Gerardo Avalos

Gerardo Avalos is a Nevada-based attorney with a strong commitment to public service. He focuses his practice on consumer protection and child advocacy. A U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran, he transitioned from military service to law, bringing discipline, compassion, and a service-oriented mindset to his legal career.

Gerardo began his undergraduate studies in Homeland Security and Emergency Management at Strayer University in Washington, D.C., while actively serving in the Marine Corps. After completing his military service with an honorable discharge, he set his sights on the legal profession. He earned his J.D. from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in 2019.

During law school, Gerardo was an active member of several student organizations, including the Latin/Hispanic Law Student Association, the Animal Legal Defense Fund, and the Federalist Society, where he served as a student officer. He also volunteered his time at the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada as a Criminal Record Sealing Class instructor and contributed to the UNLV Immigration Clinic, assisting low-income immigrants with asylum interviews and applications.

Since joining the Nevada Bar in 2020, Gerardo has focused his practice on protecting vulnerable children, representing youth in abuse and neglect cases through the Legal Aid Center’s Children’s Attorney Project. He is also an active member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates and currently serves as a Consumer Protection Fellow, where he fights for consumers’ rights and helps individuals facing financial hardship, unfair debt collection, and predatory lending practices.

Gerardo Avalos continues to build a career rooted in service, justice, and advocacy. His blend of legal knowledge, military experience, and commitment to underserved communities makes him a trusted and principled advocate within Nevada’s legal community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Freedom Law Firm
• Member, National Association of Consumer Advocates
• Fellow, Consumer Protection
• Volunteer Attorney, Legal Aid Center’s Children’s Attorney Project

Licensed State

• Nevada

Education

• William S. Boyd Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Strayer University
  BA in Homeland Security & Emergency Management

Awards & Badges