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Michael Becker – Las Vegas Criminal Defense Attorney

Michael L. Becker is an accomplished criminal defense attorney with more than 33 years of experience defending clients in serious criminal cases. Licensed to practice law in Nevada, California, and Colorado, Mr. Becker has tried more than 150 jury trials and has built a reputation as a forceful, strategic, and highly experienced courtroom advocate.

Voted a Super Lawyer and Best Defense/DUI/Domestic Battery Lawyer in Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Best of Las Vegas Survey, Mr. Becker represents clients facing the full range of criminal charges, from misdemeanor offenses and DUI cases to violent crimes, sexual assault allegations, drug offenses, domestic violence, firearm charges, white collar crimes, juvenile matters, and homicide cases. He also assists clients seeking to seal or clear past criminal records.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Becker has earned a reputation for combining aggressive defense work with careful, practical case analysis. He understands that every criminal case carries serious consequences—not only in court, but also for a client’s career, family, reputation, immigration status, professional license, and future. His approach is to examine every case from all angles, identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s evidence, and pursue the best possible result, whether through negotiation, litigation, or trial.

Mr. Becker began his legal career in California, where he handled high-stakes felony cases and developed extensive trial experience in some of the most serious criminal matters. He later expanded his practice to Nevada and Colorado, where he continues to defend clients in state and federal courts. His decades of work across multiple jurisdictions give him a broad perspective on criminal defense strategy, plea negotiations, motion practice, jury selection, and trial advocacy.

Known for his courtroom experience and straightforward legal analysis, Mr. Becker is also a sought-after legal commentator. National and local media outlets have turned to him for insight on criminal law issues, high-profile cases, and United States Supreme Court decisions, including appearances on Fox Business.

Mr. Becker received his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 1992 and his Bachelor of Science from the University of Southern California in 1989. He has completed advanced training in defending sexual assault allegations and is a life member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He has also been recognized by the National Advocacy for DUI Defense as a “Nationally Ranked Superior DUI Attorney.”

Even the Nevada Association of Public Safety Officers (NAPSO) relies on Michael Becker to defend its police officers when one of them gets charged with a crime. (Learn more about Las Vegas Defense Group’s representation of NAPSO.)

For more than three decades, Michael Becker has dedicated his career to defending the accused. Whether the case calls for a negotiated resolution, a carefully litigated motion, or a full jury trial, he brings experience, preparation, and relentless advocacy to every client he represents.

Notable Case Results

  • People v. M.F., Case No.: 23CR2367. Arapahoe, CO (2026)
    Client sentenced to 10 years’ SOISP probation after mistrial on sexual assault related charges involving two minors. The trial charges carried a penalty of up to life in prison.

 

  • People v. T.F., Case No.: 24CR416, Garfield County, CO (2025)
    Client found not guilty of sexual assault.

 

  • People v. C.V., Case No.: 21CR0654, Douglas County, CO (2025)
    Client convicted of lesser F6 assault related offense in lieu of F4 offense, substantially beating pre-trial offer and saving client at least five years prison time.

 

 

  • State v. L.A., Case No. CR240101, Ely, NV (2024)
    Client sentenced to two-year county jail per negotiations after originally being accused of multiple sexual assault and other counts from two accusers.

 

  • People v. G.G., Case No.: 20CR137, Pueblo, CO (2023)
    Client received five years’ probation with 60 days local custody after two mistrials on charges that could have netted a life sentence.

 

  • People v. B.R., Case No.: 21CR001722, Jefferson County, CO (2022)
    Client found not guilty of attempted murder on defense theory that he was justifiably acting in self-defense.

 

  • USA v. R.L. Case No.: 2:20-cr-00440-SVW-1, United States District Court, Los Angeles, CA (2021)
    All Medicare fraud related charges against medical doctor dismissed by the government.

 

  • People v. J.W., Case No.: MVI19003553, Victorville, CA (2020)
    DUI case in Victorville, CA. where BAC of .16 reduced to wet reckless. Client is a union employee in Las Vegas who drives a commercial vehicle on the job and faced the loss of his well-paying job and health insurance for his cancer-stricken daughter if convicted of DUI.

 

  • People v. D.C., Case #18CR4841, Jefferson County, CO (2020)
    Client found not guilty by jury of felony DUI.

