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What is the Dallas County District Attorney's Office?

The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office — the second largest jurisdiction in the State of Texas — is housed in the Frank Crowley Courts Building on the edge of downtown Dallas and provides legal representation on behalf of the State in both criminal misdemeanor and felony cases filed in the County. Led by Criminal District Attorney Susan Hawk.

The top priority at the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office is protecting the citizens of Dallas County. To this end, we strive to seek justice by maintaining the utmost integrity while prosecuting individuals who commit crimes within the County regardless of the defendant’s or victim’s race, gender, age, socio-economic status, religion or national origin.

The DA’s Office has several divisions including Misdemeanor, Specialized Crime, Organized Crime, Gang Unit, Family Violence, Child Abuse, Grand Jury/Intake, Administration, Checks, Civil, Juvenile, Federal, Public Integrity, Conviction Integrity and Appellate. Each of these divisions has a specific focus and expertise on the types of cases it investigates and prosecutes.

Mission & Goals

The mission of the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office is to see that justice is done by providing the highest quality legal representation for the public and for individual victims of crime and by supporting the community’s efforts to strengthen itself and solve problems.

1) Improve the quality of case representation

2) Improve the quality of case presentation

3) Make the community a partner in the justice and social service process

4) Improve the administration of justice

5) Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of office operations

6) Improve the efficiency of case management

7) Fulfill statutory requirements

8) Maintain victim focused prosecution

9) Maintain an office environment that supports and encourages teamwork, employee growth, initiative and outstanding performance.