Steve Wolfson
Democratic · NV · Clark County District Attorney
Steve Wolfson has served as Clark County District Attorney since his 2012 appointment and subsequent elections in 2014, 2018, and 2022. His earlier work included service as a deputy district attorney, federal prosecutor, private attorney, and Las Vegas city councilmember.
Where Steve Wolfson stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (3 records), Gun Control (1 record), Civil Rights (2 records)
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Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 3 support
In May 2016, Steve Wolfson increased the District Attorney's Gun Crimes Unit by 25 percent and broadened its case focus in response to violent crime.
May 17, 2016Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: clarkcountynv.gov · researched July 13, 2026
In November 2015, Steve Wolfson's office created an Elder Abuse Unit with two dedicated prosecutors for elder abuse, vulnerable-adult abuse, and major fraud cases.
November 4, 2015Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: clarkcountynv.gov · researched July 13, 2026
In September 2014, District Attorney Steve Wolfson joined prosecutors from major jurisdictions to form Prosecutors Against Gun Violence and share prosecutorial and policy approaches to gun violence.
September 17, 2014Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: clarkcountynv.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Gun Control
Gun Control · 1 support
In September 2014, District Attorney Steve Wolfson joined prosecutors from major jurisdictions to form Prosecutors Against Gun Violence and share prosecutorial and policy approaches to gun violence.
September 17, 2014Supports Gun Control
Source: clarkcountynv.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 2 support
In June 2017, the Conviction Review Unit created by Steve Wolfson completed an independent investigation and stopped opposing DeMarlo Berry's conviction-relief request, resulting in Berry's release after 22 years.
June 29, 2017Supports Civil Rights
Source: clarkcountynv.gov · researched July 13, 2026
In May 2016, Steve Wolfson moved forward with Nevada's first Conviction Integrity Unit, funded with a chief deputy district attorney, paralegal, and investigator to review innocence claims and improve prosecution practices.
May 19, 2016Supports Civil Rights
Source: clarkcountynv.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — General
General · 1 record
In fiscal year 2018, the Family Support Division under Steve Wolfson collected more than $132 million in child support and exceeded all federal performance-measure goals.
November 28, 2018
Source: clarkcountynv.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Race Steve Wolfson is in:
- District Attorney · November 3, 2026 · Clark County, Nevada · incumbent
Profile last researched July 13, 2026.