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Trial litigation and defense practice since 1983.

Admitted:
Nevada
U.S. District Court District of Nevada
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court

Education:
Bachelor of Arts, University of California Los Angeles, 1976
Juris Doctor, California Western School of Law, 1979
Associate Editor, California Western International Law Journal
Director & Member, Phillip C. Jessup Moot Court Team

Languages:
French

Representative Cases:
Federal Ins. Co. v. American Hardware Mut. Ins. Co. 184 P.3d 390 (Nev. 2008)
McCaa v. Massachusetts Mut. Life Ins. Co., 330 F. Supp. 2d 1143 (D. Nev. 2004)
Doe v. Estes, 926 F. Supp. 979 (D. Nev. 1996)
Granite Const. Co. v. Rhyne, 107 Nev. 651, 817 P.2d 711 (1991)
Petersen v. Bruen, 106 Nev 271, 792 P.2d 18 (1990)
Bennett v. Topping, 102 Nev. 151, 717 P.2d 44 (1986)
Turnbow v. Wasden, 608 F. Supp. 237 (D. Nev. 1985)

Publications:
Defense Research Institute, Protecting The Privilege Project (The Nevada Viewpoint) (2001)

Clerkships:
California 4th District Court of Appeals, 1979
Nevada Seventh Judicial District Court, 1979-1981

Recent News

Jul 11, 2014 – Armstrong & Barkley Named to Mountain States Super Lawyers

Biography:

Thierry V. Barkley was born March 21, 1955 in Paris, France. The Barkley family emigrated to the United States in August 1967 and moved to Reseda in the San Fernando Valley in 1969. Thierry graduated from Reseda High School in 1972 with honors including membership in the California Alcuins Scholarship Federation, Outstanding Teenagers of America and elected a member of the City of Los Angeles Ephebians Society for his civic activities.

Thierry attended UCLA, graduating in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Thierry attended UCLA on a full four year scholarship as a California State Scholar. At graduation he was honored as one of 50 Chancellor’s Marshalls (Blue & Gold). In the summer of 1976, Thierry was proud to see his father’s 4th Symphony “America 1976″ performed by the San Diego Symphony as part of the nation’s bicentennial celebrations.

Thierry obtained his Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law, in San Diego in 1979. During this time, Thierry worked with then Prof. Houston Lay who was the director of the International Law Program. Thierry was both a member and director of the School’s Phillip C. Jessup Moot Court Team as well as an associate editor with the International Law Journal. Thierry interned his last year with the 4th District Court of Appeals as law clerk to Justices Cologne and Staniforth.

In 1979 Thierry moved to Nevada clerking with the Hon. Merlyn Hoyt for the 7th Judicial District Court. Thierry stayed on for a second term and set roots in Nevada. After a stint as a City prosecutor and general practice, Thierry and his wife Mary Ellen decided to move to Reno where Thierry started his career in insurance defense litigation in 1983. The Barkleys have made Sparks their home since 1986 raising four children Richard, Robert, Marriah and Christopher. Thierry’s community involvement has included service as President of the Jaycees(Ely), Esteem Lecturing Knight for the Elks, and Past Grand Knight(2006) and Trustee for the Ponderosa Council 4928 Holy Cross Parish, Sparks(2007) and District Secretary (2007-2008) for the Master of the Fourth Degree Nevada Dist. Junipero Serra Province.

Thierry is licensed to practice law before the Nevada Supreme Court, the Nevada Federal District Court, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme. He is also an active member of the Defense Research Institute as a Regional Editor for Covered Events, acts a state liaison for the DRI Insurance Law subcommittee and the newly formed Lawyers & Professionalism committee. He is a frequent lecturer on handling coverage and bad faith litigation.

Thierry concentrates his practice in insurance work including life, health, disability, ERISA, coverage opinions, defense of bad faith litigation, errors and omissions and complex litigation.

