DUI 1st Offense Defense Attorney — Las Vegas, NV
A first DUI in Nevada is a misdemeanor — but it triggers an automatic 185-day license suspension unless you request a DMV hearing within 7 days. The clock starts the day of arrest. Defense strategy targets the stop, the test, and the procedure.
⚠️ You have 7 days from arrest to save your license.
In Nevada, your driver's license is automatically suspended 30 days after a DUI arrest — UNLESS you request a DMV hearing within 7 days. After that, it's gone. We file the hearing request the day you retain us.
DUI 1st Offense in Nevada — the legal reality
Nevada Revised Statutes NRS 484C.400 defines DUI 1st Offense as a misdemeanor. A first DUI in Nevada is a misdemeanor — but it triggers an automatic 185-day license suspension unless you request a DMV hearing within 7 days. The clock starts the day of arrest. Defense strategy targets the stop, the test, and the procedure.
Penalties on the table
How we defend DUI 1st Offense cases
- Challenge the legality of the traffic stop
- Attack breathalyzer calibration and operator certification
- Challenge blood draw chain of custody
- Demand 7-day DMV hearing within the deadline
- Negotiate down to reckless driving where evidence is weak
Honest pricing. No surprises.
Most private firms in Las Vegas charge $15,000 to $30,000+ for serious criminal defense. We charge a flat retainer from day one — so you know exactly what you're paying.
- Payment plan available — 50% today, 50% before court
- No hidden fees — everything bundled in the retainer
- Free initial consultation
- Investigation, motions, and appearances included
Retainer covers representation through resolution at the agreed level. Any escalation (appeal, extended trial) is discussed in advance.
Where DUI 1st Offense cases get booked
Where you were arrested decides which jail you're booked at and which court hears the case. Tap a facility for jail-specific procedure on DUI 1st Offense:
Why Las Vegas DUI 1st Offense clients trust Freedom First
Thomas M. Wells, Esq.
Your Fighter in Court
"I stand behind every case we take. Your freedom is my mission."
Whether your case involves a DUI 1st Offense charge or any other charge, Attorney Tom Wells fights it personally — from booking through verdict.
Attorney Tom Wells brings nearly 10 years of experience defending clients across Southern Nevada. A graduate of UNLV's Boyd School of Law with a background as a former Clark County Public Defender, Tom knows both sides of the courtroom — and uses that knowledge to win for you.
- J.D., William S. Boyd School of Law, UNLV
- Former Clark County Public Defender
- Board Certified · Constitutional Law Expert
- Member, State Bar of Nevada
- 90% Win Rate · 500+ Cases Won
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