Atty. John P. Calvert
I have 25 years experience in the legal profession practicing mainly in criminal defense. I am a member of the Nevada State Bar.
Assault And Battery & More Attorney · Serving Reno, NV · 41+ Years Experience
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About John P. Calvert at a Glance
John P. Calvert is a Partner based in Reno, Nevada, practicing at Law Office of Calvert & Hubach LLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Maryland (Inactive) (1985), District of Columbia (Inactive) (1986), Nevada (1989), and U.S. District Court, District of Nevada (2000). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D. Legal, 1984) and Wofford College (B.A., 1969). Active member of State Bar of Nevada. Serves clients in Reno, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John P. Calvert
- I have 25 years experience in the legal profession practicing mainly in criminal defense
- I am a member of the Nevada State Bar
- Currently, I am on the Nevada State Bar's Advertising Review Committee, CLE Committee, and Annual Meeting Planning Committee
- Listed in Kensington's Who's Who (2000)
- Ran for Nevada Supreme Court, 2006
- In 1969, I graduated from Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC with a bachelor of arts (BA) degree in Sociology
- In 1984, I received my Juris Doctors (JD) degree from California Western School of Law, San Diego, CA
- I have taught legal research and writing at California Western
- I have taught CLE courses in Nevada in both criminal law and ethics
- I have moderated numerous CLE courses in Nevada in both criminal and civil law
- procedure
- and ethics
- In my 25 years of experience, I have concentrated mostly in criminal defense
- As a practicing criminal defense attorney, I have represented thousands of defendants in crimes to include: Capital Murder, Robbery, Sexual Assault, Battery, Kidnapping, Drug Possession, Drug Trafficking, Burglary, Theft, Forgery, Counterfeiting, Embezzlement, Fraud, Identity Theft, Stolen Cars, DUI, Weapon's Crimes
- Specifically, my legal experience is that after law school in 1984, I began my practice of law on the corporate legal staff of a national real estate investment company headquartered in Falls Church, VA
- In January 1987, I began private practice in Maryland and in the District of Columbia where I concentrated in criminal defense and in bankruptcy
- In criminal law, I represented clients in both federal and state courts
- In bankruptcy, I represented the Chapter 7 Trustee for the Southern District of Maryland
- In 1991, I joined the Washoe County Public Defender's Office in Reno, Nevada
- In May 1998, I returned to private practice until present
- I have extensive experience other than the law
- After college in 1969 and before going to law school in 1981, I spent four years on active duty as a Marine Corps Captain
- After the Marine Corps, I was employed as a marketing representative at IBM Corp
Instructor
- California Western School of Law, Legal Research and Writing, 1982-1983
- Nevada State Bar CLE, Criminal Law and Ethics, 2004—
- Moderator, Nevada State Bar CLE, 2004—
- Member, CJA Panel, District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 1986-1991
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DUI / DWI Defense in Reno
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Criminal Defense in Reno
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Reno
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 venue, 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.
Reno Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Reno-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Reno Choose John P. Calvert
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John P. Calvert's practice in the field of dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John P. Calvert brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Maryland (Inactive), District of Columbia (Inactive), and Nevada, John P. Calvert can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, drug crimes, and criminal defense, John P. Calvert can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Reno
A Reno-based practice means John P. Calvert attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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