David Chesnoff Explained

David Chesnoff
Birth Date:May 13, 1955
Birth Place:Paterson, New Jersey
Alma Mater:Suffolk University (J.D. 1979)
Alfred University (B.A. 1976)
Occupation:Criminal defense attorney

David Zeltner Chesnoff (born May 13, 1955[1]) is an American criminal defense attorney based in Las Vegas. Chesnoff was a law partner of Las Vegas Mayor, Oscar B. Goodman.[2] Chesnoff has represented celebrities as well as crime figures.[3]

The crossing of paths between Goodman and Chesnoff occurred in 1985, whereupon they formed the law firm, Goodman & Chesnoff. Based in Las Vegas, the duo appeared in courtrooms across the United States for their clients. Goodman was elected Mayor of Las Vegas and remained a partner until 2001. After Goodman went into politics, the firm changed its name to Chesnoff & Schonfeld, and Richard A. Schonfeld became a named partner. David Chesnoff, now runs the Las Vegas firm, Chesnoff & Schonfeld with partner Richard A. Schonfeld. Robert Z. DeMarco is also an associate attorney with the law firm.

Chesnoff and Schonfeld is listed as one of the country's top criminal law firms by The National Directory of Criminal Lawyers. Chesnoff has been featured on "48 Hours," "Nancy Grace," "ABC's Nightly News," "Charlie Rose Show," A&E's "American Justice" and City Confidential. The firm carries the highest legal ability rating in Martindale-Hubbell.

Awards

AFHU Scopus Award

Chesnoff was recognized with the 2024 American Friends of the Hebrew University Scopus Award on January 20, 2024.[4]

Notable clients

Musicians, entertainers, sports stars and actors

Jeff Ross, Philthy Rich, Cristiano Ronaldo, Henry Ruggs III,Vince Neil,[5] Bruno Mars,[6] [7] Michael Jackson's family,[8] Leonardo DiCaprio, David Copperfield,[9] [10] Shaquille O'Neal,[11] Andre Agassi, Britney Spears,[12] Mike Tyson,[13] [14] Martha Stewart,[15] Jamie Foxx, Lindsay Lohan, Scott Weiland of the Stone Temple Pilots, Nate Dogg,[16] Suge Knight,[17] Paris Hilton,[18] Alistair Overeem,[19] Charles Oakley,[20] Jarret Stoll, and Chumlee.

Poker stars

Phil Ivey,[21] Doyle Brunson, Johnny Chan,[22] Shawn Sheikhan,[23] David "Chip" Reese, "The Mouth" Matusow, Kenna James, Wei Seng "Paul" Phua,[24] and Dan Bilzerian.

