Attorney George GascónLos Angeles prosecutors overwhelmingly want to oust their progressive boss. Vote of no confidence comes after District Attorney George Gascón modified sweeping sentencing directives.Feb 22, 2022
Nearly 1,000 attorneys, known as deputy district attorneys, prosecute serious crimes called felonies throughout Los Angeles County. They also prosecute less serious crimes known as misdemeanors in unincorporated areas and in 78 of the county's 88 cities.
Jonathan “Jon” Amir Hatami (born December 15, 1969) is an American prosecutor serving as a Deputy District Attorney in the Complex Child Abuse Unit in the office of the Los Angeles County District Attorney. Manhattan, New York, U.S. Hatami was born in Manhattan, New York.Mar 5, 2022
The District Attorney (DA) is a constitutionally elected county official. The District Attorney is responsible for the prosecution of criminal violations of state law and county ordinances occurring within a county under California Government Code Section 26500.
How much does a District Attorney make? The average District Attorney in the US makes $77,118. The average bonus for a District Attorney is $7,054 which represents 9% of their salary, with 100% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year.
4 yearsLos Angeles City AttorneyIncumbent Michael Feuer since July 1, 2013TypeCity attorneyTerm length4 years1 more row
The current district attorney (DA) is George Gascón. Some misdemeanor crimes are prosecuted by local city attorneys.
The state attorney general is the highest law enforcement officer in state government and often has the power to review complaints about unethical and illegal conduct on the part of district attorneys.
A district attorney is a public official who is appointed or elected to represent the state in criminal judicial proceedings in a particular judicial district or county; an appointed or elected officer who prosecutes cases in a particular judicial district.
It is a sad fact that Los Angeles County is one of the nation’s top destinations for human trafficking.
With a $200,000 federal grant, LADA will launch an innovative two-year, post-conviction pilot project that aims to curtail hate crimes and xenophobia at a time when such crimes have surged.
As part of a countywide initiative, LADA is taking a deeper look into how the work of the office impacts the community.
Congratulations to Deputy District Attorney Melita Montgomery who was named Project LEAD Facilitator of the Year.
Deputy District Attorney Luke Sisak, of the Cyber Crimes Division, has received a cybersecurity certification that will benefit the prosecution of complex high-tech cases.