The Mohave County Attorney's Office is always looking to encourage and grow people. Some new talent are joining the team this summer! These additions include Franklin Tambe Agbor who returns to the Mohave County Attorney’s Office in August 2025, and also Jacob Batty, the winner of the Flinn Scholarship. Please see the articles linked below for interesting information.
Franklin Tambe Agbor
Jacob Batty
May 29th, 2025 - After more than 46 years of exemplary service to the Mohave County community, Bob Moon has decided to retire from the Mohave County Attorney’s Office in order to spend more time with his family. Throughout Bob’s career he has been instrumental in the development of colleagues, the delivery of justice, and the betterment of the offices that he’s served in. His judicial career has spanned practicing law as an attorney, serving as a Superior Court judge and as a presiding judge for Mohave County.
Bob’s daily presence and influence will be greatly missed, not only in the Mohave County Attorney’s Office but also in the judicial community. The positive impact that he’s made will be felt forever by all he worked with and served. We wish Bob and his family all the best in his next chapter.
Bob was the recipient of the APAAC Lifetime Achievement Prosecutor Award in 2019 and also the AZGIA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022. A small sampling of comments from Bob’s colleagues throughout the judicial community, as well as excerpts from the AZGIA award nomination are below:
“To steal a line from the movie Troy and modify it for my own purpose: “If they tell my story, let them say I lived in the time of Bob Moon.” Bob was the soul of our office and is a truly great person who positively impacted those he worked with.”
“Bob was a role model for prosecutors. He was the prosecutor you wanted to be: smart, hard working, tough, but above all fair and ethical.”
“Bob is, in large part, the reason I am a prosecutor. When I was a defense attorney, my first felony jury trial was against ‘Judge Moon.’ Even as an adversary, I spent those few days in trial learning from the Master. After that trial, Bob apparently encouraged the County Attorney and Chief Deputy to recruit me, and not too long after that I was recruited to the County Attorney’s Office, where I have found my calling. If it weren’t for Bob, I may have never gotten to do this work that despite its difficulties and stressors is, as Bob put it, a ‘dream job.’ ”
“I was hired by the Mohave County Attorney’s Office in 2018 and was new to Kingman. Bob immediately helped me find a house to rent. It struck me how Bob barely knew me, and yet was going out of his way to help me. The renting agency said I didn’t have to worry about some of the preliminary matters since Bob Moon recommended me to them. That’s Bob Moon in a nutshell. A credible and sincere person who is truly a beacon of goodness. He was a light in the office and is the shining example of what a prosecutor ought to be. Everyone in this office is better for having known and worked with him.“
“I don’t have enough space to write all the positive things I would love to say about Bob Moon.
Bob was my first direct supervisor at MAGNET when I started in 1991. He was also my first friend in Mohave County. I would never have achieved any of the things I have done in my career without Bob being a mentor and a friend.
He was a class act from the start. He would take a red pen to my drafts of motions. I would follow him to court where I saw him do large drug cases, murder trials and many other types of cases. He was always prepared and professional and it was clear he cared about his work and how it was done. He taught me so much.
He became a judge a couple of years after I arrived. We were no longer working together but we remained friends. Bob and his fantastic wife Jill are Godparents to my two kids Mitch and Max, who were born back in the 1900’s. Over the years the two of them have helped my kids in ways no one will ever know. They came to our house for celebrations and tragedies. They and their kids are like family to me.
In 2007, I was fortunate enough to become a judge while Bob was still on the bench. I was still looking up to him and still reaching out to him for advice for the next two years. Those two years meant a lot to me. Being a peer of his meant a lot to me. Still does.
Bob is one of those people that everyone he touches remains part of his life. He literally has hundreds of friends in Kingman and the county. I have been to parties with Bob where was the consummate joke teller (clean jokes of course) and we would all gather and listen.
For the last couple of years, I have once again been lucky enough to have Bob practicing his trade in my courtroom. He was the perfect O.D. in court. Not just sitting there but working the cases and making strident and appropriate arguments. Professional and prepared. Just like in 1991. He never lost his fastball. He never lost his passion for his job.
I will miss seeing Bob in court, but I am confident he will always be a friend and a mentor. He’s the best ever at both of those things.”
Excerpts from the AZGIA award nomination:
“A good prosecutor is first and foremost a good person, whose actions reflect ethics and principles in every arena. Bob’s character shows in acts of service as he exemplifies the best of qualities in a person. He serves others with dedication at work, in our community, and at home with his family.
Bob started his legal career in Arizona, graduating from Arizona State University in 1975 and its College of Law in 1978. Upon graduation, he started his career in the Mohave County Attorney’s Office. In his early career, he invested time as both prosecutor and defense attorney. He then served as a Superior Court Judge from 1994 through 2008. He served as presiding judge and oversaw a variety of case types, including criminal and juvenile. He has coached youth sports, he has sat on various museum and hospital boards, and he is an active member of his church. Knowing his community has lit fire to his need to serve it, protect it, and honor it.
It is this lengthy career and his community investment that has given Bob depth in his understanding of the law and this community. It is this path that has drawn him to mentorship and taking on the cases others will not. There is great intention in each of these choices where he chooses, each day, to have impact. The community is changed by this man who chooses these priorities.
