Suffolk County District Attorney's Office Locations

Assistant District Attorney, Overview: As the busiest District Attorney's office in the state outside of the City of New York and a felony conviction rate of 97%, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office relies on attracting law school graduates with the potential to develop into outstanding prosecutors in order to maintain one of the finest prosecutor's offices in the United States. The office seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and strong character traits who are committed to public service. Each year over a thousand applicants apply for a limited number of positions. Those selected are provided with extensive on-the-job-training and are quickly given the opportunity to develop trial and appellate litigation skills. The office maintains a Training and Education Bureau providing Assistant District Attorneys with ongoing continuing educational opportunities and supplements this training with that provided at the National District Attorneys Association's National Advocacy Center and the New York State District Attorneys Association's Prosecutor's Training Institute. The office is also at the forefront in providing prosecutors with the technological tools needed to most vigorously represent the people of New York State in criminal prosecutions. Starting annual salary for new Assistants District Attorneys is competitive and includes a comprehensive benefits plan. Requirements: Graduation from an accredited law school; United States citizenship; Residency in the County of Suffolk; Record of academic excellence; High moral character and sincere interest in public service. Benefits: Health Insurance, including optical and dental benefits. Vacation, Personal and Sick Time, Maternity and Disability Leave, Deferred Compensation, New York State Retirement, Life Insurance, Legal and other benefits. Locations: (Suffolk County is the eastern most county on Long Island). Career Track: New Assistant District Attorneys ordinarily begin their tenure in the District Court Bureau where they prosecute misdemeanor crimes and gain investigative and trial experience. Most then move on the East End Bureau to gain additional experience and then to Case Advisory Bureau where felony crimes are first processed. Later, A.D.A.s move into the various bureaus of three divisions including Trial, Investigations and Appeals where they develop specialized skills and develop experience in various areas of the criminal law, including: Homicide; Rackets/Organized Crime; Environmental Crime; Public Integrity; White Collar Crime; Narcotics; Gangs; Major Crime; Family Crime; Elder Abuse; Computer/Internet crimes. Do You Have What It Takes? Many successful applicants have served in internships in the criminal justice system in prosecutors' offices, defense firms, public defender offices and in judicial clerkships. The District Attorney encourages law students to actively participate in intern/externship and legal clinical programs. Many have been active in Law Review, Moot Court and Trial Advocacy programs. The District Attorney also encourages involvement in community volunteerism and other good citizenship activities. The Office evaluates candidates based on life experience in addition to academic achievement and legal and professional employment experience. Applicants must be well prepared for each of three levels of interviews: On-campus/Initial Interviews (Based on performance, the initial interview may be waived for participants in the Suffolk District Attorney's Internship Program.) Mini-Panel Interviews with experienced Assistant District Attorneys Final Panel Interview with the District Attorney and senior staff members. Since the District Attorney's Office is a law enforcement agency, applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation. The office maintains a zero-tolerance policy for drug use and driving while intoxicated. All Assistant District Attorneys are bound by the Canons of Ethics and the Ethical Guidelines for the New York State District Attorneys Association. To apply for an Assistant District Attorney position, send your resume and cover letter to: Mr. Edward Flaherty; District Court Bureau Chief; Suffolk County District Attorney's Office; 400 Carleton Avenue; Central Islip, NY 11722.


The People's Guide to the District Attorney's Office of Suffolk County, New York
Hauppauge Office Suffolk County District Attorney Building #77 N County Complex Hauppauge, NY 11787 631-853-4161 fax: 631-853-5117 Contains the office's Investigations Division, Rackets Bureau, White Collar Crime Bureau, Public Integrity Bureau, Environmental Crime Unit, Gang Intelligence Unit, Electronics/Tech Unit, and Executive offices.
Central Islip Cohalan Court Complex 400 Carleton Avenue Central Islip, NY 11722 631-853-4104 Contains the office's District Court and Case Advisory Bureaus, as well as its Domestic Violence Unit and Stop Bias program.
Riverhead Arthur M. Cromarty Court Complex 200 Center Drive Riverhead, NY 11901 631-853-2500 Contains the office's Homicide, Major Crime, Family Crime, Appeals and Narcotics Bureaus, as well as Administrative Offices.
East End Bureau Covers Riverhead, Southold, Southampton, Shelter Island and Easthampton. Southampton Office (Southampton Town Hall) 116 Hampton Rd. Southampton, NY 11968 631-852-8800 Southold Office Feather Hill Shopping Center Main Rd. Southold, NY 11971 631-852-8600
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