What Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office does

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is a public governmental entity established by an act of the California Legislature on February 27, 1850, that serves as the largest local prosecutorial office in the United States. It prosecutes felony crimes throughout Los Angeles County and misdemeanors in unincorporated areas and 78 of the county's 88 cities, deploying nearly 1,000 deputy district attorneys, nearly 300 sworn DA investigators (forming a Bureau of Investigation that is the county's fourth-largest law enforcement agency), and more than 800 clerical and support staff for a total workforce of approximately 2,100. Cases are filed primarily at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in downtown Los Angeles and at branch, area, and juvenile courthouses across the county's 4,084 square-mile jurisdiction covering more than 10 million residents.

The office operates through a portfolio of specialized prosecutorial units including Public Integrity, Family Violence, Human Trafficking, Elder Abuse, Retail Theft, Environmental Crimes, Sexually Violent Predator, Justice Conviction Review, and a newly established Business Tax Fraud Unit. Adjacent services include victim services (notifications, Safe at Home address confidentiality, U/T visa immigration assistance, human trafficking resources), community programs such as Project LEAD youth education, official media products including the Hard Middle podcast and monthly newsletter, and transparency publications such as Officer-Involved Shootings and In-Custody Deaths reports. Technology is traditional: a Scientific Services Bureau provides DNA testing and forensic analysis, while BOI staff conduct vehicular/electronic surveillance and undercover operations; no AI/ML capabilities or commercial digital products are disclosed.

Revenue is generated exclusively through public tax funding as part of the Los Angeles County government; there is no commercial pricing, no subscription revenue, and no investor ownership. The office is led by an elected District Attorney (currently Nathan J. Hochman, who took office in 2025) serving four-year terms. Strategic priorities under the current administration include legislative advocacy (an LADA-sponsored anti-labor trafficking bill headed to the governor in June 2026), high-profile interventions (such as the application to halt payments in the more than $4 billion LA County child sex abuse settlement), and partnership-driven event coverage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Name

Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office

Legal name

Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office

Website

https://da.lacounty.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1850

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is the largest local prosecutorial office in the United States, employing roughly 2,100 staff including nearly 1,000 attorneys and 300 investigators to prosecute felony and misdemeanor cases across Los Angeles County's 4,084 square miles and 10 million residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Criminal Prosecution Services

NAICS

Legal Counsel and Prosecution (92213), Courts (92211)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Prosecution & District/State Attorney Services (BPAIAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Victim Services & Witness Assistance (Justice System) (BPAIAFAJ), Specialty & Problem-Solving Courts (Drug, Mental Health, Veterans, Family) (BPAIAFAG)

Keywords

• Criminal prosecution services
• Victim assistance programs
• Law enforcement investigation
• Public integrity prosecution
• Consumer protection enforcement

Headquarters

HQ city

Oroville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Tax Funding: As a county government office, the District Attorney's Office is funded through public tax revenues. The office is headed by an elected district attorney responsible for running the office.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office prosecutes felony crimes throughout Los Angeles County and misdemeanors in unincorporated areas and 78 of 88 cities, using nearly 1,000 deputy district attorneys assigned to specialized units (public corruption, organized crime, family violence, hate crimes, elder abuse, consumer fraud, human trafficking, retail theft, environmental crimes). It also provides victim-centered services (Victim Services, Safe at Home address confidentiality, U/T visa assistance), publishes transparency reports (Officer-Involved Shootings, In-Custody Deaths), and operates a Justice Conviction Review Unit for wrongful conviction claims.

