When defending your rights, reputation, and freedom... winning is the only option.

About us

Ristenpart Law has successfully fought and won hundreds of criminal cases for clients. Whether it be a disturbing the peace allegation to a murder allegation, we treat every case with equal importance and aggressive defense strategy. Ristenpart Law carefully selects which clients we accept as cases because we want to make sure we win just as much as you. We are known for aggressive and innovative trial strategies while winning difficult cases. We incorporate the latest technology with decades of experience in the courtroom.

Call us today to see how we can help you.

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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION

If you have reason to believe that you, a family member, or someone you are associated with is under state or federal investigation, you need an intrepid and confident attorney to protect you.

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CRIMINAL DEFENSE

When facing criminal accusations in state or federal court, you need an aggressive and fearless trial attorney who is committed to defending your freedom from initial arrest to trial.

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CRIMINAL RECORD SEALING

Do not let past mistakes hurt your future. You need an experienced attorney who can ensure that others do not see your past criminal history by sealing your records and restoring your rights.

 
“You believed in my case and my defense when no other attorney did”
— Julian Acox, acquitted of murder charges

Our team

 

Theresa Ristenpart
Attorney

Tom Green
Investigator

Mya Skowronski
Legal Assistant

Stacey Cota-Sanchez
Legal Assistant

Alibi
Office Law Dog

 

Recent wins

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State v. Burgarello

Murder in the first degree with the use of a deadly weapon, attempted murder with the use of a deadly weapon. Justified self-defense.

Jury acquitted client of all charges.

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U.S. Government v. Moore

Federal case, client accused of being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm. Facing possible 10 year sentence.

We won a motion to suppress and all charges were dismissed.

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State v. Acox

Murder in the first degree with use of a deadly weapon. Client attacked by a gang. Jury agreed client shot in justified self-defense.

Acquitted of all charges.

 
 
 
 
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Resources

Featured
Big Change in Nevada DUI Laws
Big Change in Nevada DUI Laws

DUI laws in Nevada are finally catching up to modern day legalization and use of marijuana. Effective July 1, 2021, Assembly Bill 400 went into effect which does away with the per se limits for marijuana on first and second time misdemeanor DUI allegations.

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How to prepare for a winning zoom hearing
How to prepare for a winning zoom hearing

Learn how to prepare for a virtual court hearing.

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Covid and the courtroom - justice is not meant to be masked

The courtroom is sometimes referred to as life’s greatest stage. Attorneys and witnesses become actors, trying to recreate for jurors a past incident. They are judged on their performance by jury who assessing body language, facial expressions, and demeanor. This process is set up to be in person so that you can see the whole person from the face to the toes while making judgment. The trial adversarial process is not meant to be via video.

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Jury trials for misdemeanor domestic battery allegations
Jury trials for misdemeanor domestic battery allegations

Back in 2018, Christopher Anderson was charged with the allegation of domestic battery, a misdemeanor in Las Vegas Municipal Court. His attorney demanded a jury trial which the court refused. In Nevada, only charges with carry more than a possible 6 months in jail as punishment are allowed jury trials.

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“Brilliant lawyer whose constitutional arguments won my case”
— Larry Armes, charges of drug trafficking dismissed
 
 
“You gave me back my life and my reputation”
— Kenny Smith, acquitted of sexual assault charges
 

contact

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RENO OFFICE

464 South Sierra Street
Reno, Nevada 89501
Phone (775) 200-1699

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Las Vegas OFFICE

2970 W. Sarah Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102
Phone (775) 200-1699