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Prosecuting Attorney
St. Charles County is home to more than 405,000 citizens and is one of the fastest-growing counties in Missouri. The St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is comprised of dedicated and highly-trained professionals committed to keeping our community safe and secure. We, along with our local law enforcement partners, are honored to be guardians of justice and order and proud to be entrusted by the people of St. Charles County.
The Prosecuting Attorney’s is the chief law enforcement officer of the county and the office is the only authority in the county to prosecute violations of state criminal laws. These criminal violations range from misdemeanors to murders and are codified in Title XXXVIII of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri.
Our Mission
The mission of the St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is to promote justice and to protect the people of the County of St. Charles and the State of Missouri by aggressively and fairly prosecuting those who violate the law.
Our Values
We employ individuals of character and courage who provide the highest quality legal representation for the public, steadfastly protect the rights of crime victims, and conscientiously seek to improve the criminal justice system and strengthen our community.
Our Vision
Our vision is to enhance the quality of life in our community, to be leaders in quality prosecution, to aggressively advocate the cause of justice and, above all, to make St. Charles County a safer community for everyone.
Child Support Services
If you have questions regarding Child Support Services, please visit our Child Support Services Unit.
Financial Services Unit
If you have questions regarding Restitution, Bad Checks, or Delinquent Taxes, please contact our Financial Services Unit via email.
Contact Us
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Joe McCulloch
Prosecuting Attorney
300 N. Second St.
Suite 601
St. Charles, MO 63301Ph: 636-949-7355
Fx: 636-949-7360Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Lake St. Louis Man Charged with Murder
The Office of Prosecuting Attorney Joseph G. McCulloch announces that on September 15, 2023, Joseph M. Liszewski, 37, of Lake St. Louis, was charged with Murder 1st Degree, Armed Criminal Action and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Read on... -
Emery Sentenced to an Additional 210 Years
The Office of Prosecuting Attorney Joseph G. McCulloch announces that Richard Emery, 51, was sentenced today to serve an additional 210 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections Read on... -
Charges Filed in DWI Fatality
The Office of Prosecuting Attorney Joseph G. McCulloch announces that on August 21, 2023, Dioavian Cook, of Florissant was charged with DWI – Death of Another and two counts of DWI with Physical Injury. Read on...