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Best/worst DA's offices

Post by Anonymous User » Mon Jul 06, 2020 3:24 pm

What are the best and worst DA's offices to work for after law school? Interested in different metrics--caseload, advancement to interesting cases, mentorship, retention, etc.

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Re: Best/worst DA's offices

Post by Anonymous User » Tue Jul 07, 2020 2:37 pm

Jackson County Prosecutor's office in Missouri is AWFUL.
Pretty corrupt and the attorneys are underpaid.

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Re: Best/worst DA's offices

Post by logical seasoning » Fri Feb 05, 2021 8:28 pm

Santa Clara County DA starting pay is the highest in the nation-- I think they start at 135k not including benefits. Established mentorship program and you usually get 8-10 trials your first year. After a year or two, depending on your performance, you get placed in different units (gen fen, drugs, juvenile, etc). Cutting edge, liberal prosecution philosophy in the office as well.

Downside is a large caseload + expected excellence at every turn forces competition and overwork. Expect 10-12 hour days as the norm.

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Re: Best/worst DA's offices

Post by Anonymous User » Sun Feb 07, 2021 4:37 am

Any thoughts on Kern, CA?

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Re: Best/worst DA's offices

Post by Anonymous User » Wed Feb 10, 2021 11:58 pm

Orange County hands down worst of the worst. Their reputation is garbage just Google Orange County District Attorney.

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