Leadership

Pima County Attorney

Laura Conover

Laura has a unique perspective on Southern Arizona’s criminal justice system. She was first elected as the Pima County Attorney in 2020 and re-elected to a second term last year. As the third woman to hold the Office, second defense attorney, and first victims’ rights attorney, she has assembled a diverse senior leadership team to continue revolutionizing operations.

Reform, transparency, and accountability are Laura’s core objectives. She continues to educate the legislature on cash bail, has put an end to capital punishment in the County, responsibly diverts cases of substance use disorder and mental illness to treatment, and keeps children out of the adult system. She is fortifying units in Conviction & Sentencing Integrity and Fraud & Consumer Protection to safeguard against unethical and exploitative behaviors. Her team built the only adult restorative justice program in the State and invented a victim text notification system to better serve victim’s rights. Her first in the nation agreements to specially deputize tribal O’odham and Yaqui prosecutors have improved access to justice.

Laura was raised in Tucson and earned her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Arizona and is proud to serve the community she calls home.

Chief Deputy County Attorney

Kimberly Hunley

The Chief Deputy County Attorney is responsible for the overall direction and management of PCAO administration and operations and serves as acting County Attorney when the elected official is unavailable.

Kim joined PCAO’s Leadership Team in May 2025 after serving as Senior Litigation Counsel for the Arizona Attorney General’s Office and a 15-year tenure at the Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office, where she served as a prosecutor, Chief Civil Deputy and Chief Deputy County Attorney.

A graduate of the University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law, Kim began her legal career with two years as an intern and law clerk at the Pima County Attorney’s Office, before serving six years as a prosecutor in the office.

She also worked in private practice, handling both criminal defense and complex civil litigation.

Kim is dedicated to serving Pima County residents and supporting this administration’s implementation of criminal justice reform practices to promote healing, accountability, and reconciliation while ensuring community safety.

Chief Civil Deputy

Samuel E. Brown

The Chief Civil Deputy advises the Board of Supervisors and other county leaders, in addition to managing diverse units that enforce land use and environmental regulations, help to protect election integrity, defend the County against lawsuits, handle major transactions, pursue the forfeiture of crime proceeds, and secure treatment for people who are dangerous to themselves or others. Sam is a father, husband, and community leader in Southern Arizona, serving on several community boards and organizations, including the Dunbar Coalition at the Dunbar Pavilion. Sam graduated from Tucson High School in 1996, Pima Community College in 2000, the University of Arizona in 2004, and the Washington College of Law at American University in 2007. He is a member of the Arizona and California Bars, the Arizona Black Bar Association, and Dunbar Pavilion.

Chief Criminal Deputy

Josh Moser

The Chief Criminal Deputy County Attorney supports all prosecution efforts to hold people accountable for their behavior along with diversion opportunities and promoting restorative justice. This is Josh’s second stint with the Pima County Attorney’s Office. Josh originally became a deputy Pima County attorney in 2008 and became the Narcotics Unit Supervisor in 2011. Josh then went to the Arizona Attorney General’s Office in 2013, becoming a Senior Litigation Counsel, focusing mostly on prosecution of organized crime and criminal street gangs throughout Arizona. Josh came back to PCAO in 2021 as the Community Protection Bureau Chief until he was hired into the Chief Criminal Deputy role. Josh is originally from Baltimore, MD and is an avid Oriole and Raven fan. He enjoys reading science fiction and spending time with his family.

Legal Adminstrator

Giuliano De Santis

Giuliano De Santis currently serves as Legal Administrator for the Pima County Attorney’s Office, supporting the administration and management of the office’s operations. In this role, he plays a key part in advancing strategic initiatives related to human resources, budgeting, and organizational efficiency.

Giuliano joined The People’s Office in 2022 as a Trial Paralegal in the Domestic Violence and Major Crimes Units, where he supported complex criminal litigation. In 2024, he transitioned to the Administration Division as Staff Assistant, working closely with leadership to support the elected County Attorney in operational planning, interdepartmental coordination, and special projects.

Prior to joining PCAO, Giuliano spent over 15 years in the private sector across Europe and North America. His international background includes leadership roles in sales, marketing, and business strategy, where he managed high-value accounts and directed financial and personnel planning.

Originally from Italy, Giuliano has lived in Tucson since 2017. He enjoys cooking traditional Italian meals, gardening, and spending time with his dog Loira.

Chief Of Detectives

Fabian Pacheco

The Chief of Detectives is responsible for oversight and supervision of all law enforcement activities at the Pima County Attorney’s Office. Fabian took over as Chief of Detectives after four years at PCAO working on investigations with the Drug Enforcement Administration. Prior to joining The People’s Office, Fabian had a long and varied career with the Tucson Police Department, where he was a homicide detective, Operations Division captain and Public Information Officer. Born and raised in Nogales, Fabian served in the U.S. Navy before continuing as a Navy Reservist, where he rose to the rank of Chief Master Petty Officer.

Victim Services Director

Sara Moody

The Victim Services Director leads a team of victim advocates and volunteers who provide support to victims and witnesses of crime in Pima County throughout the criminal justice process and beyond.

Sara Moody was hired to lead the Victim Services Division in late 2025, just as the unit was marking its 50^th year of supporting crime victims and witnesses, pioneering the practice of victim support that is now standard in criminal justice.

Sara arrived at PCAO with more than two decades of experience in child welfare, behavioral health, and clinical program leadership. Her career began as a Specialist and Unit Supervisor for what is now known as Arizona’s Department of Child Safety, formerly Child Protective Services.

