Serving Justice. Ensuring Safety. Protecting Mercer County.
The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office serves the citizens of Mercer County, Ohio by upholding justice and promoting public safety. We prosecute individuals charged with felony offenses and juvenile crimes, represent Mercer County Job and Family Services in abuse, neglect, and dependency cases, and provide legal counsel to county elected officials, departments, and townships.
Working closely with law enforcement agencies, we protect the community from criminal offenders, support victims and their families, and ensure the fair and effective administration of justice for all who live, work, and visit Mercer County.
Our Mission
The mission of the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office is to uphold justice, protect the rights and safety of our citizens, and serve the people of Mercer County with integrity and fairness. We are committed to ensuring that offenders are held accountable under the law, that the innocent are protected from harm, and that the rights of victims are respected throughout the judicial process. Our office also provides timely and effective legal advice to county officials, departments, and townships, while working closely with law enforcement to strengthen investigations and promote public safety.
Our Vision
The vision of the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office is to foster a safer community where justice is applied consistently and fairly, the rights of all people are protected, and public trust in the justice system is strengthened. We strive to be a model of professional excellence by pursuing justice with integrity, supporting victims with compassion, and providing principled legal guidance to county officials.
Meet Erin Minor
Erin Minor currently serves as the Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney, a position she has held since November 2022. A lifelong resident of Mercer County, she is honored to serve the community where she was born and raised, and where she continues to live with her family.
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With nearly 15 years of legal experience, Erin brings a broad and deep understanding of the law to the office. Before being appointed Prosecutor, she served in the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office beginning in 2019 and previously held the role of Solicitor for the Village of Fort Recovery. Her legal career also includes time at large law firms in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Cincinnati, Ohio, where she gained valuable experience across a range of legal disciplines.
Erin holds a Juris Doctor from Tulane University School of Law and earned a Master of Science from Tulane University. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Science degree. A graduate of Coldwater High School, she has remained deeply connected to the Mercer County community throughout her life.
What Erin values most about her role is the opportunity to serve and protect the citizens of Mercer County with integrity and fairness. She is committed to upholding justice, supporting victims, and promoting public safety in collaboration with law enforcement and local officials.
- Phone: 419-586-8677
- Fax: 419-586-8747
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Our team partners closely with local law enforcement to investigate crimes and bring cases to court, while also providing legal guidance to county officials. Whether you need help, have been affected by a crime, or just want to understand more about how justice works in our county — we’re here to serve you.