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Your Trusted Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Attorney in Reno, NV
As a dedicated legal professional with over two decades of experience, I specialize in criminal defense, personal injury, and workers' compensation law. My practice is built on a foundation of courtroom excellence, having served as a felony deputy public defender in Washoe County and secured numerous trial victories. I prioritize client empowerment through free consultations, transparent communication, and personalized representation.My approach combines aggressive litigation skills with a commitment to ethical practice, ensuring clients negotiate from positions of strength. With deep roots in Nevada's legal community, I serve clients across all 16 counties while maintaining reasonable fees aligned with my blue-collar values.
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Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
Domestic Battery
Child Endangerment
Robbery
Drug Trafficking
Workers' Compensation
Highlights and features
- We offer free consultations to evaluate courtroom presentation and strategy
- Our attorney has over 20 years of trial experience in Nevada courts
- Transparent fee structure reflecting blue-collar values and ethical practice
- Proven track record of trial victories in complex criminal and injury cases
- Serving all 16 Nevada counties with personalized legal representation
What people say
Amazing attorney
Went above and beyond
Helped me financially
Answered his own phone
Excellent lawyer
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Criminal Defense
Comprehensive criminal defense representation for felony and misdemeanor charges including DUI, assault, drug offenses, and violent crimes. Our trial-proven approach combines deep knowledge of Nevada's legal system with aggressive courtroom advocacy. Clients benefit from documented success in jury trials and case dismissals across multiple counties.
Personal Injury
Representation for personal injury cases arising from accidents, negligence, and hazardous conditions. We negotiate with insurance companies from positions of strength established by our trial experience. Our approach focuses on maximizing compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain while maintaining ethical fee structures.
Domestic Battery
Specialized defense for domestic battery charges with emphasis on protecting clients' rights and future opportunities. We address both legal and collateral consequences like employment impacts. Our track record includes case dismissals and reduced charges through strategic negotiation and trial preparation.
Drug Trafficking
Criminal defense for drug trafficking and possession charges with focus on minimizing sentencing and long-term consequences. We develop defense strategies based on evidence challenges and procedural violations. Our experience includes successful case dismissals and alternative sentencing arrangements across Nevada.
Workers' Compensation
Legal representation for workplace injury claims ensuring proper medical treatment and compensation. We navigate complex insurance processes while protecting clients from retaliatory actions. Our approach combines litigation readiness with practical solutions for injured workers' financial recovery.
People
Byron Bergeron
Attorney
Graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law with 20+ years of trial experience. Former felony deputy public defender in Washoe County. Specializes in criminal defense, personal injury, and workers' compensation cases with documented courtroom victories across Nevada.
Questions
What makes you a litigator rather than a negotiator?
My extensive trial experience, including felony public defender work and documented courtroom victories, establishes my credibility to take cases to trial when necessary.
How do you handle cases outside Washoe County?
I represent clients in all 16 Nevada counties with the same personalized approach, leveraging my statewide legal network and trial experience.
What's included in your free consultation?
The consultation includes case evaluation, courtroom strategy discussion, and direct assessment of my litigation approach and communication style.
How do you determine retainer fees?
Fees reflect case complexity and my 20+ years of trial experience, maintained at reasonable rates aligned with my ethical, client-focused practice model.
Can you handle both criminal defense and personal injury cases?
Yes, I specialize in both areas with equal expertise, maintaining courtroom readiness in multiple legal disciplines since 2002.
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