Herman Austin Watson IV
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Herman Austin Watson IV
Biography
You could say he is well-rounded: Herman was born in Macon, Georgia, where etiquette and manners make an impression. However, he grew up in Montana, settling scores with a friendly punch in the face. As for schooling, the third-generation criminal defense attorney went to preparatory school outside Boston, where he learned well how to read and write, but attended college in Portland, Oregon, where he avoided doing either, choosing instead to invest in the burgeoning beer market; Herman has worked in and managed several bars across the globe. After year-long sojourns in Oxford, England, and Holland, where he studied international criminal law, Herman returned to San Francisco, where he finished law school at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, and took up his true passion: fighting the government (a.k.a. criminal defense). Herman studied under a Blum Scholarship and graduated cum laude, also receiving an esteemed Excellence for the Future Award. Since then, Herman has trained under the legendary Tony Serra at Pier 5 Law Offices, old-guard attorney from the Barbary Coast and long-time defender of civil rights, as well as the zealous marijuana guru, Kali S. Grech at Green Street Law Group. Herman has also specialized in narcotics defense, marijuana law, and DUI/DWI, and is licensed in both Montana and California. He has graduated from the Trial Practice Institute at the National Criminal Defense College at Mercer Law School and been certified in DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (the same course certification received by police officers trained in DUI investigation). When Herman is out of the courtroom, he is either traveling or climbing the many rocks and mountains of Southwest Montana. Crowning achievements to date, Herman climbed the Grand Teton when he was 9, meeting Alex Lowe along the way, and once shot a perfect game of pool.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Attorney Watson Law Office, P.C.
Year: 2015 - Current
Description:
Professional Associations
Montana State Bar  # 39503961 Member (2016 - Current)
Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member (2016 - Current)
California State Bar Member (2014 - Current)
Publications
Am I Free to Go? Watson Law (March 6, 2019)
From the Rugged Terrain of Endurance Racing to the Courtroom Watson Law (March 6, 2023)
I Got Pulled Over, Now What? Watson Law (March 6, 2018)
Awards
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First Place
Iditarod Trail Invitational 2023.0
Note: 350-mile race foot champion.
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2023.0
Note: Top ranked criminal and DUI attorney.
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Excellence for the Future
CALI 2012.0
Education
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Lewis & Clark College B.A. (2007) | Philosophy
Year: 2003 - 2007
Honors: Distinction in Acting (Out of Departmental Honors)
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University of California Hastings College of the Law J.D. (2012)
Year: 2009 - 2012
Honors: Cum Laude
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Leiden Universitat Study of International Law (2011) | International Criminal Law
Year: 2011 - 2011
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Mercer University Trial Practice Institute (2016)
Year: 2016 - 2016
Certifications
- DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing: NHSTA
Websites
http://montanacriminallawyer.com/
Watson Law Office, P.C.
Watson Law Office
101E Main St, Ste C, Bozeman, MT 59715
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed