Office of the City Attorney
The unit promotes justice and protects the people of San Diego by aggressively and fairly prosecuting those who violate the law. This unit is responsible for processing, negotiating, and trying all cases to which defendants plead not guilty.
The unit handles a wide variety of crimes, including:
Trial deputies handle jury and bench trials, probation revocation hearings, and restitution hearings, as well as arraignment and trial-setting hearings.
Cases involving hate crimes and driving under the influence of drugs and hate crime cases are prosecuted by a specialized team of experienced deputies who vertically handle these cases throughout each step of the criminal process. The unit steadfastly protects the rights of crime victims by obtaining restitution orders and making San Diego a safer community for everyone.