Atty. Joel A. Santos

Atty. Joel A. Santos

Attorney Joel A. Santos takes great pride in his law practice.

Reno Reno 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Joel A. Santos at a glance

Joel A. Santos is a Founder based in Reno, Nevada, practicing at The Law Offices of Joel A. Santos. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on child custody, family law, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Nevada (1992), U.S. District Court, District of Nevada (1992), California (1993), and U.S. Supreme Court (2003). Educated at University of Idaho School of Law Juris Doctor (—) and University of Nevada-Reno Bachelor of Science - Economics (—). Active member of State Bar of Nevada State Bar of Nevada - Young Lawyer Section (Executive Counsel 1999-2002 - Chair 2001-2002) Washoe County Bar Association Nevada Justice Association USA Boxing. Serands clients in Reno, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Attorney Joel A. Santos takes great pride in his law practice
  • He personally meets with every client and handles all levels of litigation for each of his clients
  • He believes that if you hire an attorney, then you should meet with the attorney and deal with the attorney all throughout the time the attorney is representing the client
  • In 2018, the State Bar of Nevada allowed attorneys to try and become specialists/experts in the field of workers' compensation law
  • Mr. Santos passed both the written and oral tests, which tested his knowledge of workers' compensation in Nevada
  • He also met the many additional requirements required by the State Bar (for example, the number of cases personally litigated before the Appeals Officer and in District Court)
  • He was certified by the State Bar of Nevada, through the Nevada Justice Association, as a worker's compensation expert and specialist
  • For more information on how Mr. Santos became an expert, please visit https://www.santosworkcomp.com/to-become-an-expert If you have been injured at work, are being denied benefits, or just want to make sure that you are protected against the insurer, please consider Mr. Santos' outstanding qualifications
  • He is one of only a few injured worker attorneys certified by the State Bar of Nevada as a workers' compensation expert and specialist

Practice Areas Explained

Joel A. Santos's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel A. Santos handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Child Custody & Visitation

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Joel A. Santos is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Nevada →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nevada

Practicing law in Nevada. Legal matters in Nevada are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Reno are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nevada state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nevada brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Nevada courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joel A. Santos

Where is Joel A. Santos's law office located?
Joel A. Santos's law practice is located in Reno, Nevada. The firm is The Law Offices of Joel A. Santos. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel A. Santos handle?
Joel A. Santos focuses on child custody, family law, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
How long has Joel A. Santos practiced law?
Joel A. Santos has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Joel A. Santos go to law school?
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How can I contact Joel A. Santos for a consultation?
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Education

University of Idaho School of Law Juris Doctor
- In Progress
University of Nevada-Reno Bachelor of Science - Economics
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Nevada
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
Admitted: 1992
California
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2003

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