David Chesnoff

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David Chesnoff
Born (1955-05-13) May 13, 1955 (age 69)
Paterson, New Jersey
Alma mater Suffolk University (J.D. 1979)
Alfred University (B.A. 1976)
OccupationCriminal 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]

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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. [1] 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. [1]

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]

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