Michael V. Cristalli is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, government investigations & business crimes. Michael V. received a B.S. degree from University of Rochester in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years. Michael V. practices in Las Vegas, NV.
About Michael V. Cristalli
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Practice Details
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Representative Cases & TransactionsCasesRepresentative Cases
Successfully defended S
y Murphy in the nationally covered 2004 re-trial accusing Murphy of murdering casino heir Ted Binion. Recognized before the Nevada courts as death-qualified to provide representation in capital murder cases
the past five high-profile death cases have successfully reached resolution in non-death sentences. Successfully preserved a defendant's Sixth Amendment right to counsel in State v. Ryan. This case is currently the recognized holding dealing with conflict waivers in the State of Nevada
relied upon by Nevada courts. Provided legal representation resulting in substantial monetary awards for multiple plaintiffs in 1983 civil rights matters. Successfully challenged the legality of the legislation making it illegal to dispense marijuana to those possessing a legal medical marijuana card. Mr. Cristalli represents medical marijuana dispensaries in both State
Federal Court,
continues to advocate for the rights of those legally authorized to dispense
possess prescribed marijuana.
Experience
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1997, Nevada
MembershipsAffiliations
American Bar Association Trial Lawyer Section, Member
Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice, Member
First Amendment Lawyers' Association, Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
Augustus Society, Member
La Voce, The Voice of Las Vegas' Italian-American Community, Board of Directors -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolSyracuse University of Law
Class of 1995
J.D.
Other EducationUniversity of Rochester
Class of 1992
B.S.