Scott N. Freeman, Attorney at Law

• All aspects of criminal litigation. Defense of individuals as early as from the time they learn they are under investigation, or charges are pending, up through plea negotiations, sentencing, or jury trial.
• All administrative aspects of operation.
• Currently partnered with full-time attorney, John B. Routsis, Esq., and employ one additional full-time associate attorney, two full-time and one part-time support staff.
• Hiring and supervising research clerks and associate or outside attorneys as needed.

• All aspects of criminal litigation. Defense of individuals as early as from the time they learn they are under investigation, or charges are pending, up through plea negotiations, sentencing; or, jury trial.
• All administrative aspects of operation.
• Employees included one full-time associate attorney, two full-time and one part-time support staff.
• Hiring and supervising research clerks and associate or outside attorneys as needed.

Law practice continued to include representing criminal defendants in all aspects of criminal litigation. Change of status to partner included expanded role in administrative decisions and duties of law firm.

Law practice included all aspects of criminal defense litigation, personal injury, family law and civil litigation.

Advised clients in case preparation in small claims court. Managed caseload including experience in settlement negotiations and court appearances as a certified law clerk.

Working predominantly in civil tort litigation areas, including insurance law, contract and procedure. Experience in all aspects of legal writing and research, drafting of pleadings, motions, memoranda and extensive client contact.

Member, Southwestern National Moot Court Honors Program.
Oralist, Benton National Competition
Oralist, National Appellate Advocacy Competition
Oralist, Irving R. Kaufman Securities Moot Court Competition.

Dean's List - 1975-79
Varsity Lacrosse - 1975-78
Semi-professional Ice Hockey, Ithaca Stars Hockey Club - 1975-79

• Nevada State Bar, Member in Good Standing, October, 1984-Present.
• California State Bar, Member in Good Standing, June, 1984-Present.
• Federal Court, District of Nevada, Admitted: October, 1984.
• Federal Court, Central District of California, Los Angeles, Admitted: 1984.
• Federal Court, Eastern District of California, Admitted: January, 1985.
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Admitted: July, 1985.
• Nevada State Gaming Control Board, Nevada Gaming Commission, Attorney Licensed in Good Standing, Enrolled: May, 1989.

• Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice
• Past Vice President, Nevada Attorneys For Criminal Justice; Current member Board of Trustees
• Founding member Northern Nevada Criminal Defense Attorney's Association
• Washoe County Bar Association
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Nevada Trial Lawyers Association
• State Bar of California, Criminal Law Section
• NORML National Legal Committee Member & Representative, No. Nevada Member
• American Inns of Court, 2002-Present
• Inns of Court, Bruce R. Thompson Chapter, Barrister, 2001-2002
• Inns of Court, Bruce R. Thompson Chapter, Master, 2002-2006
• Inns of Court, Bruce R. Thompson Chapter, Master Emeritus 2007-Present

• Washoe County Public Defender Selection Committee Member, 2005.
• Temporary Member, Judicial Selection Commission, 2004 - Dept. 9, Washoe District Court.
• Nevada Law Foundation, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Appointed by the Nevada Supreme Court 1998-2000.
• Nevada Law Foundation, Board of Trustees, 1996-1998.
• Nevada State Bar, Northern Nevada Disciplinary Committee, 2002-Present.
• Nevada State Bar Fee Dispute Committee, 1990-Present.
• State of Nevada Criminal Jury Instructions Committee 1993.
• Chairman, Washoe District Court Pattern Criminal Jury Instructions, 2000-Present.
• Criminal Rules Committee, Washoe District Court, Member, 1999 Appointment.
• Nevada Mandatory Sentencing Review Commission as appointed by the Nevada Supreme Court, 1999-Present.
• No. Nevada Assoc. of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Former Chairperson, Director & Liaison between Washoe County District Attorney's office and Association membership.
• Bicentennial Committee as appointed by the Honorable Edward C. Reed, 1989.

• Death Penalty qualified.
• Qualified as an expert witness in criminal defense matters in the Second, Seventh and Eighth Judicial District Courts in Nevada, as well as the Federal District Court, District of Nevada.
• AV Rated by international lawyer directory, Martindale-Hubbell.
• 1984-1989 Washoe County District Court appointed attorney, public defender conflict counsel.

• 2008 'Defender of the Year,' awarded by the Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice. 
• 2007 Las Vegas Life magazine, "Super Lawyers, 'Best Criminal Defense Attorney in Nevada.'"
• 2002 Nevada Business magazine, "Super Lawyers, 'Best Criminal Defense Attorney in Nevada.'"
• 1999 - 1st Recipient, Washoe Co. Access to Justice Foundation, Pro Bono Attorney of the Year.
• 1997 - September Pro Bono Attorney of the Month.
• 1996 - Founding Colleague, Nevada Law Foundation.
• 1994 - Pro Bono Attorney of the Year - Solo Practitioner.
• 1983 - Outstanding Young Man Award.

• 1995-Present, Pro Tem Judge, Reno Municipal Court, Reno, Nevada.
• 1998, Pro Tem Judge, Placer County Superior Court, Tahoe City, California.
• 1993-2000, Pro Tem Family Court Master, Washoe District Court.
• 1993-2000, Pro Tem Juvenile Court Master, Washoe District Court.
• 1990-Present, Arbitrator, Nevada State Bar, Northern Nevada Fee Dispute Committee.

• Guest Speaker, University of Nevada Reno, Constitutional Law, 2004-2006.
• Panel Member, Entertaining Ethics, Washoe County Bar Association Lecture, 2004.
• Guest Speaker, Washoe County Public Defender's Office, June, 2004.
• 1999, Nevada State Bar Convention Speaker, Criminal Defense Issues.
• March, 2002, Washoe County Bar Assoc. Speaker, Anatomy of a Murder.
• March, 2003, Washoe County Bar Assoc. Meeting Speaker, Informants in Drug Cases.

• USA vs. Ligon, Ninth Circuit, 04-10495 (March 21, 2006)
• Seres vs. Lerner, 120 Nev.Adv.Op. 95 (Dec., 2004)
• State vs. McKellips, 49 P.3d 655 (2002)
• Romo vs. Keplinger, 115 Nev. 94 (1999)
• Donahue vs. City of Sparks, 111 Nev. 1281 (1995)
• State vs. Shade, 111 Nev. 887 (1995)
• State vs. Shade, 110 Nev. 57 (1994)
• Sheriff vs. Shade, 109 Nev. 826 (1993)
• State vs. Greenwald, 109 Nev. 808 (1993)
• Clayton vs. Gardner, 107 Nev. 468 (1991)
• State vs. Smith, 105 Nev. 293 (1989)

• 1999-Present - Director of Security, Reno-Tahoe Open Annual PGA Tour Event, Montreaux Golf & Country Club, Reno, Nevada.
• 2003 - Appointed Co-Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Children's Cabinet, Northern Nevada.
• 1999-Present - Member, Board of Trustees, The Children's Cabinet, Northern Nevada.
• 2002-Present - Lieutenant, Washoe County Sheriff's Honorary Deputies Association.
• 1989 - Co-Chairman, International Special Olympics, Floor Hockey Venue.

• Co-host, weekly television show, Lawyers, Guns & Money, KRNV TV, NBC Network Affiliate. Interview format of notable personalities in the legal, cultural and charitable community.