The Clark County Public Defender's Office located in Las Vegas, Nevada provides zealous representation for their clients accused of crimes and who cannot afford representation. They practice before all of the Justice Courts in Clark County, before the 8th Judicial District Court and before the Nevada Supreme Court. The Public Defender's Office currently has a staff of over 200, which includes attorneys, investigators, social workers, and staff, making the Public Defender's Office one of the largest law firms in Nevada. An attorney is appointed immediately after the initial arraignment and represents the client to conclude the case in Justice or District Court. The office has specialized teams dedicated to juvenile court, homicide cases, sexual assault cases and appeals. In addition, the office has a dedicated training officer who has developed an extensive training program for new attorneys and provides continued legal education for experienced staff. The office also has a nationally recognized litigation support department dedicated to aggressive, quality representation. When appointed by the court, it provides a full range of criminal litigation services to needy clients. Individuals may contact the Clark County Public Defender's Office directly, work through an attorney for more information, or file a claim.