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Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office
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January 2, 2025
Prosecutor Lucido, Assistant Prosecutors Sworn In, Vow Commitment to Justice in Macomb County
Mount Clemens, MI - Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido and 91 assistant prosecuting attorneys took their oaths of office Thursday morning, marking the start of a new four-year term. The ceremony, held at the Macomb County Administration Building, was presided over by Macomb County Circuit Court Chief Judge James Biernat, Jr., Circuit Court Judge Joseph Toia, and Clinton Township District Court Judge Sebastian Lucido.
Prosecutor Lucido, re-elected in November 2024, used the occasion to reaffirm his office's mission to deliver justice with integrity and fairness. Addressing the room, Lucido emphasized the importance of teamwork, accountability, and public service, calling his staff the "backbone" of the prosecutor's office.
"Today is more than just the beginning of another term," Lucido said. "It is a recommitment to the ideals that make our community strong and our justice system fair." He reflected on his own humble beginnings in Macomb County, growing up as one of eight children in St. Clair Shores and learning the values of hard work and resilience while working on his father's produce truck.
Lucido praised the achievements of his team during his previous term, citing improved warrant processing efficiency, advancements in digital case management, record-breaking grant acquisitions, fair enforcement and collection of child support, and reforms to hiring practices. He highlighted his office’s focus on accountability, victim services, and modernized operations as key pillars of success.
The swearing-in ceremony was a powerful moment, particularly for the assistant prosecuting attorneys. As each took the oath of office, Lucido encouraged them to see their work as more than a job, but as a solemn commitment to serve the community. "Remember the faces behind the files," he said. "The victims seeking justice, the families yearning for closure, and the community relying on your expertise and integrity."
Assistant prosecutors, investigators, and clerical staff alike were acknowledged for their contributions. Lucido called on the entire team to embrace the challenges ahead with determination and a shared vision of progress.
As the ceremony concluded, Lucido reaffirmed the office’s commitment to being a pillar of fairness and hope in Macomb County. "Let us show up every day, doing the hard work, and believing in the good we can accomplish for a safer, fairer, and brighter Macomb."
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office processes thousands of cases annually, striving to protect residents, enforce accountability, and ensure fairness.
Lucido concluded the ceremony with a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of their time in public service. Quoting Walt Whitman, he said, “That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse.” He urged his team to embrace their role with purpose and resolve, asking the assistant prosecutors to stand with him, publicly, before God and the people of Macomb County. “As the powerful play of life goes on,” Lucido declared, “let us contribute a verse.”
Then all of the assistant prosecutors in one voice contributed their verse as the oath was administered by Judge Toia, “I do solemnly swear, that I will support the Constitution of the United States, that I will support the Constitution of this state, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the position of assistant prosecuting attorney, for the County of Macomb, State of Michigan, according to the best of my ability, so help me God.”
It was Lucido’s call to action for the talented team of the Macomb County Prosecutor’s office to leave a lasting legacy of justice, integrity, and service to the community they are sworn to protect.
The full text of Lucido’s speech may be found here: https://www.macombgov.org/departments/prosecutors-office/macomb-county-…
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