Joseph R. Maridon, Jr., Esq. graduated from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2003. Since then he has worked primarily as a civil litigator on cases ranging from simple auto accidents with minor injuries to multi-million dollar auto, truck and aviation cases involving catastrophic injury or wrongful death.
For Immediate Release
Judges Should Not Assume Facts
In a recent case, Traffic Commissioner David Brown assumed that a defendant was reading data on her phone because she was looking at the phone.
Las Vegas, Nevada — September 27, 2023 — Judges should not assume facts because it is unfair to the parties involved and undermines the integrity of the legal system. When a judge assumes facts, they are essentially making a decision without all of the evidence. This can lead to wrongful convictions or acquittals.
In a recent case, Traffic Commissioner David Brown assumed that a defendant was reading data on her phone because it was alleged that she was looking at it. This is a dangerous assumption to make, as there are many other reasons why someone might look at their phone. The judge made this assumption without any evidence to support it.
When the judge assumes these types of facts and finds the defendant guilty, the defendant may be wrongfully convicted. The defendant may also be denied the opportunity to present evidence to support her innocence.
Assuming facts also undermines the integrity of the legal system. When judges assume facts, they are essentially making decisions based on their own personal beliefs and biases, rather than on the evidence. This can lead to a loss of public trust in the judicial system.
Founded in 2009, The Maridon Law Firm is Southern Nevada’s leader in Traffic Citation defense.
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For Immediate Release
Nevada State Bar Refuses to Pursue Matter Regarding Deputy District Attorney’s Alleged Misconduct
Following the Nevada Supreme Court’s Order (IN RE: DISCIPLINE OF JOSEPH MARIDON (June 20, 2023)) dismissing the State Bar’s Complaint against attorney Joseph Maridon, the State Bar of Nevada has refused to pursue a matter regarding alleged misconduct by attorney Austin Beaumont.
Las Vegas, Nevada — July 28, 2023 — The complaint, filed by attorney Joseph Maridon, alleges that Beaumont made a number of false statements of fact and law to a tribunal, disrupted a tribunal, and engaged in conduct that was prejudicial to the administration of justice.
The complaint specifically cites sixty-one false or misleading statements made by Beaumont in a March 8, 2022 Hearing in the Goodsprings Justice Court including:
- He claimed that the waiver of his right to be present at trial was "utterly worthless" and "does not comport to any affidavit whatsoever." However, the waiver was submitted as an NRS 53.045 declaration pursuant to provisions of NRS 178.388(3) and was accepted by Judge Shupe as written and as signed by the defendant.
- He claimed that the waiver was not signed by the defendant. However, the waiver was signed by the defendant, who was present on Bluejeans, under penalty of perjury.
- He claimed that the defendant was not apprised of his right to be present at trial. However, the waiver states that the defendant was "fully aware of his constitutional right to be physically present at trial."
- He claimed that the defendant was ordered to be physically present in court for trial. However, there was no order specifically requiring the defendant to be present in person.
- He claimed that the defense is "willfully defying the Court's order" by not having the defendant present in person. However, there is no evidence to support this claim.
- Beaumont claims that he is not seeking an advantage, but rather is "seeking to protect the integrity of this trial, to ensure that it holds up on appeal, because I'm certain that it will be. And I'm making sure that defendant's constitutional rights are protected." However, later in the hearing, Beaumont admits that he is not ready for trial and moves to continue the trial. This suggests that Beaumont's claims about protecting the integrity of the trial and ensuring that the defendant's constitutional rights are protected are not genuine. Rather, it appears that Beaumont is simply trying to delay the trial because he is not ready.
Beaumont's claims about the waiver of the defendant's right to be present at trial are false and misleading.
During the March 22, 2022 trial, Beaumont made additional false and misleading representations:
- Beaumont falsely claims that the judge ordered the defendant's attorney to file an affidavit, signed by the defendant, waiving his right to appear for the trial. No such order was made.
- Beaumont falsely claims that the defendant's counsel admitted on the record that he committed a felony.
- Beaumont falsely claims that the trial was continued on March 8, 2022 because the defendant was not present. The trial was continued on March 8, 2022 because Beaumont was not ready, his witness was not present, and he moved to continue after the judge made it clear that the trial would commence that day.
- Beaumont falsely claims that the judge ordered the defendant to file a notarized affidavit despite the fact that no such order was made.
These claims were blatant misrepresentations of the facts.
