Brooklyn District Attorney's Office

What Brooklyn District Attorney's Office does

The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office, formally the Kings County District Attorney's Office, is a constitutionally mandated public law enforcement agency that investigates and prosecutes criminal offenses in Kings County (Brooklyn), New York City. Founded in 1849 and headquartered at 350 Jay Street, Brooklyn, the office operates under District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and serves Brooklyn's approximately 2.7 million residents through a portfolio of 15+ specialized bureaus and units. Core operations span the Hate Crimes Bureau, Human Trafficking Unit, Frauds Bureau (including deed fraud), Domestic Violence Bureau, Homicide Bureau, Public Integrity Bureau, Construction Crimes and Labor Fraud Unit, Special Victims Bureau, and the Immigrant Affairs Unit. Specialized programs include the Brooklyn Family Justice Center, Victim Services Unit, Youth Diversion and Initiatives, Re-Entry Bureau, Post-Conviction Justice Bureau, Seal Your Conviction, Gun Buybacks, CIRCLES for Safe Streets, and Project Restore Bed-Stuy.

The office delivers services free of charge to all Brooklyn residents and operates without commercial revenue; funding flows through New York City and Kings County budget allocations. Distribution is handled through the central Action Center, 14+ specialized phone hotlines, the Brooklyn Family Justice Center, and an Office of Public Engagement that conducts in-person outreach at community board, precinct council, and block association meetings. Underlying technology is limited to standard government case management systems, a public website, and social media properties on six platforms; no AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or proprietary technology are disclosed.

The office pursues a "community-based prosecution" model that combines traditional case prosecution with embedded partnerships, most prominently with the NYPD and with 11+ precinct clergy councils led by the 67th Precinct Clergy Council (The GodSquad). Additional partnerships include the ASPCA for animal cruelty cases and the Family Justice Center co-located service model. Strategic priorities under DA Gonzalez emphasize progressive prosecution, gun violence reduction, alternatives to incarceration, conviction review, and immigrant community protection.

Name

Brooklyn District Attorney's Office

Legal name

Kings County District Attorney's Office

Website

https://brooklynda.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1849

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office (Kings County) is a public law enforcement agency that investigates and prosecutes crime, delivers victim services, and runs community violence-intervention programs for the 2.7 million residents of Brooklyn under District Attorney Eric Gonzalez.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Criminal Prosecution Services

NAICS

Legal Counsel and Prosecution (92213), Legal Counsel and Prosecution (922130), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922)

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), Criminal Justice Reform & Legal System Advocacy (BPAGAFAI), Community Corrections (Probation, Parole & Reentry) (BPAIAFAE), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM)

Keywords

• Criminal prosecution services
• Victim support services
• Law enforcement prosecution
• Community safety programs
• Criminal justice reform

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Operated as a government agency funded through public tax revenue, with no commercial revenue generation. Provides free services to Brooklyn residents.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office investigates and prosecutes criminal offenses across Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, operating specialized bureaus for homicide, domestic violence, hate crimes, human trafficking, fraud, and other offenses. It provides victim support and advocacy services through the Victim Services Unit, Brooklyn Family Justice Center, and Immigrant Affairs Unit, alongside diversion and re-entry programs such as Youth Diversion, Seal Your Conviction, and the Re-Entry Bureau. The office also delivers community-based violence prevention initiatives including gun buybacks, CIRCLES for Safe Streets, and Project Restore Bed-Stuy.