Product overview

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is the largest local prosecutorial office in the United States, operating as a unified platform of specialized prosecutorial services and public resources rather than a commercial product. The office provides core prosecutorial functions through nearly 1,000 deputy district attorneys who prosecute felony crimes countywide and misdemeanors in unincorporated areas and 78 of 88 cities. The organization offers victim-centered services including Victim Services, Safe at Home address confidentiality, U/T visa immigration assistance, and Human Trafficking Victim Resources. Specialized prosecution units address Public Integrity, Family Violence, Human Trafficking, Elder Abuse, Retail Theft, Environmental Crimes, Sexually Violent Predators, and a newly established Business Tax Fraud Unit. The office also publishes Officer-Involved Shootings and In-Custody Deaths reports for transparency, operates a Justice Conviction Review Unit for wrongful conviction claims, and provides community programs such as Project LEAD youth education and The Hard Middle podcast. The office covers 4,084 square miles serving over 10 million residents and maintains a Bureau of Investigation with nearly 300 sworn DA investigators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Victim Services Comprehensive services assisting crime victims through the criminal justice system, including victim notification, victims' rights information, financial assistance, and guidance through legal proceedings. Targeted at crime victims and survivors in Los Angeles County.
• Safe at Home Program Address confidentiality program that provides a substitute mailing address to help survivors of crime, domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault remain safe. Targeted at vulnerable survivors in Los Angeles County.
• U Visas / T Visas Information and support for U and T nonimmigrant status applications for crime victims who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful in criminal investigations or prosecutions. Targeted at immigrant crime victims in Los Angeles County.
• Human Trafficking Victim Resources Specialized resources and support services for victims of human trafficking, including emergency assistance, counseling, legal aid, and referrals to specialized service providers. Targeted at trafficking survivors in Los Angeles County.
• Public Integrity Division Division investigating and prosecuting public corruption, including cases involving government officials, law enforcement misconduct, and Brown Act violations. Targeted at maintaining integrity in public office throughout Los Angeles County.
• Family Violence Division Division specializing in the prosecution of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and other family-related violent crimes. Targeted at protecting family-violence victims and the public in Los Angeles County.
• Human Trafficking Unit Specialized unit investigating and prosecuting human trafficking and labor trafficking cases throughout Los Angeles County. Targeted at eradicating trafficking in the region.
• Elder Abuse Unit Unit focused on protecting seniors from abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation, prosecuting offenders and coordinating with adult protective services. Targeted at elderly residents of Los Angeles County.
• Retail Theft Unit Unit dedicated to prosecuting organized retail theft, cargo theft, and related fraud schemes affecting businesses and consumers. Targeted at protecting retail and logistics businesses and consumers in Los Angeles County.
• Sexually Violent Predator Unit Unit handling the civil commitment process for sexually violent predators following completion of their criminal sentences. Targeted at post-sentence civil commitment proceedings in Los Angeles County.
• Environmental Crimes Unit Unit investigating and prosecuting environmental crimes including illegal dumping, pollution violations, and hazardous waste offenses. Targeted at protecting environmental health in Los Angeles County.
• Business Tax Fraud Unit Unit dedicated to investigating and prosecuting business tax fraud cases in Los Angeles County. Targeted at enforcing tax compliance among businesses and individuals.
• Alternative Sentencing Courts Programs providing specialized court supervision for eligible defendants, including drug courts, mental health courts, and veterans courts offering treatment-based alternatives to incarceration. Targeted at eligible defendants in the Los Angeles County criminal justice system.
• Justice Conviction Review Unit Unit dedicated to reviewing claims of actual innocence and correcting wrongful convictions within Los Angeles County. Targeted at individuals with potential wrongful conviction claims.
• Officer-Involved Shootings Reports Public reports documenting the District Attorney's review and findings on officer-involved shooting cases in Los Angeles County. Targeted at the public, journalists, and accountability stakeholders.
• In-Custody Deaths Reports Public reports documenting the District Attorney's review and findings on deaths that occur while individuals are in law enforcement custody. Targeted at the public, journalists, and accountability stakeholders.
• Unlicensed Contractors Program Program investigating and prosecuting unlicensed contractors, home improvement fraud, and related consumer protection violations in construction and renovation projects. Targeted at protecting consumers and legitimate contractors in Los Angeles County.
• Bank Safety Initiative Program providing resources and guidance on banking safety, fraud prevention, and financial crime awareness for Los Angeles County residents.
• Opioid Complaint Form Online form for reporting suspected opioid-related violations, illegal drug activities, or concerns about opioid distributors and pharmacies. Targeted at collecting intelligence from the public to support prosecution of opioid-related crimes.
• Fraud Alerts Public warnings and alerts informing residents about current scams, fraud schemes, and consumer protection issues affecting Los Angeles County.
• Project LEAD Youth education program teaching children about the legal system, consequences of criminal behavior, and leadership skills to prevent juvenile delinquency. Targeted at school-age children in Los Angeles County.
• 2026 World Cup Crime Reporting Initiative providing information and resources for reporting crimes during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events in Los Angeles. Targeted at World Cup visitors and residents during the tournament window.
• The Hard Middle Podcast Official podcast providing in-depth discussions on criminal justice issues, case updates, and public safety topics. Targeted at the general public and stakeholders interested in criminal justice in Los Angeles County.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• FIFA and Law Enforcement PartnersflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman joined law enforcement partners and FIFA officials to update the public on safety measures ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Tens of thousands of fans expected in the Los Angeles area for the tournament spanning 16 cities across North America over more than five weeks.
• Los Angeles County Sheriff's DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration in criminal investigations; LA County Sheriff's Department working with DA's office on various cases including real estate fraud prosecutions and cargo theft investigations
• Local Law Enforcement AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeputy district attorneys work closely with local law enforcement personnel in their respective regions to investigate and prosecute criminal activity throughout Los Angeles County
• MGA Entertainment Inc.minorOthersMGA Entertainment referred a case involving alleged theft by a former employee to the DA's office for prosecution

