"We are not soft on crime in Contra Costa County. The application and a letter of interest must be emailed to DA Human Resources no later than February 1, 2023. / CBS San Francisco. position in 2017 and won her election in 2018 by focusing on reform and restorative justice. Click on a candidate's name to see their website (will open in a separate tab or window). KTVU later learned that authorities are investigating the possible abuse of prescription testosterone supplements by officers. First published on June 5, 2022 / 7:37 PM. He also served as a Deputy Public Defender at the Tulare County Public Defenders Office from 2005 to 2006. But Becton had 22 year of courtroom experience, having served for 22 years as a judge in Contra Costa County, where her colleagues elected her presiding judge. He has conducted cultural diversity and bias training with local police agencies. needs to work collaboratively with law enforcement," said Knox. The D.A. Please enter valid email address to continue. Contact the District Attorney's Office Main Phone Line 925-957-2200 925-646-2566 (Fax) To send the DA's Office an email, please email DAOffice@contracostada.org Office locations and maps click here. She is endorsed by almost every law enforcement agency in the region. Commissioner Shoker was an Adjunct Professor at Chabot College and taught Contracts to Paralegal students. Instead, she wants to send low-level offenders to programs that she has helped set up to turn their lives around. In 2018, Judge Lee left the district attorneys office and took a position with Apple Inc. as security counsel before joining the Contra Costa County Bench as a commissioner in 2019. Knox is a 37-year veteran of the D.A. Students accepted to the program may be eligible to be hired as Student Interns and receive an hourly pay. SEE ALSO: Another woman sexually assaulted at Dublin prison; seeks witness protection. e-Filing is Coming to a Courthouse Near You. Interested candidates should have their application and all required school documentation as instructed on the posting, submitted in NeoGov. RELATED: San Francisco district attorney looks for new approach to homeless, mental health issues. Mark A. Peterson is an American Republican politician who served as the district attorney for Contra Costa County in California from 2010 to 2017. Email: winnie.huynh@cchealth.org, Quality Improvement & Quality Assurance (QI/QA), Consolidated Planning Advisory Workgroup (CPAW), Mental Health Clinical Specialist classification, Central County Child and Adolescent Services, Juvenile Assessment and Consultation Services (JACS), West County Child and Adolescent Services, East County Child and Adolescent Services, CORE/ROAR (Center for Recovery and Empowerment). Occasionally, our office is able to hire second or third year law students for Spring Law Clerk positions. Your participation makes this event . These survivors also emphasized the need for accountability and victim's compensation. It really depends on what the voters of Contra Costa are looking for," says Evans. Those officers have been placed on paid leave pending the investigation. MARTINEZ, Calif. (KGO) -- The Contra Costa County District Attorney is facing allegations of corruption Thursday. For all other County departments and offices, see their web pages. August 1958 (age 64) [1] Political party. Pittsburg P.D. Ayana K. Young served as Attorney III for the Alameda County Department of Child Support Services since 2021. Applicants can apply who are awaiting results for the California Bar Examination. All interns/trainees are provided at least one hour of individual supervision each week. I want to underscore that our Office is here to serve you. She said she wants a fair system for all. 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. Judge Lee returned to Los Angeles in 2002 where worked as a prosecutor for the Los Angeles City Attorneys Office from 2002 to 2006 and in 2006, she joined the Los Angeles County District Attorneys Office. Beginning in January 2023, we will accept applications for placements from September 2023 to June 2024. Judge Kirk Athanasiou He was 94. BayLegal conducts Clinics in Redwood City, throughout Contra Costa County, and is a partner in San Francisco's Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic (CROC). We enroll and train approximately 25-30 doctoral and masters-level psychology interns and trainees each year. So, if the police union is supporting a candidate, that's going to send a signal to me as a labor supporter. Their hope is for this meeting to spark policy change. At this time, we are able to accept applicants who are currently enrolled in a graduate program or those graduating after May/June 2023. CONCORD (KPIX) -- One of the big races in Contra Costa County is the district attorney seat. 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. 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. A teenager got out, grabbed a gun and tried to take my stuff and started beating me over the head with the butt of his pistol," said Andrews. Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley is retiring. Her challenger and colleague, is Deputy District Attorney, Mary Knox. The Contra Costa Behavioral Health intern and trainee program is geared towards preparing clinicians to practice in the public mental health system. The winner of the June 7th primary will represent Contra Costa County for the next four years. Click on this link to download the NRP Flyer. We hope this website will assist you by providing information about our Office and links to helpful community resources and law enforcement agencies. Our 2L summer clerkship program provides one of the most hands-on experiences in the state. People showed up for this campaign through canvassing, at farmers markets, making phone calls, texting and at the polls. DAs Office Reaches Plea Agreement On 2021 Shooting Death in Brentwood, Martinez Man Faces Charges of Robbery, Mail Theft, and Carjacking of a Postal Service Vehicle, Unlicensed Contractor Adan Rivas Convicted of Multiple Felonies and Misdemeanors. IEB endorsed Diana Becton in 2018. We're not even filing misdemeanor charges," Knox said. . Welcome to the District Attorney Office's website and thank you for visiting. Public File for KBCW-TV / KBCW 44 Cable 12. Finally, there is Jimmie Wilson, who has 18 years of legal experience. Both district attorneys agreed the system has failed many survivors. San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin and Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton simply listened. Judge Athanasiou was appointed to the Contra Costa County Superior Court by Governor Newsom in September 2021. That individuals don't have to go around trying to figure out who to call or where to go. 's office and the FBI have met with those officers. Her supporters praise her for challenging the. "Our policies are smart, we are looking not only to keep our community safe, but we are also working very hard to bring equity and fairness into the system," said Becton. The department said in Sept. 2021, they received a tip that one of its officers was involved in illegal activity and that other officers were also involved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For more than two hours, sitting in a circle, eight survivors of crime, rape and shootings shared their emotional stories and trauma. Residents of Contra Costa County, who wish to volunteer in this program, will be trained to serve as panelists and develop community-based solutions to redress the harm caused by these low-level offenses. She served as a judge pro tem in both Solano County and Contra Costa County from 2019-2021. Becton is the first woman, and first African American, to serve as district attorney in the county's 167-year history. Her office prosecuted a sheriff's deputy in a 2018 fatal on-duty shooting. Contra Costa County Mental Health Contra Costa County DA race pits boss against deputy. All Rights Reserved. