Phil Kohn was appointed Clark County Public Defender on April 6, 2004.  Phil obtained his law degree from McGeorge Law School.  Phil has served on the Southern Nevada Criminal Justice Task Force and the Fondi Commission.  He is also a member of the Nevada Supreme Court Task Force for the Elimination of Racial and Economic Bias.  Phil is a graduate of the Leadership Las Vegas Class of 2000.   

With over ninety attorneys and a staff over 160, the Clark County Public Defenders office is one of the largest law firms in the State of Nevada.  The office is organized into teams.  Track deputies are appointed to cases at the initial arraignment and represent the client to conclusion at trial level.

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 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.