ABOUT US

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.
About Us Links
Meet Andrew Thomas - Get to know Mr. Thomas through a short biography outlining his road into law and eventually becoming the Maricopa County Attorney.
Office History - Click on the link to the left to learn more about the leaders of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office over the past eight decades.
Authority - Information regarding the authority of the County Attorney, including powers, duties and responsibilities.
Organizational Structure - See how the Maricopa County Attorney's Office is structured into different divisions and areas of expertise.