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Contact the Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Check our office hours and how to contact the different focus areas of the Prosecuting Attorney Office (PAO).

Our team and leadership

Learn more about the divisions, teams, and units of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

What does the Prosecuting Attorney's Office do?

Learn more about what the Prosecuting Attorney's Office (PAO) does for King County.

Work with the Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Learn how to look and apply for positions in the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

Justice equity and the Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Race, Equity, and Social Justice (RESJ) guides our work at the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. RESJ is “how we do what we do.” We understand that all the inequities we see in the world are rooted in systems of oppression.

Filing and Disposition Standards

Filing and Disposition Standards (FADS) from the King County Prosecuting Attorney.  These standards are intended solely for the guidance of King County deputy prosecutors.

Data and reports

Find reports, information, and a glossary that the Prosecuting Attorney's Office shares with the public.

Media inquiries and resources

Learn how to get answers to your questions as a media professional.

Leglislation and policy

Learn how new and changed laws and policies impact the King County community and the work of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

Partner agency resources

Information and resources for law enforcement and other partner agencies of the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

Request for proposals

Current request for proposals and funding opportunities with the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

Additional links

Attorney directory

Find the email address for a Prosecuting Attorney's Office attorney by looking for them by last name.

Civil Division - Prosecuting Attorney's Office

The Civil Division provides comprehensive legal services to King County government, including all County elected and appointed officials, department heads, and with the managers of numerous county agencies and departments.

Contact the Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Check our office hours and how to contact the different focus areas of the Prosecuting Attorney Office (PAO).

Criminal Practice - Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Learn more about our adult criminal practice, including the work of our Mainstream Criminal Division, Economic Crimes and Wage Theft Division, and Gender-Based Violence and Prevention Division. These divisions represent the state and county in adult criminal matters in King County District and Superior Courts, the state and federal courts of appeal, and the Washington and U.S. Supreme Courts.

Data and reports

Find reports, information, and a glossary that the Prosecuting Attorney's Office shares with the public.

Data Dashboard - Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Learn more about how the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO) Data Dashboard informs the public, government decision-makers, and criminal justice system partners about the trajectory of felony criminal justice cases in King County.

Economic Crimes and Wage Theft Division

Learn more about this area under our Criminal Division including the High Impact Repeat Offenders Unit, Economic Crimes Unit, and the Elder Abuse Unit.

Family Support Division - Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Learn more about the Family Support Division and their work with children and families.

Filing and Disposition Standards

Filing and Disposition Standards (FADS) from the King County Prosecuting Attorney.  These standards are intended solely for the guidance of King County deputy prosecutors. 

Gender-Based Violence and Prevention Division - Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Learn more about the area of our Criminal Division including the Sexually Violent Predator Unit, Special Assault Unit, and Crime Strategies Unit.

Juvenile Division - Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Learn more about how the Prosecuting Attorney's Office works with the juvenile justice system.

King County gun violence data

Learn how the Prosecuting Attorney's Office Crime Strategies Unit takes a public health approach to understanding gun violence in King County and shares Shots Fired reports.

King County Prosecuting Attorney

Learn more about King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion.

Mainstream Criminal Division - Prosecuting Attorney's Office

The Mainstream Criminal Division represents the state and the county in many criminal matters in the King County District and Superior courts, the state and federal courts of appeal, and the Washington and U.S. Supreme Courts. It is organized into several different units and sections.

Mainstream Criminal Division Units

 The Mainstream Criminal Division's units focus on criminal matters in the King County District Court, appellate court, Involuntary Treatment Act Court, and specific criminal cases.

Media inquiries and resources

Learn how to get answers to your questions as a media professional.

Our team and leadership - Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Learn more about the divisions, teams, and units of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

Prosecuting Attorney’s Office – 2017 incidents

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reviews investigations of officer involved shootings, police use-of-force, and in-custody deaths. Find the status of incidents sent to our office that occurred in 2017 below.

Prosecuting Attorney’s Office – 2018 incidents

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reviews investigations of officer involved shootings, police use-of-force, and in-custody deaths. Find the status of incidents sent to our office that occurred in 2018 below.

Prosecuting Attorney’s Office – 2019 incidents

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reviews investigations of officer involved shootings, police use-of-force, and in-custody deaths. Find the status of incidents sent to our office that occurred in 2019 below.

Prosecuting Attorney’s Office – 2020 incidents

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reviews investigations of officer involved shootings, police use-of-force, and in-custody deaths. Find the status of incidents sent to our office that occurred in 2020 below.

Prosecuting Attorney’s Office – 2021 incidents

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reviews investigations of officer involved shootings, police use-of-force, and in-custody deaths. Find the status of incidents sent to our office that occurred in 2021 below.

Prosecuting Attorney’s Office – 2022 incidents

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reviews investigations of officer-involved shootings, police use-of-force, and in-custody deaths. Find the status of incidents sent to our office that occurred in 2022 below.

Prosecuting Attorney’s Office – 2023 incidents

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reviews investigations of officer involved shootings, police use-of-force, and in-custody deaths. Find the status of incidents sent to our office that occurred in 2023 below.

Prosecuting Attorney’s Office – 2024 incidents

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reviews investigations of officer involved shootings, police use-of-force, and in-custody deaths. Find the status of incidents sent to our office that occurred in 2024 below.

Prosecuting Attorney's Office organizational structure

Learn more about our different divisions, units, and teams within the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

Public integrity cases – Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

The Public Integrity Team of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reviews investigations of officer-involved shootings, police use-of-force, and in-custody deaths. Find the status of these investigations by year below.

Public Integrity Team - Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Learn more about the team that reviews officer-involved shootings, incidents of police use-of-force, and in-custody deaths.

Purpose, Strategy, and Performance - Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Learn more about units focused on data and reporting and sentencing review under this division of the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

Sentence Review Unit

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is committed to criminal justice reform. Our Sentence Review Unit (SRU) reviews applications for sentence review or early release.

Working with the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

Learn how to look and apply for positions in the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

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