The mission of the Cook County State's Attorney's Office is to secure justice, promote the public health and safety, and serve as the legal representatives of the nation's second largest county. The State's Attorney pursues these goals by enforcing the criminal laws, promoting civil protection for the disabled, the elderly, consumers and the environment, and acting as general counsel for a county government that is larger than 44 state governments. Working in the nation's largest unified court system, over 900 prosecutors pursue these objectives. Assistant state's attorneys are hired for this work on the basis of academic achievement, integrity and commitment to public service. They receive training from their first day in the office, and it continues throughout their service.

Cook County residents may not know the many roles the State's Attorney's Office performs within the criminal and civil justice systems. This website is designed to help citizens familiarize themselves with the many functions and services provided by the Office. We welcome your comments and suggestions as to how this website can be made more useful.

The State's Attorney's Office performs many vital legal tasks every day as you will see on this website. However, the heart and soul of the Office will always be prosecuting criminal cases on behalf of crime victims. Crime injures the victim and the community. We know that we cannot repair that harm without the help and the cooperation of all citizens. Everyone has a role in keeping our communities safe. I pledge that my Office will continue to work with all communities to strive to prevent and reduce crime as well as bring the fullest measure of justice to those who are victimized.