Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano

What does it take to rebuild a life after being sentenced to 213 years in federal prison? In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, Mike sits down with Adam Clausen, whose life story is almost impossible to believe. After a troubled childhood, Adam found himself caught in the criminal justice system at a young age. His legal troubles escalated into a federal case that resulted in an ast...

In this special Fourth of July episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, Mike goes solo to discuss freedom, opportunity, and the American Dream through the lens of nearly two decades as a criminal defense attorney, business owner, husband, and father. From representing clients whose freedom hangs in the balance to building a successful law firm from the ground up, Mike shares the experiences th...

In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, Mike sits down with renowned Las Vegas criminal defense attorney Nicholas Wooldridge, whose path into the legal profession began in an unexpected way, by being charged with a felony himself. After successfully defending the case, Nicholas dedicated his career to protecting the rights of those accused of crimes and has become one of Nevada's...

In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, Mike sits down with Las Vegas content creator, entrepreneur, realtor, and social media personality Brandon Johnson, better known online as Brandon From Vegas. Contact me if you need a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Nevada: www.troianovegaslaw.com

In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, Mike sits down with legendary Las Vegas trial attorney Robert Eglet, one of the most successful plaintiff’s lawyers in the country and a member of the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame. We discuss his role in the historic October 1 litigation, representing thousands of victims after the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, what it took to sec...

In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, Mike sits down with combat sports veteran, Power Slap athlete, media personality, and podcast host Destiny McCubbin. Destiny shares her remarkable journey from growing up around violence and street fights to battling addiction as a teenager before discovering combat sports and completely changing the direction of her life. Contact me if you need...

In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, Mike sits down with Las Vegas attorney and District Court judicial candidate Danielle Tarmu to discuss her unconventional path from working in some of the most prestigious restaurants on the Las Vegas Strip to becoming a successful litigator, mother of three, and candidate for District Court Judge. Contact me if you need legal defense in the sta...

In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano , Mike sits down with former Army Ranger, retired Las Vegas SWAT commander, private investigator, and law enforcement veteran Tom Melton for one of the most personal and emotional conversations the show has featured. Contact me if you need Criminal Defense in Nevada: www.troianovegaslaw.com

In this deeply personal episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, attorney, pro tem judge, and Las Vegas Municipal Court candidate Jessica Green opens up about her years-long battle with infertility, IVF treatments, miscarriage, emotional exhaustion, and ultimately becoming a mother after seven rounds of IVF. Learn more about Jessica here: https://www.green4judge.com/

In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, Mike sits down with former NFL superstar Shawne Merriman — former Defensive Rookie of the Year, 3-time Pro Bowler, 2-time All-Pro, founder of Lights Out Extreme Fighting, and one of the most feared pass rushers of his era. Shawne opens up about growing up in Prince George’s County, Maryland, during the 1980s and 90s, experiencing homelessness, l...

In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, Mike sits down with Air Force veteran Jake Burkett, whose life story spans military service, family survival during World War II, special operations training, military working dogs, and the mindset required to overcome adversity. Contact me if you need a Criminal Defense Attorney in Nevada: www.troianovegaslaw.com

In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano , Mike sits down with Alex Hubert , a longtime public defender in Clark County and candidate for District Court judge, to discuss what the criminal justice system actually looks like from the inside. With nearly two decades of experience representing clients across a wide range of cases, Alex provides a detailed perspective on public perception,...

In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, Mike sits down with Las Vegas Municipal Court Judge Matt Walker to discuss his path from longtime city prosecutor to the bench, and what fairness, accountability, and public trust really mean inside the criminal justice system. Judge Walker shares how he was appointed to Department 1 of Las Vegas Municipal Court after a competitive interview and...

In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, Mike sits down with Gwyn McNamee, a three-time USA Today bestselling author and former criminal defense attorney, to talk about her transition from the courtroom to full-time writing. After building a successful legal career in Wisconsin, Gwyn made a major life change, moving to Las Vegas and eventually stepping away from law to focus on fiction...

In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano , Mike sits down with Christopher Howell, a former Army recon scout , Iraq War veteran, longtime Las Vegas public defender , and current District Court judge candidate . Chris shares the story of how he went from growing up in Las Vegas to deploying to Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom , serving in some of the most volatile areas of the war,...

In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, Mike sits down with Ryan Knoch, a Las Vegas real estate broker, Army veteran, and business professional, to discuss what it really takes to succeed in the real estate industry. Ryan shares his journey from growing up in Texas to serving in the U.S. Army, eventually building a long-term career in Las Vegas real estate. The conversation dives into...

In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, Mike sits down with Las Vegas native and business professional Antonio Trillo to break down the changing economics of Las Vegas. From rising prices on the Strip to shifts in tourism and hospitality strategy, this conversation explores the balance between short-term profit and long-term sustainability in one of the world’s most iconic cities. If...

In this episode of Cross Examined with Mike Troiano , Mike sits down with Las Vegas Municipal Court Chief Judge Kelly Giordani to talk about her journey from growing up in Las Vegas to becoming one of the city’s top judges. Need a criminal defense Attorney: www.troianovegaslaw.com

In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, Mike sits down with Katie Goldberg, founder of Goldberg Injury Law, to discuss the journey from working at a large law firm to building her own successful practice. Katie shares how growing up in a legal family shaped her career path, what it takes to launch and grow a law firm, and the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with family life....

In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, we sit down with Shane Cox and Justin Wilson of Cox & Wilson Law Firm to discuss what it really takes to build a successful legal practice.

In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson discusses crime policy, prosecutorial discretion, plea bargaining, violent offenders, and the future of public safety in Las Vegas. With over four decades in the legal profession, including time as a prosecutor, defense attorney, city councilman, and now District Attorney, Wolfson provides a rare insi...

In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano , Mike sits down with Nevada political strategist Bradley Mayer to discuss the realities of campaign management, nonpartisan races, and the evolving political landscape in Las Vegas and across the state. The conversation breaks down open vs. closed primaries, the rise of independent voters, campaign data modeling, recounts decided by a single vot...

In the first episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, Mike sits down with prominent Las Vegas criminal defense attorney Jack Buchanan for a candid conversation about legacy, reputation, and the realities of practicing law in Nevada. Jack reflects on the influence of his late father, legendary attorney Bucky Buchanan, the sudden responsibility of taking over a major practice, and how criminal d...

Mike Troiano sits down with Las Vegas creator M2THAK for a candid discussion about how internet culture can collide with criminal law. What started as viral pranks eventually led to a real misdemeanor battery case, and a client-attorney relationship that grew into a friendship. Mike explains, in plain English, what legally qualifies as battery, how police view “content,” and why actions meant for...