Chasity H. O'Steen began serving as the County Attorney on April 1, 2020.
Melissa Nelson took office as the State Attorney for Florida's Fourth Judicial Circuit in January 2017.
In Florida, the top prosecutor in each judicial circuit is called the State Attorney. The other attorneys working at the State Attorney's Office are typically called “Assistant State Attorneys.” Other states use the term “District Attorney.”27 Aug 2021
20 judicial districtsThe Sunshine State is divided into 20 judicial districts, each representing between one and seven counties each.25 Feb 2019
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.
The starting salary for an Assistant State Attorney is $50,000. The starting salary for entry-level legal support positions range from $25,000 to $28,000 and is based on education as well as work experience. This range is consistent with the Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association (FPAA) Classification and Pay Plan.
A state's attorney is a lawyer who prepares cases on behalf of the state and represents the state in court.
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.
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The salaries of District Attorneys in the US range from $13,279 to $356,999 , with a median salary of $64,623 . The middle 57% of District Attorneys makes between $64,627 and $162,013, with the top 86% making $356,999.
ORGANIZATION. Andrew H. Warren is the State Attorney for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, which encompasses all of Hillsborough County, including the cities of Tampa, Temple Terrace, and Plant City.