Suffolk University (J.D. 1979) Alfred University (B.A. 1976)
Occupation
Criminal defense attorney
David Zeltner Chesnoff (born May 13, 1955[1]) is an American criminal defense attorney based in Las Vegas. Chesnoff was a law partner of Las Vegas Mayor, Oscar B. Goodman.[2] Chesnoff has represented celebrities as well as crime figures.[3]
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. After Goodman went into politics, the firm changed its name to Chesnoff & Schonfeld, and Richard A. Schonfeld became a named partner.[1] David Chesnoff, now runs the Las Vegas firm, Chesnoff & Schonfeld with partner Richard A. Schonfeld. Robert Z. DeMarco is also an associate attorney with the law firm.
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," "ABC's Nightly News," "Charlie Rose Show," A&E's "American Justice" and City Confidential. The firm carries the highest legal ability rating in Martindale-Hubbell.[1]
^ abc"Chesnoff & Schonfeld A Professional Corporation – Las Vegas, Nevada Office Profile on". Martindale.com. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
^"The National Trial Lawyers". The National Trial Lawyers. Archived from the original on April 5, 2011. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
^"Defender: David Z. Chesnoff | Reno Gazette-Journal". rgj.com. September 30, 2007. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
David Zeltner Chesnoff (born May 13, 1955) is an American criminal defense attorney based in Las Vegas. Chesnoff was a law partner of Las Vegas Mayor,...
charged with 20 felony counts, including drug and weapons charges. DavidChesnoff, Russell's lawyer, confirmed that Russell had pleaded guilty to a felony...
more than twice the legal limit in Nevada. Ruggs' defense attorney, DavidChesnoff, argued that Ruggs was unable to submit a field sobriety test because...
in prison and five years' probation. According to Sheikhan's lawyer, DavidChesnoff, the young woman in this case was a 17-year-old girl whom Sheikhan knew...
2023. Retrieved May 14, 2023. The cause of death was not revealed. "DavidChesnoff and Chaka Henry: Lit. Rel. No. 19495 / December 16, 2005". SEC.gov....
27, 2004. Retrieved March 5, 2014. "Interviews with Alexis Stewart, DavidChesnoff, Tatum O'Neal". Larry King Live. CNN. October 22, 2004. Retrieved March...
Pennsylvania (1883–87) Burrows Burdick, Wisconsin physician and legislator DavidChesnoff, Criminal Defense Attorney George P. Darrow, United States Congressman...
originally defended by attorneys Scott Freeman of Reno and DavidChesnoff of Las Vegas. Chesnoff has built a national reputation by representing celebrities...
scientist David A. Cherry (born 1949), American artist David Chesky (born 1956), American pianist DavidChesnoff (born 1955), American attorney David Chesworth...
by high profile guests such as Steve Wynn, Jack Binion, Marc Schorr, DavidChesnoff, and many others for his 50th birthday celebration in 2018. Golden Nugget...
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Jacob Astor VII), and David Warburg (married to and divorced from C. Susan MacDonald, later married to journalist Richard Z. Chesnoff). Andrea and Lavinia...
history political novel written jointly by Robert Littell, Richard Z. Chesnoff and Edward Klein. The book's point of divergence is the assumption the...
p. 73. ISBN 0688026214. Archived from the original on 1 January 2016. Chesnoff, Richard Z. (1999). Pack of Thieves: How Hitler and Europe Plundered the...
June 26, 2012. Retrieved September 14, 2018. Christman, Ed. "Exclusive: David Renzer, Former UMPG Chairman/CEO, Named Saban Capital Group's Pres. Music...
Dietrich". Montreal Gazette. 2 May 2012. Bach 1992, p. 406. Bach 1992, p. 401. Chesnoff, Richard Z. (7 March 1966). "A Candid Portrait of Marlene Dietrich". Montreal...
311 Bikont, Sendlerowa, pp. 75–84 Bikont, Sendlerowa, p. 20 Richard Z. Chesnoff, "The Other Schindlers: Steven Spielberg's epic film focuses on only one...
Royal Dutch Navy". Waroverholland.nl. Retrieved 7 July 2013. Richard Z. Chesnoff (2011). Pack of Thieves: How Hitler and Europe Plundered the Jews and Committed...
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