King County Prosecuting Attorneys Office

The mission of the King County Prosecuting Attorneys Office is to do justice. -We exercise the power given to us by the people with fairness and humility. -We serve our diverse community, support victims and families, and hold individuals accountable. -We develop innovative and collaborative solutions for King County and the State of Washington. The King County Prosecuting Attorneys Office employs more than 400 people, including 236 attorneys. King County, which includes Seattle, has an approximate population of 2,188,649. The Criminal Division represents the state and the county in 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. The Criminal Division is responsible for prosecuting all felonies in King County and all misdemeanors in unincorporated areas of King County. The Civil Division is the Countys law firm. It serves as legal counsel to the Metropolitan King County Counci...