Contact the Intern Coordinators at each site directly for questions related to that placement site. I want to underscore that our Office is here to serve you. Becton was a retired judge of 22 years. 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. Da Lin is an award-winning journalist at KPIX 5 News. 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. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. "I wouldn't be here today. Her challenger and colleague, is Deputy District Attorney, Mary Knox. 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. I thank the people of Contra Costa County for believing that our justice system can keep us safe, and be more just and equitable.". Born. For Alan Hinman, it's been 28 years. A jury convicted the deputy of assault with a firearm. 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. February 17 Man dies in fatal crash on I-680 in . Public File for KBCW-TV / KBCW 44 Cable 12. 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. 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. O . He has conducted cultural diversity and bias training with local police agencies. IEB has not yet made an endorsement in this race as of this writing. 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. We have continued to prosecute cases at the same rate as the previous administration. Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles District Attorney's Office . For Lucy Andrews, it's been two years since she was attacked and left with a traumatic brain injury. 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. Interested candidates should have their application and all required school documentation as instructed on the posting, submitted in NeoGov. We are all committed to protecting the publics safety and providing assistance to those harmed by violence. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University Law School and her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from California State University, Sacramento. Our office interviews for these positions in August of each year during the On-Campus Interview Process at most California law schools. 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. 's announcement. He is a chief deputy district attorney and the department's third highest-ranking member. If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact DDA Ryan Wagner by email. 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. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, Calif. - Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office says they and the Federal Bureau of Investigations are investigating Antioch and Pittsburg police department officers for a "broad range of offenses. In addition, Shoker served as President of ADR Section of CCCBA from 2020-2021. Every single person who was apprehended and arrested has been charged with serious felonies, including organized retail theft and robberies," said Becton. She is challenging her boss, the incumbent district attorney Diana Becton, who is known for her work in criminal justice reforms. More recently, he served as a consultant and on the board of directors for Waterside Workshops, a non-profit organization in Berkeley, that teaches underprivileged teens and young adults skills in bike mechanics and small boat building. All interns/trainees are provided at least one hour of individual supervision each week. "The current D.A. TAKE ACTION: Local resources for survivors and victims of gun violence. Deputy District Attorney at the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office Berkeley, California, United States. 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. This is an entry level position. Welcome to the District Attorney Office's website and thank you for visiting. Applicants can apply who are awaiting results for the California Bar Examination. 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 . "The victims compensation board determined initially that the claims that I was submitting were 'unrelated to what had happened to me' and so I was in the hole thousands of dollars. It really depends on what the voters of Contra Costa are looking for," says Evans. Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley is retiring. KTVU later learned that authorities are investigating the possible abuse of prescription testosterone supplements by officers. We provide one didactic seminar each month on specialized mental health topics in which all interns/trainees attend together (Third Wednesday 9am-12pm). Please check the following listings for detailed information about the available placement sites and the application procedure. Supporters said her efforts helped to cut down on freeway shootings in Contra Costa County in recent years. College Internship Program The Office is currently recruiting interns for Summer of 2022. Contra Costa County Human Trafficking Tipline 925-957-8658 (available 24/7) Contra Costa County Consumer Fraud Hotline DA-ReportFraud@contracostada.org ", Friday's press release from D.A. "What I heard today, I'm also going to take it back to my office. Contra Costa County District Attorney Race: The candidates for Contra Costa District Attorney are Diana Becton (incumbent) and Mary Knox. "I was walking in my neighborhood, couple blocks from my house, and a car pulled behind me. These survivors also emphasized the need for accountability and victim's compensation. 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. 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. In office. Mark A. Peterson is an American Republican politician who served as the district attorney for Contra Costa County in California from 2010 to 2017. Martinez, Calif. On February 8th, 2023, a jury in Contra Costa County found 42-year-old Adan Contreras Rivas of Modesto guilty of multiple felonies and misdemeanors related to unlicensed contracting, fraud, and theft. 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. 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. 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. We enroll and train approximately 25-30 doctoral and masters-level psychology interns and trainees each year. For all other County departments and offices, see their web pages. Diana Becton's office goes further by saying the investigation pertaining to several sworn officers involves "crimes of moral turpitude.". She attended John F. Kennedy School of Law and received the Witkin Award in Wills and Trust. Her office prosecuted a sheriff's deputy in a 2018 fatal on-duty shooting. 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. 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. There will be no run-off in the district attorney's race. 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? We continue to find ways to modernize our Office as we focus on the communitys needs to ensure Contra Costa County remains a safe and welcoming place to live and work. In a federal lawsuit filed by four longtime Contra Costa County women prosecutors against county District Attorney Diana Becton, county Deputy District Attorney Mary Knox above, alleges that after . Personal details. 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). In Contra Costa County, incumbent District Attorney Diana Becton is currently the only Black district attorney in all of California. "They want a justice system that works for everyone. Trainings related to working with diverse populations while practicing cultural humility are incorporated throughout our curriculum. You can contact a DA Victim Advocate at any of these numbers: OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- With the national debate focused on criminal justice reform, the two district attorney races in the East Bay could prove to be historic. For all other County departments and offices, see their web pages. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. In Contra Costa County, incumbent District Attorney Diana Becton is currently the only Black district attorney in all of California. Concord, CA 94520 Then there is Terry Wiley, a 32-year veteran of the Alameda County District Attorney's office. 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. 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. District Attorney Boudin shared with us the need for increased therapy for survivors and, "At a minimum, we need to make sure people can take time off work, that they can get child care, that they can get therapy and that they can get their medical and other related expenses directly related to the harmed caused reimbursed," said Boudin. It's had a really serious impact on our businesses. 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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. Becton ran on her record of fighting local gang activity as co-leader of the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, as well as saying she eliminated the backlog of untested sexual assault kits, worked with victims' rights groups, and addressed racial disparities and bias in the dispositions of criminal cases. Pittsburg P.D. We hope this website will assist you by providing information about our Office and links to helpful community resources and law enforcement agencies. He also spent five years reporting at KRON 4. Jesse Jackson lends support to San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin in recall election. 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. With national debate focused on criminal justice reform, two district attorney races in Alameda, Contra Costa counties could prove to be historic. How safe is your neighborhood? Pittsburg Police issued a news release in light of the D.A. 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. 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. All Rights Reserved. "In the past, it may have been, 'I support labor.' Intern in the Summer Law Intern Program What's going to come out of this?". Finally, there is Jimmie Wilson, who has 18 years of legal experience. Her supporters praise her for challenging the. For Jennifer Redmond, it's been a year since her 19-year-old daughter was killed. August 1958 (age 64) [1] Political party. They suggested a comprehensive list of resources so future survivors of crime won't have to spend time searching for help. He joined KPIX 5 in 2012, but has been reporting the news in the Bay Area since 2007. There are lots of things that I think we can do together," said Becton. Judge Athanasiou was appointed to the Contra Costa County Superior Court by Governor Newsom in September 2021. 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This program has been designed to redirect low level misdemeanor offenses from entering the criminal justice system by working as a community to come up with solutions that address the harm caused by these offenses and by focusing on restoring all who have been impacted. Both district attorneys agreed the system has failed many survivors. Each placement site that is currently available is described in detail below. Only ABC7 News spoke with Mark Peterson after a grand jury said he should. She is the only African American district attorney in California. Volunteers generally work alongside our staff or volunteer attorneys assisting clients with a range of civil legal needs. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin and Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton simply listened. All four candidates in the Alameda County District Attorney's race are also members. 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