Pittsburg Police issued a news release in light of the D.A. Proposition 64 Relief Subpoena Confirmation Consumer Protection Victim / Witness 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). Our office interviews for these positions in August of each year during the On-Campus Interview Process at most California law schools. 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. He has conducted cultural diversity and bias training with local police agencies. 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. She said she also worked toward charging those allegedly involved in the mass looting of Nordstrom in Walnut Creek last November with felonies. San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin and Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton simply listened. We will follow this story and update with any new details as we learn them. "We have criminals coming into our county to commit organized retail theft, the looting and then crimes of violence," Knox said. Each Law Clerk must be certified by the State Bar to make supervised court appearances. On behalf of the Contra Costa County Office of Education and the participating high school students and coaches, thank you in advance to all of the judges, attorneys and law students for generously contributing your time and expertise to the 2023 annual Contra Costa County High School Mock Trial competitions. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Please enter valid email address to continue. 's office said due to the ongoing nature of its investigation that they would have no further details. Note: We accept interns/trainees from many graduate programs in the Bay Area, but no online programs. I want to underscore that our Office is here to serve you. In addition, Shoker served as President of ADR Section of CCCBA from 2020-2021. We continue to find ways to modernize our Office as we focus on the community's needs to ensure Contra Costa County remains a safe and welcoming place to live and work. Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley is retiring. The Court provides reasonable . The candidate has to win with more than 50 percent of the vote, or face a run-off in the November election between the two top candidates. Voters will choose her successor. All four candidates in the Alameda County District Attorney's race are also members. "If they want someone who is going push some of these reforms that have already been started over the past term, or someone who would go back to more of the status quo. The intent of the program is to reduce the trauma and insensitivity that victims and witnesses sometimes suffer following a crime. VIDEO: Woman beaten, dragged during brazen SF robbery after church. June 5, 2022 / 7:37 PM San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin and Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton simply listened. Jesse Jackson lends support to San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin in recall election. There are lots of things that I think we can do together," said Becton. 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. They suggested a comprehensive list of resources so future survivors of crime won't have to spend time searching for help. Please visit our Career Pages to subscribe for the position. The winner of the June 7th primary will represent Contra Costa County for the next four years. 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. Voters will have until Tuesday to decide between two candidates vying to be the county's next top prosecutor. For all other County departments and offices, see their web pages. Your participation makes this event . With national debate focused on criminal justice reform, two district attorney races in Alameda, Contra Costa counties could prove to be historic. Commissioner Young is very passionate about education and the law. RELATED: CA Primary Election: San Francisco Bay Area voter guide, what to know. Her office prosecuted a sheriff's deputy in a 2018 fatal on-duty shooting. All Rights Reserved. Aside from criminals, she said she will also hold officers accountable. Her supporters praise her for challenging the status quo. That individuals don't have to go around trying to figure out who to call or where to go. How safe is your neighborhood? Supporters said her efforts helped to cut down on freeway shootings in Contra Costa County in recent years. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. BayLegal conducts Clinics in Redwood City, throughout Contra Costa County, and is a partner in San Francisco's Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic (CROC). e-Filing is Coming to a Courthouse Near You. They said the investigation involves three of their current officers. Republican. needs to work collaboratively with law enforcement," said Knox. Pittsburg P.D. 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 District Attorney May 2019 - Jul 20193 months Martinez, CA Extern to the Honorable Suzanne Segal, United States Magistrate Judge United States District Court for the. 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. 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. 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. These opportunities are for individuals as part of their graduate school curriculum. Residents of Contra Costa County served by the Behavioral Health Division belong to a variety of cultural/ethnic backgrounds as well as socioeconomic strata. He is also the current president of the Charles Houston Bar Association, the oldest Black bar association in California. 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. 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. We are pleased to introduce two new judges and two new commissioners to the Contra Costa County Superior Court bench. She began her career with Centre County Public Defenders Office in State College, Pennsylvania. 