Serving Northern Nevada Since 2004
Orby Legal Group — Reno, NV

Experienced Attorneys.
Trusted Results.

From criminal defense to civil litigation, our team brings decades of Nevada courtroom experience to every case. We fight hard for our clients — and we never stop until we get the outcome they deserve.

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⚖️ 5 Attorneys on Staff
🏛️ 20+ Years Serving Nevada
📋 2,400+ Cases Handled
4.9★ Client Rating
🤝 Free Initial Consultation
What We Handle

Our Practice Areas

We represent individuals and businesses across Northern Nevada in five core areas of law. Each case gets the full attention of a senior attorney — not a paralegal.

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Criminal Defense

DUI, drug charges, assault, theft, white-collar crimes, and federal matters. We protect your rights from arraignment through verdict.

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Personal Injury

Car accidents, slip and fall, wrongful death, and insurance disputes. We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win.

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Business & Contracts

Business formation, partnership agreements, commercial contracts, breach of contract litigation, and employment disputes.

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Family Law

Divorce, child custody, support modifications, adoption, and restraining orders. Compassionate representation during difficult times.

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Real Estate

Purchase and sale disputes, landlord-tenant matters, title issues, HOA conflicts, boundary disputes, and commercial leases.


Meet the Team

Our Attorneys

Every attorney at Orby Legal Group is a licensed Nevada Bar member with deep courtroom experience. You'll always speak directly with your attorney.

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James R. Whitfield
Founding Partner  ·  Criminal Defense
Former Washoe County public defender turned private criminal defense attorney. Jim has tried over 180 jury trials and is known for his aggressive cross-examination and pre-trial motion practice. Specializes in DUI defense, drug felonies, and federal charges.
Education: University of Nevada Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law, J.D. 2001 · Nevada State Bar #28441
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Maria Elena Espinoza
Senior Partner  ·  Personal Injury
Maria has recovered over $14 million in verdicts and settlements for injured Nevadans since 2008. She handles car accidents, tractor-trailer crashes, premises liability, and wrongful death cases on a contingency basis — no fee unless she wins.
Education: University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, J.D. 2005 · Nevada State Bar #33109
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Robert T. Chen
Partner  ·  Business & Contract Law
Robert counsels startups, small businesses, and Nevada corporations on formation, contracts, partnership disputes, and commercial litigation. He previously practiced at a Las Vegas firm handling gaming and hospitality contracts before joining Orby Legal Group in 2012.
Education: UCLA School of Law, J.D. 2007 · Nevada State Bar #38872 · California State Bar #274451
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Susan K. Holloway
Partner  ·  Family Law
Susan is Reno's go-to attorney for high-conflict divorce, complex custody disputes, and child support modifications. She is a certified family law specialist and a trained collaborative law practitioner — she pursues resolution without court whenever possible, but won't hesitate to fight when necessary.
Education: University of San Francisco School of Law, J.D. 2003 · Nevada State Bar #31228 · Certified Family Law Specialist
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David Nakamura
Associate  ·  Real Estate & Property Law
David focuses on residential and commercial real estate disputes, landlord-tenant matters, HOA conflicts, and construction defect claims. Before law school he spent five years as a licensed Nevada real estate broker — he understands transactions from both sides of the table.
Education: University of Nevada Reno, B.S. Business 2011 · Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D. 2014 · Nevada State Bar #52194

Why Choose Us

The Orby Legal Group Difference

There are a lot of law firms in Reno. Here's why our clients refer their friends and family to us.

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You'll Always Reach Us

Call, text, or chat any time. Our AI receptionist Orby answers 24/7 and can schedule your consultation on the spot.

Fast Response

We return every client call within the same business day. Criminal and emergency matters get a same-hour callback.

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Transparent Fees

Flat fees, hourly rates, and contingency arrangements all explained upfront — before you sign anything.

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Trial-Ready

We settle when it's right for you. We go to trial when it isn't. Opposing counsel knows we mean it.

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Call us, chat with Orby in the corner, or send us a message. Initial consultations are free and confidential.

Office
4600 Kietzke Lane, Suite B-110
Reno, NV 89502
Hours
Mon–Fri 8am–6pm
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