Nye County is announcing a formal request for Letters of Interest (LOI), including qualifications, from attorneys and law firms interested in providing public defense services for indigent clients. The selected individuals or firms will serve the 5th Judicial District Court and the Justice Courts of Beatty, Pahrump, and Tonopah.
Contracts are valued at up to $200,000 annually, with payments made in quarterly installments. Services include legal representation for adult criminal cases, juvenile matters, and child welfare proceedings, with all work performed in accordance with the Nevada State Bar’s Rules of Professional Conduct, ABA Model Rules, and the Board of Indigent Defense Services’ Permanent Regulations.
🔹 Key Dates:
Submission Deadline: 5:00 p.m., July 25, 2025
Contract Award Announcement: August 5, 2025
Interested parties must submit an application to the Department of Indigent Defense Services and demonstrate compliance with relevant training and qualifications standards.
📬 Submissions should be directed to: Lorina Dellinger, Assistant County Manager, Nye County, P.O. Box 153, 101 Radar Road, Tonopah, NV 89049 or emailed to: ldellinger@nyecountynv.gov
Nye County encourages qualified legal professionals to take part in advancing justice for the community through dedicated public service.