Check out Bay Area safety tracker, Tracking the drought: Map shows conditions across SF Bay Area, Bay Area Life; Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7, CA Primary Election: San Francisco Bay Area voter guide, what to know, Rev. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. 's announcement. BayLegal conducts Clinics in Redwood City, throughout Contra Costa County, and is a partner in San Francisco's Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic (CROC). Almost all of our prior summer 2L law clerks decide to stay on for a post-bar clerkship and entry level DDA position after graduation. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University Law School and her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from California State University, Sacramento. The mission of the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office is to seek justice and enhance public safety for all our residents by fairly, ethically, aggressively and efficiently prosecuting those who violate the law, and by working to prevent crime. They also mentioned more follow up by police officers, detectives and social workers regarding their cases. Voters will choose her successor. Martinez, California This week, two defendants charged with the murder of 48-year-old Justin David Silva of Brentwood have entered into a plea agreement with the Contra Costa District Attorneys Office. "We have to send a very clear message that law enforcement will return to being effective. He's a survivor of the 1993 mass shooting at a San Francisco Law firm. Proposition 64 Relief Subpoena Confirmation Consumer Protection Victim / Witness KTVU later learned that authorities are investigating the possible abuse of prescription testosterone supplements by officers. She also said she garnered $3.5 million in federal funding to combat sex trafficking. Da grew up in Oakland, and before his return to the Bay Area, he spent five years covering the news at three other television stations in Texas, Southern and Central California. Deputy District Attorney at Contra Costa County District . Mary Knox (left) is challenging her boss, Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton in Tuesday's election. Volunteers generally work alongside our staff or volunteer attorneys assisting clients with a range of civil legal needs. Every single person who was apprehended and arrested has been charged with serious felonies, including organized retail theft and robberies," said Becton. We were swift in our response to the smash-and-grabs for example. Knox worked with law enforcement to set up freeway cameras and license plate readers. However, we have learned that 10 of that department's officers are under investigation. I want to underscore that our Office is here to serve you. Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton is among a small group of district attorneys working to dial back decades of tough-on-crime approaches. VIDEO: Oakland mayor, police chief plead with community as city records 100th homicide, At the end of this meeting survivors were candid, asking, "Well what's next? In addition, Shoker served as President of ADR Section of CCCBA from 2020-2021. Since 2018, Shoker has served as a Pro Tem Judge for Contra Costa Superior Court, handling small claims, unlawful detainers, civil harassment, and traffic court. The application and a letter of interest must be emailed to DA Human Resources no later than February 1, 2023. It is the student's responsibility to make sure that the clinical placement in Contra Costa Behavioral Health meets the requirements of the academic program and their respective licensing board. How safe is your neighborhood? Intern Santa Cruz District Attorney's Office Sep 2012 - Dec 2012 4 months. The D.A. We hope this website will assist you by providing information about our Office and links to helpful community resources and law enforcement agencies. She served as a judge pro tem in both Solano County and Contra Costa County from 2019-2021. Our office interviews for these positions in August of each year during the On-Campus Interview Process at most California law schools. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The goal of the Neighborhood Restorative Partnership is to address low-level misdemeanors or infractions, such as vandalism, assault/battery, alcohol control violations, and other quality of life crimes by partnering with our local law enforcement agencies and with community volunteers. 's office and the FBI have met with those officers. Evans says, for voters, it comes down to who they believe can best safeguard the community. Each placement site that is currently available is described in detail below. 2010 - June 14, 2017. MARTINEZ Two Contra Costa prosecutors have resigned from a District Attorney's team that investigates new police shootings and other law enforcement-involved fatalities, the latest sign of . After graduating from law school, George clerked for one year with the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office before accepting a full-time position as a deputy district attorney in 1986. People showed up for this campaign through canvassing, at farmers markets, making phone calls, texting and at the polls. All Rights Reserved. In office. "My goal before I leave office is to insure that we have enough victim advocates to respond to every single victim of every crime within 48 hours and tell them what their rights are in a language they can understand," said Boudin. The Neighborhood Restorative Partnership is a community-based pre-filing program initiated by the Contra Costa County District Attorneys Office