Meet Lawyer Thomas E. Viloria and His Proven Courtroom Experience

When people face a serious legal challenge, experience matters. Whether someone has been charged with a criminal offense or is dealing with the aftermath of a devastating personal injury, working with trial lawyer Thomas E. Viloria can provide experienced courtroom advocacy. Mr. Viloria is a founding partner of Viloria, Oster, Oster & Aman L.L.P., in Reno, Nevada and has been practicing for over 30 years representing clients in some of the most complex litigation matters in Nevada. His track record is that of years of experience in court, his meticulous preparation of cases, and dedication to upholding the rights of his clients.

During his professional career, Mr. Viloria has become well known as a strong trial attorney, who is meticulous in preparation and thinking. He has a broad range of experience in the courtroom, which comes in handy with his knowledge of Nevada law, making him adept at dealing with cases that demand not only legal expertise but also the capacity to operate under pressure.

A Career Built on Trial Experience

Much of Mr. Viloria’s practice is dedicated to criminal defense, and he represents people facing serious felony charges. He defends clients charged with reckless driving causing death or injury, murder, robbery, date/acquaintance sexual assault, controlled substance possession, sales and trafficking, DUI, domestic battery and other criminal charges.

He has been handling criminal cases for over 30 years, and has appeared in over 75 jury trials and countless misdemeanor trials as trial counsel. He has also served as trial counsel in five death penalty cases and prosecutor or defense lawyer in over 80 murder cases in his courtroom experience.

Colleagues and members of the legal community report that Mr. Viloria thoroughly examines evidence, seeks out prosecution errors, and devises defense strategies for the particular facts of each case.

A Former Prosecutor with Valuable Perspective

Prior to going into private practice, Mr. Viloria worked in the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office’s Major Violators Unit. While there, he handled some of the most egregious crime cases in Nevada, including death penalty homicide cases.

It was an experience that first-hand taught him the art of how prosecutors investigate cases, assess evidence, and prepare for trial. He brings this to his casework today, defending those charged with serious crime from the criminal justice system and foresees legal arguments and formulates effective defense strategies.

He was commended by the members of judiciary for his work as prosecutor. He was cited as being “one of the very best prosecutors in the country” by one judge. Over the years, he has garnered the respect of others who have seen him before trial and is listed as “the best trial lawyer in Nevada” by another judge later in his career.

Experience in Serious Personal Injury Cases

While Mr. Viloria is well known in the field for defending those charged with a crime, he also represents select clients in civil litigation that involves serious personal injury and wrongful death cases.

Those affected by a major injury can be putting a considerable strain on their finances, their earnings, rehabilitation, and their future. As with criminal cases, Mr. Viloria takes the same approach to the preparation and trial of these civil cases.

Over his career, he’s recovered millions of dollars for the injuries of others and their families. When clients suffer serious injuries, his background in complex litigation enables him to review evidence, interview expert witnesses and build strong cases to pursue compensation.

Preparation as the Foundation of Every Case

One of the hallmarks of Mr. Viloria’s career is his preparation, according to attorneys who have had the good fortune to work with him. Trial advocacy is not just about “arguing the case in court. This demands in depth case analysis and witness preparation, legal research and flexibility in developing strategies as evidence is discovered.

Mr. Viloria is highly regarded for his knowledge of procedure in court, his knowledge of rules of evidence, and his ability to concisely present legal arguments before juries and judges. He also, where fitting, prepares mitigation evidence, which can lessen the sentences that clients are facing and prevent them from being needlessly imprisoned under criminal charges.

Throughout his career he has achieved success in many difficult cases, with his methodical approach.

Sharing Knowledge with the Legal Community

Mr. Viloria’s services are not solely limited to representation. He has lectured and taught judges, attorneys, law enforcement, and students on a variety of seminars and educational programs over the years.

He has served as a featured speaker at the Nevada District Court Judges’ Conference on evidence, and has taught at Truckee Meadows Community College, the University of California, Berkeley, California State University, Stanislaus, the University of Nevada and the Reno-Sparks Police Academy.

His dedication to legal education highlights his experience and desire to impart practical knowledge and insights from the courtroom to the next generation of lawyers.

Serving Clients Across Nevada

Thomas E. Viloria is licensed to practice in Nevada and California, and continues to represent those whose legal situations are challenging with professionalism, preparation and decades of practice in the courtroom. He is known for meticulous preparation and effective representation in court, whether facing a serious criminal charge or acting for clients in complex personal injury and wrongful death cases.

For individuals facing legal issues that may have long-term consequences, experience can play an important role. Through his work at Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P., Mr. Viloria has established a career centered on protecting clients’ rights, presenting well-prepared cases, and providing experienced legal representation in some of Nevada’s most challenging legal matters.