Deputy district attorneys - sometimes called assistant district attorneys - work in government law offices under the direction of elected district attorneys. Read the pros and cons of becoming a DDA to decide if this is the right career for you.
An assistant district attorney position available in the Southern District of Texas required at least three years experience as a licensed attorney, and five years of civil litigation experience was preferred. The successful candidate would work in the district's civil division and be responsible for the full range of plaintiff and defendant litigation on behalf of the United States.
In smaller offices, DDAs can handle all of the duties that are divided among criminal and civil attorneys in larger urban offices. Future DDAs often gain an advantage by working as law clerks or interns while still in law school. Clerks assist attorneys with research, trial preparation, legal writing and sometimes get the opportunity to gain courtroom experience under the direction of a DDA.
One way to stand out and get a foot in the door in this competitive field is to complete a law clerkship or internship while still in law school. Some district attorney offices guarantee positions after completion of your law degree if you finish their internship or law clerk program. However, like the field itself, getting into these programs is competitive. Experience working in private practice or another area of law can also help you stand above other applicants. Many advertised positions indicate a preference for experienced attorneys.
Competition for DDA positions is high, as the number of available jobs is much less than the number of attorneys applying. The growth rate for attorney jobs, which encompasses DDAs, is expected to be ten percent from 2012-2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). That's about average when compared to all other careers. While experience may not be a major factor in landing a job as a DDA, previous work in a private firm or another district attorney office can increase your chances.
The District Attorney represents the State of Georgia in the prosecution of felony crimes committed in Henry County. This representation involves assisting victims of crimes in a variety of ways ( See Victim Services Program for details ), attending Grand Juries and serving as their legal advisor, conducting jury trials for those criminal cases that do not plead guilty, and representing the State in drug forfeiture cases by seeking to condemn profits made by drug dealers. The District Attorney also prosecutes delinquency cases in the Juvenile Court of Henry County.
In January 2020, the Henry County branch of the NAACP awarded Pattillo the Justice Award for his crime prevention initiatives. Georgia Trend Magazine named Pattillo one of Georgia’s “Best and Brightest under the age of 40” in 2010. Pattillo has more than 17 years of experience as a prosecutor. He spent the first 13 years ...
The District Attorney also prosecutes both civilly and criminally parents of children that fail to pay child support. This unit has collected millions of dollars in support for children from their absent parents.
Usually, for the accused to be arrested, a warrant must be issued by the Magistrate Court. This can be done by an officer or by a civilian.
You have the right to designate a family member to exercise your privileges and rights if you are physically disabled.