Others

David Chesnoff appeared on the Charlie Rose show with John Gotti attorney, Albert Krieger, to discuss topics ranging from the attorney-client privilege to the infamous Cali Cartel indictments.[35]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chesnoff & Schonfeld A Professional Corporation – Las Vegas, Nevada Office Profile on . Martindale.com . October 20, 2011.
  2. Web site: The National Trial Lawyers . The National Trial Lawyers . October 20, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110405114242/http://www.thenationaltriallawyers.org/david-chesnoff.html . April 5, 2011 . dead . mdy-all .
  3. Web site: Defender: David Z. Chesnoff | Reno Gazette-Journal . rgj.com . September 30, 2007 . October 20, 2011.
  4. Web site: 2024 Las Vegas Scopus Awards . 2024-01-24 . American Friends of the Hebrew University . en-US.
  5. Web site: Reuters . Vince Neil Arrested On Drunk Driving Charge . Fox News . April 7, 2010 . October 20, 2011.
  6. Web site: Lawyer: Bruno Mars Court Date Postponed In Vegas | Access Hollywood – Celebrity News, Photos & Videos . Access Hollywood . October 20, 2011.
  7. Web site: Bruno Mars Gets Plea Deal in Drug Bust . TMZ.com . February 4, 2011 . October 20, 2011.
  8. Web site: Vegas attorney thrust into Jackson family spotlight – Friday, July 24, 2009 | 2 a.m. . July 24, 2009 . Las Vegas Sun . October 20, 2011.
  9. Web site: Sources: Police look into sexual assault claim against Copperfield . CNN . October 19, 2007 . October 20, 2011.
  10. Web site: Woman alleges David Copperfield raped her . Daily News . New York . October 20, 2007 . October 20, 2011 . December 24, 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20071224035652/http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2007/10/19/2007-10-19_woman_alleges_david_copperfield_raped_he.html . dead .
  11. SI.com – Magazine – Scorecard: A New Witness – Tuesday August 3, 2004 5:32 pm . https://web.archive.org/web/20040805015503/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/magazine/08/03/scorecard0809/index.html . dead . August 5, 2004 . Sports Illustrated . October 20, 2011.
  12. Web site: Entertainment | Britney's short marriage annulled . BBC News . January 6, 2004 . October 20, 2011.
  13. Web site: Chandler . John . Tyson DUI Case . KO Corner . October 20, 2011.
  14. Web site: Photo from AP Photo . Daylife.com . September 24, 2007 . October 20, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120304064830/http://www.daylife.com/photo/06pl3jD8tf4yg . March 4, 2012 . dead . mdy-all .
  15. Web site: CNN.com – Transcripts . Transcripts.cnn.com . October 22, 2004 . October 20, 2011.
  16. Web site: Jury Acquits Rap Singer of 1 Charge, Deadlocks on Another – Los Angeles Times . Articles.latimes.com . July 20, 1996 . October 20, 2011.
  17. Web site: Suge Shakes Off Battery, Drug Charges . TMZ.com . December 5, 2008 . October 20, 2011.
  18. Web site: Paris Hilton Hires Top Las Vegas Lawyer . TMZ.com . August 28, 2010 . October 20, 2011.
  19. News: UFC fighter Overeem charged with battery . . January 31, 2012 . Adam . Hill .
  20. Web site: Schad. Tom. Charles Oakley pleads no contest, resolves case stemming from Vegas arrest, lawyers say. 2020-08-28. USA TODAY. en-US.
  21. https://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/06/01/general-us-online-poker-ivey_8495018.html
  22. Web site: Johnstone . Jay . Johnny Chan Exclusive Interview . Insidepokermag.co.uk . April 7, 2009 . October 20, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090502065840/http://www.insidepokermag.co.uk/poker/players/8631/johnny_chan_exclusive_interview.html . May 2, 2009 . dead .
  23. Web site: Pajich . Bob . Poker Pro Shawn Sheikhan Facing Deportation to Iran – Poker News . Cardplayer.com . September 21, 2007 . October 20, 2011.
  24. Web site: 2015-06-01. Judge dismisses World Cup-linked betting case against Malaysian businessman. 2020-08-28. Las Vegas Review-Journal. en-US.
  25. http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/feb/05/neb-philanthropist-faces-vegas-casino-debt-charge
  26. Web site: muddapucker . Man with $14.7 million in gambling debts pleads not guilty – Wednesday, May 20, 2009 | 1:31 pm . May 20, 2009 . Las Vegas Sun . October 20, 2011.
  27. Web site: pbrenos . High-roller fights law regarding collection of gambling debts – Friday, July 17, 2009 | 2 a.m. . July 17, 2009 . Las Vegas Sun . October 20, 2011.
  28. Web site: Lattman . Peter . If You're in Las Vegas and in Trouble, Call David Chesnoff – Law Blog – WSJ . The Wall Street Journal . May 8, 2007 . October 20, 2011.
  29. Web site: Summers . Chris . Americas | A murderous night in Nevada . BBC News . July 25, 2005 . October 20, 2011.
  30. Web site: Hells Angels get stay from court – Friday, July 22, 2005 | 11:09 am . July 22, 2005 . Las Vegas Sun . October 20, 2011.
  31. Web site: Unlimited Studios . Puerto Rico Daily Sun – Timely news about Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and the world . Prdailysun.com . October 20, 2011 . July 15, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110715111804/http://www.prdailysun.com/index.php?page=news.article&id=1297742678 . dead .
  32. Web site: Killings in 'the biggest little city' - Dateline NBC - Crime reports . https://web.archive.org/web/20130721174225/http://www.nbcnews.com/id/25643775 . dead . July 21, 2013 . NBC News . November 7, 2008 . October 20, 2011.
  33. http://www.annadavid.com/articles/chesnoff.html
  34. Web site: 2017-08-28. Witness in Robert Durst murder case testifies he suspected the victim's manager in the slaying. 2020-08-28. Los Angeles Times. en-US.
  35. Web site: David Chesnoff . Charlie Rose . June 15, 1995 . October 20, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120319221716/http://www.charlierose.com/guest/view/4908 . March 19, 2012 . dead . mdy-all .

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