Peter J. Christiansen
About
I have 38 years of experience defending people in criminal matters. I began my legal career with the Clark County Public Defender's office in 1975. I have been a member of the Nevada Bar Association since 1976. I was a team chief for 26 of the 28 years I worked for the Clark County Public Defender's Office. In that capacity, I supervised a team of 5 to 6 attorneys. I also trained new attorneys. In addition to my administrative and supervisory obligations, I always carried a caseload that averaged between 100-150 clients and any given time. I also ran the appellate section of the Clark County Public Defender's Office from about 1978-1985.
I retired from the Public Defender's Office in 2003 and went to work for my son's law office, Christiansen Law Office. For the past 10 years, I have continued to practice exclusively criminal law in the Nevada state courts all over the state of Nevada.
I also serve on the Clark County Committee to appoint Justices of the Peace.
Education
- University of Utah College of Law, Salt Lake City, Utah
- J.D. - 1975
- University of Utah - Master of Public Administration, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
- B.S. - 1970
- Major: Psychology
- Major: English
Bar Admission
- Nevada, 1976
Classes & Seminars
- Criminal Law Ethics (Seminar), NV Bar Association
Pro-Bono Activities
- Appeared on Law and the Laymen several times regarding criminal law
- Appeared on Law and the Laymen several times regarding criminal law, 1976 to 2013
Past Positions
- Clark County Public Defender's Office, Team Chief, 1975 to 2003
- Eglet Wall Christiansen
Ancillary Businesses
- Clark County Committee to appoint Justices of the Peace
Professional Associations
- Nevada Bar Association, Member, 1976 to Present
- Clark County Bar Association (Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice), Member, 1992 to 2003
