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Legal problems often bring urgent questions about your rights, options, and what happens next. Flangas Law Firm represents individuals and businesses in criminal defense, civil litigation, personal injury, business law, property disputes, malpractice, and other legal matters in Las Vegas and throughout Clark County.

The answers below provide general information and should not be considered legal advice for a specific case. Laws, deadlines, and available options depend on the facts of each matter.

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General Questions About Flangas Law Firm

Flangas Law Firm handles criminal defense and civil litigation matters. The firm’s practice areas include DUI, domestic violence, drug crimes, violent offenses, federal charges, record sealing, personal injury, business disputes, contract litigation, property conflicts, malpractice claims, and related legal matters.

The firm is based in Las Vegas and primarily serves clients throughout Clark County and the greater Las Vegas area. Some matters, including federal criminal cases, may involve courts outside the immediate Las Vegas area.

The firm offers free consultations for criminal defense and civil matters. A consultation allows you to explain your situation, ask initial questions, and learn about possible next steps.

Bring any available documents related to your matter. These may include citations, charging documents, court notices, police reports, contracts, medical records, accident reports, photographs, emails, letters, insurance correspondence, or property records. You can still contact the firm if you have not collected everything yet.

Legal fees depend on the type of case, its complexity, the amount of work required, and whether the matter proceeds to trial. The firm’s website states that flat-fee options and payment plans may be available for certain criminal defense cases. Specific fees should be discussed directly with the firm.

No attorney can ethically guarantee a specific result. Outcomes depend on the facts, evidence, applicable law, court rulings, negotiations, and other circumstances. An attorney can assess your situation, explain your options, and advocate for your interests.

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Criminal Defense FAQs

Remain calm, avoid resisting, and do not discuss the facts of the case with police or other people before speaking with an attorney. Clearly request legal counsel and contact a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible.

Yes, it may be helpful to speak with an attorney if you believe you are under investigation. Early legal guidance may help you avoid statements or decisions that could negatively affect your position.

Misdemeanors generally carry less severe potential penalties than felonies. Felony convictions may involve substantial prison time, fines, and long-term consequences. The classification and possible penalties depend on the alleged offense and applicable Nevada or federal law.

Not every criminal case reaches trial. A case may end through dismissal, reduced charges, plea negotiations, or trial. The appropriate path depends on the evidence, legal issues, available offers, potential consequences, and your decisions after consulting with your attorney.

Assault and Battery Defense FAQs

Assault generally involves placing another person in reasonable fear of immediate physical harm, while battery involves the unlawful use of physical force. The exact charge and potential penalties depend on the circumstances.

Self-defense may apply when a person reasonably believes force is necessary to protect against an immediate threat. Whether it is available depends on the evidence, level of force used, and surrounding circumstances.

Domestic Violence Defense FAQs

A person may face criminal proceedings, release conditions, protective orders, and restrictions on contacting certain individuals. Because these cases can move quickly, it is important to follow all court orders and seek legal advice promptly.

The reporting person generally does not control whether a criminal charge continues. Prosecutors decide whether to pursue the case based on the available evidence and applicable law.

Drug Crimes Defense FAQs

Flangas Law Firm handles allegations involving drug possession, possession with intent to sell, distribution, transportation, trafficking, manufacturing, and prescription-related fraud.

Drug evidence may be challenged when there are issues involving the search, seizure, laboratory testing, chain of custody, possession, or the prosecution’s ability to prove intent. The available arguments depend on the facts of the case.

DUI Defense FAQs

Follow all release and court instructions, preserve any documents provided by law enforcement, and speak with a DUI defense attorney promptly. DUI cases may involve separate criminal and driver’s-license consequences.

A charge may sometimes be reduced or dismissed when evidence is insufficient or legal problems affect the case. Possible issues may involve the traffic stop, field sobriety testing, chemical testing, equipment reliability, or police procedures. No result can be guaranteed.

Yes. The firm represents clients facing alcohol-related DUI, drug-related DUI, felony DUI, underage DUI, commercial-driver DUI, and DUI allegations involving injury or death.

