Criminal defense in Nevada runs through two very different maps. Most of the state's defense firms work out of the Las Vegas valley, where Clark County's Eighth Judicial District Court sits alongside the Las Vegas, Henderson and North Las Vegas justice courts. The second cluster is in Reno, home to the Second Judicial District Court for Washoe County. The federal court for the District of Nevada has courthouses in both cities.
Outside those two areas the choice narrows quickly. Minden is the seat of the Ninth Judicial District for Douglas County, and the page for it also covers Stateline on the Lake Tahoe side. Winnemucca hosts the Sixth Judicial District at the Humboldt County Courthouse. Smaller towns such as Carson City, Pahrump, Fallon, Yerington, Lovelock and Logandale have their own short pages, each tied to its county and its court.
Each city page lists the defense offices that practice from that town, with what each one says it handles: DUI, drug charges, domestic violence, violent crimes, federal cases, juvenile matters, traffic tickets and warrants, and record sealing. Firms that confirm criminal defense work sort ahead of those whose sites say less. A rating and review count from Google sit on every card so you can compare offices at a glance.
This directory is not a law firm and gives no legal advice. Before you hire anyone, check the lawyer with the State Bar of Nevada, ask who will handle your case in court, and ask how fees are set. The State Bar also runs a Lawyer Referral Service for anyone who wants a referral instead of a list.
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Frequently asked questions
How many criminal defense lawyers are listed in Nevada?
182 criminal defense offices across 11 Nevada cities and towns, 182 of them with Google reviews, at the last update on 2026-10-23.
Which Nevada city has the most criminal defense lawyers?
Las Vegas has the most, with 120 listed, followed by Reno (32) and Henderson (15).
How are firms ordered on each city page?
Paid featured spots come first and are always labeled. Below them, firms that confirm criminal defense work on their own website come first, ranked by Google rating weighted by review count, so a perfect score from a handful of reviews does not automatically beat a slightly lower one from hundreds.
My town is not listed. What should I do?
Open the page for the nearest city, or the town where the case was filed. Towns with fewer than 3 listed firms are folded into the nearest city page when they are close to it, and keep a short page of their own when they are not.
Can my firm be listed here?
Yes. A basic listing is free for any criminal defense practice in Nevada. Use the claim form with your firm name, city and phone number, or see the featured placement prices.