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The District Attorney (or "D.A.") is the prosecuting attorney representing the state within their respective district. New York State has a D.A. for each of its 62 counties. A criminal case begins when the D.A. has either filed charges on their own or a grand jury has made the decision to indict a given suspect. If you're involved in a criminal matter in New York State, it's in your best interests to know who your prosecutor is and how the process works.
If you're the defendant in a criminal case, there may be instances where it makes sense to communicate with the D.A.'s office. For instance, you may be offered a plea deal that could reduce your sentence or eliminate it entirely. But it's always best to work with an attorney and -- in most cases -- allow your counsel to serve as the intermediary. After all, they'll have experience in these matters and may even know the prosecutor personally.
The Attorney General of New York is the highest ranking legal official in the state, representing New York in litigation matters and enforcing consumer protections, among other responsibilities.
New York State has one District Attorney for each of its 62 counties, in addition to a D.A. for each of New York City's five boroughs. To learn more about your local prosecutor's office or to get in touch with their office, click on the corresponding link below.
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Note: Although we strive to provide the most current contact and website information available for the D.A. offices in this state, this information is subject to change. If you have found contact or website information that is not current, please contact us.
When the New York District Attorney decides to file charges against you, it means they've built a case and have people working to get a conviction. Shouldn't you also get professional help on your end? It's certainly your right. Don't go it alone; contact an experienced New York criminal defense attorney near you today.
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