Office of the Prosecuting Attorney of Elkhart County

About the Criminal Trial Division

The criminal trial division is the backbone of the Elkhart County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Prosecutors, investigators, and litigation support staff work hard to promote the fair and impartial and expeditious pursuit of justice. Holding offenders accountable and performing the tasks associated with prosecution in a professional and responsible manner requires deputy prosecuting attorneys possessed with the relentless pursuit of justice tempered by the equally important application of mercy when required. Whether responding to the scene of a homicide or making the final argument to a jury, the Elkhart deputy prosecuting attorneys are committed to providing the level of service expected by the citizens of Elkhart County.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys

Vicki E. Becker, Chief Deputy Prosecutor

Doctor of Jurisprudence:
Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis (1997)
Bachelor of Arts:
University of Indianapolis

Mark D. Altenhof, Deputy Prosecutor

Doctor of Jurisprudence:
Thomas M. Cooley Law School (2003)
Bachelor of Arts:
Indiana University (1992)

Peter A. Britton, Deputy Prosecutor

Doctor of Jurisprudence:
Valparaiso School of Law (2004)
Bachelor of Science:
Manchester College (2001)

Holly L. Curtis, Deputy Prosecutor

Doctor of Jurisprudence:
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (1999)
Bachelor of Arts:
Western Michigan University (1996)

Eric S. Ditton, Deputy Prosecutor

Doctor of Jurisprudence:
Valparaiso University School of Law (2009) cum laude
Bachelor of Arts:
Purdue University (2006)

Amy D. Griner, Deputy Prosecutor

Doctor of Jurisprudence:
Indiana University School of Law (2000)
Bachelor of Science:
Indiana University of South Bend (1997)

Kirsten S. Fochtman, Deputy Prosecutor

Doctor of Jurisprudence:
Notre Dame School of Law (2006)
Bachelor of Arts:
Catholic University of America (2002)

James N. Fox, Deputy Prosecutor

Doctor of Jurisprudence:
Valparaiso University School of Law (2001)
Bachelor Communications:
DePaul University (1984)

David Francisco, Deputy Prosecutor

Doctor of Jurisprudence:
Indiana University School of Law (2005)
Bachelor of Arts:
University of California, Los Angeles (1998)

Aimee B. Herring, Deputy Prosecutor

Doctor of Jurisprudence:
University of Dayton School of Law (2006)
Bachelor of Science and Arts:
Indiana University (2003)

Nathaniel Henson, Deputy Prosecutor

Doctor of Jurisprudence:
Valparaiso School of Law (2004)
Bachelor of Arts:
Indiana University (2001)

Jennifer M. Martin, Deputy Prosecutor

Doctor of Jurisprudence:
Thomas M. Cooley School of Law (2007)
Bachelor of Arts:
University of Scranton

Jennifer A. Munro, Deputy Prosecutor

Doctor of Jurisprudence:
Valparaiso University School of Law (2008)
Bachelor of Arts:
Purdue University (2001)

Kristine A. Osterday, Deputy Prosecutor

Doctor of Jurisprudence:
Valparaiso School of Law
Bachelor of Science:
Indiana University

Don E. Pitzer, Deputy Prosecutor

Doctor of Jurisprudence:
Indiana University School of Law (1990)
Bachelor in Political Science and Religious Studies:
Indiana University (1987)

Graham Polando, Deputy Prosecutor

Doctor of Jurisprudence:
Case Western Reserve University (2007)
Bachelor of Arts:
Hillsdale College (2004)

Michael C. Rudolph, Deputy Prosecutor

Doctor of Jurisprudence:
Creighton University School of Law (2006)
Bachelor of Science:
University of Arizona (2003)

Susan A. Snyder, Deputy Prosecutor

Doctor of Jurisprudence:
Mississippi College of Law (1985)
Bachelor of Arts:
Purdue University (1981)

James Stewart-Brown, Deputy Prosecutor

Doctor of Jurisprudence:
Indiana University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts:
Indiana University

Ashley M. Ulbricht, Deputy Prosecutor

Doctor of Jurisprudence:
Valparaiso School of Law (2006)
Bachelor of Science:
Saint Mary’s College (2004)

Bruce A. Wells, Deputy Prosecutor

Doctor of Jurisprudence:
Notre Dame Law School (1996)
Master of Divinity:
Princeton Theological Seminary (1983)
Bachelor of Science:
Northwestern University (1977)

Joel V. Williams, Deputy Prosecutor

Doctor of Jurisprudence:
University of Toledo Law School (1996)
Bachelor of Arts:
University of Michigan (1992)

 

Division Supervisors

William V. Wargo, Chief Investigator
Jean Willard, Business Manager
Amy Bechtel, Programs and Communications Director

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