George Peter Kelesis

Exempt Active

Bar #69 - ATTORNEY Exempt Active

Firm / organization: Cook & Kelesis, Ltd.
Admitted: 9/29/1981 (44 years, 10 months - more experience than 96% of active Nevada attorneys)
Law school: McGeorge
Location: Las Vegas, NV

Contact and address

Address

Cook & Kelesis, Ltd.

517 S. 9th Street

Las Vegas, NV 89101

Phone

(702) 737-7702

Fax

(702) 737-7712

Record last verified Jul 17, 2026

No discipline on record.

Record last verified Jul 17, 2026

Appeared as counsel in 1 Supreme Court of Nevada / Court of Appeals of Nevada matters on record.

89064 - STATE VS. DEGRAFFENREID, III (JAMES) (CRIMINAL) (Nov 13, 2025) case details

Case data via YourNevadaJudges.com - published Nevada appellate decisions

Chattah ruling, Lombardo regulation review and Las Vegas art museum
“…vacancy rules. In February, the White House nominated Las Vegas lawyer George Kelesis to assume the role on a permanent basis. 🎨 The Las Vegas Museum of Art has…”
knpr.org - Aug 19, 2026 - read article
Ninth Circuit upholds lower court ruling against Chattah
“…administration’s arguments. In February, Trump appointed Las Vegas attorney George Kelesis as U.S. Attorney. He has yet to be confirmed by the Senate. His confirmation…”
elkodaily.com - Aug 18, 2026 - read article
Appeals court says Trump-appointed US attorney in Nevada can’t legally serve in the role
“…the appeals process took place. Earlier this year, the White House selected George Kelesis as a replacement, but he must still go through the Senate’s nomination process.…”
apnews.com - Aug 18, 2026 - read article
Appeals court says Trump-appointed US attorney in Nevada can’t legally serve in the role
“…the appeals process took place. Earlier this year, the White House selected George Kelesis as a replacement, but he must still go through the Senate’s nomination process.…”
ktnv.com - Aug 18, 2026 - read article
Appeals court rules Trump admin unlawfully appointed Nevada's top federal prosecutor
“…Chattah for the permanent Nevada U.S. attorney post, instead nominating George Kelesis in February 2026. In December, the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals…”
foxnews.com - Aug 18, 2026 - read article

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