Federal Crimes Defense FAQs

Federal cases are prosecuted under federal law and follow federal court procedures. They may involve federal investigative agencies, extensive evidence, and severe sentencing exposure. Attorneys handling these matters must understand the distinct federal process.

Contact an attorney as soon as you learn that you are under investigation, receive a subpoena, are contacted by federal agents, or face federal charges. Early legal guidance may be important before making statements or producing records.

Juvenile Criminal Defense FAQs

Yes. Juvenile proceedings follow different rules and often focus on rehabilitation, supervision, and the minor’s future. Serious allegations may still carry substantial consequences, and some cases may involve efforts to transfer a young person into the adult system.

Some juvenile records may qualify for sealing, but eligibility depends on the type of matter, its outcome, and other legal requirements. An attorney can review the record and explain the available process.

Parole and Probation Violation FAQs

Possible violations include missing required appointments, failing a drug test, violating curfew, failing to complete required programs, leaving an approved area, or being arrested for a new alleged offense.

The court or supervising authority reviews the alleged violation and available evidence. Possible outcomes may include continued supervision, modified conditions, additional requirements, or revocation. An attorney can present evidence and arguments on the client’s behalf.

Kidnapping Defense FAQs

Kidnapping allegations may involve unlawfully taking, moving, confining, or holding another person. These are serious accusations, and the exact charge depends on intent, use of force, the alleged victim’s age, and other circumstances.

Possible defenses may involve consent, mistaken identity, insufficient evidence, false accusations, or the prosecution’s inability to prove the required intent. The facts must be reviewed carefully before a defense can be developed.

Robbery and Burglary Defense FAQs

Robbery generally involves taking property from another person through force or threats. Burglary generally involves unlawfully entering a structure or other qualifying location with the intent to commit a crime. The precise definitions and penalties depend on Nevada law and the alleged facts.

Yes. Identification evidence may be questioned when viewing conditions were poor, procedures were suggestive, accounts are inconsistent, or other evidence contradicts the identification.

Sex Crimes Defense FAQs

The firm handles allegations involving sexual assault, statutory sexual seduction, lewdness, child pornography, indecent exposure, and other sexual offenses.

These investigations may involve digital evidence, medical records, witness statements, and serious reputational consequences. Speaking with an attorney early may help protect your rights and prevent damaging statements.

Theft and Fraud Defense FAQs

The firm handles matters involving shoplifting, larceny, embezzlement, identity theft, forgery, credit-card fraud, insurance fraud, and other allegations involving property or deception.

Intent is often a central part of theft and fraud allegations. Records, communications, ownership questions, authorization, and the defendant’s understanding of the transaction may all be relevant.

Violent Crime Defense FAQs

Violent-crime allegations may include aggravated battery, armed robbery, kidnapping, home invasion, attempted murder, murder, and manslaughter. The classification and potential penalties depend on the specific offense.

A defense investigation may involve witness interviews, surveillance footage, forensic evidence, medical records, digital information, expert analysis, and review of law-enforcement procedures.

Murder and Manslaughter Defense FAQs

The distinction may depend on intent, planning, provocation, recklessness, and the circumstances surrounding the death. Each offense has different elements and potential consequences.

Important evidence may include forensic findings, medical examinations, witness testimony, video footage, digital records, timelines, weapon evidence, and information supporting self-defense or an alternative cause.

Weapons Charge Defense FAQs

The firm handles allegations involving prohibited possession, concealed weapons, unlawful discharge, brandishing, and other firearm or weapons-related offenses.

Evidence may sometimes be excluded if it was obtained through an unlawful search or seizure. Whether suppression is possible depends on the warrant, police conduct, location of the search, and other circumstances.

White-Collar Crime Defense FAQs

White-collar crimes are generally financially motivated, nonviolent offenses. Examples may include embezzlement, securities fraud, healthcare fraud, insurance fraud, mail or wire fraud, and money laundering.

These cases often involve bank records, accounting documents, contracts, emails, business records, digital files, and witness testimony. Careful document review and forensic financial analysis may be necessary.

