(Carson City, NV) – Governor Jim Gibbons today announced the appointment of Diane Crow to the position of Nevada State Public Defender.

Crow has served as the interim public defender since mid-August and served as the office’s chief deputy since 1996. The State Public Defender is charged with providing indigent defense in counties that do not maintain their own public defender offices.

“Ms. Crow has demonstrated her commitment to this important post, and I’m fully confident she will do an excellent job for those individuals needing defense against criminal charges,” the Governor said.

The appointment runs for a four year term and is effective Monday, Sept. 22.

“I’d like to thank the Governor for having the confidence in me to do this job,” Crow said. “Everyone is constitutionally entitled to a strong defense when facing criminal charges, and I’m committed to ensuring every Nevadan receives that defense.”

Crow has served more than 18 years in the State Public Defender’s office and has experience ranging from misdemeanor bench trials to complex felony jury trials. She also has experience with juvenile cases and specialty courts.

Crow has a B.S. in Medical Technology from the University of Nevada, Reno and a J.D. from Nevada School of Law.