Beaumont has a history of making false and misleading claims. For example, Mr. Beaumont filed a pleading in the Searchlight Justice Courts that claimed that fines are assessed by police officers when they hand out traffic citations, as opposed to the court assessing fines upon a finding of guilt. Mr. Beaumont has also asked several non-law trained judges to order sanctions against Maridon without any basis in fact or law in numerous misdemeanor traffic citation cases.
According to its website, “The Office of Bar Counsel protects the public by educating and assisting lawyers to practice ethically and competently. Through its Boards, the office will discipline those lawyers who are found to have violated the Rules of Professional Conduct.” https://nvbar.org/for-lawyers/ethics-discipline/
In this case, the evidence is clear that Beaumont made numerous false statements and engaged in disruptive behavior. The State Bar’s decision not to pursue the matter is a disappointment.
Founded in 2009, The Maridon Law Firm is Southern Nevada’s leader in Traffic Citation defense.
To find out more, call 702-970-4224, or visit: https://www.lvtrafficticketguy.com/
For Immediate Release
The Maridon Law Firm Announces the Goodsprings Justice Court has stopped assessing illegal collection fees.
Goodsprings Justice Court ends practice of assessing collection fees contrary to the language in NRS 176.064 and in violation of NRS 4.080.
Goodsprings Township, Clark County, NV— September 20, 2022 — Today, in an important victory that will benefit thousands of Defendants in the Goodsprings Justice Court, at a hearing in Case No. 21MCG005314, Justice of the Peace Larry Shupe granted a motion to vacate a collection fee that was assessed contrary to the language in NRS 176.064 in violation of NRS 4.080. Justice of the Peace Larry Shupe also stated that the practice of assessing such fees in other cases has officially ended.
Defendants should be aware, however, that not all collection fees were assessed in violation of the law. The court will continue to assess collection fees pursuant to statute in cases where a fine is due and remains unpaid at the time the fine is due. Furthermore, collection fees already assessed are still subject to collection. See, for example, Case. No. 19MCG007993.
The ruling comes after a more than two-year effort to bring the issue before the court. Joseph Maridon, Attorney at The Maridon Law Firm, observed: “We prevailed where so many others have failed.”
Founded in 2009, The Maridon Law Firm is Southern Nevada’s leader in Traffic Citation defense.
To find out more, call 702-970-4224, or visit: https://www.lvtrafficticketguy.com/
The attached Order dated November 17, 2021 is regarding the hearing that was held on September 23, 2021.
Please know that we will continue our efforts to get every case resolved in the manner that is best for our clients.
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The attached Open Records Act Request was submitted to the Office of the Nevada Attorney General on October 27, 2020.
Please take a moment to review this correspondence and let us know if you have any questions.
The attached letter was submitted to the State Public Charter School Authority for consideration during the October 2, 2020 board meeting.
Please take a moment to review this correspondence and let us know if you have any questions.
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The attached letters were sent to the State Public Charter School Authority in an effort to ascertain the basis for requiring charter schools in Clark, Washoe and other counties to begin the school year with 100% distance learning when the Governor has allowed Casinos, bars and restaurants to resume nearly normal operation.
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The attached letter was sent to the judges that are responsible for suspending operations of the Traffic Division of the Las Vegas Justice Court.
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The Maridon Law Firm, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, provides a broad range of legal services to individual and business clients throughout Nevada. The firm provides legal services, representing and advising clients in the areas of civil litigation, personal injury, criminal defense and administrative law.
The firm strives to maintain strong community ties and is committed to the pursuit of justice. The firm makes every effort to communicate effectively and demands the strictest personal and professional ethics as well as the utmost concern for our clients.
We make every effort to stay abreast of the ever changing technology available and always use the most cost-effective methods to provide services in a timely, client-oriented manner in an ethical, friendly, and professional environment.
Our approach focuses on each client’s background, needs, and goals, and we are committed to responding promptly to telephone calls, to reporting on cases regularly, and to minimizing and eliminating risk by informing clients of significant changes in the law.
Our dedication to quality, understanding of the law, trust, and respect are the foundation for our relationships with clients and the community.
Our clients can trust us
- Attorney Joseph R. Maridon, Jr. has a long and excellent track record of successfully defending clients in traffic violation cases in Las Vegas.
- Mr. Maridon's experience defending traffic tickets began shortly after passing the Nevada Bar Exam in 2003.
- Ever since, he has been providing clients in Las Vegas with compassionate personal traffic ticket representation while working hard to obtain a successful resolution through either reduction of the charge, reduction of the fine, or the outright dismissal of the traffic ticket.
- We can represent you in any Southern Nevada traffic ticket case
