The Homicide Bureau prosecutes most homicide cases occurring in Maricopa County, with the exception of cases assigned to specialists in the County Attorney’s Family Violence, Vehicular Crimes, Gang or Repeat Offender bureaus.  Attorneys in the Homicide Bureau combine the latest technology in forensic science and courtroom presentation with aggressive prosecution and trial experience to bring homicide offenders to justice.

Homicide Bureau prosecutors are on call 24/7 to respond to homicide crime scenes and provide legal expertise to law enforcement agencies throughout the investigation process.  They typically follow a case from the initial investigation through the trial and resolution phases, working closely with law enforcement officials, the victim’s family and the community to ensure the strongest case possible. 

Senior Homicide Bureau attorneys serve on the Maricopa County Attorney’s Capital Review Committee, which reviews first degree murder cases and offers a recommendation to the County Attorney on whether to seek the death penalty in particular cases in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes and prevailing case law.