Robert Yeargin

Background

Yeargin, Robert was born on September 21, 1948 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Joe and Mary J. (Tinley) Yeargin.

Education

Bellarmine College (Bachelor of Arts). Georgetown University (Juris Doctor).

Career

Reporter, Las Vegas (Nevada) SUN, 1972-1975;

press aide to Honorary Romano Mazzoli, United States House of Representatives, Washington, 1975;

editorial assistant, American Surveys, Washington, 1976-1977;

managing editor Nation's Cities Weekly, National League Cities, Washington, 1978-1980;

fellow, United States Advisory Commision on Intergovtl. Rels., Washington, 1981-1982;

deputy city attorney, City of Las Vegas, 1983-1988;

general attorney, United States Immigration and Naturalization Svc., San Francisco, 1988-1992;

district counsel Washington district, United States Immigration and Naturalization Superior vena cava syndrome, Arlington, Virginia, 1992-1995;

special assistant United State Attorneys, Northern District California, San Francisco, since 1995.

Achievements

• Robert Yeargin has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member Clark County Democratic Control Committee, Las Vegas, 1974-1975, 84-88. Delegate Nevada State Democratic Convention, 1974, 84. Member American Bar Association, Society Professional Journalists.

Interests

• Avocations: architecture, photography, languages.