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. She is also a member of Zeta Phi Beta Incorporated, a philanthropic organization. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. TAKE ACTION: Local resources for survivors and victims of gun violence. Intern Santa Cruz District Attorney's Office Sep 2012 - Dec 2012 4 months. "What I heard today, I'm also going to take it back to my office. I'm also going to be working with the Prosecutors Alliance to organize a listening session similar to this in Contra Costa County, so we can hear directly from victims in our own county as well," said Becton. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. Our 2L summer clerkship program provides one of the most hands-on experiences in the state. Volunteers generally work alongside our staff or volunteer attorneys assisting clients with a range of civil legal needs. Authorities are also looking into allegation of "parties" in which cops joked about who was bringing heroin and cocaine. We do not know what that activity involved and the D.A. If you are interested in becoming a panelist in the Contra Costa County District Attorneys Office Neighborhood Restorative Partnership program, please complete the application below and submit it to: Attn: Janet Era, Neighborhood Restorative Partnership. Click on this link to download the Application, Law Enforcement Fatal Incident Reports (LEIFI), Peace Officer: Release of Records (SB 1421), 2019 Peace Officers: Release of Records (SB 1421), 2018 Peace Officers: Release of Records (SB 1421), 2017 Peace Officers: Release of Records (SB 1421), 2016 Peace Officers: Release of Records (SB 1421), 2015 Peace Officers: Release of Records (SB 1421), 2014 Peace Officers: Release of Records (SB 1421). Both district attorneys agreed the system has failed many survivors. SEE ALSO: Another woman sexually assaulted at Dublin prison; seeks witness protection. He was 94. It's the first time I've been here in a lot of years," said Hinman. This is the first time a group of survivors of violent crimes from across the Bay Area met in person with multiple district attorneys. I certainly couldn't afford it and had to be on the phone with the victims compensation board once a week narrating my trauma," said Andrews. In September 2021, Governor Newsom appointed her to the Contra Costa bench as a judge. It was intimate and raw, and for the first time many of these survivors felt heard. Employment & Volunteer Opportunities. Welcome to the District Attorney Offices website and thank you for visiting. She returned to California in 1999 where she worked at Legal Aid of Marin and the Alameda County Public Defenders Office. You learn to live with it," said Norma Marquez after sharing her brother had been murdered. Superior Court of Contra Costa County Jun 2011 - Aug . Contra Costa County Human Trafficking Tipline 925-957-8658 (available 24/7) Contra Costa County Consumer Fraud Hotline DA-ReportFraud@contracostada.org Commissioner Shoker was an Adjunct Professor at Chabot College and taught Contracts to Paralegal students. "She was visiting her friend's apartment when multiple gunshots were fired into the apartment and she was shot," said Redmond. "In 2017, I lost a second brother. Weekly didactic trainings and/or group supervision focused on specific populations served at each site takes place as well. Peterson resigned after a scandal involving the use of campaign funds for personal use. "People are really recognizing that local DA positions are very important," says Melinda Jackson, Professor of Political Science at San Jose State University. The application and a letter of interest must be emailed to DA Human Resources no later than February 1, 2023. He's a survivor of the 1993 mass shooting at a San Francisco Law firm. Our 2L summer clerkship program provides one of the most hands-on experiences in the state. Contra Costa County DA race pits boss against deputy. June 5, 2022 / 7:37 PM / CBS San Francisco. Da Lin is an award-winning journalist at KPIX 5 News. KTVU's Henry Lee contributed to this report. 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. Welcome to the District Attorney Office's website and thank you for visiting. CONCORD (KPIX) -- One of the big races in Contra Costa County is the district attorney seat. She said Becton's policies empower criminals and endanger law-abiding citizens. You can contact a DA Victim Advocate at any of these numbers: Knox has spent close to four decades in the district attorney's office. He joined KPIX 5 in 2012, but has been reporting the news in the Bay Area since 2007. All interested applicants are encouraged to subscribe for the position on the county's HR website to ensure notification of future recruitments. Judge Athanasiou likes to spend his free time hiking and camping with his family, and attending live jazz shows. She is the only African American district attorney in California. Volunteer Staff California YMCA Youth & Government Feb 2012 - Present . 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. It really depends on what the voters of Contra Costa are looking for," says Evans. February 17 Man dies in fatal crash on I-680 in . The D.A. DeSantis coming to CA as new poll shows him leading Trump, Ice flies off SUV, smashing windshield: 'You could kill somebody'. CONCORD (KPIX) -- One of the big races in Contra Costa County is the district attorney seat. "We have to send a very clear message that law enforcement will return to being effective. "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. "Contra Costa voters have spoken," Becton said in a statement Wednesday morning. August 1958 (age 64) [1] Political party. She believes the county is headed in the wrong direction. She also said she garnered $3.5 million in federal funding to combat sex trafficking. The four candidates include Pamela Price, a civil rights attorney who challenged O'Malley in the 2018 election. 