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Deputy District Attorney

County of Fresno
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DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I/II/III/IV

Position Description

 

Deputy District Attorney (DDA) Annual Salaries:
DDA I: $77,480 - $98,852DDA II: $90,428 - $115,414
 

 

DDA III: $108,498 - $138,502
 

 

DDA IV: $126,984 - $162,058

 

 

Scheduled Salary Increases:
 

 

Effective 6/22/26:
 

 

  • 5% for DDA I
     

 

  • 4% for DDA II & III
     

 

  • 3% for DDA IV
     

 

Effective 12/21/26:
 

 

  • 4% for DDA I & II
     

 

  • 2% for DDA III & IV
     

 

Effective 6/7/27:
 

 

  • 4% for DDA I & II
     

 

  • 2% for DDA III & IV

 

 


The Fresno County District Attorney's Office is offering rewarding and challenging career opportunities to experienced legal professionals as a Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV.

Click here for employment information about the District Attorney's Office

 


 

PERFORMANCE ALLOWANCE DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY III/IV/SENIOR  

Deputy District Attorney III/IV/Seniors who are demonstrating exemplary performance in a “specialized” assignment may receive an allowance as detailed below as determined by the District Attorney:

  • Homicide Unit- $500 per pay period 
  • MAGEC Gang Unit- $400 per pay period 
  • Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Unit- $300 per pay period 
  • Other– Including DUI grant, HEAT and prosecution of Violent Crimes - $120 per pay period


SPECIALIZATION INCENTIVE 
A three and one-half percent (3.5%) salary increase will be granted to any Deputy District Attorney who completes certification through the California Bar as a Criminal Law Specialist or Domestic Law Specialist.

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTINGS/IN-CUSTODY DEATHS 
When a Deputy District Attorney IV/Senior is assigned to the Officer Involved Shooting Team, the employee shall receive additional compensation at the rate of $1,000 per assignment for that week.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

Deputy District Attorney I:

License: Active membership, in good standing, in the State Bar of California.

Deputy District Attorney II:

License: Active membership, in good standing, in the State Bar of California.

Experience: One (1) year of full-time, paid work experience as a practicing attorney, which must be acceptable to the District Attorney.

Deputy District Attorney III:

License: Active membership, in good standing, in the State Bar of California.

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience as a practicing attorney, which must be acceptable to the District Attorney.
 

Deputy District Attorney IV:

License: Active membership, in good standing, in the State Bar of California.

Experience: Three (3) years of full-time, paid work experience as a practicing attorney, which must be acceptable to the District Attorney.

 

HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified applicants may submit required application materials (listed below) to:

District Attorney Hiring Committee
dahiringcommittee@fresnocountyca.gov
Fresno County Office of the District Attorney
2100 Tulare Street
Fresno, CA 93721

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR PDF VERSION OF FRESNO COUNTY APPLICATION

Apply immediately; application materials will be reviewed until positions are filled.

The District Attorney's Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays. For additional information, please call (559) 600-3141.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

  • A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
    • All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
    • A valid driver's license number.
    • A valid Bar Number that is active, in good standing, in the State Bar of California. 
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae 
  • Writing Sample