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. From 2008-2021 she owned and managed The Law Office of Ayana K. Young where she gained an extensive background in civil litigation including but not limited to personal injury, employment and labor law, family law matters and estate planning. You can contact a DA Victim Advocate at any of these numbers: The candidate has to win with more than 50 percent of the vote, or face a run-off in the November election between the two top candidates. They suggested a comprehensive list of resources so future survivors of crime won't have to spend time searching for help. Authorities are also looking into allegation of "parties" in which cops joked about who was bringing heroin and cocaine. RELATED: CA Primary Election: San Francisco Bay Area voter guide, what to know. The Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all persons regardless of their race, ethnic background, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability. KTVU's Henry Lee contributed to this report. Police groups have poured more than $250,000 into defeating Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton since her office's successful prosecution and conviction last fall of a sheriff's deputy for a 2018 fatal on-duty shooting, county elections filings show. However, we have learned that 10 of that department's officers are under investigation. February 17 Man dies in fatal crash on I-680 in . "I wouldn't be here today. You learn to live with it," said Norma Marquez after sharing her brother had been murdered. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Deputy District Attorney at the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office Berkeley, California, United States. Several survivors shared the need for justice for cases that haven't been solved. O . said the D.A. June 5, 2022 / 7:37 PM 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. In addition, Shoker served as President of ADR Section of CCCBA from 2020-2021. Da Lin is an award-winning journalist at KPIX 5 News. San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin and Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton simply listened. "We have criminals coming into our county to commit organized retail theft, the looting and then crimes of violence," Knox said. These opportunities are for individuals as part of their graduate school curriculum. VIDEO: Woman beaten, dragged during brazen SF robbery after church. Jupiter and Venus appear to 'kiss' in the sky, FL Gov. Each placement site that is currently available is described in detail below. "The current D.A. Each Law Clerk must be certified by the State Bar to make supervised court appearances. 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. Survivors went around the circle and listed several changes they will like to see. Our office interviews for these positions in August of each year during the On-Campus Interview Process at most California law schools. For Jennifer Redmond, it's been a year since her 19-year-old daughter was killed. Evans says, for voters, it comes down to who they believe can best safeguard the community. Martinez, California - Charges were filed on February 28th against 35-year-old Joshua Scott Anderson by the Contra Costa District Attorneys Office for robbing a US Postal worker and stealing their mail truck. 's announcement. Phone: 925-521-5715 After graduating from law school, and prior to sitting for the bar exam, he worked for a year as an assistant actuarial analyst at Blue Shield. 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. He joined KPIX 5 in 2012, but has been reporting the news in the Bay Area since 2007. 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. Commissioner Shoker is fluent in Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. "I was walking in my neighborhood, couple blocks from my house, and a car pulled behind me. Published June 8, 2022 Updated 9:15AM 2022 Midterm Elections Bay City News Foundation MARTINEZ, Calif. - Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton won re-election Tuesday,. "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. "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. "I fight PTSD and in fact being in this city is hard on me. He is Chief of Staff for Oakland city council member Dan Kalb and has a background as a prosecutor. She was the Court Mediation Program Director for The Congress of Neutrals, a non-profit organization providing free mediation services in Contra Costa Superior Court. This is the first time a group of survivors of violent crimes from across the Bay Area met in person with multiple district attorneys. 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. Becton was a retired county Superior Court judge when the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors appointed her to fill the role vacated by former District Attorney Mark Peterson after he resigned in 2017. Click on this link to download the Application, Law Enforcement Fatal Incident Reports (LEIFI), Peace Officer: Release of Records (SB 1421), 2019 Peace Officers: Release of Records (SB 1421), 2018 Peace Officers: Release of Records (SB 1421), 2017 Peace Officers: Release of Records (SB 1421), 2016 Peace Officers: Release of Records (SB 1421), 2015 Peace Officers: Release of Records (SB 1421), 2014 Peace Officers: Release of Records (SB 1421). He's a survivor of the 1993 mass shooting at a San Francisco Law firm. Pursuant to Penal Code 14150 14156, the District Attorneys Office empowers panelists with the authority and responsibility to adjudicate certain infraction/misdemeanor offenses, and it empowers facilitators with the authority to facilitate the restorative justice process. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. We are all committed to protecting the public's safety and providing assistance to those harmed by violence. Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles District Attorney's Office . 's office said due to the ongoing nature of its investigation that they would have no further details. ", Friday's press release from D.A. "In the past, it may have been, 'I support labor.' Photo by Ashleigh Reddy. She is also a member of Zeta Phi Beta Incorporated, a philanthropic organization. Martinez, California - Charges were filed on February 28th against 35-year-old Joshua Scott Anderson by the Contra Costa District Attorneys Office for robbing a US Postal worker and stealing their mail truck. Please check the following listings for detailed information about the available placement sites and the application procedure. We are pleased to introduce two new judges and two new commissioners to the Contra Costa County Superior Court bench. 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? 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