Los Angeles County District Attorney
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office prosecutes criminal cases, provides services to victims of violent crime, and handles certain specialized investigations. Use the appropriate official service for reporting concerns, obtaining case information, or requesting assistance.
Victim services: Call 800-380-3811 for assistance through the Bureau of Victim Services. Services are free, have no legal residency or citizenship requirement, and are available whether or not a criminal case is filed.
General contact: Call 213-974-3512 or use the official contact page. For court dates and available criminal case records, use the court services described below.
Independent, non-government information: This website is not affiliated with the District Attorney's Office. We do not accept crime reports, provide legal representation, submit complaints, or process compensation claims.
Responsibilities and Jurisdiction
The District Attorney's Office represents the people of the State of California in criminal prosecutions. Prosecutors review law enforcement investigations, decide whether to file charges, and handle the proceedings that follow.
The office also employs investigators who support prosecutions and conduct certain specialized investigations. Victim services representatives provide assistance with needs arising from violent crime and participation in the criminal justice process.
Felonies and Misdemeanors
The office prosecutes felonies throughout Los Angeles County. Its published jurisdiction includes misdemeanors in unincorporated areas and 78 of the county's 88 cities.
The following cities have their own prosecutors for misdemeanor crimes and municipal code violations within their jurisdictions: Burbank, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, and Torrance.
Use the office overview and official FAQs to review responsibilities. For an existing case, identify the assigned prosecuting office from the case correspondence.
Legal Representation
Prosecutors do not serve as a defendant's attorney or provide personal legal advice. The Public Defender and other defense counsel have separate roles.
If an attorney represents you in your criminal case, have that attorney contact the District Attorney's Office about the case.
Choose the Right Service
Reporting a crime, requesting victim support, obtaining a police report, and checking court records use different channels.
| Your task | Where to start | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Report a crime | The police agency serving the location where the incident occurred. Call 911 for an emergency. | Incident location, date, description, and any information requested by the receiving agency. |
| Request victim services | 800-380-3811 or the Bureau of Victim Services. | A safe contact method, the assistance needed, and case or report information if available. |
| Check a court date or criminal case | Find Case Information. | Complete court case number and details needed to confirm the correct case. |
| Find an unknown criminal case number | The contacts linked from the DA's criminal case information instructions. | Defendant's name and date of birth when needed to distinguish possible matches. |
| Obtain a police report | The law enforcement agency that created the report. | Report number if known, incident details, and any required identification or authorization. |
| Check custody status | LASD Inmate Information Center. | The person's name and date of birth. |
| Get help filing a victim compensation claim | Claims Verification Unit at 800-492-5944. | Information requested for the claim and any existing claim correspondence. |
| Make a specialized complaint | The responsible division or agency identified below. | A concise description, relevant dates, supporting records, and the connection to that office's responsibilities. |
Crime Reports and Police Complaints
Report a crime to the police agency serving the area where it occurred. Call 911 for an emergency; a general email or online inquiry is not an emergency reporting channel.
Certain matters, such as public corruption, real estate fraud, and alleged criminal conduct within the justice system, may have specialized District Attorney reporting routes. Review the official instructions or contact the relevant division before submitting materials.
Police Reports
Request an incident or investigative report from the agency that prepared it. A prosecutor's review of an investigation does not make the DA's general contact service the source for obtaining the police report.
For documents filed in a criminal court case, use the Superior Court's records services instead.
Officer or Deputy Complaints
The District Attorney's published instructions direct complaints about a police officer or sheriff's deputy to the officer's employing agency.
Alleged criminal conduct involving justice-system personnel may also fall within the Justice System Integrity Division's responsibilities. Identify whether you are reporting an agency-conduct complaint, suspected criminal conduct, or both, and follow the relevant submission process.
Case Information and Court Dates
Los Angeles Superior Court maintains criminal court case records. Use Find Case Information and select the criminal case service.
Using a Case Number
Enter the complete court case number in the format requested. Confirm the defendant and case details before relying on the result.
Review available proceedings and hearing information, distinguishing past events from upcoming appearances. If a date, location, or appearance instruction is unclear, contact the responsible court office.
The DA's criminal case information page also explains how to reach the court system.
Finding the Case Number
If you cannot locate the number, the DA's instructions direct you to its office contacts. Have the defendant's name and, when needed, date of birth available.
The court also provides name-search services through Access a Case. Review coverage and fees before using a search.
Custody Information
For current LASD custody information, use the Inmate Information Center and follow its name and date-of-birth instructions.
A jail booking number is not automatically a court case number. Use the court for proceedings and records, and LASD for the custody information its system provides.
Victim Services
The Bureau of Victim Services provides free assistance to victims of violent crime. Representatives work in courthouses and police stations and offer help in several languages.
There is no legal residency or citizenship requirement for these services. Assistance is available whether or not a criminal case is filed.
Call 800-380-3811 or visit the official victim services page.
Available Assistance
- Crisis intervention and emergency assistance.
- Counseling referrals.
- Case status notification.
- Court escort and orientation.
- Restitution assistance.
Representatives are trained to assist children, seniors, people with disabilities, and victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other violent crimes. Explain the support and language assistance you need when contacting the bureau.
Compensation and Restitution
The Claims Verification Unit assists with applications to the California Victim Compensation Board. Call 800-492-5944 for help with that process.