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. "I fight PTSD and in fact being in this city is hard on me. We provide one didactic seminar each month on specialized mental health topics in which all interns/trainees attend together (Third Wednesday 9am-12pm). 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. Finally! He also served as a Deputy Public Defender at the Tulare County Public Defenders Office from 2005 to 2006. 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. Those officers have been placed on paid leave pending the investigation. All interns/trainees are provided at least one hour of individual supervision each week. We are all committed to protecting the public's safety and providing assistance to those harmed by violence. We enroll and train approximately 25-30 doctoral and masters-level psychology interns and trainees each year. 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. Bill O'Malley, a longtime district attorney and Superior Court judge in Contra Costa County, and a founding member of the county's public defender's office, died Monday. As an undergraduate at the University of California, Davis, he studied math and economics, and volunteered for the Legal Aid Society of Yolo County in Woodland. Judge Kirk Athanasiou She is endorsed by almost every law enforcement agency in the region. Knox worked with law enforcement to set up freeway cameras and license plate readers. Every single person who was apprehended and arrested has been charged with serious felonies, including organized retail theft and robberies," said Becton. On March 23, the investigation led to, "court-authorized law enforcement activity at multiple locations." However, we have learned that 10 of that department's officers are under investigation. In Contra Costa County, incumbent District Attorney Diana Becton is currently the only Black district attorney in all of California. In office. 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. Only ABC7 News spoke with Mark Peterson after a grand jury said he should. During her thirteen-year tenure with the D.A.'s office, she helped prosecute sexual and physical abuse against children. 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. 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. She has strong backing from law enforcement. DeSantis coming to CA as new poll shows him leading Trump, Ice flies off SUV, smashing windshield: 'You could kill somebody'. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. RELATED: 'Chaos': Alameda Co. DA dismissing cases as pandemic-related backlog grows. For all other County departments and offices, see their web pages. IEB endorsed Diana Becton in 2018. Mental Health Program Supervisor This is an entry level position. Trainings related to working with diverse populations while practicing cultural humility are incorporated throughout our curriculum. A teenager got out, grabbed a gun and tried to take my stuff and started beating me over the head with the butt of his pistol," said Andrews. 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. "I heard a request for a resource list, for example. 174 followers . It's had a really serious impact on our businesses. 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. This volunteer position is flexible and generally contacted on . "I heard a request for a resource list, for example. Photo by Ashleigh Reddy. Becton is the first woman, and first African American, to serve as district attorney in the county's 167-year history. Contra Costa County Mental Health She served as a volunteer mediator in hundreds of cases involving personal injury, neighbor disputes, civil harassment, unlawful detainers, landlord-tenant disputes and small claims. Students accepted to the program may be eligible to be hired as Student Interns and receive an hourly pay. Her campaign slogan is "restoring public safety.". 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. We were swift in our response to the smash-and-grabs for example. Each placement site that is currently available is described in detail below. Spring clerks work in our Law and Motion Unit and respond to motions for the Felony Trial Team. 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. The Contra Costa Behavioral Health intern and trainee program is geared towards preparing clinicians to practice in the public mental health system. Contact the Intern Coordinators at each site directly for questions related to that placement site. In September 2021, Governor Newsom appointed her to the Contra Costa bench as a judge. "I wouldn't be here today. 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. Click on this link to download the NRP Flyer. 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. College Internship Program The Office is currently recruiting interns for Summer of 2022. 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 Behavioral Health provides an array of integrated mental health programs and services for children, adolescents, young adults, adults and older adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Pursuant to Penal Code 14150 14156, the District Attorneys Office empowers panelists with the authority and responsibility to adjudicate certain infraction/misdemeanor offenses, and it empowers facilitators with the authority to facilitate the restorative justice process. Ayana K. Young served as Attorney III for the Alameda County Department of Child Support Services since 2021. Almost all of our prior summer 2L law clerks decide to stay on for a post-bar clerkship and entry level DDA position after graduation. How safe is your neighborhood? 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. 's office who was born and raised in Walnut Creek. 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