Brave Justice

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A Bridge to Change

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Whatever your situation, background, immigration status or economic means; whether you are a third-generation Queens resident or someone who came here yesterday to provide your family a better life; whatever your gender identification or sexual orientation, Justice must always look the same.”

-Melinda Katz, Queens District Attorney

Brave JusticeBlazing the TrailA 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 SENTENCED FOR SHOOTING CORRECTION OFFICER

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Mark Gibbs was sentenced today to 11 and a half years in prison…

FLUSHING PAIR CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF MORE THAN $600,000 WORTH OF DRUGS

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Amanda Chen and Sheng Lin were charged with 17 counts of criminal possession…

LONG ISLAND MAN SENTENCED FOR MURDER OF PREGNANT GIRLFRIEND

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Goey Charles was sentenced today to 25 years to life in prison for…

BROOKLYN MAN SENTENCED FOR STEALING WIDOW’S HOME BY POSING AS HER SON

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Christopher Williams was sentenced for stealing the home of an elderly widow by…

QUEENS MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO MANSLAUGHTER IN CAR CRASH THAT KILLED NYPD OFFICER

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Kassun Brown pleaded guilty today to manslaughter for speeding through a stop sign…

NEW JERSEY MAN CHARGED WITH INSURANCE FRAUD IN THEFT OF $2.6 MILLION

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that David Liu was charged with criminal possession of stolen property in the theft…

HOMEOWNER CHARGED IN TRIPLE HOMICIDE WITH STABBING TENANTS AND GIRLFRIEND TO DEATH

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that David Daniel was charged today with murder in the stabbing deaths of two…

SEXUAL PREDATOR SENTENCED TO 40 YEARS TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR RAPING CHILD RELATIVES

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Jason Brown was sentenced today to 40 years to life in prison for…

LONG ISLAND MAN CONVICTED OF MURDERING PREGNANT GIRLFRIEND

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Goey Charles was convicted of murder in the October 2020 death of his…