David Jacks, Esq., is an accomplished attorney and the founder of The Jacks Law Group, PLLC, serving the Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada areas. Born and raised in Las Vegas, David has a deep connection to his community. He demonstrated a commitment to service early on, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and serving in the United States Army as an Animal Care Specialist. His military service, which involved providing medical care to military working dogs, earned him an honorable discharge in 2001.
After his military service, David transitioned into a career in construction, where he worked as a superintendent during a significant period of growth in Las Vegas. He then pursued higher education, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a focus on Public Law from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), followed by a Juris Doctor from Arizona Summit Law School.
David began his legal career as a law clerk at The Wright Law Offices, gaining extensive experience in family law. In 2011, he founded The Jacks Law Group, where he has successfully built a practice that focuses on both family law and personal injury cases. His areas of expertise include divorce, child custody, relocation issues, child support, and personal injury claims, particularly car accidents.
David's dedication to professional development is evident through his participation in numerous continuing legal education programs and certifications, including the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College and the National Family Law Trial Institute. His commitment to excellence has been recognized with multiple awards, such as being named to the Top 100 Lawyers by MYVEGAS Magazine and receiving the Clients' Choice Award from Avvo.com.
He is an active member of various professional associations, including the American Bar Association, the Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice, and the State Bar of Nevada's Family Law Section. In addition to his legal practice, David has been involved in community service, serving on the Sunrise Mountain Advisory Board, where he reviewed and voted on zoning changes and permits.
David also pursues personal interests such as scuba diving and aviation, holding certifications in both. His career reflects his professional excellence, dedication to community service, and personal integrity, making him a respected figure in the Southern Nevada legal community.
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Recommendations
- I hired The Jacks a second time for another challenging trial with my Ex. I am still in awe of the staff. They had me work closely with his office team, Leah and Jamie, to keep my costs down. They are amazing. They know my case like the back of their hand. Communication is always easy and always ...
- This review won't be enough to show my appreciation and gratitude for David and his team. The day I called him and the knowledge he was throwing my way gave me the confidence to retain him. I was able to live my day to day life without having my case stress me out. I know I found my attorney and ...
- David Jacks took my case with a weeks notice. He worked hard for me and made sure every detail was in place. He is prompt to respond to any questions you have for him. He is a fantastic lawyer and he makes you feel very welcome. If I could give David more than 5 stars I would but it will only let...
- After a couple of years of motions and counter motions, emails, and several court appearances Jacks Esq nailed it! He and I won our custody Battle. Jacks Esq fights for what is right and justice was served!-Christina Cobeo
- My husband left me on Halloween, which was 37 years after our first date. I spent the year before he left nursing him through cancer and I was floored. I had no plans, no money saved, no job, and I was responsible for our son, who has autism. When he left, I was in my final year of the degree I h...
- The Jacks Law firm helped me through the most difficult time of my life. No one wishes to split a family but sometimes there's no other options but to move into a different direction and separate. David Jacks provided me with great advice on how to keep our situation safe and legal. I am so grate...
- I was recommended to reach out to David by a friend. He assured me that David would take care of me as an individual, show compassion as a person and not just treat me like another case. He was absolutely right! I was even more impressed with David's quick responsiveness and his thoroughness. He ...
- I am a divorce lawyer in Portland Oregon. i recently had a case in which i needed to associate Nevada counsel. After some research, I decided to hire David. David was prompt and thoughtful. His legal writing is excellent. He quickly resolved the matter for my client. I strongly recommend him.
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Absolutely AMAZING!!!! and could not be any happier with how David handled my case.
My case was transferred to David one month prior to my trial date and he got on it right away. David and I spoke on the phone for hours going over my case and the confidence he had made me feel like I could not lose this. He was very confident that he could settle this case before trial, he unde...