Background
Chesnoff, David Z. was born on May 13, 1955 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States.
Chesnoff, David Z. was born on May 13, 1955 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States.
Alfred University (Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, 1976). Suffolk University Law School (Juris Doctor, 1979).
Chesnoff has represented celebrities as well as crime figures. The crossing of paths between Goodman and Chesnoff occurred in 1985, whereupon they formed the law firm, Goodman & Chesnoff. Based in Las Vegas, the duo appeared in courtrooms across the United States for their clients.
Goodman was elected Mayor of Las Vegas and remained a partner until 2001.
Chesnoff and Schonfeld is listed as one of the country"s top criminal law firms by The National Directory of Criminal Lawyers. Chesnoff has been featured on "48 Hours," "Nancy Grace," "American Broadcasting Company"s Nightly News," "Charlie Rose Show," A&East"s "American Justice" and City Confidential.
The firm carries the highest legal ability rating in Martindale-Hubbell. Musicians, entertainers, sports stars and actors
Vince Neil, Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson"s family, Leonardo DiCaprio, David Copperfield, Shaquille O"Neal, Andre Agassi, Britney Spears, Mike Tyson, Martha Stewart, Jamie Foxx, Lindsay Lohan, Scott Weiland of the Stone Temple Pilots, Nate Dogg, Suge Knight, Paris Hilton, Alistair Overeem.
Poker stars
Philosophy Ivey, Doyle Brunson, Johnny Chan, Shawn Sheikhan, David "Chip" Reese, "The Mouth" Matusow and Kenna James.
Others
Nebraska philanthropist, Terrance Watanabe, in the largest alleged check fraud case in Clark County, Nevada history. Represented Salvatore Scafidi, alleged Scarfo, organized crime family member in a death penalty case, and he was acquitted. Represented United States. District Court Judge Harry Claiborne in a United States. Senate Impeachment trial.
David Kulik in the United States District Court for the Central District of California in a fifteen ton hashish case, and received a decision of acquittal based on the legal argument of jurisdictional entrapment.
Former Home Box Office Chairman, Chris Albrecht. Alleged Hells Angel members.
Former Biloxi, Mississippi mayor Pete Halat
Businessman Juan Bravo in a trial with Senator Héctor Martínez Maldonado from Puerto Rico in 2010. Represented Reno millionaire, Darren Mack in a controversial murder trial.
Darren Mack"s case was the topic of an National Broadcasting Company special entitled "Killings in the biggest little city."
Chesnoff has handled some of the largest controlled substances cases in American history.
Foreign example, Chesnoff represented a defendant in United States. v. Hector Tapia. David Chesnoff appeared on the Charlie Rose show with John Gotti attorney, Albert Krieger, to discuss topics ranging from the attorney-client privilege to the infamous Cali Cartel indictments.
Member, Nevada Representative to National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Strike Force, 1983-1984. Member: Clark County Bar Association. State Bar of Nevada; State Bar of Texas.
Nevada Trial Lawyers Association.
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Sustaining Member). The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
Registered Agent of National Basketball Players Association.