Mr. Barkley is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell.N

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To the Honorable Court Comes now the Defendant, an American-born citizen, invoking the full protection of the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and all applicable federal and state civil rights statutes. The Defendant respectfully moves this Court for immediate dismissal of all charges, full restitution, and the initiation of a federal inquiry into the unlawful alteration of arrest records ~ acts that constitute a direct assault on constitutional law, civil rights, and the integrity of the American justice system. I. Statement of Facts The Defendant’s arrest records were unlawfully altered, amended, or falsified on multiple occasions. Up to nine (9) separate instances ~ without judicial authorization, due process, or the Defendant’s knowledge or consent. These alterations occurred within official courthouse systems, representing a deliberate and systemic act of tampering with public records, a felony under both federal and state law. This misconduct deprived the Defendant of liberty, reputation, and due process, violating the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution. Neither the Defendant nor counsel was ever permitted to appear before a judge. The entire judicial process was subverted, replaced by falsified documentation and administrative deceit. These actions were not clerical errors. They were calculated violations . A coordinated effort to manipulate the record, obstruct justice, and conceal misconduct. The Defendant asserts that this pattern of falsification constitutes a constitutional crisis, undermining the rule of law and eroding public trust in the judiciary. II. Constitutional and Statutory Violations A. Fourth Amendment The unlawful alteration of arrest records constitutes an unreasonable seizure of identity and liberty. By fabricating or distorting the factual basis of prior proceedings, state actors effectively seized the Defendant’s legal identity and replaced it with a false narrative, violating the right to be secure in person and record. B. Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments (Due Process and Equal Protection) The Defendant was denied procedural due process when records were altered without notice, hearing, or opportunity to contest. Equal protection was violated through selective and discriminatory treatment. These acts deprived the Defendant of the fundamental fairness guaranteed by the Constitution and created a two-tiered system of justice . One for the protected, and one for the silenced. C. Sixth Amendment The Defendant’s right to a fair trial and accurate recordkeeping was destroyed. Altered records directly affect defense strategy, credibility, and sentencing considerations. The falsification of judicial documents renders any subsequent proceedings constitutionally void. D. Civil Rights Statutes Under 42 U.S.C. §1983, any person acting under color of law who deprives another of constitutional rights is liable for damages. The Defendant reserves the right to pursue civil action against all responsible parties, including law enforcement agencies, clerks, prosecutors, and any third parties complicit in the falsification of records. Each alteration constitutes a separate and actionable violation of civil rights. III. Legal Argument for Dismissal and Restitution Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine Any evidence derived from falsified or altered records is inadmissible. The foundation of the prosecution’s case is therefore tainted and must be dismissed in its entirety. The doctrine mandates exclusion of all evidence obtained through unlawful means, ensuring that justice is not built upon corruption. Violation of Brady v. Maryland (373 U.S. 83, 1963) The suppression or alteration of exculpatory evidence constitutes prosecutorial misconduct and mandates dismissal. By concealing or distorting material facts, the prosecution deprived the Defendant of a fair opportunity to present a complete defense. Judicial Integrity and Public Trust The Court has an inherent duty to preserve the integrity of its records. Allowing prosecution to proceed on falsified documentation undermines the rule of law and erodes public confidence in the justice system. The judiciary must act decisively to correct and condemn such violations to maintain its legitimacy and moral authority. IV. Damages and Valuation of Harm The Defendant seeks restitution and damages commensurate with the magnitude of the constitutional violations and the systemic corruption exposed. The following categories of harm justify a valuation exceeding $2.5 billion USD, reflecting both compensatory and punitive damages: Loss of Liberty and Due Process ~ The unlawful deprivation of freedom and denial of judicial access. Reputational and Emotional Harm ~ Two decades of stigma, psychological trauma, and social isolation. Economic and Opportunity Loss ~ Destruction of career, income potential, and professional standing. Punitive Damages ~ To punish and deter future misconduct by state actors and institutions. Institutional Accountability ~ Damages for systemic corruption, falsification of public records, and erosion of public trust. Public Interest Damages ~ Compensation for the broader societal harm caused by the corruption of judicial integrity. This case represents not merely a personal injury, but a national constitutional breach — a precedent that, if left unpunished, endangers every citizen’s right to due process and equal protection under the law. V. Relief Sought The Defendant respectfully requests: Immediate dismissal of all charges with prejudice. Expungement of all falsified or altered records. Independent forensic audit of all arrest and court records associated with the Defendant. Referral to the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division for investigation into systemic misconduct. Award of compensatory and punitive damages totaling $2.5 billion USD, subject to adjustment upon discovery. Public acknowledgment of wrongdoing and formal correction of all judicial records. VI. Conclusion The Defendant stands as a sovereign American citizen whose rights were not merely violated but erased. The unlawful alteration of official records is not a clerical mistake. It is a constitutional crime. It is the theft of truth, the erasure of identity, and the corruption of the very system sworn to protect it. Justice demands not only dismissal but restitution, reform, and accountability. The Constitution cannot defend itself; it relies on citizens and courts of conscience to do so. This motion is not a plea for mercy . It is a demand for justice, truth, and the restoration of the rule of law. Respectfully submitted, Sign: ~ {Jeremy H. Hars} ~

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