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Lee Thomas Hotchkin Jr
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Biography
Lee Hotchkin is one of the most experienced lawyers in Reno area. With over thirty-eight years of experience, he is among the regions most seasoned lawyers, with an array of experience across a wide spectrum of practice areas.
Lee attended both the University of California at Davis and The University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law, where he earned his J D. (Juris Doctor) degree in 1980. He is an active member of both the Nevada and California State Bar Associations. His legal experience includes acting as the former Senior Chief Trial Deputy of Washoe County Public Defender's Office.
Lee has earned an enviable reputation in the legal community by effectively representing clients across all of Northern Nevada. Additionally, Lee has been praised by clients for his ability to get the job done.
Lee has a passion for helping people, and he is very successful at what he does. He brings knowledge, experience, commitment, professionalism and patience to the process. Lee’s goal is to make your legal experience run as smoothly as possible. His only allegiance is to you, the client.
Lee knows how to be aggressive in court. He is adept in the skills of negotiating and will make your lawsuit or defense less painful. His analytical mind picks up details of which he uses to your advantage.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
35%
45 years | 3,000 cases
Personal Injury
35%
45 years | 2,500 cases
Contracts and Agreements
10%
45 years | 1,000 cases
DUI and DWI
10%
45 years | 2,500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Nevada for 44 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 45 years
State: California
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Hotchkin Law
50 West Liberty St Ste 207, Reno, NV, 89501
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Posted by Nikolas | August 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The best Lawyer in Northern Nevada!
Lee Hotchkin is the most honest Lawyer I've ever worked with or spoken to. Lee & Christine Hotchkin fought tooth and nail to prove my innocence on a case that was in my opinion next to impossible for anybody else to have won! His law firm had the knowledge, and patience to work with me on my case eve...
Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
We gave him a tough case
We hired Lee to represent our kid who had gotten into trouble. The case was tough to start with as our kid was turned in by an informant so there was a lot of evidence against him. This was truly a case of a good kid getting caught up in a bad crowd. Lee explained the law well and covered all of t...
Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Exception Lawyer
Mr. Hotchkin represented my husband in a criminal law case. He was able to have most charges dismissed and the one remaining charge reduced to a misdemeanor. He did such an excellent job, that we hired him again to represent us in a very difficult family law case. Once again, Mr Hotchkin prevailed...
Posted by Mike | March 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Knowledgeable, Confidence, Persistence, Proved my innocence
My worst nightmare came true and I was pulled over and arrested while driving through Nevada, while traveling cross country with a small amount of Marijuana in my possession. I was booked for a DUI although I was not intoxicated and passed many sobriety tests. Ever since my first phone call with Le...
Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Job well done
He certainly did the job for me. All the arguments he made or was preparing for seemed well thought out and based on plenty of experience. He walked me through each of the many steps involved in the legal process, answered any questions I had quickly, and ultimately was able to get a DUI reduced to ...
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"If you ever find yourself in a jam, Lee is the guy who can help: for personal injury, criminal, or family law matters. He's highly respected in the community."
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"33 years of practicing law is what we call experienced. 8 years as a public defender and licenses in California and Nevada are just part of his legal legacy. Experience counts. You should do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation with him if you are in or near Reno."
"Lee Hotchkin is known to me as a caring attorney who consistently seeks the best possible results for his clients in and out of court. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2017
BV Distinguished 4.4 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings
2017
Legal Elite: Northern Nevada's Top Attorneys, Nevada Business Magazine
2016
Legal Elite: Northern Nevada's Top Attorneys, Nevada Business Magazine
2015
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1989 - 2014
Owner, Hotchkin Law
1981 - 1989
Senior Chief Trial Deputy, Washoe County Public Defender
Associations
1981 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney
1981 - Present
Nevada State BarAttorney
United States District Court for the District of Nevada
Attorney
United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
Attorney
United States District Court for the Northern District of California
Attorney
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit
Attorney
Sample of Legal Cases
Personal Injury
$195,000 settlement
Bahry et al v. Montage Marketing
Fernley, Nevada
$1,725,000.00 settlement
Ohn S. Wilcox VS. Penka G. Wilcox
Divorced
Birth Mother, Appellant, v. Adoptive Parents and New Hope Child and Family Agency, Respondents.
Adopted Parents
Education
1980
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
University of California - Davis
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
Continuing Legal Education
Demonstrative Evidence
2006
Divorce Center
Divorce Settlement Stategies
Publications
2013
Article Natch
Domestic Violence Attorneys Reno Nevada
2006
National Business Institute Seminar
Financial Settlement Strategies for Your Divorce Clients
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What is the difference between pre-trial diversion and deferred prosecution?
12 Nov 2014
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Can a felon be convicted of anything for having spent shell casings in yard
12 Nov 2014
Q&A
What will happen if I don't show up for jury duty?
08 Nov 2014