Las Vegas Lawyer Arrested on Theft, Embezzlement Charges

A two-year investigation has led to theft and embezzlement charges against suspended Las Vegas lawyer Jeanne Winkler, who was arrested Tuesday evening by Washoe County sheriff's deputies.

"Jeanne Winkler swore to an oath as an attorney and was entrusted by her clients to uphold that oath," Las Vegas police officer J. Downing wrote in support of an arrest warrant. "Winkler was entrusted by her clients to protect their money which by her own testimony she used for her own personal use."

According to the document, the victims who filed complaints against Winkler with Las Vegas police suffered a total loss of about $143,000.

A criminal complaint, dated Feb. 18, charges Winkler with seven counts of theft. It also charges her with two counts of embezzlement involving a victim who is 60 or older.

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