Criminal Record Sealing FAQs

Nevada generally uses record sealing rather than expungement. Sealing restricts public access to qualifying records but does not physically destroy every record.

Certain arrests, dismissed charges, acquittals, misdemeanors, and felony convictions may qualify. Eligibility and waiting periods depend on the offense, outcome, and criminal history.

Civil Litigation FAQs

Civil litigation involves legal disputes between individuals, businesses, or other parties seeking compensation, enforcement of rights, specific performance, or another civil remedy. It does not involve prosecution for a criminal offense.

No. Some disputes can be addressed through a demand letter, direct negotiation, mediation, or another pre-litigation process. If those efforts fail, filing or defending a lawsuit may become necessary.

A civil lawsuit may involve pleadings, document exchange, written questions, depositions, expert analysis, motions, settlement discussions, mediation, and trial. The process varies depending on the court and type of dispute.

Business Law and Litigation FAQs

The firm assists with business formation, asset-protection issues, partnership and operating agreements, exit agreements, contract matters, and disputes involving businesses or their owners.

A business should consider legal guidance when a dispute threatens its finances, ownership, contracts, property, or operations. Early advice may help preserve evidence, clarify obligations, and explore resolution before the conflict grows.

Yes. Many disputes are resolved through direct negotiation, mediation, settlement agreements, or other alternatives. When an acceptable resolution cannot be reached, litigation may be necessary.

Contract Law FAQs

An enforceable contract generally requires an offer, acceptance, consideration, legally capable parties, and sufficiently clear terms. Other requirements may apply depending on the agreement and subject matter.

A breach may occur when a party fails to perform an obligation required by an enforceable agreement. Available remedies may depend on the contract terms, the nature of the breach, and resulting damages.

Some agreements may be enforceable even when made orally, while others must be in writing. Written contracts are generally easier to prove, but enforceability depends on the circumstances and applicable law.

Personal Injury FAQs

Flangas Law Firm handles car accidents, slip and fall incidents, premises liability, construction accidents, drowning accidents, wrongful death, and other injury claims involving alleged negligence or wrongdoing.

Depending on the case, compensation may address medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning ability, property damage, pain and suffering, and other qualifying losses. The value of a claim depends on the evidence and circumstances.

It may be helpful to have an attorney review an offer before accepting it. A settlement generally requires you to release further claims, even if additional injuries or expenses become apparent later.

Car Accident FAQs

Seek medical attention, report the collision, obtain available insurance and witness information, take photographs if it is safe, preserve relevant records, and avoid giving unnecessary recorded statements before obtaining legal advice.

Liability may be evaluated using police reports, photographs, videos, witness statements, vehicle damage, expert analysis, and other evidence. An attorney can investigate the collision and communicate with insurers.

Slip and Fall and Premises Liability FAQs

A property owner or occupier may be responsible when an unsafe condition causes an injury and the responsible party knew or reasonably should have known about the danger but failed to address it or provide an adequate warning.

Useful evidence may include photographs, surveillance footage, witness information, incident reports, footwear, medical records, maintenance records, and information showing how long the hazard existed.

Wrongful Death FAQs

Nevada law determines which family members, heirs, or estate representatives may pursue a wrongful death claim. Eligibility depends on the relationship to the deceased and the circumstances of the case.

A claim may involve funeral expenses, medical costs, loss of financial support, loss of companionship, grief, and other legally recognized damages. The available recovery depends on the facts and applicable law.

Property Dispute FAQs

The firm handles disputes involving ownership, title, boundaries, possession, contracts, and other conflicts concerning real or titled property.

A quiet title action asks a court to determine ownership rights and resolve competing claims involving property. It may be used when deeds, liens, boundaries, inheritance, or other title issues create uncertainty.

Professional and Medical Malpractice FAQs

Professional malpractice may occur when a qualified professional fails to meet the accepted standard of care and that failure causes measurable harm. These cases may involve legal, medical, or other professional services.

