District Attorney of New York County | |
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Incumbent Alvin Bragg since January 1, 2022 | |
Formation | 1801 |
First holder | Richard Riker |
Website | ManhattanDA.org |
Job Title | Salary |
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Assistant District Attorney salaries - 8 salaries reported | $71,724/yr |
Senior Assistant District Attorney salaries - 3 salaries reported | $97,303/yr |
Attorney salaries - 2 salaries reported | $83,007/yr |
Attorney salaries - 1 salaries reported | $58,046/yr |
The New York County District Attorney, also known as the Manhattan District Attorney, is the elected district attorney for New York County (Manhattan), New York. The office is responsible for the prosecution of violations of New York state laws ( federal law violations in Manhattan are prosecuted by the U.S.
District attorneys are legally permitted to delegate the prosecution of petty crimes or offenses. Prosecutors do not normally handle New York City Criminal Court summons court cases, and the Manhattan DA has a memorandum of understanding with the NYPD allowing the NYPD's Legal Bureau to selectively prosecute them.
In 1818, each county in the state became its own district.
On January 1, 1914 , the Bronx became a separate county with its own district attorney. Until 1822, the district attorney was appointed by the Council of Appointment, and held the office "during the Council's pleasure", meaning that there was no defined term of office.
Blue Bloods: Depicts the prosecution of criminal suspects by lawyers of the New York County District Attorney's office through the character ADA Erin Reagan. In the show, however, the office of District Attorney is a position appointed by the Governor, and not elected.
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The New York District Attorney is an attorney who prosecutes criminal cases for the government in New York, NY. The District Attorney is part of the Department of Justice and heads the New York Prosecutor's Office, staffed with multiple attorneys who act on behalf of the District Attorney.
The District Attorney’s Office is staffed by the District Attorney, a First Assistant District Attorney, and four Assistant District Attorneys. Additional staff includes two crime victim specialists, a senor investigator and four dedicated administrative staff members.
The Washington County District Attorney’s Office is pleased to provide the services of the Crime Victim Assistance Program. Through the generosity of the New York State Office of Victim Services and the Washington County Board of Supervisors this program has been reestablished in Washington County in 2014.
Welcome to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, one of the nation’s premier litigation offices representing the United States in three of the five boroughs of New York City – Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island – and both suburban counties on Long Island – Nassau and Suffolk.
Civil Division AUSAs also defend the federal government and its officials from constitutional and procedural challenges and from civil actions alleging claims in a broad spectrum of practice areas, including employment discrimination, torts, immigration, federal programs and federal benefits.
The Eastern District of New York was established on February 25, 1865, when President Abraham Lincoln approved an Act of Congress recommending its formation. On March 6, 1865, President Lincoln appointed Benjamin D. Silliman as the district’s first United States Attorney.
As Manhattan District Attorney, Cy Vance, Jr. has made the advancement of criminal justice reform part of the mission of the District Attorney's Office, right alongside our centuries-old founding mission of public safety.
“As alleged, Melissa Ringel violated her oath as an official of the court when she brazenly circumvented the rules to assist her husband, Frank Esposito, and his client, during the sale of a multimillion-dollar penthouse near Central Park,” said District Attorney Vance.
The Criminal Complaint Unit assists the public in filing criminal complaints. Once a complaint is filed with the Unit, it is carefully evaluated to determine if charges should be filed or an investigation should begin.
Newsday: LI center’s grant means training for more women offenders. Women convicted of low-level and felony crimes can avoid jail by enrolling in programs at the Woman’s Opportunity Rehabilitation Center. Additional Info...
The opioid crisis continues to plague New York. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas is making the epidemic a top priority. Her office is teaming up with the Islanders hockey team to speak out against opioids in a new PSA. Watch the Interview...
WPIX 11: Teen program on Long Island aims to prevent drunk driving. DA Singas, who pioneered the prevention-aimed program, summed it up: “The message has to be relentless.” "Having the courage to say you know what, 'I’m not getting into that car. Because someone’s been drinking. Or high.