Public Defender Services are provided through contracts with three public defender firms.  

Dayton Justice Court and Walker River Justice Court are represented by Brock Law, LTD. at (775) 993-9683 or by email.

Fernley (Canal Township) Justice Court is represented by Mansfield & Mayo Law Firm at (775) 587-6529.

Juvenile cases are represented by Walther Law Offices at (775) 246-7721.

Public Defenders provide representation for:

1. Misdemeanor Cases: A case in which the highest charge is a misdemeanor. 
2. Category B, C, D, or E Felony or Gross Misdemeanor Cases: A case in which the highest charge is a gross misdemeanor or a Category B, C, D, or E felony for which the maximum penalty is less than ten (10) years imprisonment. \
3. Category B Felony Cases (10+ year maximum): A case in which the highest charge is a Category B felony for which the maximum penalty is greater than ten (10) years imprisonment. 
4. Non-Capital Category A Cases: A case in which the highest charge is a non-capital Category A felony.
5. Capital Cases: A case in which the highest charge is a capital Category A felony.
6. Juvenile Proceedings: A case in which a juvenile is alleged to be delinquent or in need of supervision.
7. Appeals: Any appeal of an interlocutory adjudication or Final Adjudication in a Case to the Third Judicial District or the Nevada Supreme Court. 
8. Other Cases: Any other case in which the assignment of court-appointed counsel is required or permitted by law.

The requirements and regulations to provide Indigent Defense are set by the Department of Indigent Defense Services https://dids.nv.gov/. The Lyon County Indigent Defense Plan can be found at https://www.lyon-county.org/DocumentCenter/View/10934/-_Plan_for_the_Provision_of_Indigent_Defense_Services-1