While he was a judge on the criminal bench, Bob took it upon himself to make his court a teaching court for young prosecutors and help effectively mold prosecutors into what they should be as a representative of the State. He took the time to speak to them, explain his rulings, and hoped to press them to be better in their roles over the years. With his return to the prosecutor’s office, he sought the opportunity to be a mentor. He now spends much of his time answering questions and mentoring young prosecutors. He works the extra hours needed around this, to honor both his colleagues and his cases.”
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence, supporting survivors, and promoting prevention efforts nationwide. The Mohave County Attorney’s Office encourages everyone to come together through events, campaigns, and education initiatives to foster a culture of consent and respect.
The Importance of SAAM
Sexual violence is a widespread issue, with millions of people affected each year. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men will experience sexual violence in their lifetime. SAAM provides an opportunity to highlight the importance of prevention and the need for continued change.
Ways to Participate
• Donate – Giving donations or volunteering at local crisis centers can provide essential services to survivors in your area.
• Spread the Word – Use social media to share stories, resources, and educational materials to combat stigma and misinformation.
• Support Survivors – Listening, believing, and supporting survivors fosters healing and strength.
• Wear Teal – Starting April 7th, you can come to the Mohave County Attorney’s Office to receive a teal sexual assault awareness ribbon.
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The Mohave County Attorney’s Office Victim/Witness Program is encouraging members of the community to learn how to help crime victims.
In 2023, there were nearly 20 million crime victimizations in the United States. More than 6.4 million were the result of violent crimes, including rape or sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, and simple assault. Of that 6.4 million, only about 44% were reported to police. Arizona had 13,040 violent crime incidents and 134,282 property crime incidents in 2023.
This year’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week theme is “Kinship – Connecting and Healing”
This year’s theme of KINSHIP is a call-to-action to recognize that shared humanity should be at the center of supporting all survivors and victims of crime. KINSHIP is a state of being with survivors that drives vital connections and increases access to services, rights, and healing. KINSHIP is where victim advocacy begins. We must all be prepared to offer support. Our office works tirelessly to pursue justice for crime victims while providing support and resources to help them heal from emotional, physical, psychological, and financial harm.
2025 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Resource Guide | Overview | Office for Victims of Crime
To learn more about local crime statistics, visit CDE (cjis.gov). Included is a list of national resources for victims of crime. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please contact the Mohave County Attorney Victim/Witness Program at (928) 718-4967.
On February 12, 2025 the MAGNET (Mohave Area General Narcotic Enforcement Team) task force consisting of leadership from the Mohave County Sherriff’s Office, Kingman Police Department, Bullhead City Police Department, Lake Havasu City Police Department, Mohave County Attorney’s Office, DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration ) and HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas) gathered to honor Rod Gilleo for his four years of dedication and service to the war on drugs locally, nationally, and internationally.
As the former supervising attorney at MAGNET, Rod Gilleo handled the most high profiled and complex cases. While his accomplishments are numerous, there are a few cases that stand out. On one occasion, Rod successfully prosecuted and obtained a conviction on an individual transporting 105 kilogram of cocaine. This amount of cocaine was valued at several millions of dollars. Rod also worked alongside ATF (Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives) to prosecute and convict a dangerous individual who was distributing pounds of methamphetamine in the Mohave County area. Alongside the DEA, Rod prosecuted and convicted an unlicensed nurse practitioner who was targeting the people of Bullhead City. Rod is returning to the main office and joining the MCAO’s Felony Charging Desk where he will be assisting in all felony crimes.
In the beginning of October, the Mohave County Attorney’s Office began their Annual Holiday Season Food Drive. This year, we made the donations between the Thanksgiving holiday and the Christmas holiday. On December 23, 2024, the Mohave County Attorney’s Office dropped off their final donations for the food drive. Over the period of roughly three months, the Mohave County Attorney’s Office was able to donate over 1,000 food items, weighing over 1000 lbs to the Kingman Area Food Bank.
We wish everyone Happy Holidays and a Happy and Safe New Year!
The holidays are not only a time for family and friends but also to reach out and help folks in need. Today, the Mohave County Attorney’s office staff donated over 500 food items, weighing more than 640 pounds to the Kingman Area Food Bank. Donations like these bring some relief to folks less fortunate and help to eliminate hunger in our community.
The Mohave County Victim Services staff setup a Domestic Violence Awareness presence at this year’s Walk Away From Drugs & Keep Kingman Safe Expo on Wednesday October 16th. The Victim Services staff spent a great deal of time in the vendor area helping community members understand the services available for folks involved in domestic violence situations and other crimes.
The staff also spent time explaining the need and benefits for volunteering, which is a great help to the community. If you wish to volunteer, please reach out to Inez Knox at 928-718-4967 or email KnoxIn@mohave.gov. More information about this particular event can be found at www.kwafd.com
One of our office support staff, John Wolf, recently gave a presentation at the Kingman Middle School sharing his experience in the Information Technology (IT) and Cyber Security fields. The students learned where IT is used in day to day life, how to get started working in the IT field (easier than you may think) and how rewarding the IT field can be. John also spoke about the dangers of cyber criminals and how to keep yourself safe by giving an interactive discussion and exercise to ‘catch’ a fictitious cyber-criminal. The students were very engaged with some great back and forth commentary. Some students even expressed interest in pursuing a career in Information Technology after the presentation.
A link to the posting from the Kingman Unified Special Olympics Facebook page is shared below with permission:
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