Welcome

Welcome to the New York County District Attorney's Web site.

The New York County District Attorney's Office is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of crimes in the borough of Manhattan. In each case we bring before a court, our Office represents "The People of the State of New York." As the elected District Attorney of Manhattan since 1975, I have committed myself to upholding the laws and statutes of New York. In all cases, the objective of the Office has been, and continues to be, the administration of justice.

The prosecution of crime takes many forms and serves many purposes. For example, the prosecution of street crime helps to keep residents, visitors, and neighborhoods safe; serious sentences for violent criminals provide everyone with peace of mind. Prosecution of complex white collar crime and organized crime activity allows businesses to thrive and operate without the fear of unfair competition; it also protects the city's tax base to the advantage of the entire metropolitan area.

In continuing the Office's tradition of making the criminal justice system accessible to the residents of New York, we have created this website. You will find information about what it is that we do in the District Attorney's Office. You will find a description of the different departments in the Office and the roles they play. We have also provided summaries of notable cases that we have prosecuted. For those of you interested in working in our Office, this website is a good place to begin the application process. Finally, we have included information on how you can contact our Office.

Sincerely,

Robert M. Morgenthau
District Attorney,
New York County