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Zachary Clayton, Esq. view of criminal defense relies heavily on understanding the individual factors which make up each case. From the first contact, Zachary focuses on finding the unique circumstances which set your case apart from all the others.Zachary firmly believes in being available for his clients. Zachary makes himself available to all of his clients at a moment's notice because he gives them his personal cell phone number. Zachary understands that a criminal case against you can be one of the most challenging moments in your entire life. From the moment you meet Zachary, he has a full conversation regarding the exact process of the court system and expected timelines and events likely to take place in your case. And if necessary, Zachary has no problem discussing this information again. Prior to concluding a conversation, Zachary makes sure that all of your questions are answered and that you feel comfortable about the status of your case.Zachary knows that this is your most important case and he knows how to protect your rights and make your voice heard in court. Zachary’s friendly demeanor to clients but toughness in court set him apart from his peers.Zachary was born and raised in Las Vegas. Zachary grew up and attended Las Vegas Academy of Visual and Performing Arts and graduated in 2004. Upon graduation, Zachary joined the United States Marine Corps Reserve where he trained to be a driver of large supply trucks. In 2007, Zachary was deployed in Iraq in support of the Operation Iraqi Freedom. Upon return from Iraq, Zachary earned his B.S. of Marketing from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2011.Soon after Zachary began studying at William S. Boyd School of Law and graduated with his J.D. in 2014. While in law school, Zachary won a school-wide competition for negotiations. Zachary went on to the regional competition and placed 5th among over 30 competitors from various law schools.After graduation, Zachary fiercely fought for his clients who were injured in accidents through no fault of their own. In a years time span, Zachary was able to obtain over $1,250,000.00 in judgments and settlements for his clients.In his career, Zachary also defended the rights of property owners against large financial institutions. In doing so, Zachary refined his talent for writing to higher courts and drafted legal arguments that were considered by the Nevada District Court, Nevada Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.And of course, Zachary has defended multiple clients throughout their criminal legal issues. In his time in practice, Zachary has obtained numerous dismissals for his clients and has been able to resolve many serious felony matters in a way that avoided incarceration. Furthermore, Zachary was part of the trial team that defended Floyd Mayweather Sr. in 2018 where Mr. Mayweather was charged with battery. At the end of the trial, the Court returned a “Not Guilty” verdict.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Personal Injury

Language

English

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