CARSON CITY PURCHASING AND CONTRACTS
Conflict Counsel Attorney Services
Letters of Interest
Carson City is accepting Letters of Interest from licensed Nevada attorneys who are in good standing to perform legal services for indigent defendants when the Carson City Public Defender's Office has declared a conflict. The contract term is expected to begin July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.
• Interested attorneys must be on the Department of Indigent Defense list as a qualified attorney.
• Will be required to have an office in Carson City, Nevada.
• Compensation:
o FY 2027, $16,413.74 (monthly) July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027
o FY 2028, $16,906.15 (monthly) July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028
o FY 2029, $17,413.33 (monthly) July 1, 2028 – June 30, 2029
The conflict attorneys are appointed an average of 135 new cases per year, including Juvenile and 432(B) cases to be heard in the First Judicial District Court, Carson City Justice/Municipal Court and the Juvenile Court.
Please submit your letter of interest and resume by April 15, 2025, to Carol Akers at Carson City Hall Executive Office, 201 N. Carson Street, Suite 2, Carson City, Nevada 89701 or by email at CAkers@carsoncity.gov.
Depending on the number of applicants, a selection committee may review the letters of interest and make a recommendation to the Carson City Board of Supervisors for final approval.
For further information with respect to the contract requirements, please contact Carol Akers, Purchasing and Contracts Administrator at (775) 283-7362 or by email at CAkers@carsoncity.gov.
March 12 2026
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