RHCP

Routsis
Hardy-cooper
Pulver

Criminal & Family Law Firm

Your life is too valuable to put in the hands of just anyone. Let our experienced team give you the care you deserve and the peace of mind in knowing you have the very best on your side. 


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Routsis Hardy-Cooper Pulver combine the skills & talents of the West Coast’s finest lawyers to provide legal representation for you and/or your loved ones. 

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Criminal Law

John B. Routsis is a 3-time recipient of consumer business review’s Northern Nevada Attorney of the Year award and has earned the right to be designated as, “Burning Man’s Preferred Lawyer.”

FAMILY Law

Sarah F. Hardy-Cooper is a certified Family Law Specialist in the State of Nevada with over two decades of experience. Ms. Hardy-Cooper yields executive representation for her clients and will work vigorously to ensure the best possible outcome in any case under her care. Though Ms. Hardy-Cooper’s process is solution-based, she will uphold her client’s interests relentlessly and fiercely when deemed necessary.

Eric Pulver a Nevada Board Certified Family Law Specialist, practicing in domestic law for over 20 years. Mr. Pulver provides professional, experienced, and aggressive representation. Mr. Pulver is skilled in the art of negotiation and alternative dispute resolution.


Representation

When it comes to your legal representation, we promise to always be fair and honest with you.

When it comes to your legal representation, we promise to always be fair and honest with you. Our team offers compassionate, experienced and expert representation.

We want you to know everything about what you’re going through; what your options are and what your possible next steps are. You will know your rights and obligations, and be able to litigate or negotiate from a position of strength.

If you need to ask a question about your case, click the button below and we are happy to help you in any way that we can.

Our Services

  • A DUI (driving under the influence) is a criminal offense that occurs when a person operates a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs.

    An alcohol offense is a criminal offense related to the use or possession of alcohol. This can include offenses such as public intoxication, minor in possession of alcohol, and furnishing alcohol to a minor.

  • A drug offense is a criminal offense involving the possession, use, cultivation, manufacture, distribution, or sale of illegal drugs. Drug offenses can range from simple possession of a small amount of an illegal substance for personal use, to possession with intent to sell or distribute, to operating a large-scale drug trafficking operation.

  • Sex crimes are a category of offenses that generally arise when violence occurs during a sexual act, when there is a lack of consent by one party to the sexual act, or when someone engages in sex with an individual who is legally incapable of consent, such as a child.

  • Theft is the taking of another person's personal property with the intent of depriving that person of the use of their property. Also referred to as larceny. Theft is often divided into grand theft and petty theft.

Criminal Law

  • Divorce is the legal process by which married couples/domestic partners end their marriage. In a divorce, the court will dissolve the legal bond of marriage and address issues such as child custody, child support, alimony, and the division of assets and debts.

  • There are times when a person wishes to change their marital status but remain married. Reasons include religious views, health insurance coverage, disability, access to assisted living, and tax planning. A Legal Separation, also known as Separate Maintenance Agreement, can determine spouses’ rights to property, alimony, child custody, child support and more while spouses remain legally married.

  • Often divorcing couples know how they want to resolve their divorce and child custody issues without extensive legal intervention. Joint petitions for divorce are inexpensive and quick ways to meet these needs.

  • Nevada law allows and enforces prenuptial agreements. Prenuptial agreements allow persons to define their rights as to property, alimony, estate planning and much more prior to marriage. A person may wish to protect separate property, real estate, business and investment interests owned prior to marriage. A person may also wish to establish or extinguish alimony rights in the event of a divorce. Many couples use prenuptial agreements to define rights to income and property during marriage. Prenuptial agreements give couples the peace of mind necessary to make the divorce process simpler as both parties agree about their rights and obligations ahead of time. Whether you wish for our team to draft a prenuptial agreement on your behalf, or review one presented to you by your fiancée, we are ready to assist you.

  • In family law, relocation refers to a situation in which a parent wants to move a significant distance away with a child or children, either after a divorce or during the course of a custody arrangement. The parent who wishes to relocate must typically obtain the consent of the other parent or seek permission from the court before moving.

