Dear Lucas County Community,

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Welcome to our website. As your elected prosecuting attorney, serving you has been the honor of my lifetime. I want to share with you what our office stands for and how we work to make our community safer and stronger every day.

 

Our team of over 100 dedicated professionals approaches each case with one goal: pursuing justice with fairness, integrity, and compassion. We protect the rights of both victims and the accused, adhering to the highest ethical standards without fear or favor. Through modern, innovative strategies and focused resources, we're working hard to reduce violent crime in our community.

 

But true justice extends beyond the courtroom. That's why we've built meaningful partnerships with community organizations like Connecting Kids to Meals and Read for Literacy. We believe that investing in our community's future is just as important as prosecuting cases today.

 

Our office deeply values the diverse fabric of Lucas County. We are committed to treating everyone with respect and dignity, regardless of their position in society. Whether you're a victim, witness, or community member interacting with our office, you can expect to be treated with compassion and understanding.

 

Your trust drives us to work harder every day. Thank you for allowing me to serve as your prosecuting attorney.

 

​Sincerely,

Julia R. Bates

Lucas County Prosecuting Attorney