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Ohio District Attorneys<\/h1>\n
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\n By Eric Harvey, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Contacting a district attorney can be risky. On the one hand, securing a favorable plea agreement may be necessary. It could also be necessary to convince the D.A. that charges should be reduced or dropped altogether.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

A district attorney (D.A.) is the prosecuting officer of a criminal case. They are the official who represents the government in prosecuting criminal offenses. When a crime is alleged to have occurred, the D.A.’s office decides whether to file criminal charges<\/a>. Sometimes, charges are filed after convening a grand jury. This is done to examine the evidence. Other times, charges are levied through the information<\/a> filed by the prosecutor.<\/p>\r\n

On the other hand, the prosecutor is your opponent. Communications with the prosecution must be carefully considered. You need to be careful with a D.A. to avoid revealing your defense strategy<\/a> or making admissions that could worsen your situation.
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In Ohio, district attorneys are called \u201cprosecuting attorneys." The following directory will help you get in touch with your local prosecutor. It will also provide more information about what a D.A. does.<\/p>\r\n

Ohio Attorney General<\/h2>\r\n

State attorneys general represent their respective states in litigation. Attorneys general also serve residents by enforcing consumer protection and other laws. The Ohio Attorney General<\/a> is an elected position. They administrate the criminal justice system and criminal law matters in the state of Ohio. They are the senior-most prosecutor in the state. District attorneys assist law enforcement in enforcing the law in their respective jurisdictions.<\/p>\r\n

Prosecuting attorneys throughout counties in Ohio are under the Attorney General. They handle a variety of matters, including all criminal law matters, such as the following:<\/p>\r\n