in partnership with local Police Departments. Please check the following listings for detailed information about the available placement sites and the application procedure. Becton said she doesn't believe in locking up low-level drug users or people arrested for petty thefts. Our 2L summer clerkship program provides one of the most hands-on experiences in the state. CONCORD (KPIX) -- One of the big races in Contra Costa County is the district attorney seat. She is also a member of Zeta Phi Beta Incorporated, a philanthropic organization. Contact Us: Public Information Contacts Media Inquiries ContactWebmaster County Administration Building: 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA 945531st Floor: Clerk of the Board2nd Floor: Human Resources3rd Floor: County Counsel4th Floor: County Administration. She filed charges against a Contra Costa County Sheriff's deputy who shot and killed a man during a slow-speed car chase in Danville in 2018. RELATED: San Francisco district attorney looks for new approach to homeless, mental health issues. Voters will have until Tuesday to decide between two . Knox has spent close to four decades in the district attorney's office. I certainly couldn't afford it and had to be on the phone with the victims compensation board once a week narrating my trauma," said Andrews. We enroll and train approximately 25-30 doctoral and masters-level psychology interns and trainees each year. Deputy district attorney Mary Knox is a career prosecutor known for being tough on crime. "What I heard today, I'm also going to take it back to my office. VIDEO: Rev. Your participation makes this event . San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin and Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton simply listened. She said Becton's policies empower criminals and endanger law-abiding citizens. "If they want someone who is going push some of these reforms that have already been started over the past term, or someone who would go back to more of the status quo. For this election, she adjusted her messaging, now emphasizing on community safety first. Contra Costa County DA race pits boss against deputy. Bill O'Malley, a longtime district attorney and Superior Court judge in Contra Costa County, and a founding member of the county's public defender's office, died Monday. Contra Costa District Attorney's Office Attn: Janet Era, Neighborhood Restorative Partnership 900 Ward Street, 2 nd Floor Martinez, CA 94553 DA-NRP@contracostada.org Click on this link to download the Application. The Contra Costa Behavioral Health intern and trainee program is geared towards preparing clinicians to practice in the public mental health system. People may be rethinking some of those endorsements," says Jackson. IEB endorsed Diana Becton in 2018. If you are interested in becoming a panelist in the Contra Costa County District Attorneys Office Neighborhood Restorative Partnership program, please complete the application below and submit it to: Attn: Janet Era, Neighborhood Restorative Partnership. Ayana K. Young served as Attorney III for the Alameda County Department of Child Support Services since 2021. "People are really recognizing that local DA positions are very important," says Melinda Jackson, Professor of Political Science at San Jose State University. Intern in the Summer Law Intern Program San Francisco State University ( BA) Golden Gate University ( JD) Pacific School of Religion ( MTS) Diana Becton, also known as Diana Becton Smith [1] (born August 16, 1951) is a former trial judge and is currently both the first woman and first African American to be elected district attorney in the history of Contra Costa County in California. The winner of the June 7th primary will represent Contra Costa County for the next four years. I'm also going to be working with the Prosecutors Alliance to organize a listening session similar to this in Contra Costa County, so we can hear directly from victims in our own county as well," said Becton. This native of Los Angeles traded in sunshine for snow and graduated from Penn State University, Dickinson School of Law in 1997. Voters will have until Tuesday to decide between two candidates vying to be the county's next top prosecutor. It really depends on what the voters of Contra Costa are looking for," says Evans. Becton was then elected to the post in 2018. If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact DDA Ryan Wagner by email. That individuals don't have to go around trying to figure out who to call or where to go. DeSantis coming to CA as new poll shows him leading Trump, Ice flies off SUV, smashing windshield: 'You could kill somebody'. Welcome to the District Attorney Office's website and thank you for visiting. "I fight PTSD and in fact being in this city is hard on me. Deputy District Attorney at the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office Berkeley, California, United States. Born. Contra Costa County District Attorney May 2019 - Jul 20193 months Martinez, CA Extern to the Honorable Suzanne Segal, United States Magistrate Judge United States District Court for the. She served as a volunteer mediator in hundreds of cases involving personal injury, neighbor disputes, civil harassment, unlawful detainers, landlord-tenant disputes and small claims. Over the course of our 10 week paid program, each clerk will have an opportunity to argue motions in court, conduct felony preliminary hearings, and prosecute their own misdemeanor jury trial. Generally these are motions to set aside an information pursuant to California Penal Code section 995, or motions to suppress evidence pursuant to