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Broward County State Attorney's Office: Prosecutes felonies for Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), Florida — a major southeastern urban prosecutor's office. Direct peer in structure and function despite different state jurisdiction.
• New York County District Attorney's Office (Manhattan DA): Prosecutes felonies in Manhattan, with extensive specialized units (Rackets Bureau, Cybercrime, Hate Crimes) and major victim/witness services. Direct peer in operating a large urban prosecutor's office in a dense, high-visibility jurisdiction.
• Harris County District Attorney's Office: Prosecutes felonies for Harris County (Houston), Texas — the third-largest county in the U.S. with a large, multi-unit office similar in scale and function to LADA. Comparable in handling a diverse, high-volume urban and suburban caseload.
• Cook County State's Attorney's Office: Prosecutorial office for Chicago and Cook County, IL — one of the largest local DA offices in the U.S. with a comparable mix of felony prosecution, specialized units (public corruption, major crimes), and a major metropolitan caseload. Closest direct peer in scale and structure.
• San Francisco District Attorney's Office: California county-level prosecutor serving the City and County of San Francisco with comparable felony caseload, specialized units, and victim services. Direct peer operating in the same state legal environment and prosecutorial framework.
• King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office: Prosecutes felonies for King County (Seattle) with comparable specialized units and victim services. Direct peer as a large West Coast county prosecutor serving a major metropolitan area.
• Philadelphia District Attorney's Office: Major urban prosecutor's office handling felonies, organized crime, and quality-of-life prosecutions across Philadelphia. Direct peer in scope, scale, and the political dynamics of an elected urban DA.
• Maricopa County Attorney's Office: Prosecutes felonies for Maricopa County (Phoenix), the nation's fourth-largest county. Direct peer in operating one of the country's largest county-level prosecutorial offices serving a major metropolitan population.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Department of Justice: Federal prosecutorial agency with overlapping jurisdiction on certain crimes (corruption, civil rights, trafficking). Comparable in mission and function (government prosecution) but operates at a different scale and level of authority.
• California Attorney General's Office: State-level public law office with overlapping prosecutorial authority (consumer protection, public corruption, appellate, environmental crimes). Closest state-level peer; broader in jurisdiction but shares the public-prosecution function.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ladaoffice
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LADAOffice
• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Los-Angeles-County-District-Attorneys-Office/100090917773727
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/department-of-children-and-family-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/ladaoffice
• TikToktiktok.com/@lacountyda

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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