Macoupin County State’s Attorney

Vince Moreth Macoupin County State's Attorney

The State’s Attorney Office is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases in Macoupin County and for representing the county in civil cases.

The State’s Attorney office is located in the basement of the Macoupin County Courthouse in Carlinville. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday by appointment.

Traffic cases will not be discussed over the phone, and the State’s Attorney office has nothing to do with small claims, evictions or civil cases.

For more information call 217-854-8311:

State’s Attorney Vince Moreth: ext. 253

Assistant State’s Attorney Jennifer Watson: ext. 255
-Watson handles traffic and misdemeanor cases

Assistant State’s Attorney Doug Goings: ext. 257
-Goings handles traffic, misdemeanor and juvenile cases

Jo Ann Plovich: 217-854-5452
-Plovich handles bad check cases on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Don McDaniels: ext. 258
-Cottrell is the crime victim coordinator. Victims whose cases have been filed should direct their inquires to Cottrell.

Secretary Carrie Heyen: ext. 256