Nevada Southern Detention Center
The Nevada Southern Detention Center is a CoreCivic-operated federal facility in Pahrump that houses U.S. Marshals Service pretrial detainees for the District of Nevada — federal drug trafficking, federal firearms, federal fraud, immigration, and other federal indictments arraigned in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas.
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We can be on the file within hours — investigating the stop, preserving evidence, contacting the prosecutor, and making sure your story gets told before the State's version becomes the default.
Who gets booked at NSDC (Federal)
Federal pretrial detainees and US Marshals Service holds for the District of Nevada.
Federal detention rules apply (18 U.S.C. § 3142). Bail is set by a magistrate judge in U.S. District Court — no schedule applies.
Common charges processed through NSDC (Federal)
These are the charges we most often see filed against people booked at NSDC (Federal). Each one has its own statutes, defenses, and bail patterns — click through to the charge-specific page or call (702) 857-7197 for an immediate review.
Misdemeanors
Non-Violent Felonies
"If your loved one is at NSDC (Federal), the first 24 hours decide what charges actually get filed. Don't wait for the prosecutor to set the narrative."
Why NSDC (Federal) 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 booking at NSDC (Federal) 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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