Unlawful practice of law; criminal penalties; initiation of civil action by State Bar of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 7.285
in effect1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 125E.310 , a person shall not practice law in this state if the person:
(a) Is not an active member of the State Bar of Nevada or otherwise authorized to practice law in this state pursuant to the rules of the Supreme Court; or
(b) Is suspended or has been disbarred from membership in the State Bar of Nevada pursuant to the rules of the Supreme Court.
2. A person who violates any provision of subsection 1 is guilty of:
(a) For a first offense within the immediately preceding 7 years, a misdemeanor.
(b) For a second offense within the immediately preceding 7 years, a gross misdemeanor.
(c) For a third and any subsequent offense within the immediately preceding 7 years, a category E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .
3. The State Bar of Nevada may bring a civil action to secure an injunction and any other appropriate relief against a person who violates this section.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-007.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026