Post-Conviction Remedies
A Conviction Is Not the End of the Road
Nevada law provides meaningful avenues for relief after conviction. Lisa Rasmussen helps clients pursue every available remedy — from record sealing to habeas corpus — to reclaim their lives.
A criminal conviction can follow you for decades — affecting employment, housing, professional licenses, and civil rights. But the legal process does not always end at sentencing. Post-conviction remedies exist to correct injustices, address changed circumstances, and give people a genuine second chance. We are committed to helping clients navigate every available avenue for relief.
What We Pursue
Post-Conviction Remedies We Pursue
Habeas Corpus Petitions
Challenging unlawful detention or conviction on constitutional grounds — including ineffective assistance of counsel, newly discovered evidence, prosecutorial misconduct, and Brady violations.
Record Sealing
Nevada law allows many convictions to be sealed after a waiting period. A sealed record is not accessible to most employers or the public, giving you a genuine fresh start.
Expungement
For eligible offenses, expungement removes the conviction from your record entirely. We evaluate your eligibility and handle the full petition process.
Sentence Modification
Seeking reduction or modification of an existing sentence based on changed circumstances, rehabilitation, or legal developments since the original sentencing.
Pardons & Clemency
Petitioning the Nevada Board of Pardons Commissioners for a pardon or commutation of sentence. We prepare thorough petitions that present your case compellingly.
Restoration of Civil Rights
Restoring voting rights, firearm rights, and other civil rights lost as a result of a felony conviction, where permitted under Nevada law.
Our Approach
How We Approach Post-Conviction Relief
Case Evaluation
We review your conviction, sentence, and record to identify every available avenue for post-conviction relief and give you an honest assessment of your options.
Eligibility Analysis
Post-conviction remedies have specific eligibility requirements and waiting periods. We determine exactly what you qualify for and when.
Petition Preparation
We prepare thorough, well-documented petitions — gathering supporting evidence, character references, and legal arguments to maximize your chances of success.
Court Representation
We represent you at hearings and before the relevant boards or courts, advocating for the relief you deserve.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Move Forward?
Post-conviction relief can open doors that a conviction closed. Contact us to find out what options are available to you.