Melinda Katz, Queens District Attorney
Brave Justice • Blazing the Trail • A Bridge to Change
As Queens District Attorney, Melinda Katz brings a steady, community-centered approach to the office. A lifelong resident of the Borough, DA Katz has seen the many changes that have taken place as we’ve become a more cosmopolitan and diverse community, while still retaining the family-oriented values that have always defined us. Working with our communities to manage these new challenges, DA Katz knows that strong local engagement brings innovative ideas and creates a partnership that produces real results.
Brave Justice
Being brave means setting a bold course, not being afraid to take...Read more
Blazing the Trail
As a true trailblazer, DA Katz has discovered and implemented new ways...Read more
A Bridge to Change
Rising above the turbulent waters of our time, we are building bridges...Read more
Latest News
QUEENS MAN INDICTED FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY AND ARSON FOR KILLING DOG
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Isaiah Gurley was indicted for animal cruelty, arson, criminal mischief and other crimes…
THREE DEFENDANTS INDICTED FOR SEX TRAFFICKING VICTIM IN FLUSHING
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Kwai Ling Chan and Bobby Chen, a married couple, and Tashi Chimchu were…
DRIVER INDICTED FOR HIT-AND-RUN DEATH OF HIGHWAY WORKER ON NASSAU EXPRESSWAY
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Daveanand Budhai was indicted for the death of Isabel Alvarez, who was the…
QUEENS DISTRICT ATTORNEY MELINDA KATZ APPOINTS 45 NEW ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz today announced the appointment of 45 new Assistant District Attorneys representing 22 different law schools…
SOUTH JAMAICA TEENAGER CHARGED WITH MURDER FOR SHOOTING DEATH OF 13-YEAR-OLD BOY IN DUNKIN’ DONUTS PARKING LOT
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that a 16-year-old male was charged with murder in the second degree and…
ELMHURST MAN CONVICTED OF KILLING MOTHER AND BROTHER
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Roscoe Danielson was convicted of murder in the second degree, concealment of a…
SUBWAY RIDER CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER FOR UNPROVOKED STABBING OF FELLOW STRAPHANGER
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Luis Pallchisaca was arraigned on charges of attempted murder, assault and weapon possession…
QUEENS FATHER SENTENCED TO 32 YEARS TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR MURDER OF 3-YEAR-OLD SON
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Shaquan Butler was sentenced to 32 years to life in prison today for…
MOTORIST CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER AND LEAVING THE SCENE OF FATILITY FOR STRIKING WORKER ON NASSAU EXPRESSWAY
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Daveanand Budhai was arraigned on charges of manslaughter, assault, leaving the scene of…
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