Krueger announces campaign for Lyon County District Attorney

Staff Report

Mark Krueger, former Chief Deputy District Attorney for Lyon County, has announced his candidacy for Lyon County District Attorney. 

Krueger has practiced law in Northern Nevada for more than 25 years, including six years with the Lyon County District Attorney’s Office as Chief Deputy District Attorney. During his tenure, he prosecuted a wide range of criminal cases, from serious drug offenses to homicide, as well as crimes against children and vulnerable adults. 

Over the course of his career, Krueger has tried more than 40 criminal jury trials. In one case, he secured a sentence of 375 years to life – the longest sentence in Lyon County history. He was also the first prosecutor in Nevada to obtain a conviction under the state law that makes it murder to supply drugs that result in a fatal overdose. 

Krueger also has extensive civil law experience. He has advised the Lyon County Commission and other county officials on a wide range of legal matters. He is currently Chief Deputy Attorney General in the Nevada Attorney General’s Office, Bureau of Consumer Protection. 

“I am running for Lyon County District Attorney because this office demands steady leadership, sound judgment, and real courtroom experience,” Krueger said. “My priority will always be public safety – protecting victims, holding criminals accountable, and ensuring the District Attorney’s Office operates with professionalism and integrity.”