Augustus Claus, Consumer Attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada
Over 23 years of legal practice · focused on Consumer, Criminal Defense, and DUI/DWI · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Senior AttorneyatATAC Law Firm
Las Vegas, NV
Practicing consumer in Las Vegas since 2003.
- 23+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Augustus Claus is a senior attorney based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Consumer, Criminal Defense, and DUI/DWI. Augustus has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at ATAC Law Firm. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Las Vegas, NV
- Experience
- over 23 years
- Known for
- Consumer · Criminal Defense · DUI/DWI
- Handles Consumer, Criminal Defense, and DUI/DWI matters from Las Vegas, NV.
- Over 23 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Augustus Claus: Augustus Claus is a senior attorney based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Consumer, Criminal Defense, and DUI/DWI. Augustus has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at ATAC Law Firm. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Augustus takes on
Augustus concentrates on consumer, criminal defense, dui/dwi, general, and sex crimes. Each area below outlines the kind of case Augustus handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Consumer cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Augustus takes consumer matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Augustus agrees to represent you.
Criminal Defense cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Augustus takes criminal defense matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Augustus agrees to represent you.
DUI/DWI cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Augustus takes dui/dwi matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Augustus agrees to represent you.
General cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Augustus takes general matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Augustus agrees to represent you.
Sex Crimes cases in Las Vegas, Nevada
Augustus takes sex crimes matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Augustus agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Augustus Claus — consumer lawyer in Las Vegas
Augustus Claus is a senior attorney based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Consumer, Criminal Defense, and DUI/DWI. Augustus has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at ATAC Law Firm. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Mr. Claus started out litigating in the federal courts and traveled year around. He has had cases all across the United States. After the years he decided to settle down and has since made Las Vegas his home. Mr. Claus has been practicing law in Nevada for over 16 years.
Since the start of his state practice here in Nevada, he has successfully defended every kind of criminal case from Capital murder (Death Penalty) to misdemeanors. He has had numerous high-profile cases that have been covered by multiple major news stations including Fox, ABC News, CBS News, 13 Action News, The Review Journal, The Las Vegas Sun, 8 news now, The New York Post, USA Today, and many more.
Mr. Claus went to college for accounting, engineering, and the law and received his law degree with honors from Lewis and Clark Law School. Since starting his practice he has become one of the most formidable opponents to the State District Attorneys’ Office and has successfully overturned wrongful convictions at the Nevada Supreme Court, exposed corrupt police officers. Mr. Claus has created case law that is still the defining work in areas such as self-defense, and is now known in the Las Vegas community as the “Peoples Advocate”.
Mr. Claus is also respected by his peers and was awarded the Presidential Commendation Award by the Nevada Attorneys For Criminal Justice for his unwavering devotion to his clients and to the law. Eventually, he was nominated and voted by his fellow defense attorneys to become the president of this elite group of defense attorneys. As president of the Nevada Attorneys For Criminal Justice, Mr. Claus was recognized again for his Outstanding Service and Leadership of the Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice. Amongst other major awards, he was named the 2022 Best Litigation Attorney.
How Augustus handles consumer matters
Mr. Claus started out litigating in the federal courts and traveled year around. He has had cases all across the United States. After the years he decided to settle down and has since made Las Vegas his home. Mr. Claus has been practicing law in Nevada for over 16 years. Since the start of his state practice here in Nevada, he has successfully defended every kind of criminal case from Capital…
The kind of cases Augustus takes
Augustus reviews new inquiries case-by-case for consumer, criminal defense, and dui/dwi matters in Las Vegas and the surrounding Nevada area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Lewis and Clark Law School J.D. with honors
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Oregon State University
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Jurisdictions
Augustus's state bar admissions
Nevada
2006 · ACTIVE
Oregon
2003 · ACTIVE
Augustus studied at — in Lewis and Clark Law School J.D. with honors and — in Oregon State University.
Law school and academic background
Augustus completed — in Lewis and Clark Law School J.D. with honors and — in Oregon State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Augustus runs in Nevada is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Augustus's professional memberships and bar associations
Nevada State Bar OREGON State Bar
membership
Locations
Augustus Claus's office in Las Vegas
Augustus's primary office is at 400 South 4th Street, Suite 500, Las Vegas, NV, 89101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Augustus Claus — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Augustus. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing consumer attorneys in Las Vegas.
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How to hire Augustus Claus — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new consumer attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Augustus usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Augustus charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Augustus's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Augustus will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a consumer attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada
A short list to run through before you commit: How many consumer matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Augustus
Augustus discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in consumer practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every consumer matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Augustus confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Augustus's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many consumer practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Augustus Claus
How much does it cost to hire Augustus for a consumer case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Augustus walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Augustus offer a free consultation?
Augustus charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Augustus's office. Some consumer attorneys offer free consults — check Augustus's current terms during booking.
How long do consumer cases in Nevada typically take?
Simple consumer matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Augustus gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Augustus take my case if I'm outside Las Vegas?
Augustus is licensed in Nevada. Matters governed by Nevada law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Augustus will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Augustus?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Augustus will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Augustus accepting new consumer clients right now?
Augustus's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Consumer attorneys serving Las Vegas, Reno and Henderson in Nevada
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