NEVADA ATTORNEY GENERAL

United States Attorneys work under the direction of the Attorney General, serving as the country's principal litigators handling most of the trial work in which the United States is a party.

The lawyer for the State of Nevada:

  • serves as legal counsel of the state government
  • defends the State's laws and Constitution
  • enforces state consumer protection laws
  • defends suits against state agencies and state employees
  • sits as an ex-officio member of state committees and commissions
  • approves public bond issues
  • administers the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund
  • issues legal opinions at the Governor's request, and other officials and agencies
  • collects court-ordered child support


Under Title 28, Section 547 of the United States Code, the 3 statutory responsibilities for the United States Attorneys are:

  • the prosecution of criminal cases for the Federal government;
  • the prosecution and defense of civil cases in which the U.S. is a party; and
  • the collection of debts owed the Federal government.

State Attorney's Offices

U.S. Attorney’s Office 333 Las Vegas Boulevard South Suite 5000 Las Vegas, NV 89101 Phone: (702) 388-6336 Toll free:(800) 539-8002

U.S. Attorney’s Office 100 West Liberty Suite 600 Reno, NV 89501 Phone: (775) 784-5438 Toll free:(800) 303-5545

Office of the Attorney General 100 North Carson Street Carson City, Nevada 89701-4717 Phone:(775) 684-1100 Fax - (775) 684-1108

Office of the Attorney General 5420 Kietzke Lane Suite 202 Reno, Nevada 89511 Phone:(775) 688-1818 Fax - (775) 688-1822

Office of the Attorney General Grant Sawyer Bldg. 555 E. Washington Ave Suite 3900 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 Phone:(702) 486-3420 Fax - (702) 486-3768


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