Experience

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  Herbert J. Santos, Esq., Ltd.

  • Reno, Nevada

  • Owner, Attorney-at-Law

    • 1968 - Present
    • Reno, Nevada

    Represented clients in the areas of Criminal Law, Immigration, Family Law, Civil Law, Personal Injury, Wills and Probate.Represented refugees from Poland.Represented refugees from China.Handled several high profile cases resulting in media coverage.Admitted to practice:The Supreme Court of the United States of America;The Supreme Court of Nevada and all state courts, since 1964.The Supreme Court of Massachusetts and all state courts since 1960.The United States District Court, District of Nevada, since 1964.Member of the following organizations:Nevada Justice Association (NJA)Washoe County Bar Association (WCBA)

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  Nevada State Athletic Commission

  • Nevada

  • Professional Boxing Judge, Ring Official

    • 1978 - Present
    • Nevada

    Served as a judge/ring official for the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Judged over 18 world title bouts, over 50 title bouts, and judged over 700 professional boxing matches. Also, held judging licenses in Texas, Michigan, Washington and Montreal.

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  State of Nevada

  • Nevada

  • Commisioner, Nevada State Athletic Commission

    • Dec 1985 - Dec 1988
    • Nevada

    Appointed by Governor Richard Bryan to serve as a commissioner on the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Served as Chairman fall 1987-fall 1988.Along with four other commissioners and the executive director, was responsible for the regulation and supervision of unarmed combat in the State of Nevada, specifically, boxing, kick-boxing and professional wrestling.

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  Washoe County District Attorney's Office

  • Reno, Nevada

  • Deputy District Attorney, Washoe County

    • 1966 - 1968
    • Reno, Nevada

    Served as a Deputy in the Washoe County District Attorney's Office.Prosecuted felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor cases.Handled all aspects of litigation phase including trying cases before a jury, appeals to the Nevada Supreme Court, legal research, preparing legal memorandum and motions.

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  City of Reno

  • Reno, Nevada

  • Deputy Assistant City Attorney

    • 1964 - 1965
    • Reno, Nevada

    Served as a Deputy City attorney for the City of Reno. Prosecuted misdemeanor cases in Reno Municipal Court. Also performed civil work, public relations and administrative functions.

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  United States Air Force

  • Stead Air Force Base, Reno, Nevada

  • Judge Advocate General (JAG)

    • 1961 - 1964
    • Stead Air Force Base, Reno, Nevada

    Served as an officer (Lieutenant and subsequently promoted to Captain) in the United States Air Force (USAF) as a Judge Advocate General (JAG).Provided legal advice to Air Force personnel and prosecuted and defended Air Force personnel charged with crimes under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), including Special Court-Martial proceedings and General Court-Martial proceedings. Served as defense counsel on administrative board hearings, performed administrative functions, rendered general legal assistance to military personnel.Honorably discharged.

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  US Navy

  • Petty Officer, 2nd Class

    • 1950 - 1954

    Served in the United States Navy (USN) during wartime aboard several vessels and at various locations. Entered as as a Seaman and promoted to Petty Officer, 1st Class and eventually Petty Officer, 2nd Class.Honorably discharged.