Marla Renteria
Career Highlights
- Educational Background:
- High School: Graduated from Reed High School in Sparks, Nevada
- Undergraduate: Earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Political Science from Seattle University
- Law School: Obtained her Juris Doctor from UNLV, William S. Boyd School of Law
- Professional Experience
- Clark County Public Defender's Office (10 years)
- Role: Team Unit Chief Deputy Public Defender
- Responsibilities: Extensive litigation in Justice Court, addressing root causes of criminal behavior, and ensuring community safety
- U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review
- Role: Attorney Advisor
- Responsibilities: Provided legal counsel in immigration cases, ensuring fairness in legal processes
- Federal Public Defender's Office, District of Nevada
- Role: Law Clerk
- Responsibilities: Assisted in defending federal cases, conducting legal research, and preparing cases for trial
- Snell & Wilmer, LLP
- Role: Professional Development Program Fellow
- Responsibilities: Developed professional legal skills and gained experience in various aspects of law
- Kreitlein and Walker, Ltd.
- Role: Legal Assistant/Office Manager
- Responsibilities: Managed office operations and assisted with legal tasks
- Clark County Public Defender's Office (10 years)
Court Docket
Extensive litigation experience in the Justice Court, focusing on cases involving vulnerable populations and protecting constitutional rights
Ethics History
- Ethics Violations:
- None reported
- Sanctions:
- None
Judicial Experience
None
Practice Areas
- Protecting the constitutional rights and dignity of the most vulnerable people in the community as a public defender
Prior Job Titles
- Team Unit Chief Deputy Public Defender, Clark County Public Defender's Office
- Attorney Advisor, U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review
- Law Clerk, Federal Public Defender's Office, District of Nevada
- Professional Development Program Fellow, Snell & Wilmer, LLP
- Legal Assistant/Office Manager, Kreitlein and Walker, Ltd.
Volunteer and Community Service
- Pro bono attorney for the Children's Attorneys Project
- Community Engagement: Active involvement in Henderson and broader Nevada community
Years Licensed
Bar # : 12479 Member since: 10/6/2011
Endorsements & Contributions
Candidate has a page lists many: AFL-CIO, Hispanics in Politics, Southern Nevada Central Labor Council, National Latino Peace Officers Association, SMART local 88, SEIU Nevada Local 1107, SN Building Trades Unions, ATSIE, Culinary Workers Union Local 226, Teamsters Local 986, International Brotherhood of Teamsters 631, International Brotherhood of Teamster 14, National Organization for Women Nevada