California Penal Code section 1538.5. Trainings related to working with diverse populations while practicing cultural humility are incorporated throughout our curriculum. Judge Athanasiou likes to spend his free time hiking and camping with his family, and attending live jazz shows. "I was walking in my neighborhood, couple blocks from my house, and a car pulled behind me. There will be no run-off in the district attorney's race. We will follow this story and update with any new details as we learn them. "She was visiting her friend's apartment when multiple gunshots were fired into the apartment and she was shot," said Redmond. San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin and Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton simply listened. Concord, CA 94520 Click on this link to download the NRP Flyer. All interns/trainees are provided at least one hour of individual supervision each week. Contra Costa Behavioral Health provides an array of integrated mental health programs and services for children, adolescents, young adults, adults and older adults with severe and persistent mental illness. "Contra Costa voters have spoken," Becton said in a statement Wednesday morning. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. What's going to come out of this?". I thank the people of Contra Costa County for believing that our justice system can keep us safe, and be more just and equitable.". So, if the police union is supporting a candidate, that's going to send a signal to me as a labor supporter. / CBS San Francisco. Contact Us: Public Information Contacts Media Inquiries ContactWebmaster County Administration Building: 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA 945531st Floor: Clerk of the Board2nd Floor: Human Resources3rd Floor: County Counsel4th Floor: County Administration. Each Law Clerk must be certified by the State Bar to make supervised court appearances. "The current D.A. Those officers have been placed on paid leave pending the investigation. Only ABC7 News spoke with Mark Peterson after a grand jury said he should. These survivors also emphasized the need for accountability and victim's compensation. Volunteer Staff California YMCA Youth & Government Feb 2012 - Present . MARTINEZ, Calif. (KGO) -- The Contra Costa County District Attorney is facing allegations of corruption Thursday. The department indicated any officer engaged in illegal or unethical conduct will be held accountable. MARTINEZ, Calif. - Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton won re-election Tuesday, defeating county prosecutor Mary Knox with 56 percent of the vote. Their hope is for this meeting to spark policy change. Contra Costa County District Attorney Office and the FBI are investigating 13 Pittsburg and Antioch police for a serious of criminal allegations including possible abuse of prescription testosterone. Employment & Volunteer Opportunities. The programs and services provided by the division are offered through a system of care that includes Mental Health staff, Alcohol and Other Drug Services, Community Based Organizations, and a network of private providers. He is Chief of Staff for Oakland city council member Dan Kalb and has a background as a prosecutor. "In 2017, I lost a second brother. She is the only African American district attorney in California. It's the first time I've been here in a lot of years," said Hinman. Instead, she wants to send low-level offenders to programs that she has helped set up to turn their lives around. Advocates guide victims through the legal system and direct them to agencies and organizations that offer assistance and emergency services. We do not know what that activity involved and the D.A. If you have graduated or will graduate prior to May/June 2023, we encourage you to apply for full-time employment with the county under the Mental Health Clinical Specialist classification. He was 94. We continue to find ways to modernize our Office as we focus on the community's needs to ensure Contra Costa County remains a safe and welcoming place to live and work. In September 2021, Governor Newsom appointed her to the Contra Costa bench as a judge. Our 2L summer clerkship program provides one of the most hands-on experiences in the state. February 17 Man dies in fatal crash on I-680 in . Click on this link to download the NRP Flyer. She says given the national debate around criminal justice reform, voters are realizing the important role local prosecutors play. said the D.A. Students accepted to the program may be eligible to be hired as Student Interns and receive an hourly pay. "I heard a request for a resource list, for example. "I heard a request for a resource list, for example. Diana Becton, District Attorney Our Mission The mission of the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office is to seek justice and enhance public safety for all our residents by fairly, ethically, aggressively and efficiently prosecuting those who violate the law, and by working to prevent crime. She prides herself in being a true patriot and believes that, other than serving in the military, acting as a judicial officer is one of the best ways she can serve her country. At this time, we are able to accept applicants who are currently enrolled in a graduate program or those graduating after May/June 2023. Knox is a 37-year veteran of the D.A. position in 2017 and won her election in 2018 by focusing on reform and restorative justice. In Contra Costa County, incumbent District Attorney Diana Becton is currently the only Black district attorney in all of California. 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