Atty. Augustus Claus
Mr. Claus started out litigating in the federal courts and traveled year around.
Charged with a Crime & More Attorney · Serving Las Vegas, NV · 23+ Years Experience
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About Augustus Claus at a Glance
Augustus Claus is a Senior Attorney based in Las Vegas, Nevada, practicing at ATAC Law Firm. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, sex crimes, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Oregon (2003) and Nevada (2006). Educated at Lewis and Clark Law School J.D. with honors (—) and Oregon State University (—). Active member of Nevada State Bar OREGON State Bar. Provides legal services in English. Serves clients in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Augustus Claus
- Mr. Claus started out litigating in the federal courts and traveled year around
- He has had cases all across the United States
- After the years he decided to settle down and has since made Las Vegas his home
- Mr. Claus has been practicing law in Nevada for over 16 years
- Since the start of his state practice here in Nevada, he has successfully defended every kind of criminal case from Capital murder (Death Penalty) to misdemeanors
- He has had numerous high-profile cases that have been covered by multiple major news stations including Fox, ABC News, CBS News, 13 Action News, The Review Journal, The Las Vegas Sun, 8 news now, The New York Post, USA Today, and many more
- Mr. Claus went to college for accounting, engineering, and the law and received his law degree with honors from Lewis and Clark Law School
- Since starting his practice he has become one of the most formidable opponents to the State District Attorneys’ Office and has successfully overturned wrongful convictions at the Nevada Supreme Court, exposed corrupt police officers
- Mr. Claus has created case law that is still the defining work in areas such as self-defense, and is now known in the Las Vegas community as the “Peoples Advocate”
- Mr. Claus is also respected by his peers and was awarded the Presidential Commendation Award by the Nevada Attorneys For Criminal Justice for his unwavering devotion to his clients and to the law
- Eventually, he was nominated and voted by his fellow defense attorneys to become the president of this elite group of defense attorneys
- As president of the Nevada Attorneys For Criminal Justice, Mr. Claus was recognized again for his Outstanding Service and Leadership of the Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice
- Amongst other major awards, he was named the 2022 Best Litigation Attorney
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Augustus Claus's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Augustus Claus handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Las Vegas.
DUI / DWI Defense in Las Vegas
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Criminal Defense in Las Vegas
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Sex Crimes in Las Vegas
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Consumer Protection in Las Vegas
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Las Vegas
Practicing law in Nevada. Legal matters in Nevada are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Las Vegas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nevada state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nevada brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Nevada courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Las Vegas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Las Vegas-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Las Vegas Choose Augustus Claus
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Augustus Claus's practice in the field of dui/dwi, criminal defense, sex crimes, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Augustus Claus brings 23+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Oregon and Nevada, Augustus Claus can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, criminal defense, and sex crimes, Augustus Claus can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Las Vegas
A Las Vegas-based practice means Augustus Claus attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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