Marc A. Saggese

Marc Anthony Saggese is the founder of the Law Offices of Saggese & Associates and began practicing law in Las Vegas in 1999. Originally from Utica, New York, he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the State University of New York in 1995, graduating with honors. Marc continued on to earn his Juris Doctor from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in 1999.
Marc was admitted to the Judge Advocate General Corps in 2000 where he served as a Captain in the United States Army, undertaking litigation work for the Department of Justice. Upon forming his own firm in 2003, Marc devoted his practice to civil and criminal matters, finding that passionate defense work was how he best served his community.
Marc actively litigates cases, conducts jury trials, and has represented more than 2,500 clients. In addition, he is also a pro tempore Judge for the Las Vegas Municipal Court System, as well as a Small Claims Court Judge and Traffic Court Magistrate. Marc has appeared on Fox and Friends, On the Record with Greta VanSusteren, Court TV, and CBS’s 48 Hours to provide legal insight and analysis. He is a weekly contributing writer for the Las Vegas Review Journal, and has been profiled in the Las Vegas Review Journal and Las Vegas Magazine. He also makes regular appearances on 100.5 KXNT’s Kevin Wall – Live and Local! radio show in Las Vegas, taking legal questions from callers regarding all areas of law.
In 2010, after building a distinguished reputation through trials, along with his work, his skills of persuasion and tenacious style in the courtroom, he caught the attention of Hollywood. Marc became the inspiration for the character, Pete Kaczmarek (portrayed by Jerry O’Connell) in the CBS primetime television drama “The Defenders”. Marc not only worked alongside the show’s writers to provide legal authenticity to scenes and storylines, but the episodes themselves were based on clients or issues he had previously litigated.
When he’s not practicing law, Marc is a professional boxer with a record of 3-0 (all first round knockouts).

The Supreme Court State of Nevada,
Attorney and Counselor at Law – 1999
The United States Court of Military Appeals for the Armed Forces, Appellate Attorney – 2000
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit,
Appellate Attorney – 2001
The Supreme Court State of Georgia,
Attorney and Counselor at Law – 2003
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit,
Appellate Attorney – 2006
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit,
Appellate Attorney – 2010

University of North London, Kentish Town, North London, England – British Politics and Government, January 1993.

State University of New York, College at Cortland –
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, Political Science, August 1995

The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, DC – Juris Doctor, May 1999

The Judge Advocate General’s School, U.S. Army,
Charlottesville, VA – JAG Certification, April 2000

Attorney at Saggese & Associates, Ltd. 2003–present

Attorney and Counselor at Law at United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces 2001–2003

Justice Court Judge Pro Tempore Justices of the Peace, Las Vegas Township 2008–present

Alternate Municipal Court Judge City of Las Vegas 2006–2011

10 BEST Client Satisfaction Award American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys 2015
Clients’ Choice Award – Criminal Defense AVVO 2015
10 Best 2 Year Client Satisfaction Award American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys 2015
Top 10 Attorney Award National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys 2014
Superb Rated Award – Top Attorney Criminal Defense AVVO 2014
The Valley’s Top Lawyers Desert Companion Magazine 2014
10 BEST – Client Satisfaction Award American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys 2014
Top Lawyers in Las Vegas MyVegas Magazine 2013
Rising Star Super Lawyers Magazine 2013
Rated AVVO 2012
Top Attorneys Mountain States 2012
Rising Star Super Lawyers Magazine 2012
Top 40 Under 40 The National Trial Lawyers 2012
Top Attorneys Mountain States 2011
Rising Star Super Lawyers Magazine 2011

Lifetime Charter Member Rue Ratings’ Best Attorneys of America 2015–present
Member Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2014–present
Member Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2014–present
Member Manta 2013–present
Member National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys 2013–present
Member Martindale-Hubbell 2012–present
Member Clark County Bar Association 2010–present
Appellate Attorney The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 2010–present
Appellate Attorney The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit 2006–present
Attorney and Counselor at Law Georgia State Bar Association 2003–present
Attorney and Counselor at Law The Supreme Court State of Georgia 2003–present
Appellate Attorney The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit 2001–present
Member Association of Trial Lawyers of America 2000–present
Attorney and Counselor at Law Nevada State Bar 1999–present
Attorney and Counselor at Law The Supreme Court of Nevada 1999–present
Member Phi Delta Phi 1997–present
Member Kappa Delta Pi 1994–present
Member Pi Sigma Alpha 1994–present
Appellate Attorney The United States Court of Military Appeals of the Armed Forces 2000–2003