AVEA VARGAS – Law clerk
Avea was born in Wyandotte, Michigan, and raised in Poughkeepsie, New York. Frequent trips to Washington, D.C. during her formative years sparked her early ambition to pursue the law.
In 2011, Avea moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2020 and moved seamlessly into the legal profession. She began her career at a boutique estate and corporate law firm, where she developed a meticulous approach to legal work. She later transitioned to a mid-sized Las Vegas family law firm, where she refined her skills and developed a lasting commitment to family law while preparing for the Law School Admissions Test.
In 2024, Avea began pursuing her Juris Doctor at UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law through the part-time evening program while maintaining a full-time role in family law. Now in her second year, she is a certified mediator through the Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution at the William S. Boyd School of Law. She extends her impact beyond her role by assisting pro se individuals with Self-Help pleadings, mentoring aspiring Latino law students, and advocating for reproductive autonomy.
Avea aspires to practice family law in Nevada, focusing on community property division, child custody, domestic violence matters, guardianships, and child support.
Outside the office, Avea enjoys reading science fiction, hiking, exploring farmers’ markets, and spending time with her family.
