At Western State, Hernandez earned the prestigious "American Jurisprudence Award" for excellence in the study of Corporations.

Hernandez is fluent in Spanish and represents Spanish-speaking clients as part of his general civil practice. He also writes on legal issues for general interest Spanish-language publications.

Hernandez is a member of the Solo Practitioners/Small Firm Section and the Animal Law Section of the Arizona State Bar. He is a Past President of the the Douglas County, Nevada Bar Association and he belongs to the Washoe County Bar Association and to the Elder Law and Business Sections of the Nevada State Bar. Additionally, he is a member of the Association for Justice and The Federalist Society.

As a horse owner and trail rider, Hernandez maintains a keen interest not only in the recreational and business concerns of horse and stable owners and trainers but in the land management issues affecting equestrian trail users.