The Humboldt County Public Defender's Office is located in Carson City, Nevada, and assists those accused of a crime or otherwise eligible for appointed counsel services. With several attorneys and supporting staff, this office provides quality representation to indigent defendants charged with crimes in Humboldt County. The objectives of Humboldt County are to achieve equality before the law for all persons and meet the constitutional requirements of providing appointed counsel while not creating an economic disincentive. In addition, they are impairing the ability of appointed counsel to provide effective representation and promote the integrity of the relationship between an appointed attorney and client. The Humboldt County Public Defender's Office, led by one Public Defender and several supporting staff, provides superior defense representation and handles all cases where a court appoints an indigent person an attorney unless the Office has a conflict of interest. In the case of conflicts the Humboldt County Alternate Public Defender may be appointed. The Public Defender ensures that every accused citizen receives zealous and effective representation as mandated by the United States and Nevada Constitutions, regardless of financial resources. If you have any questions about this Humboldt County Public Defender's Office, please use the contact information on the right-hand side of the page.