 

  • E.P. v. Director of Department of Motor Vehicles, Case No.: 30-2019-0106355, Orange County Superior Court, CA (2019)
    Attorney General agreed to set aside 2-year driver’s license suspension in exchange
    for dismissal of petition for writ of mandamus.

 

  • People v. H.B., Case No.: SCR 725330-1, Sonoma County, CA (2019)
    DUI dismissed after convincing prosecutor that drugs in client’s system were injected as a sedative by paramedics responding to scene of accident.

 

  • People v. N.H., Case No.: 17CR03144, Santa Barbara, CA, (2019)
    Client granted diversion under PC 1001.36 on DUI with BAC of .21%.

 

  • People v. C.G., Case No.: B283101, Second District Court of Appeal, Los Angeles, CA (2018)
    Appellate Court reversed lower court denial of motion to suppress evidence and case was ultimately dismissed.

 

  • People v. J.O., Case No.: BA459025-02, Los Angeles, CA (2018)
    Client found not guilty of attempted murder; convicted of lesser included attempted voluntary manslaughter, which carries a substantially lower sentence.

 

  • People v. H.S., Case No.: PA083666, San Fernando, CA (2016)
    Client found not guilty of First-Degree Murder.

 

 

  • State v. J.A., Case No.: CR6886, Pahrump, NV (2014)
    Client found not guilty of multiple counts of sexual assault on a child under 14.

 

  • People v. C.M., Case No.: FWV803217, Rancho Cucamonga, CA (2013)
    Client found not guilty of attempted murder; convicted of lesser included attempted voluntary manslaughter, which carries a substantially lower sentence.

 

  • State v. A.H., Case No.: C279119, Las Vegas, NV (2013)
    Client found not guilty of sexual assault.

 

  • People v. R.G., Case No.: FVI11001412, Victorville, CA (2012)
    Client found not guilty of gross vehicular manslaughter.

 

  • People v. B.H., Case No.: BA384642, Los Angeles, CA (2012)
    Client found not guilty of felony domestic violence and assault with a deadly weapon.

 

 

  • State v. D.T., Case No.: CR5718, Pahrump, NV (2011)
    Client, a former Nye County Sheriff’s Deputy, found not guilty of oppression under the color of authority and voluntary sexual conduct with a prisoner.

 

  • People v. K.R., Case No.: BA307959, Los Angeles, CA (2008)
    Client found not guilty of felony child abuse with great bodily injury. This is a case where the jury rejected the People’s theory and expert on “Shaken Baby Syndrome.”

 

  • State v. F.G., Case No.: 07F07708X, Las Vegas, NV (2007)
    Client found not guilty of multiple counts of sexual assault.

 

  • People v. Oswaldo, Hollywood, CA (2005)
    Client found not guilty by jury of solicitation of prostitution.

 

  • People v. J.G. Case No.: BA211325, Los Angeles, CA (2001)
    Murder charges dismissed after hung jury

 

  • People v. A.C., Case No.: 1PN0456, Van Nuys, CA (2001)
    Client found not guilty of battery against a former spouse.

 

  • People v. J.J., Case No.: MA02025, Lancaster, CA (2000)
    Client found not guilty of one count of mayhem and two counts of assault with deadly weapon causing great bodily injury.

 

  • U.S.A. v. E.M., Case No.: CR-00-255-CBM, Los Angeles, CA (2000)
    Client found not guilty of federal felony failure to report currency over $10,000 in violation of 31 U.S.C. §5316.

 

  • People v. C.S., Case No.: JJ7350, Los Angeles, CA (2000)
    Juvenile petition for attempted murder not sustained.

 

  • People v. S.F., Case No.: 9BH00481, Beverly Hills, CA (1999)
    Client found not guilty of battery.

 

  • People v. P.M., Case No.: BA123087, Los Angeles, CA (1995)
    Client found not guilty of felon in possession of a firearm.

Television Appearances & Newspaper Articles

National and local television shows and newspapers frequently report on Michael Becker’s legal victories and rely on him as a legal commentator. With more than 33 years worth of experience, he is highly sought-after to give his legal opinions.

Just some of Michael Becker’s recent media mentions include the following:

FOX KVVU News 5
CBS KLAS News 8 Las Vegas Now
ABC KTNV News 13 The Morning Blend
Fox Business The Willis Report
Las Vegas Review-Journal

On April 19, 2023 Michael Becker argued for our client before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in the matter of United States v. BM:

Awards & Accolades

Michael Becker was named to the following prestigious “best of” attorney shortlists:

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