New York District Attorneys

The district attorney (D.A.) is the prosecuting attorney representing the state within their jurisdiction. New York state has a D.A. for each of its 62 counties. A criminal case begins when:

• The D.A. has filed charges on their own
• A grand jury has decided to indict a given suspect

If you're involved in a criminal matter in New York state, knowing your prosecutor is in your best interest. It's also in your best interest to know how the process works.

Contacting the New York District Attorney

If you're the defendant in a criminal case, there may be instances where it makes sense to speak with the district attorney's office. For example, 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. In most cases, allowing your counsel to serve as the intermediary is best. After all, they'll have experience in these matters. They may even know the prosecutor personally.

It's best to get the legal assistance you need. If you can't afford an attorney, contact the office of the public defender. Attorneys with the office of the public defender can provide free legal services. They can do so only for qualifying individuals. To qualify, you must typically be a person with low income.

You can also contact the Legal Aid Society of New York. Attorneys with this nonprofit organization provide free or low-cost advocacy and legal advice to qualifying people.

Attorney General of New York

The Attorney General of New York is the highest-ranking legal official in the state. They represent New York in litigation matters. They also represent the state in enforcing consumer protections, among other responsibilities. Both the state attorney general and the district attorneys assist law enforcement in carrying out the enforcement and administration of the criminal justice system in New York. As elected officials, they are meant to serve the interests of New Yorkers in maintaining a safe and just state. They also are meant to serve the interests of crime victims in seeking justice for those victims.

Both attorneys general and district attorneys handle the prosecution of criminal offenses, from misdemeanors to offenses of greater severity. Examples of those offenses include:

• White-collar crime, including credit card fraud and identity theft
• Domestic violence
• Assault and battery
• A variety of other criminal offenses

Directory of New York District Attorneys

New York State has one district attorney for each of its 62 counties and a D.A. for each of New York City's five boroughs. Under each district attorney, there is another official, the assistant district attorney. The assistant D.A. assists the D.A. in administering prosecutorial and criminal law-related matters within their jurisdiction.

To learn more about your local prosecutor's office or contact their office, click on the corresponding link below.

New York City District Attorney

• Niagara County District Attorney
• Bronx (Bronx County or “the Bronx")
• Oneida County District Attorney
• Brooklyn (Kings County)
• Onondaga County District Attorney
• Manhattan (New York County)
• Ontario County Attorney
• Queens (Queens County)
• Ontario County District Attorney
• Staten Island (Richmond County)

Note: We strive to provide the most current contact and website information available for the D.A. offices in this state. But this information is subject to change. If you have found contact or website information that is not current, please contact us.

Get Professional Legal Help With Your New York Criminal Case

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. If you're facing charges, it's best to work with a criminal lawyer.