Welcome to the District Attorney Office's website and thank you for visiting. I want to underscore that our Office is here to serve you. We are all committed to protecting the public's safety and providing assistance to those harmed by violence. 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.
Regards,
Diana Becton, District Attorney
Our Mission
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.
We hope this website will assist you by providing information about our Office and links to helpful community resources and law enforcement agencies.
Student Internship Opportunities
The Contra Costa District Attorney's Office is accepting applications for the College Student/High School Senior Summer Intern Program.
Please submit a resume and cover letter to DDA Dominique Yancey by email by March 15.
District Attorney Diana Becton is proud to join Antioch Councilmember Monica Wilson, the Antioch Police Department, and other community organizations, in hosting East County’s third Human Trafficking “Day of Action” on September 19, 2019. Read more...
Earlier this week a grand jury indictment was unsealed with multiple criminal counts against defendant Terry Ferguson, a 34-year-old resident of Antioch. Read more...
Yesterday, a grand jury indictment was unsealed with 11 felonies against defendant Victor Martinez Jr., a 36-year-old resident of Pittsburg. Read more...