Joshua Tomsheck

Hofland & Tomsheck

20 years of experience

Attorney Josh Tomsheck is a partner at Hofland & Tomsheck in Las Vegas, where he leads the Criminal Defense Practice Group. Widely recognized as one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Nevada, Josh served as a Chief Deputy District Attorney in the Clark County DA’s office prior to founding Hofland & Tomsheck. His success in the courtroom led to his rapid promotion, ultimately assigned to the Major Violators Unit, specializing in violent felonies and firearm offenses.

Josh’s transition to private practice allowed him to bring his extensive trial experience to help individuals in need. He has successfully handled a wide range of criminal cases, from DUI and domestic violence to capital murder and drug trafficking. His legal skill is evident in over 200 jury and bench trials, with a success rate exceeding 95%. Josh has also argued cases before the Nevada Supreme Court, is Death Penalty Qualified under Supreme Court rule 250, and routinely represents clients in complex federal cases as a repeat selection to the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) federal panel.

Josh’s high-profile cases have garnered local and national media attention, with features on NBC’s *Dateline*, CBS’s *48 Hours Mystery*, and the Oxygen Network’s *Snapped*. His trial work has been showcased on networks like *InSession* and Law & Crime, and he frequently provides legal commentary on complex issues.

Josh is nationally board-certified as a Criminal Trial Advocate, one of only two attorneys in Nevada with this distinction. He is also a Certified Specialist in Criminal Trial Advocacy with the State Bar of Nevada and a member of the National College for DUI Defense. Known for his aggressive yet discreet defense, Josh represents clients from all walks of life, including celebrity, professionals and public figures.

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
DUI & DWI
White Collar Crime
Appeals & Appellate
Federal Appeals
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
U.S. District Court of Nevada
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Hofland & Tomsheck

Current

Chief Deputy District Attorney
Clark County District Attorney’s Office
2005 –

2011

St. Ambrose University
B.A. | Finance / Economics
Honors: Cum Laude; Deans List; National Honor Society.
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Drake University Law School
J.D. | Law
2001


2004

Honors: ATLA (nka AAJ) Student Trial Advocacy Competition – National Finalist and Runner Up, 2004;
Order of the Barristers , 2004
Activities: Student Bar Association – Vice President
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Mountain States Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2024
Mountain States Super Lawyer 2016-present
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
Selected as one of the top 100 Trial Lawyers in the State of Nevada
Certified Ethical
Attorney Guide
Top 100
American Society of Legal Advocates
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in State of Nevada
Top Lawyer – Personal Injury
Vegas Inc. Magazine
Top Lawyer in Nevada in field of Personal Injury Law

Top Lawyer – Criminal Defense
Vegas Inc. Magazine
Top Lawyer in State of Nevada in field of Criminal Defense
“Superb” 10.0/10.0
Avvo
Perfect 10.0 rating by the independent attorney rating organization AVVO
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Lifetime Achievement Award
America’s Top 100 Attorneys

Nevada Justice Association

Member
Current
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Nevada Justice Association

Member
Current
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National College for DUI Defense

Member
Current
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Life Member
Current
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National Trial Lawyers Association

Member, Criminal Defense Panel
Current
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Nevada Association for Criminal Justice

Member
Current
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DUI Defense Lawyers of America

Member
Current
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Websites & Blogs

Website
Josh Tomsheck’s Website Profile
Website
Hofland & Tomsheck Website
Website
Hofland & Tomsheck Personal Injury and Divorce Website
Blog
Las Vegas Criminal Attorney Blog
Blog
Las Vegas Injury Attorney Blog

Hofland & Tomsheck
228 S 4th St
1st Floor
Las Vegas, NV 89101
US
Telephone: (702) 895-6760
Fax: (702) 731-6910

Free Consultation
Joshua Tomsheck

(702) 895-6760