Atty. John P. Springgate
Law Clerk, 1984. Associate, Manoukian, Scarpello & Alling, Ltd., 1984-1990.
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About John P. Springgate at a glance
John P. Springgate is a Member based in Reno, Nevada, practicing at Silverman Kattelman Springgate, Chartered. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and family law. Admitted to practice in California (1984) and Nevada U.S. District Court, District of Nevada U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1985). Educated at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (J.D., 1984) and University of California at Davis (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Washoe County and Douglas County (President, 1988) Bar Associations State Bar of Nevada State Bar of California National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice. Serves clients in Reno, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Law Clerk, 1984
- Associate, Manoukian, Scarpello & Alling, Ltd., 1984-1990
- Partner, Ohlson & Springgate, 1990-2003
- Member, Northern Nevada Disciplinary Panel, 1993-2002
- Member, Washoe County Family Court Bench-Bar Committee, 2003-current
- Death Penalty trial qualified
- Special Prosecutor, City of Reno, 2005
- Judge Pro Tem, Reno Municipal Court, 2007-current
- Washoe County Alternate Public Defender Selection Committee, 2007
- Lecturer in Domestic Relations, 2005, Ethics, 2004 & 2005, Limited Jurisdiction Judges' Seminar, 2007
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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.
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