Atty. Thomas W Rigsby

Atty. Thomas W Rigsby

Thomas W Rigsby is a lawyer practicing criminal law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Utah in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Las Vegas Las Vegas 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Thomas W Rigsby at a glance

Thomas W Rigsby is a Clark Co. Public Defender based in Las Vegas, Nevada. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Utah (1979) and Nevada (Inactive) (1980). Educated at Brigham Young University (J.D., 1979) and University of Utah (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas W Rigsby is a lawyer practicing criminal law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Utah in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Thomas practices in Las Vegas, NV

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas W Rigsby's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas W Rigsby handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 andnue, 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.

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Where is Thomas W Rigsby's law office located?
Thomas W Rigsby's law practice is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas W Rigsby handle?
Thomas W Rigsby focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
How long has Thomas W Rigsby practiced law?
Thomas W Rigsby has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Thomas W Rigsby go to law school?
Thomas W Rigsby earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Brigham Young University
- 1979
B.A.
University of Utah
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 1979
Nevada (Inactive)
Admitted: 1980

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