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Richard A. Schonfeld
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Richard A. Schonfeld

4.6
10 reviews

520 South Fourth Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101-6520 + 1 location

Criminal Defense, Family Law, Civil Litigation and 1 more

About Richard A. Schonfeld

After growing up in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Mr. Schonfeld graduated from University of Western Ontario in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Mr. Schonfeld then attended California Western School of Law, receiving his Doctor of Laws in 1998. Upon graduation, Mr. Schonfeld served as a law clerk at the Law Offices of Goodman & Chesnoff, until he passed the Nevada Bar Exam in October of 1998 at which time he became an associate of the law firm. After Mr. Goodman was elected Mayor of Las Vegas he remained part of the firm until 2005. Whereupon the firm changed its name to Chesnoff & Schonfeld, and Mr. Schonfeld became a named partner. Mr. Schonfeld concentrates his primary legal efforts on criminal adjudication, complex business/civil litigation, and complex family law litigation. Mr. Schonfeld is outside corporate litigation counsel to numerous Las Vegas business entities such as entertainment companies, industrial businesses, and restaurant management companies. Mr. Schonfeld’s extensive trial experience has earned him recognition as a top 100 trial lawyer. Unlike typical lawyers, Mr. Schonfeld refuses to delegate legal tasks to an internal staff and prides himself on providing his clients with personal legal guidance.

Mr. Schonfeld has been admitted in the following Courts:

United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 2023, United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 2023, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, 2021, United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois, 2021, United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, 2018, United States District Court, Northern District of New York, 2015, United States District Court, Western District of Tennessee, 2008, United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2005, Supreme Court of the United States, 2003, United States District Court, Southern District of California, 2003, United States District Court, Northern District of California, 2003, United States District Court, Central District of California, 2002, State Bar of California, 1999, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 2001, United States District Court, District of Nevada, 1998, State Bar of Nevada, 1998.

In addition to those admissions, Mr. Schonfeld has appeared Pro Hac Vice in the following federal Courts:

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (Miami) 2024, United States District Court, Western District of Washington (Seattle) 2011, 2023, United States District Court, Southern New York (New York City), 2021, United States District Court, District of Massachusetts (Boston), 2007, 2019, United States District Court, District of Arizona (Phoenix), 2003, 2005, 2010, United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, 2010, United States District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky (Lexington), 2008, United Stated District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, 2008, United States District Court, Western District of Tennessee, 2008, United States District Court, District of Hawaii, 2007, , United Stated District Court, District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.), 2007, United States District Court, Western District of New York (Rochester), 2005.

Certifications:

Certifications: Million Dollar Advocate Forum, Martindale-Hubbell Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Clark County and American Bar Association,

The American Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Lawyers, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, Top 100 Trial Lawyers: Nevada, National Criminal Defense College, Trial Practice Institute, 2000, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1999.

 

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Posted by anonymous
March 20, 2013
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Richard is the best! After "interviewing" several other attorneys about my case, I was most comfortable with Richard. He was not cheap but when your freedom is on the line do you really want cheap? I got what I paid for. Richard was able to get me a very favorable disposition. NO JAIL TIME & NO FINE! No one wants to face criminal prosecution but if you find yourself in that position, do yourself a favor and hire Richard Schonfeld.

 
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Posted by anonymous
March 11, 2012
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Mr. Schonfeld is a true professional...I cannot express in words how it felt to have Mr. Schonfeld represent me in court...I no longer felt like the little guy going up against a giant like the deputy D.A., seems like our roles were reversed. Mr. Shonfeld argued diligently on my behalf, and did not back down to the District Attorney. Mr. Schonfeld was not cheap, but let me say that he is worth every single dime, I can sleep better at night, knowing that I have him on my team.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Business Law 1
    • Business Litigation
  • Other 1
    • Criminal Defense

Practice Details

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  • Firm Information
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    Partner
    Firm Name
    Chesnoff & Schonfeld A Professional Corporation

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1998, Nevada
    1998, U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
    2001, California
    2002, U.S. District Court, Central District of California
    2003, U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
    2005, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    2001, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    Memberships
    Clark County and American Bar Associations
    National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    California Western School of Law
    Class of 1998
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Western Ontario
    Class of 1996
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1975
    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, October 4, 1975

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Partner at Chesnoff & Schonfeld A Professional Corporation
4.6
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520 South Fourth StreetLas Vegas, NV 89101-6520U.S.A.

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    Richard A. Schonfeld is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, United States District Court for the Central District of California, United States District Court for the District of Nevada and United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
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    Richard A. Schonfeld attended California Western School of Law.

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