on your behalf when permitted) and advocate for the best possible outcome.
After the warrant is cleared, we continue defending the underlying charges and protecting your record.
“Addressing a warrant on your terms is always better than being arrested on theirs.”
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Warrant & Failure to Appear FAQ
What happens if I have a bench warrant in Nevada?
A bench warrant means a judge has ordered your arrest for failure to appear in court. Any contact with police — a traffic stop, a neighbor's complaint — can result in immediate arrest. We can often contact the court on your behalf and arrange a voluntary surrender with conditions favorable to you, avoiding a dramatic arrest.
Can I turn myself in without being immediately jailed?
Yes — in many cases, Attorney Wells can negotiate with the court in advance to arrange a self-surrender with bail pre-arranged or even a release on your own recognizance (OR). This is far better than being arrested unexpectedly and waiting days in jail for a bail hearing.
What is a "failure to appear" charge in Nevada?
Missing a court date in Nevada creates a separate criminal charge on top of the original offense. For felony cases, FTA carries up to 1 year in jail. For misdemeanors, up to 6 months. We work to get the FTA charge dismissed or consolidated when addressing the warrant.
How do I find out if I have an outstanding warrant in Nevada?
You can search Nevada Justice Court records online, or call our office and we can run a warrant check for you — discreetly and confidentially — at no charge. Don't wait for a random arrest.
Can a warrant be recalled without me going to jail?
In many cases, yes. We can file a motion to recall or quash the warrant and appear in court on your behalf for certain warrant types. Our goal is always to resolve the warrant with the least disruption to your life — minimizing or eliminating jail time.
Outstanding Warrant in Nevada?
Get Ahead of It Today.
Don't wait for an unexpected arrest. Call now and we'll check your warrant status and advise you immediately — free, discreet, and confidential.