William E. Schaeffer

Exempt Active

Bar #2789 - ATTORNEY Exempt Active

Firm / organization: Lander County District Attorney
Admitted: 10/6/1986 (39 years, 10 months - more experience than 93% of active Nevada attorneys)
Law school: U of Toledo
Location: Battle Mountain, NV

Contact and address

Address

Lander County District Attorney

50 State Route 305

P.O. Box 187

Battle Mountain, NV 89820

Phone

(775) 635-5195

Fax

(775) 635-8209

Record last verified Aug 16, 2026

No discipline on record.

Record last verified Aug 16, 2026

Nevada's district attorney races are often uncontested. Here's why experts say it's a problem. - The Nevada Independent
“…Nevada this year with past disciplinary issues. Lander County District Attorney William Schaeffer formerly served as district attorney in Esmeralda County, where the county…”
thenevadaindependent.com - Jul 5, 2026 - read article
Judge hands down maximum sentence in Battle Mountain murder
“…in September of 2025. In court Tuesday, Lander County District Attorney William Schaeffer said Laren Durfey was shot twice and then stabbed six times, claiming Winters…”
mynews4.com - Apr 8, 2026 - read article
Ask Joe: victim's mother responds to plea deal in Battle Mountain murder
“…of my son and I hope you do as well." Lander County District Attorney William Schaeffer says he believes there was a fight between Durfey and Winters that escalated…”
mynews4.com - Feb 18, 2026 - read article

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