Compensation claims and restitution have different requirements. Assistance with a claim does not establish eligibility or guarantee payment; follow the instructions for the particular request.
Contacting the Office
General inquiries and complaints about the District Attorney's Office can be sent to info@da.lacounty.gov or through the official contact form.
A useful inquiry identifies:
- The service or response requested.
- The assigned office or courthouse, if known.
- A court case or police report number, when relevant.
- Important dates and prior correspondence.
- A reliable and safe way to contact you.
Use the designated channel for sensitive documents. A general message does not replace a formal complaint, records request, court filing, or other required submission.
Legal Advice and Represented Defendants
The office states that it cannot provide general legal advice or refer you to a lawyer. If you have counsel in your criminal case, have that attorney communicate with the prosecutor about the matter.
Verifying Employee Identity
If someone claiming to work for the office asks to question you, the official FAQ advises asking to see employee identification. If you remain uncertain, verify the contact through an independently obtained official office number before sharing sensitive information.
Specialized Complaints and Referrals
Public Integrity
The official FAQ directs written complaints about alleged Brown Act or open-meeting violations and concerns involving an elected person or body to the Public Integrity Division.
Use its designated address, listed below. The division's Suite 1000 address differs from the general office's Suite 1200 mailing address.
Justice System Integrity and Unauthorized Practice
The Justice System Integrity Division investigates and prosecutes alleged criminal conduct involving people working within the justice system, including attorneys, judges, court employees, and law enforcement personnel.
The Consumer Protection Division handles unauthorized practice of law, including people falsely acting as attorneys. Professional discipline complaints about licensed attorneys use the State Bar of California's complaint resources.
Warrants and Record Relief
The District Attorney does not provide defendants with legal advice about clearing warrants. Contact your attorney or seek information from the Public Defender's Office about qualifying defense assistance.
For dismissal, expungement, or other record-relief questions, consult the attorney who handled the case or the clerk's office at the courthouse of conviction. Eligibility and procedures depend on the type of relief and case circumstances.
Conviction Review
The Justice Conviction Review Unit publishes information and request forms for review of qualifying convictions prosecuted by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
Review the unit's criteria and submission instructions. A review request does not guarantee acceptance, a particular outcome, or an extension of any separate court deadline.
Child Support and Consumer Assistance
Direct child support questions to the Child Support Services Department, which handles operations formerly performed by the DA's office.
For general consumer complaints and assistance, use the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs. Its services are separate from criminal prosecution by the District Attorney.
Contacts and Mailing Addresses
Confirm the responsible office before sending documents or visiting. General inquiries, specialized complaints, victim services, and court records use different channels.
| Service | Contact or address | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| District Attorney's Office | 211 West Temple Street, Suite 1200 Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-974-3512 info@da.lacounty.gov Official contact form |
General inquiries and complaints about the office. Use specialized contacts when applicable. |
| TTY | 800-457-7778 | TTY access. Published availability: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Bureau of Victim Services | 800-380-3811 Victim services information |
Free assistance for victims of violent crime, whether or not a criminal case is filed. |
| Claims Verification Unit | 800-492-5944 | Assistance filing California Victim Compensation Board claims. |
| Justice System Integrity Division | 213-974-3888 | Alleged criminal conduct involving justice-system personnel. |
| Consumer Protection Division | 213-257-2450 | Published contact for unauthorized-practice-of-law concerns and division-related questions. |
| Public Integrity Division | 211 West Temple Street, Suite 1000 Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
Written complaints described in the official FAQ, including alleged open-meeting violations and concerns involving elected officials or bodies. |
| Justice Conviction Review Unit | Review criteria and request forms | Requests involving qualifying claims of actual innocence or wrongful conviction. |
| Public Defender | Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center 210 West Temple Street, 19th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-974-2811 Official website |
Defense representation for qualifying individuals. Separate from the prosecutor's office. |
| Child Support Services | 866-901-3212 Office of Ombudsperson 5770 South Eastern Avenue Commerce, CA 90040 Official website |
Child support inquiries and complaints. Confirm the current mailing instructions for your request. |
| Consumer and Business Affairs | 800-593-8222 Official website |
General consumer assistance, information, and complaint resources. |
Published hours are Pacific Time. Confirm current contacts, holiday closures, visiting arrangements, and submission instructions through the responsible office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I report a crime directly to the District Attorney?
Usually, begin with the police agency serving the place where the incident occurred. Certain specialized matters have DA reporting channels. Review the official instructions for the issue involved.
Can I receive victim services if no charges have been filed?
Yes. The Bureau of Victim Services states that assistance is available whether or not a criminal case is filed. Call 800-380-3811 to discuss available support.
Can the District Attorney represent me personally?
Prosecutors represent the people of the State of California. The office does not provide personal legal advice or act as a defendant's attorney.
Where do I check a court date?
Use the Superior Court's case information service with the court case number. Confirm unclear or conflicting appearance instructions with the court.
Where can I request a conviction review?
The Justice Conviction Review Unit page provides review criteria and request forms. Read the eligibility and submission instructions before preparing a request.
Where can I find employment opportunities?
Review the official employment page for current listings, qualifications, and application instructions.
Information on this page is drawn from the official resources linked above. Verify current contacts, case-access instructions, and submission procedures with the responsible office.
For crime reports, victim assistance, case questions, or complaints, use the designated official agency. Messages and documents submitted to this website do not reach the District Attorney's Office.