Hernando I. Perez

Hernando I. Perez is a criminal defense attorney with Nehring Law Office in Williston, North Dakota. He represents clients facing criminal charges and uses prior prosecution experience to evaluate the State’s case, evidence, and legal strategy. The practice focuses on protecting constitutional rights, analyzing criminal allegations, and preparing a defense based on the facts and procedural issues in each case. Perez is fluent in Spanish and serves a diverse client base in western North Dakota.

Perez earned a B.A. from Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, in 2006 and a J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2010. This academic and professional preparation provides a foundation for criminal law, constitutional rights, courtroom procedure, evidence, and case analysis. It also supports a disciplined approach to research, issue spotting, document review, and explaining legal choices in a clear and practical way.

After law school, Perez served as an assistant prosecutor with the Ogden City Justice Court. That role provided direct experience with criminal proceedings and prosecution strategy. He now applies that background from the defense side, reviewing how cases are investigated and charged while identifying legal and factual issues that can affect a client’s defense. Across these matters, he must evaluate records, deadlines, legal standards, and the client’s objectives before choosing the most appropriate path.

Hernando I. Perez is a past President and member of the Upper Missouri Valley Bar Association and serves on the State Bar Association of North Dakota Board of Governors. The combination of prosecution experience, criminal defense work, bar leadership, and bilingual service supports representation for clients facing serious criminal-law concerns. He brings this background to a client-focused practice that emphasizes accurate legal analysis, clear communication, and practical guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Nehring Law Office, PLLC | Williston, ND
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota
• Past President and Member, Upper Missouri Valley Bar Association
• Current Board Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota Board of Governors

Licensed State

• North Dakota

Education

• Florida Coastal School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Weber State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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