Luzerne County District Attorney s Office works to provide the fair, effective and expeditious investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses. It is responsible for implementing crime prevention programs in cooperation with federal, state and local law enforcement and human service agencies. The office works to deter crime with an emphasis on the prevention of serious and violent crimes. Luzerne County District Attorney s Office is also responsible for safeguarding the public safety while complying with applicable laws and regulations. It works to encourage performance that exceeds state and federal time and case processing standards. The office is governed by Luzerne County in Pennsylvania.