Prosecutions Handled by the Criminal Division
The Criminal Division is the largest divisions of the Prosecutor's Office. It is responsible for prosecuting felonies committed in Pierce County, all crimes committed by juveniles within the county, and misdemeanor offenses committed in unincorporated Pierce County and the incorporated cities of Edgewood and Dupont.

To protect public safety, Prosecutor Lindquist makes it a priority to vigorously prosecute violent offenders. The Criminal Division prosecutes more than 16,000 cases per year. Our Units & Programs The Criminal Division is divided within specialized units to prosecute specific cases, given the crime.  The Criminal Division has an established diversion program for juveniles to help rehabilitate first time, non-violent offenders. Drug Court provides treatment to non-violent drug users.	Homicide	Gangs	Robbery, Assault & Arson
	Identity Theft & Financial Elder Abuse	Property Crimes & Animal Cruelty	Special Assault
	Drug & Vice	Vehicular Homicide & Assault	Appeals
	Fugitive & Extraditions	Juvenile	Misdemeanor