Peter James Christiansen - Las Vegas, NV
Attorney at Christiansen Trial Lawyers
Criminal Law Lawyers in Las Vegas, NV
710 S 7th Street Las Vegas, NV 89101
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Las Vegas Criminal Law Lawyer
Updated: 04/29/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
Attorney Information
Overview
I have 38 years 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 case load 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
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Legal Education
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University of Utah College of Law,
Salt Lake City,
Utah, 1975
J.D.
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University of Utah College of Law,
Salt Lake City,
Utah, 1975
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Non Legal Education
- University of Utah - Master of Public Administration, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1970
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Brigham Young University,
Provo,
Utah, 1970
B.S.
Major: Psychology
Major: English
Past Positions
- Clark County Public Defender's Office, Team Chief, 1975 - 2003
- Eglet Wall Christiansen
Classes and 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 - 2013
Ancillary Businesses
Clark County Committee to appoint Justices of the Peace
Bar Admissions
- Nevada, 1976
Other Affiliations
- Nevada Bar Association, 1976 - Present (Member)
- Clark County Bar Association (Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice), 1992 - 2003 (Member)
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Peter James Christiansen
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Hired Attorney 2023-2024I wouldn't even call him an attorney. He drops the ball constantly and will charge you for his mistakes. If you truly want to be represented find someone else!
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Contact
710 S 7th Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: 702-357-9977
Fax: 866-412-6992
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
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