Michelle Donnelly took office as the Washington County State’s Attorney in February 2023. In her first term in office State’s Attorney Donnelly has worked to build relationships with the community, pursue justice in the courtroom, and foster a culture of professionalism and preparedness with her staff.

State’s Attorney Donnelly’s first term has been marked with successful prosecutions of violent crimes including sexual assaults, crimes against children, and domestic violence. She has built a steady, stable office with minimal staff turnover and has fought to prevent court backlogs by moving cases through the system efficiently.