About Wes Duncan

The importance of hard work, service and integrity was impressed on Wes at a very early age.

As the son of a UPS worker, Wes saw first-hand what it looks like to get up early on behalf of your family and punch a time clock as his dad did for 42 years at UPS.

Those early lessons left an imprint on Wes and his legal career has been dedicated to serving others and keeping his community safe.

In his first job out of law school, Wes answered his nation’s call and commissioned as an Air Force lawyer later deploying to the Central Criminal Court of Iraq where he assisted the Iraqis in prosecuting terror suspects in their court system.

After his active-duty service ended in 2011, Wes joined the Air Force reserves with no break in service and currently holds the rank of Colonel, serving in a variety of leadership positions. Currently,

Wes is the elected City Attorney in the City of Sparks. Prior to becoming City Attorney, Wes was the Chief Assistant City Attorney for Sparks, the First Assistant Attorney General for the Attorney General’s Office, a felony prosecutor, a partner in a law firm and an elected State Assemblyman.

While serving as the City Attorney, Wes has been a leader on a variety of issues including domestic violence prosecutions, passing first of its kind ordinances in the region to protect children from domestic violence, working with law enforcement passing homeless ordinances to protect Sparks residents and businesses.

He’s also has been vital in introducing a retail theft initiative, launching a senior scam prevention initiative and introducing a fentanyl awareness campaign targeted to youth in the community.

Wes is also highly involved with training law enforcement and working cooperatively with them to protect the community.

When Wes is not at the City Attorney’s Office or on reserve duty, he and his wife Jennifer—also an Air Force reservist—are the parents to four amazing kids ages twelve, eleven, seven and one.

They enjoy being active outdoors, spending time together as a family, and playing youth sports.

Wes is active in his church, enjoys coaching and watching his kids play sports, and loves to read and stay physically fit.