New York County District Attorney’s Office

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, formally known as the New York County District Attorney’s Office, is the government agency responsible for prosecuting criminal offenses in Manhattan. The office represents the People of the State of New York in criminal proceedings and works with law enforcement agencies, crime survivors, witnesses, community organizations, and other public agencies throughout New York County. For people looking for information about the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, the agency provides resources related to criminal cases, victim services, public safety, community programs, and reporting certain types of misconduct.

The office is currently led by District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., who serves as the 37th District Attorney elected in Manhattan. The District Attorney oversees assistant district attorneys, investigators, analysts, victim service professionals, and other staff involved in criminal prosecutions and related public-service programs.

The office handles a broad range of criminal matters, from misdemeanor and felony cases to investigations involving violent crime, financial crime, fraud, public corruption, gun offenses, cybercrime, and other alleged criminal conduct. Different divisions and specialized units are responsible for particular types of cases and legal issues.

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office includes a Special Victims Division that handles sensitive matters involving domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, child abuse, and elder abuse. Prosecutors work alongside investigators, analysts, counselors, social workers, and other professionals when addressing these cases.

Victim and survivor services are another important part of the office’s work. Counseling, advocacy, information, referrals, and other assistance may be available to crime victims, witnesses, and family members. These services can help people understand the criminal justice process and connect with appropriate community resources.

The office also maintains investigative units that address matters such as financial crimes, public corruption, cybercrime, hate crimes, and other complex investigations. Its Appeals Division handles legal matters arising after trial court proceedings, while the Post-Conviction Justice Unit reviews certain claims involving potentially unjust convictions.

Another component of the office is the Pathways to Public Safety Division, which works with diversion, alternatives to incarceration, reentry programs, and other initiatives intended to address factors associated with repeated involvement in the criminal justice system.

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office also maintains community outreach programs. Its Community Partnerships Unit works with residents, neighborhood organizations, businesses, schools, houses of worship, and other community groups. In addition to its Lower Manhattan headquarters, the office maintains community offices in Harlem and Washington Heights.

The main New York County District Attorney’s Office is located at One Hogan Place, New York, NY 10013, adjacent to the Manhattan Criminal Court complex at 100 Centre Street. General information is available by calling 212-335-9000.

Members of the public seeking information about the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, crime victim services, reporting procedures, case-related resources, community programs, employment, or public records can visit the office’s official website for the appropriate department and contact information.