Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido has announced the appointment of Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Joseph Toia as chief assistant prosecutor.
Toia will assume the position when he steps down from the bench on Jan. 1.
Robert A. Leonetti, the current chief assistant, will become the office’s first chief of staff, effective the first of the year.
Toia is a lifelong Macomb County resident with more than four decades of legal and public service experience, including more than three decades in private practice and more than 11 years as a judge on the circuit court bench.
During his tenure, he presided over civil, family and criminal matters and served as the judge of the court’s Adult Drug Court.
In his new job, Toia will supervise the functions of the prosecutor’s office, consult on complex cases, represent the prosecutor during collective bargaining agreements for employees and attend meetings and conferences in the Lucido’s absence.
Lucido said Toia also will be responsible for developing policies and initiatives to improve Macomb County’s treatment courts.
“I am honored to join Prosecutor Lucido and the dedicated professionals of the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office,” Toia said. “My career has been centered on the law and public service, and I look forward to bringing my experience to the office and helping to ensure justice is pursued fairly, effectively and with integrity.”
Lucido said Toia “has dedicated his career to the law and to serving the people of this county.
“His experience as a prosecutor, private attorney and circuit court judge gives him a unique understanding of our justice system. He understands the responsibilities of this office and has earned the respect of the legal and community organizations he has served.”
Lucido said Toia made youth education and community outreach an important part of his judicial service.
As chief of staff, Leonetti will work with Lucido and the leadership team on strategic initiatives, office policy implementation, modernization, accountability and transparency.
A primary objective will be to ensure the office’s goals are successfully achieved.
Lucido said Leonetti also will play a key role in staff development, fostering collaboration and working to bring out the best qualities from the many professionals who serve Macomb County.
Leonetti, a lifelong Macomb County resident, brings more than 29 years of public and private legal experience to the position.
Prior to joining the prosecutor’s office, Leonetti practiced criminal defense, family law, real estate and bankruptcy. He also served four years on the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, where he helped to establish the County’s Freedom of Information Act policy.
Lucido said Leonetti “knows how to lead, how to bring people together and how to turn ideas into results. I am confident that he will strengthen our operations and foster excellence in the people who serve this office.”
Toia will assume the position when he steps down from the bench on Jan. 1.
Robert A. Leonetti, the current chief assistant, will become the office’s first chief of staff, effective the first of the year.
Toia is a lifelong Macomb County resident with more than four decades of legal and public service experience, including more than three decades in private practice and more than 11 years as a judge on the circuit court bench.
During his tenure, he presided over civil, family and criminal matters and served as the judge of the court’s Adult Drug Court.
In his new job, Toia will supervise the functions of the prosecutor’s office, consult on complex cases, represent the prosecutor during collective bargaining agreements for employees and attend meetings and conferences in the Lucido’s absence.
Lucido said Toia also will be responsible for developing policies and initiatives to improve Macomb County’s treatment courts.
“I am honored to join Prosecutor Lucido and the dedicated professionals of the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office,” Toia said. “My career has been centered on the law and public service, and I look forward to bringing my experience to the office and helping to ensure justice is pursued fairly, effectively and with integrity.”
Lucido said Toia “has dedicated his career to the law and to serving the people of this county.
“His experience as a prosecutor, private attorney and circuit court judge gives him a unique understanding of our justice system. He understands the responsibilities of this office and has earned the respect of the legal and community organizations he has served.”
Lucido said Toia made youth education and community outreach an important part of his judicial service.
As chief of staff, Leonetti will work with Lucido and the leadership team on strategic initiatives, office policy implementation, modernization, accountability and transparency.
A primary objective will be to ensure the office’s goals are successfully achieved.
Lucido said Leonetti also will play a key role in staff development, fostering collaboration and working to bring out the best qualities from the many professionals who serve Macomb County.
Leonetti, a lifelong Macomb County resident, brings more than 29 years of public and private legal experience to the position.
Prior to joining the prosecutor’s office, Leonetti practiced criminal defense, family law, real estate and bankruptcy. He also served four years on the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, where he helped to establish the County’s Freedom of Information Act policy.
Lucido said Leonetti “knows how to lead, how to bring people together and how to turn ideas into results. I am confident that he will strengthen our operations and foster excellence in the people who serve this office.”
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