More recently, she served with Tucson’s Easterseals Blake Foundation as a Clinical Site Director where she was responsible for operations and programming across two rural sites. In that role, Sara developed and implemented programming, managed budgets, conducted quality audits, and led community outreach initiatives to strengthen partnerships and expand services.

Sara’s career experience prepared her well for the collaborative work with internal and community partners that will result in creative new ways to support victims, staff and volunteers as PCAO’s Victim Services Division begins the next 50 years of service.

Communications Director

Shawndrea Thomas

The Communications Director manages the Office’s public platforms, including the People’s website, social media, and media relations. Shawndrea is a former news anchor and reporter who has worked as a journalist in cities all across the country. She brings more than 15 years of media experience to the Office, and spent time working at television stations in Texas, Ohio, Florida, Missouri and was most recently an evening anchor and investigative reporter at KGUN 9 News here in Tucson. She holds two bachelor’s degrees from Arizona State University in Broadcast Journalism and Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in African American Studies and Intercultural Communications.

Appellate Supervisor

Bill Brammer

Bill Brammer is PCAO’s appellate supervisor, primarily handling criminal appeals, special actions, assisting with post-conviction matters, generally assisting trial deputies, and lending his vast expertise to our Civil Division, as necessary. He also works to help mentor attorneys and law clerks in their legal development. Bill came to Pima County to attend the University of Arizona in 1960 and liked our humble desert valley enough to become a double Wildcat and stayed in the Old Pueblo to raise a family and practice law. He became a lawyer in 1967, beginning his career as the Hon. John Molloy’s law clerk, briefly served as an Assistant Prosecutor at the City of Tucson, and then spent nearly 30 years at DeConcini, McDonald, Brammer, Yetwin & Lacy, many as its managing shareholder. He handled trials and appeals of both civil and criminal matters, complex real estate and commercial transactions, and a broad spectrum of education law matters.

Bill was appointed in 1997 to serve as a Judge in Division Two of the Court of Appeals, spending more than 15 years on the bench reviewing all manner of appeals and special actions, and authoring hundreds of decisions. Most recently, Bill was a partner for 11 years at Rusing, Lopez, & Lizardi, handling appeals, government matters, business, and real estate transactions, while serving as a private mediator and arbitrator. He has for several years been recognized by Best Lawyers and has been named Lawyer of the Year in both Appellate Practice in 2022 and 2024, and Mediation in 2023.

Director of Specialty Courts

Nahrin Jabro

Nahrin is responsible for programmatic coordination of all the problem-solving court projects led by the County Attorney, including the Consolidated Misdemeanor Problem Solving (CMPS) Court and felony Drug Treatment Alternative to Prison (DTAP) Program. She also facilitates the Pima County Problem Solving Court Collaborative.
Nahrin is a social worker with experience working in clinical behavioral health and substance use dependency, housing, and in the criminal justice system. She has provided direct service to mental health service recipients, as well as advocacy on a macro level by working with behavioral health and social services agencies, law enforcement, and neighborhoods in addressing quality of life issues. She understands the challenges that exist in community mental health, as well as the complex issues that contribute to an individual’s involvement in the criminal justice system, and she strives to impact positive change by promoting collaboration among stakeholders and community partners, building dialog, and working towards sustainable solutions.

Conviction Integrity Unit Supervisor

Xochitl Orozco

CSIU’s mission is to review legitimate claims of innocence by people who have been convicted by PCAO and/or believe they have received illegal sentences. The CSIU supervisor reviews submissions and leads all re-investigations of cases that present a credible claim of innocence or illegal sentencing.

Xochitl Orozco is a fourth generation Arizonan. Xochitl has practiced as an appellate and trial attorney for over 16 years. She proudly clerked at the Arizona Court of Appeals Division One prior to becoming a lawyer. She graduated from Arizona State University College of Law with a Certificate in Law, Science and Technology. While in law school she served on Jurimetrics, the Journal of Law, Science and Technology. Xochitl also has a bachelors in Biology and Society and a bachelors in Spanish, both from Arizona State University.

Restorative Justice Coordinator

Emmanuelle Fahey

Prior to joining PCAO, Emmanuelle worked on violence prevention projects for the city of Montréal with the International Center for Prevention of Crime. She also served the International Rescue Committee’s Tucson office where she managed an employment program involving partnerships with local businesses. Emmanuelle holds a Master’s in Public Policy and Public Administration from Concordia University (Montréal) and a B.A. in International Studies from the University of Arizona. She is particularly interested in the development of public policies and programs that address structural inequities and has a deep appreciation for the Tucson community and its surroundings.

Special Staff Assistant

Anthony Garcia

Anthony Garcia is the Special Staff Assistant to the County Attorney and incoming Chief Deputy. With over a decade of experience supporting senior leadership, Anthony brings a dynamic blend of expertise, efficiency, and energy to his role as the Executive Administrative Assistant to the Pima County Attorney. Known for his exceptional organizational skills and strategic mindset, he plays a critical role in ensuring smooth operations, effective communication, and seamless execution of high-priority projects.

Prior to joining the Pima County Attorney’s office, Anthony worked with the University of Arizona Cancer Center, where he supported various administrative functions, including finance, communications, events, and development. His career, which began in healthcare administration, is rooted in a deep understanding of operations and a commitment to driving collaboration and excellence in fast-paced environments.

Outside of work, Anthony is an avid traveler who enjoys exploring new places, spending time with family, and embracing all the opportunities life has to offer. He believes in the power of continuous learning, personal growth, and balancing a fulfilling career with a rich personal life.

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