Native Las Vegan Dayvid Figler is an award-winning trial lawyer, story-teller, and author. He has been licensed to practice in Nevada since 1991. With short stints in labor, regulatory and First Amendment law, his practice has evolved into an emphasis on complex criminal litigation (including appeals), resolution of disputes involving all government agencies and entities and any matter concerning individuals with problem gambling disorders.
Dayvid served a short term as a Las Vegas Municipal Court judge in 2003, and continued to serve as the Judge Pro Tem in those courts through 2013. He serves on the Legal Aid of Southern Nevada Pro Bono Advisory Board and has been at the forefront of many innovative programs including Warrant Quash Programs for Homeless Individuals and the creation of the first statutory Problem Gambling Diversion Court in the United States. In 2019, he was the first individual attorney to be awarded the prestigious Medal of Justice from the Nevada State Bar for his efforts successfully promoting the access of justice and the advancement of practical solutions for criminal justice.
Dayvid is a frequent lecturer around the United States on topic related to criminal justice reform and one of the most quoted authorities on Las Vegas, as well as a prolific radio commentator and writer on a variety of topics related to Las Vegas.
Bar Admissions
Nevada
Court Admissions
Supreme Court of Nevada
All State District Courts of Nevada
United States District Court for the District of Nevada
United States Supreme Court
Honors, Awards and Recognition
Desert Companion Magazine Reader’s Poll Most Influential Las Vegan
Non-Staff Columnist – the Nevada Independent (Nevada Press Association individual award winner – 2019).
Review Journal – Editor’s Pick Best of Las Vegas – Best Radio Personality
Nevada Electronic Media Awards (Best Local Radio Program) – 3 Years
Las Vegas Valley Book Festival – Crystal Bookmark Award
Las Vegas City Life Reader’s Poll – Favorite Las Vegas Poet
Nevada Arts Council Fellow for Performance Poetry
Nevada Arts Council Fellow for Fiction
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Pro Bono Advisory Council
Past-President Las Vegas CineVegas Film Festival
Public Attorney for Eighth Judicial Court Problem Gambler’s Treatment Diversion Court
Past-Board Member Nevada Attorneys For Criminal Justice
State Bar of Nevada- Medal of Justice Honoree (2019)
Education
UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC — McGEORGE SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Political Science