As Maricopa County has grown over the years, so has the County Attorney's Office. We have 15 specialized bureaus, with over 900 attorneys, investigators, administrators, paralegals, victim advocates and support staff. All are dedicated to improving the quality of community life in our great Valley of the Sun. The Maricopa County Attorney's Office has six offices throughout Maricopa County.

Our Mission Statement

The Maricopa County Attorney is dedicated to the vigorous prosecution of those who commit crimes within the county. As the chief advocate for the State and the citizens of the community in criminal matters, the County Attorney seeks to provide the highest quality service and to maintain the integrity of the criminal justice system. Criminals must be held accountable, while assuring that the statutory right and emotional needs of the victims and witnesses are properly addressed. Additionally, the County Attorney seeks to implement, promote and participate in programs that reduce crime and enhance the quality of community life. The County Attorney also contributes to excellence in local government by providing complete legal services to the county, its officers and political subdivisions.

The Arizona State Constitution, under Article 12, Section 3, provides for each county a number of elected officials, among them a County Attorney. The power and duties of the Maricopa County Attorney are enumerated throughout Arizona's Revised Statutes; specifically A.R.S. 11-401; A.R.S. 11-531 et seq.

The County Attorney is the chief prosecutor for the County, and according to A.R.S. 11-531, "No person shall be eligible for the office of county attorney unless he is an attorney at law, licensed and in good standing in this state." The County Attorney is responsible for prosecuting all felonies that occur in Maricopa County and all misdemeanors that occur in unincorporated areas. In addition, the County Attorney serves as legal counsel for the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and all County departments