Office of the District Attorney
The Office of the District Attorney over the years has provided exceptional service to the citizens of our communities. As the region has changed, so has this office.
Size of Organization
We’ve grown from a small office to our current multi-faceted organization of over 200 people including 65 attorneys. Our recent experiences place this office amongst the best District Attorney offices in the State of California.
Leaders in Advance Law
We are not merely prosecutors; we are the leaders in advancing law enforcement and prosecutorial techniques, programs, and networking; we are innovators in community protection and victim advocacy; and we are educators of the community at large regarding crime issues, justice and crime prevention
REPRESENTING THE COMMUNITY
Throughout the year, this office and its staff, lead, teach, participate and represent this community in a variety of contexts throughout California and reaching across the nation. From white collar crime forums to senior citizen events to farm bureau presentations to the high school mock trial competition, the Office of the District Attorney is engaged and committed to this County.
Each bureau encompasses multiple divisions with multi-faceted areas of responsibilities and attributes reflective of dynamic changes and challenges facing our communities.
TWO BRANCHES
The Office of the District Attorney is organized into two branches under District Attorney Tim Ward :
• Bureau of Prosecutions
Headed by Chief Deputy District Attorneys Dan Underwood and Dave Alavezos. The Bureau of Prosecutions is responsible for all criminal and civil cases filed on behalf of the people of California.
• Bureau of Investigations – Law Enforcement Operations
Headed by Chief Investigator Lindy Gligorijevic. As sworn peace officers, experienced investigators provide an array of investigative support for prosecutors on cases ranging from homicide to intricate white collar criminal activity..