Family Court Bureau The Family Court Bureau is comprised of three units. Deputy County Attorneys (DCAs) conduct ongoing investigations, negotiate settlements, conduct pre-trial litigation, bench trials, post-dispositional litigation, and provide consultation services to Police, Probation and the Department of Social Services.
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The Felony Screening Bureau evaluates felony arrests made by the various county law enforcement agencies to determine whether the District Attorney can and should prosecute a case as a felony in the courts of Nassau County .
The Specialized Courts in Nassau County include Veterans Court, Mental Health Court, Human Trafficking Court, Adolescent Diversion Part, Youth Court, Judicial Diversion Part, and the DWI Parts.
The District Court Trial Bureau prosecutes all misdemeanor cases (i.e., crimes designated by law to be punishable by imprisonment not to exceed one year) and non-criminal offenses ( i.e., violations and traffic infractions) in Nassau County District Court, Glen Cove City Court and Long Beach City Court. The Bureau staff also is responsible for the Arraignment Part, which is open seven days a week, 365 days a year, to ensure that a judge promptly arraigns individuals arrested for all crimes, including felonies.
Grand Jury. Phone: 516-571-3550. The Grand Jury Bureau presents felony cases to the Nassau County Grand Jury for indictment. It is further responsible for handling all fugitive and extradition proceedings.
Phone: 516-571-3505. The Criminal Complaint Unit serves as an “open door” to the District Attorney's office. The Unit is available to assist the public in filing criminal complaints, both written and in person.
The General Litigation Division is responsible for the prosecution of criminal cases in the various courts of Nassau County. It is comprised of five bureaus, each of which a Bureau Chief oversees. The Executive Assistant District Attorney for General Litigation heads the Division and reports to the Chief Assistant District Attorney.
Chris was appointed to the Nassau County Board of Ethics by the County Executive. He proudly served on the Board during 2018-2019. As a member of the Board, he dealt with a variety of ethical and legal issues involving all Nassau County employees.
Chris has served as a volunteer fireman in the New Hyde Park Fire Department for the last 35 years. He is a former Fire Commissioner for the fire district and is also an ex-Captain in the Estates Engine Company. He is currently on the Board of the Exempts Association. His passion for the fire service has given him the opportunity to represent members, officers, Chiefs and Commissioners in many departments on a variety of legal issues. Additionally, has had the privilege to represent a multitude of fire Departments and Fire Districts in disciplinary proceedings as well as Article 78 proceedings.
Devane is well respected in Nassau county, and it shows. Hiring the right lawyer when your freedom is on the line is half the battle, prayer is the other half. Mr. Devane is always on time and prepared, he knows his craft, and he excels at it.
Our attorney, Christopher Graziano, has been providing quality legal services for 15 years. He began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Nassau County where he had the opportunity to prosecute thousands of felony, misdemeanor, and traffic cases.
Christopher Graziano can represent you at arraignment, at trial, or on appeal in District Court, Criminal Court, County Court, Supreme Court, and all village courts. You will receive personal service and careful attention to every aspect of your case. Our legal services are available 24 x 7 in Mineola, NY. Schedule your appointment today.
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The Office of the Nassau County Attorney provides professional, efficient and thorough legal representation to the County, its elected officials, officers, boards, department and agencies, including all legal matters related to its operations and compliance with federal, state and local laws.
Deputy County Attorneys in Family Court handle proceedings involving juvenile delinquency, parental abuse and neglect, persons in need of supervision (PINS), and matters relating to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act and payments that are owed to Nassau County residents by persons residing out of state.
The Office of the Nassau County Attorney has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education in the State of New York.