  • There are two main types of child custody: legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody involves making major life decisions regarding the child, such as religion, medical services and education. Physical custody is who has possession of the child. Physical custody in Nevada can be sole physical custody where one parent is unfit, primary physical custody where one parent has more than 60% of the custodial time with the child, or joint physical custody where the parents share custody on an essentially equal custodial schedule.

  • Child support is the financial support that is paid by a parent to help cover the costs of raising a child. Child support is intended to help cover the costs of a child's basic needs, such as housing, food, clothing, and medical expenses. Child support is calculated differently depending on the type of physical custody a parent has.

  • Alimony is a payment to a former spouse to level the playing field after marriage Alimony will be based upon need, ability to pay, and economic losses suffered during the marriage. Alimony is not based upon fault in Nevada.

  • Adoption is a legal proceeding where a non biological parent steps into the shoes of a biological parent and assumes all of the legal rights and obligations of the child's parent. Adoption can be a difficult process to navigate. Stepparent adoptions are common in Nevada.

  • Our team has extensive experience in prosecuting and defending protection order matters. Domestic violence has severe consequences for children and families. Our team will assist you in obtaining protection orders and explaining your rights. The protection order process can be an effective shield for victims of domestic violence, and can even protect pets. However, in some instances, the protection order is abused. If you are falsely accused and an unwarranted protection order is entered against you, our team is skilled in defending you. We can help you with all your protection order needs.

  • Cohabitants' rights deals with unmarried people who live together. Cohabitants may make expressed or implied contracts that may be enforced by the courts. Cohabitants in Nevada may hold property and cohabitants case law can determine how that property may be divided. Cohabitants may also be entitled to palimony.

  • A legal guardian is a person who has been appointed by a court or otherwise has the legal authority to make decisions relevant to the personal and property interests of another person who is deemed incompetent, called a ward.

  • The termination of parental rights is a legal process that ends the legal relationship between a parent and their child. This process is typically used when a parent is unable or unwilling to fulfill their responsibilities towards their child, and it is in the best interests of the child to be permanently separated from that parent.

FAMILY Law

  • Peace of mind

    “[ I had] peace of mind because I was surrounded by honest, professional, knowledgeable and capable people handling my case. I was relieved that the RHCP staff was behind me, ready to protect and represent my rights at the most professional level.”

  • You have been a huge angel in my life!

    It’s close to the New Years once again! I do not know where to start.. you have been a huge angel in my life in 2019. NYE I was arrested… I was looking at years in prison. I lost my [job].

    Today I am a college graduate and a very great engineer with the path of becoming a project manager soon!

  • Fears were erased!

    “John Routsis and his competent law assistants including Josie Saladis and Allie were so helpful, friendly, that it made it a joy to be a client. Fears were erased! Mr. Routsis was honest with me, and thought up solutions to my legal issues that won! His successful perception was contagious…. Thank You so much, John Routsis, and Josie Saladis, and the rest of the crew!”

  • Thank you for everything!

    I still can’t believe this and it doesn’t feel real that it’s just gone now. Lately, I have been learning that the life you create is simply based off the decisions you make. There is one decision I am so happy I made, hiring you.

  • I am in your debt for life my friend

    I think when I turned to you after the judge dismissed me from the courtroom, with or without a mask, you could see in my eyes what your support and help meant to me. It’s been a very scary and rough ride and very harrowing mission but i’m so glad I made it and so glad I have you and your legal team behind me.

  • Without you I would have spent the entirety of my 50's in prison

    I want to thank you and your team for the work and outcome you provided on my case. It is appreciated more than I know how to express. It was a tremendous stress and the anxiety weighed on my thoughts 24 hours a day. It’s an incredible relief, and a somewhat surreal feeling to know that it is over and done with. I could not have asked for a better outcome than the one you gave me. Every day I live free is a genuine gift from you, John.

  • The world is lucky to have someone as giving as you are. Don't ever stop.

    Thank you so much for the help you provided me related to the Burning Man Citation. This note may be a little delayed but I have not stopped thinking about how grateful I was and continue to be that I found you.

  • Thank You

    We would like to thank you for all the time and effort you put into our case. Your work was critical for the final outcome and we cannot thank you enough.

    Happy holidays!