The Prosecuting Attorney represents the State of Ohio by inquiring into and prosecuting felony crimes committed by adults and all offenses committed by juveniles. This division is most commonly associated with a Prosecutor's Office and utilizes a team of attorneys who work hard to uphold the law and protect the citizens of Erie County and seek punishment for offenders of crimes.

In addition to felony adult and juvenile prosecution, the Erie County Prosecuting Attorneys Office is charged with the prosecution of all misdemeanor offenders appearing in Erie County Municipal Court located in Milan, Ohio. This Court and presiding Judge C.J. Kamm has jurisdiction over all those areas in Erie County not covered by one of the three Municipal Courts in Erie County.