Medical malpractice may occur when a healthcare provider’s care falls below the applicable professional standard and causes injury or death. A poor outcome alone does not necessarily establish malpractice.

Potential matters may involve surgical errors, misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, birth injuries, medication errors, anesthesia errors, and hospital negligence.

Expert testimony is commonly required to explain the applicable professional standard, whether it was breached, and whether that breach caused the claimed harm. The requirements depend on the type of case.

Estate Planning and Probate FAQs

Estate planning involves organizing how a person’s assets, healthcare decisions, financial affairs, and final wishes should be handled during incapacity or after death. A plan may include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives.

Probate is the court-supervised process used to administer a deceased person’s estate. It may involve validating a will, identifying assets, paying eligible debts, resolving disputes, and distributing property.

An estate plan should be reviewed after major life changes such as marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, a death in the family, acquiring significant property, moving to another state, or changes in financial circumstances.

Speak With a Las Vegas Attorney

Every legal matter involves its own facts, deadlines, risks, and possible solutions. If you are facing criminal allegations, a civil dispute, an injury claim, or another serious legal issue, Flangas Law Firm can review your situation and explain the next steps.

Call (702) 384-1990 or request a free consultation online.

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Collin Colgan
Collin Colgan
September 2, 2026

Dowon and Kristina were great people to have working on my case they fight for the best outcome and were always quick to answer any questions! I’d highly recommend this firm if you’re in need of a lawyer!

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Denny Cyganek
August 6, 2026

Since having the firm represent me, they’ve been nothing but awesome! Smooth and easy communication! This is the law firm to go to!!

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August 6, 2026

Peggy is so amazing and has had everything handled from day one!!!!-james vise

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Gemini Mccowan
August 3, 2026

This law firm has been nothing but great from the time we first spoke. They have went above and beyond with helping me on my case . They genuinely help and want to see you do better . I’m not sure where I would have been right now had I not had them on my case . Peggy is outstanding and the entire law firm. I would definitely recommend them to anyone In need . 5 stars . Nothing less

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Shaylee Welch
Shaylee Welch
July 9, 2026

Wow what a roller coaster of emotions and gratefulness I have for Flangas Law Firm, for Peggy and for our amazing and bad ass Lawyer Dowon. My husband was facing 4 felony charges. FOUR!! Today all 4 charges dropped and case dismissed. Having Dowon, Peggy, and Flangas on our side was the biggest blessing. Thank you thank you thank you for fighting for us!! They were always there for us answering questions and helping us maneuver through this rough times in our life. What a blessing thank you from the bottom of our hearts. If anyone on here is looking for the best law firm in Las Vegas,You just found it!!

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Lance
July 2, 2026

Leo and his entire staff are an extraordinary civil litigation team. Having worked in civil litigation myself for several years as an expert witness I can assure you that you will not find anyone more qualified or with better customer service than Leo and his wonderful office staff. Leo's connections and known prowess as a seasoned litigator are widely known throughout this part of the country and I assure you whether your matter is criminal or civil that you will be pleased with the results.

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DeDe Estrada
June 26, 2026

Went into the office feeling like my life was crashing around me and I left feeling so much better about myself!! Peggy is the best, I love her spirit and she reassured me I am in good hands. I feel confident in the team that's behind me through this bump in the road and I look forward to them representing me!! Thanks again Peggy. I appreciate you so much!! Definitely recommending this firm to anyone that's in need.

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Bruce Isaiah Glascoe
June 24, 2026

Miss Peggy Glover was amazing with customer service she made me feel comfortable to commit with her as my lawyer she is very friendly and funny I recommend her to anybody in need of a lawyer

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Victoria Harris
June 17, 2026

Best law firm in Las Vegas NV hands down they have closed every case since 2018 in my favor I’m so grateful for Leo and Peggy

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Marvin Lambert
June 5, 2026

Ms Peggy and this law firm is the best. They’ll help you out with every fight in them to get your case dismissed or good for you. I would recommend them to my family and friends or to anyone that needs a wonderful lawyer. They also work with you on funds

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