Contra Costa County District Attorney Race: The candidates for Contra Costa District Attorney are Diana Becton (incumbent) and Mary Knox. 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. Several survivors shared the need for justice for cases that haven't been solved. Contra Costa County DA race pits boss against deputy. She ran on her record going after gang activity and securing $3.5 million for security cameras to discourage freeway shootings. 2023 FOX Television Stations, until THU 9:00 AM PST, Mendocino County Coast, until THU 8:00 AM PST, Carquinez Strait and Delta, from THU 12:00 AM PST until THU 9:00 AM PST, North Bay interior valleys, East Bay Interior Valleys, Santa Clara Valley including San Jose, Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest, from SAT 4:00 AM PST until SUN 4:00 PM PST, Southern Lake County, Northwestern Mendocino Interior, Northeastern Mendocino Interior, Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern Lake County, High Stakes: Sports Betting in California, 'Yellowstone' star Wes Bentley speaks out on season 5 and Kevin Costner rumors, Stunning video shows Mercury passing by the sun, Oakland sideshow video: Semi-truck spins as crowd cheers, climbs trailer, Care Flight medical plane crash in Nevada leaves 5 dead: report, Another US agency assesses COVID-19 origin likely a Chinese 'lab leak': report. needs to work collaboratively with law enforcement," said Knox. All interested applicants are encouraged to subscribe for the position on the county's HR website to ensure notification of future recruitments. 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. "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. Born. "In 2017, I lost a second brother. 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. What's going to come out of this?". Phone: 925-521-5715 Superior Court of Contra Costa County Jun 2011 - Aug . 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. He also served as a Deputy Public Defender at the Tulare County Public Defenders Office from 2005 to 2006. Knox has spent close to four decades in the district attorney's office. RELATED: San Francisco officials vow to crack down on crime after 2 horrific murders. For all other County departments and offices, see their web pages. Finally, there is Jimmie Wilson, who has 18 years of legal experience. 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. 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 current D.A. She is the only African American district attorney in California. 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. Then there is Terry Wiley, a 32-year veteran of the Alameda County District Attorney's office. It really depends on what the voters of Contra Costa are looking for," says Evans. 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. Note: We accept interns/trainees from many graduate programs in the Bay Area, but no online programs. Lawyer Serving Contra Costa County, CA (888) 351-0424 Free Consultation Attorney with 25 years of experience Lead Counsel, Elite Lawyers, Best Attorneys Online and Martindale-Hubbell State Bar of Texas and American Bar Association Free Consultation View Website View Profile Email Lawyer PREMIUM Raoul J. Severo Lawyer Serving Contra Costa County, CA Knox is a 37-year veteran of the D.A. Intern Santa Cruz District Attorney's Office Sep 2012 - Dec 2012 4 months. Judge Kirk Athanasiou There will be no run-off in the district attorney's race. KTVU later learned that authorities are investigating the possible abuse of prescription testosterone supplements by officers. Intern in the Summer Law Intern Program 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). 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, Local resources for survivors and victims of gun violence, Woman beaten, dragged during brazen SF robbery after church, San Francisco officials vow to crack down on crime after 2 horrific murders, Oakland mayor, police chief plead with community as city records 100th homicide, San Francisco district attorney looks for new approach to homeless, mental health issues. "Contra Costa voters have spoken," Becton said in a statement Wednesday morning. He joined KPIX 5 in 2012, but has been reporting the news in the Bay Area since 2007. We were swift in our response to the smash-and-grabs for example. In office. She says given the national debate around criminal justice reform, voters are realizing the important role local prosecutors play. We have continued to prosecute cases at the same rate as the previous administration. 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. "They want a justice system that works for everyone. "We are not soft on crime in Contra Costa County. Evans says, for voters, it comes down to who they believe can best safeguard the community. "People are really recognizing that local DA positions are very important," says Melinda Jackson, Professor of Political Science at San Jose State University. "I was walking in my neighborhood, couple blocks from my house, and a car pulled behind me. Jesse Jackson lends support to San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin in recall election. CONCORD (KPIX) -- One of the big races in Contra Costa County is the district attorney seat. Spring clerks work in our Law and Motion Unit and respond to motions for the Felony Trial Team. Concord, CA 94520 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. "She was visiting her friend's apartment when multiple gunshots were fired into the apartment and she was shot," said Redmond. She is challenging her boss, the incumbent district attorney Diana Becton, who is known for her work in criminal justice reforms. In September 2021, Governor Newsom appointed her to the Contra Costa bench as a judge. position in 2017 and won her election in 2018 by focusing on reform and restorative justice. "I fight PTSD and in fact being in this city is hard on me. 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. 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. 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,. 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. Deputy district attorney Mary Knox is a career prosecutor known for being tough on crime. We enroll and train approximately 25-30 doctoral and masters-level psychology interns and trainees each year. As an experienced attorney and mediator, Commissioner Shoker practiced personal injury and employment law from 2001-2014 before starting her mediation practice in 2014. VIDEO: Woman beaten, dragged during brazen SF robbery after church. These survivors also emphasized the need for accountability and victim's compensation. "I heard a request for a resource list, for example. Aside from criminals, she said she will also hold officers accountable. He is Chief of Staff for Oakland city council member Dan Kalb and has a background as a prosecutor. