The District Attorney’s Office is comprised of 156 attorneys and 66 inspectors, as well as specialists in victim and witness assistance and a variety of support professionals. Divisions of the Office include Criminal, Juvenile, Consumer & Welfare Fraud, and Victim/Witness Assistance. We also have units specializing in the areas of gangs, sexual assault, human trafficking, truancy, identity theft, DNA, and child abduction. Our jurisdiction covers 813 square miles and our attorneys and staff work in 10 offices located throughout the County.
In the past year, the attorneys in our office handled over 35,000 felony and misdemeanor cases. Our felony prosecutors secured convictions in 94% of the cases taken to trial, and in 98% of the murder, attempted murder, rape and robbery cases tried before a jury.
The District Attorney’s Office is a statewide leader in victims’ rights and assistance. In the 2008 fiscal year, our Restitution Unit obtained over 1,100 restitution orders on behalf of crime victims in Alameda County totaling nearly $10 million, making our program the most successful in the State. We also offer our community unique victim services such as the new criminal docket finder and the innovative Family Justice Center, a one-stop shop for victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking.
MISSION STATEMENT
To review and prosecute criminal violations of the laws, to protect consumers and the environment and to support and protect victims of crime within the County on behalf of the people of the State of California.
MANDATED SERVICES
The District Attorney is mandated by the California Constitution and the Government Code to review, charge and prosecute criminal violations of the laws of California. The District Attorney’s Office brings actions on behalf of the People of the State of California. In addition to prosecuting criminal matters, the District Attorney’s Office has the responsibility of:
Prosecuting actions in the Juvenile Justice system involving conduct that if committed by an adult would be a criminal matter.
Bringing civil & criminal actions involving consumer fraud, including real estate fraud, insurance fraud and financial fraud against elders and dependent adults.
Bringing legal actions to ensure environmental protection.
Arranging for crime victim support services including psychosocial services and the processing of claims to the State Restitution Fund on their behalf.
Advocating for the court to order legally appropriate restitution on behalf of crime victims and the State of California-Victims of Crime Fund.