About Michael
Michael Mahaffey is a attorney based in Reno, Nevada, with over four decades of legal experience. He has been a member of the Nevada State Bar since 1981, holding. His practice focuses primarily on DUI and DWI cases, offering clients comprehensive legal representation in these areas. After earning his Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1981, Mahaffey began his legal career as a Deputy District Attorney in Washoe County.
He served in this role from 1981 to 1984, handling appellate work and criminal cases. In 1984, he transitioned to Nagle and Krug as an associate, specializing in insurance defense. In 1986, Mahaffey returned to the Washoe County District Attorney's Office as a Deputy District Attorney, focusing on forfeiture cases. His dedication and expertise led to his promotion to Chief Deputy District Attorney in 1987, a position he held until 1991.
During this time, he gained experience in criminal law and prosecution. From 1991 to 2011, Mahaffey continued his tenure at the District Attorney's Office as a Deputy District Attorney, further honing his skills in criminal law. In 2011, he transitioned to the Washoe County Alternate Public Defender's Office as a Deputy Alternate Public Defender, where he served until 2013. In 2013, Mahaffey established his private practice, Michael Mahaffey, Attorney at Law, in Reno.
His firm is located at 834 Willow Street, Reno, NV 89502 — He offers free consultations and can be reached at (775) 762-3641. Throughout his career, Mahaffey has been committed to providing effective legal representation, particularly in DUI and DWI cases. His experience in both prosecution and defense roles gave him a knowledge of the legal system, benefiting his clients in various legal matters.