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. "In the past, it may have been, 'I support labor.' Her supporters praise her for challenging the status quo. Trainings related to working with diverse populations while practicing cultural humility are incorporated throughout our curriculum. How safe is your neighborhood? RELATED: 'Chaos': Alameda Co. DA dismissing cases as pandemic-related backlog grows. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. It's had a really serious impact on our businesses. 's office said due to the ongoing nature of its investigation that they would have no further details. Contra Costa County Mental Health The Contra Costa Behavioral Health intern and trainee program is geared towards preparing clinicians to practice in the public mental health system. 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. 2425 Bisso Lane, Suite 200 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. 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. 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. We are pleased to introduce two new judges and two new commissioners to the Contra Costa County Superior Court bench. I want to underscore that our Office is here to serve you. Peterson resigned after a scandal involving the use of campaign funds for personal use. Applicants can apply who are awaiting results for the California Bar Examination. Click on this link to download the NRP Flyer. 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. We are all committed to protecting the public's safety and providing assistance to those harmed by violence. It's the first time I've been here in a lot of years," said Hinman. These opportunities are for individuals as part of their graduate school curriculum. 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. On March 23, the investigation led to, "court-authorized law enforcement activity at multiple locations." RELATED: San Francisco district attorney looks for new approach to homeless, mental health issues. A former Contra Costa County sheriff's deputy is facing felony and misdemeanor charges, a spokesperson for the district attorney's office says. 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. Countywide Intern Training Coordinator 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 . Employment & Volunteer Opportunities. IEB has not yet made an endorsement in this race as of this writing. 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. Law Clerks will be assigned individual motions and write a written response under the guidance of the unit supervisor. At this time, we are able to accept applicants who are currently enrolled in a graduate program or those graduating after May/June 2023. Since 2006, Judge Athanasiou served as a Deputy Public Defender at the Contra Costa County Public Defenders Office. Weekly didactic trainings and/or group supervision focused on specific populations served at each site takes place as well. Judicial Extern Superior Court of Santa Clara County . Only ABC7 News spoke with Mark Peterson after a grand jury said he should. 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. 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. Photo by Ashleigh Reddy. Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles District Attorney's Office . SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- This is the first time a group of survivors of violent crimes from across the Bay Area met in person with multiple district attorneys to speak about their stories. Our 2L summer clerkship program provides one of the most hands-on experiences in the state. Her campaign slogan is "restoring public safety.". DeSantis coming to CA as new poll shows him leading Trump, Ice flies off SUV, smashing windshield: 'You could kill somebody'. Finally! Every fall, our office opens up recruitment for DDA-FT positions. IEB endorsed Diana Becton in 2018. Personal details. Jesse Jackson lends support to San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin in recall election, 'Chaos': Alameda Co. DA dismissing cases as pandemic-related backlog grows, African Americans 20 times more likely to be incarcerated than white people. All Rights Reserved. Mark A. Peterson is an American Republican politician who served as the district attorney for Contra Costa County in California from 2010 to 2017. 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. For more than two hours, sitting in a circle, eight survivors of crime, rape and shootings shared their emotional stories and trauma. Volunteer Staff California YMCA Youth & Government Feb 2012 - Present . August 1958 (age 64) [1] Political party. She is endorsed by almost every law enforcement agency in the region. She served as a judge pro tem in both Solano County and Contra Costa County from 2019-2021. In Contra Costa County, incumbent District Attorney Diana Becton is currently the only Black district attorney in all of California. Welcome to the District Attorney Office's website and thank you for visiting. However, we have learned that 10 of that department's officers are under investigation. Occasionally, our office is able to hire second or third year law students for Spring Law Clerk positions. They suggested a comprehensive list of resources so future survivors of crime won't have to spend time searching for help. Knox worked with law enforcement to set up freeway cameras and license plate readers. Each placement site that is currently available is described in detail below. 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. Commissioner Shoker is fluent in Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. Ayana K. Young served as Attorney III for the Alameda County Department of Child Support Services since 2021. 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. The Contra Costa Behavioral Health intern and trainee program is geared towards preparing clinicians to practice in the public mental health system. This is an entry level position. He is also the current president of the Charles Houston Bar Association, the oldest Black bar association in California. I want to underscore that our Office is here to serve you. She said she also worked toward charging those allegedly involved in the mass looting of Nordstrom in Walnut Creek last November with felonies. Residents of Contra Costa County served by the Behavioral Health Division belong to a variety of cultural/ethnic backgrounds as well as socioeconomic strata. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. Intern California State Senator Jim Beall Jan 2015 - . 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