The Queens DA's office prosecutes felonies and misdemeanors committed in Queens, the city's most ethnically diverse borough. It handles everything from street crime to white-collar fraud, and runs conviction integrity and community outreach programs. Queens has 2.3 million residents speaking over 130 languages -- it's the most diverse urban county in the U.S. The DA's charging decisions directly affect public safety and fairness in one of the city's largest boroughs.
Spending
$67.9M
253 transactions →
Payroll
$67.9M
18,173 pay records →
Budget (Adopted)
$108.1M
$78.7M spent
Avg Salary
$97.4K
across 18,173 records
Did You Know
Queens County is the most linguistically diverse place on Earth -- the DA's office regularly prosecutes cases involving witnesses and defendants who speak languages so rare that finding certified court interpreters can take weeks.
| PERSONAL SERVICES | $67.9M |
| ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY (QNS) | 7,814 staff | $125.9K avg |
| COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE | 3,981 staff | $60.2K avg |
| COMMUNITY COORDINATOR | 795 staff | $84.4K avg |
| SENIOR RACKETS INVESTIGATOR - START >4-24-08 NO ABC | 680 staff | $85.2K avg |
| SENIOR RACKETS INVESTIGATOR - START<4-24-08 OR =/>5YR ABC133 | 604 staff | $93.0K avg |
Headcount
About 950 employees including assistant district attorneys, investigators, and support staff. The entire $68M budget goes to payroll and operations.
Who It Serves
The 2.3 million residents of Queens, crime victims, witnesses, and the broader justice system.
Category
Legal & Justice