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Maricopa County Attorney’s Office

MCAO's Adoption Services Bureau Continues to Bring Families Together 

November is National Adoption Month

Since it was brought back to the office in July 2020, MCAO's Adoption Services has conducted over 200 adoptions and saved taxpayers over $1 million.  

In honor of National Adoption Month, we want to highlight the amazing work of our Adoption Services team.

Promoting Collaboration to Combat Organized Retail Theft

Last month, MCAO Deputy County Attorney Douglas Mangum participated in the Arizona Justice Educators Association Conference. Doug is part of MCAO's Organized Retail Theft team and spoke of the office’s efforts to reduce organized retail crime in the Valley. 

Careers Opportunities

Criminal Paralegal

Legal Support Specialist - Criminal

Prosecutor I-III

Legal Support Clerk

News Releases

Natural Life in Prison Sentence for Defendant in February 2021 Shooting

Drug Dealer Found Guilty of Selling Fentanyl at Homeless Camp Sentenced

20 Year Prison Sentence for Internet Predator Who Sexually Exploited Minors

Holiday Road Safety

Traffic fatalities are at an all-time high. During the first three months of this year alone, there were more than 9,500 traffic fatalities in the U.S. 

This holiday season, make safety a priority and drive carefully. We can all be responsible drivers and make sure our roads are safe for everyone by improving our driving habits.

Holiday Scams

Black Friday and Cyber Monday kicked off the holiday shopping season, and you're not the only one looking for a deal. Scammers are also looking to score, but with your personal and financial information. The most prevalent holiday scams are non-delivery schemes. In a non-delivery scam, a buyer pays for a product online but never receives it. Steer free of holiday scams by using the following tips: 

Want to learn more about trending scams? Visit our website!

Shred-A-Thon & Prescription Drug Take-Back

MCAO teamed up with the Surprise Police Department to host a Shred-A-Thon and Prescription Drug Take-Back. Close to 100 people participated and dropped off documents and unused medications.

Do you have old documents or expired medication? Drop them off at our next event Saturday, December 3rd from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Glendale Adult Center. This event is free and open to all Maricopa County residents.  

Safety Fair at Sun City West

Over 200 people participated in our Safety Fair at Sun City West! County Attorney Rachel Mitchell shared office updates, MCAO Detective Ken Silva spoke about active shooter situations, and Stacey Sutherland from TRUST AZ spoke about the warning signs of human trafficking. Thanks to everyone that participated! 

Phoenix Veterans Day Parade 

MCAO employees participated in the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade and helped honor veterans and their loved ones for their service and patriotism to our country. 

Community Forum on Fentanyl

MCAO partnered with the Tolleson Union High School District to host another community forum on fentanyl. Over 100 parents and students stopped by and heard from our office, Community Bridges, and the Avondale Police Department.  

If You Talk, They Listen

Now is the time to talk to your teens about the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit pills. Here are the key points you need to know:  Highly potent and highly addictive: 100x stronger than morphine Mixed into other drugs like counterfeit pills and powders Sold on social media sites like Snapchat and Instagram  Naloxone can help reverse an overdose  Good Samaritan law protects those who call 911 to help someone experiencing an overdose