MEET THE MELANIE SCHEIBLE, ESQ.

Melanie Scheible is an accomplished attorney and stateswoman with a deep commitment to the people of Nevada.

She started her legal career as a Deputy District Attorney in Las Vegas. As a prosecutor, Melanie handled thousands of criminal cases throughout Clark County, including cases in every Justice Court in the county. She now brings that same passion for justice to criminal defense. Melanie knows facing a criminal case is stressful, confusing, and scary. That’s why she takes the time to meet with clients and their families at every step, working together to resolve cases in a fair and timely manner. Melanie is qualified to handle misdemeanors and felonies, including appeals and jury trials.

In addition to practicing law, Senator Scheible is a leader in the Nevada Legislature. She is the Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a Majority Whip. Senator Scheible has been instrumental in reforming the Nevada Department of Corrections to bring justice to incarcerated people and their families. She has also been recognized as a champion for the LGBTQ people and is an active member of the community.

Melanie attended Columbia Law School as a Public Interest Fellow on a full-tuition scholarship. At Columbia, Melanie assisted in the pro-bono representation of a client on Arkansas’s death row. She also served as a pro bono mediator for the Department of Justice Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Before law school, Melanie attended Stanford University, earning her undergraduate degree in Public Policy and Honors in Ethics in Society.

Melanie is a devoted aunt and loves spending time with her nieces (no nephews yet!). She lives with a calico cat named Harriet. If you are ever on a video call with Melanie, she encourages your pets and children to make a guest appearance.