Prosecutors

Kevin J. Baxter
Erie County Prosecutor

Kevin was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1982. He is currently Vice President of National District Attorney Association, Chairman of the Erie County Community Corrections Board and past President of the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association. Before being elected as the Erie County Prosecutor in 1989 Kevin served as Law Director for the City of Sandusky from 1987 to 1989. He also served as Police Prosecutor for the City of Sandusky from 1983 through 1987.

 

Mary Ann Barylski
Chief Assistant Prosecutor

Mary Ann was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1987 and joined the Prosecutor's Office the same year. She is currently the Chief Assistant Prosecutor. In 1992 Mary Ann was the recipient of the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Certificate of Achievement Award. Prior to joining the Prosecutor's Office she was involved in family business.

 

Vicki R. Palmer
Assistant Prosecutor

Vicki was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1979. She was a former Magistrate in the Erie County Family Court. Currently Vicki presents cases to the Grand Jury and handles Children Services cases.

 

Jeanne M. Lippert
Assistant Prosecutor

Jeanne was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1992. She was formerly a Public Defender until 1999 when she became an Assistant Prosecutor. Jeanne handles criminal cases in the felony division with emphasis on felony D.U.I. offenders.

 

Nicholas Smith
Assistant Prosecutor

Nic was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2005 and the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio in 2006. Nic is a member of the Erie County Bar Association and Ohio Bar Association. Nic handles criminal cases in the felony division.

 

Pamela A. Gross
Assistant Prosecutor

Pamela was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1997. She is a member and Treasurer of the Erie County Bar Association. She previously worked for the Sandusky law firm of Lucal & McGookey. As Assistant Prosecutor, Pamela handles criminal cases in the felony division.