Federal Public Defender

The Clark County Public Defenders Office offers a range of litigation services. It represents citizens of Clark County in Nevada. The office serves individuals who are accused of crimes. The Clark County Public Defenders Office maintains a staff of more than 150 employees. It is one of the largest law firms in Nevada. The office deals with cases related to homicide and sexual assault. The Clark County Public Defenders Office administers a training program. The office maintains a litigation support department and juvenile division. It is governed by Clark County in Nevada, which also maintains animal control, aviation, economic development, emergency management and fire departments.

Founded in 1909, Clark County, Nevada is home to the Las Vegas Strip, the entertainment capital of the world and site of 14 of the United State s largest hotels. It serves more than 38 million tourists who come to the Las Vegas community each year to enjoy its entertainment and hospitality, casinos, restaurants and a variety of shopping venues. The county provides regional services for more than 1.9 million residents. It also operates McCarran and other airports, public hospitals, social services, community planning and the court system. The county s public communications department provides information to the community through various resources, including Internet, cable television station, publications and the mass media. Additionally, the county promotes tourism, transportation, public health and flood control.