Product overview

The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office (Kings County District Attorney's Office) is a government law enforcement agency that provides prosecution, victim services, community engagement, and criminal justice reform programs. The organization operates through specialized bureaus (Hate Crimes Bureau, Domestic Violence Bureau, Human Trafficking Unit, Frauds Bureau, Homicide Bureau) and offers victim support services (Victim Services Unit, Brooklyn Family Justice Center, Immigrant Affairs Unit). The office also runs diversion and reentry programs (Youth Diversion & Initiatives, Re-Entry Bureau, Post-Conviction Justice Bureau, Seal Your Conviction) alongside community-based violence intervention initiatives (Gun Buybacks, CIRCLES for Safe Streets, Project Restore Bed-Stuy). The District Attorney's Action Center serves as the primary intake point for reporting crimes and coordinating enforcement.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• District Attorney's Action Center Central intake hub located at 350 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Phone: 718-250-2340) for reporting crimes, accessing DA services, and coordinating enforcement matters.
• Victim Services Unit Provides support, resources, crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to services for crime victims in Brooklyn. Accessible via hotline 718-250-3820.
• Brooklyn Family Justice Center Multi-agency co-located service center providing comprehensive support to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and elder abuse. Accessible at 718-250-5111.
• Human Trafficking Unit Specialized unit investigating and prosecuting human trafficking offenses and providing survivor support. Accessible via hotline 718-250-2770.
• Immigrant Affairs Unit Provides resources, advocacy, and support to immigrant Brooklyn residents and addresses immigration-related criminal matters. Accessible at 718-250-3333.
• Domestic Violence Bureau Prosecutes domestic violence cases and coordinates with victim advocates, law enforcement, and service providers. Accessible at 718-250-3300.
• Hate Crimes Bureau Dedicated unit for investigating and prosecuting hate-based criminal offenses in Brooklyn. Accessible via hotline 718-250-4949.
• Frauds Bureau Investigates and prosecutes financial fraud crimes including deed fraud targeting Brooklyn property owners.
• Youth Diversion and Initiatives Programs aimed at diverting youth from the criminal justice system through alternative interventions, mentorship, and community-based solutions.
• Re-Entry Bureau Supports individuals returning to the community after incarceration with resources, coordination services, and reintegration support.
• Seal Your Conviction Program enabling eligible individuals to seal past criminal convictions from their records under New York law.
• Post-Conviction Justice Bureau Bureau focused on reviewing and potentially modifying or vacating past convictions under updated laws.
• Gun Buybacks Community violence reduction initiative offering cash incentives for residents to surrender firearms.
• CIRCLES for Safe Streets Community-based violence intervention program focused on street-level conflict resolution and outreach.
• Project Restore Bed-Stuy Community-focused violence prevention and restoration program serving the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 67th Precinct Clergy Council (The GodSquad)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2021Strategic partnership with the 67th Precinct Clergy Council, led by Pastor Gilford T. Monrose, to reduce gun violence in Brooklyn. The partnership involves street-level intervention, alternatives to incarceration, victim services, clergy care, social support services, and mentorships. The GodSquad, located in East Flatbush, has been engaged in street-level interventions to reduce gun violence for more than a decade.
• 69th Precinct Clergy Council (Canarsie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership extended to neighboring Clergy Councils including the 69th Precinct Clergy Council as part of the gun violence reduction initiative.
• 70th Precinct Clergy Council (Flatbush)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership extended to the 70th Precinct Clergy Council as part of the expanded clergy council network for gun violence reduction.
• 71st Precinct Clergy Council (Crown Heights)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner71st Precinct Clergy Council participating in the strategic partnership to decrease gun violence and youth involvement in the justice system.
• 73rd Precinct Clergy Council (Brownsville)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner73rd Precinct Clergy Council participating in the Brooklyn DA's gun violence reduction partnership program in high-crime precinct.
• 75th Precinct Clergy Council (East New York)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner75th Precinct Clergy Council participating in the gun violence reduction initiative covering East New York.
• 77th Precinct Clergy Council (Crown Heights)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner77th Precinct Clergy Council included in the expanded clergy council partnership network.
• 79th Precinct Clergy Council (Bedford Stuyvesant)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner79th Precinct Clergy Council participating in the partnership to decrease youth involvement in the justice system.
• 81st Precinct Clergy Council (Bedford Stuyvesant)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner81st Precinct Clergy Council part of the clergy council network for community-based violence prevention.
• 83rd Precinct Clergy Council (Bushwick)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner83rd Precinct Clergy Council participating in the strategic partnership for gun violence reduction.
• 90th Precinct Clergy Council (Williamsburg)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner90th Precinct Clergy Council included in the expanded Brooklyn DA clergy council partnership program.
• New York Police Department (NYPD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the NYPD on crime enforcement, gang investigations, and community policing initiatives. Joint operations on gang-related violence and coordinated responses to gun violence in high-crime precincts.
• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on animal cruelty investigations, with ASPCA officers assisting in the discovery and rescue of neglected animals.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office: One of the largest US DA offices, operating progressive-prosecution reform initiatives (e.g., resentencing, diversion) that parallel the Brooklyn DA's Justice 2020 agenda.
• Cook County State's Attorney's Office: Chicago-area prosecution office with comparable progressive-prosecution reforms, victim services, and community-violence-intervention programs in a major urban jurisdiction.
• Alameda County District Attorney's Office: Bay Area DA office known for its conviction-integrity and resentencing work that parallels Brooklyn's Post-Conviction Justice Bureau.
• Harris County District Attorney's Office: Houston-area DA office known for progressive reform, conviction-integrity-unit work, and alternatives-to-incarceration programming — closely aligned with Brooklyn's Justice 2020 framework.
• Queens District Attorney's Office: Another NYC borough DA office with comparable structure, jurisdiction size, and mandate to prosecute state crimes within a diverse urban population.
• Philadelphia District Attorney's Office: Another large urban DA office that has implemented progressive-prosecution reforms, diversion programs, and community-based violence prevention initiatives.
• Manhattan District Attorney's Office: The New York County DA's office is the closest comparable — a large urban DA office operating in the same city, serving a similar diverse population with prosecution, victim services, and reform programs.
• San Francisco District Attorney's Office: Urban progressive-prosecution office with explicit focus on diversion, mental health, and victim-centered approaches — a frequently cited national model alongside Brooklyn.
• Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office: Large urban state attorney's office with comparable prosecution scale, victim services, and reform initiatives serving a diverse population.
• Bronx District Attorney's Office: NYC borough DA office with a similar prosecution-plus-community-engagement model serving an urban, high-need population with comparable specialty units.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/brooklynda
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCPywDMXCJn6xua6aQYjfXwQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/BrooklynDA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brooklyndaoffice
• Instagraminstagram.com/brooklyndaoffice

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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