Prosecutes all criminal cases in Brooklyn (Kings County), the city's most populous borough. Led by DA Eric Gonzalez -- the first Latino DA ever elected in New York State -- the office focuses on targeted prosecution of violent offenders combined with restorative justice and diversion programs. Brooklyn has 2.7 million residents, making the Kings County DA one of the busiest prosecution offices in America. How Gonzalez balances aggressive gun violence prosecution with progressive reform directly affects safety and justice for millions of people.
Spending
$97.4M
840 transactions →
Payroll
$97.3M
26,722 pay records →
Budget (Adopted)
$157.9M
$109.1M spent
Avg Salary
$90.8K
across 26,722 records
Did You Know
Eric Gonzalez made history in 2017 as the first Latino District Attorney in New York State history. Under his watch, Brooklyn achieved its safest year for gun violence ever recorded in 2024.
| PERSONAL SERVICES | $97.4M |
| COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE | 7,480 staff | $54.2K avg |
| ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY (BKLYN) | 5,916 staff | $150.1K avg |
| ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY (BKLYN-20 DY/YEAR) | 4,736 staff | $98.6K avg |
| COMMUNITY COORDINATOR | 2,586 staff | $83.2K avg |
| COMMUNITY ASSISTANT (7HR/DAY) | 1,808 staff | $42.7K avg |
Who It Serves
Brooklyn's 2.7 million residents, crime victims, witnesses, and defendants navigating the justice system
Category
Legal & Justice