Durham County District Attorney's Office

Durham County makes up the state’s 16th Prosecutorial District. The elected district attorney for the 16th District is Satana Deberry, who was sworn in to lead the Durham County District Attorney’s Office on January 1, 2019. The Durham County District Attorney’s Office employs about 40 people, including prosecutors, administrators, victim service coordinators, legal assistants, and other staff. The Office is divided into teams: Administrative, Homicide & Violent Crimes, Drug & Property Crimes, Special Victims Unit and District Court. The Office represents the State in all criminal cases in Durham County. More than 20,000 infraction, misdemeanor, and felony charges are filed in Durham’s courts in a year. Durham DA’s Office Mission Statement: The Durham DA’s Office is dedicated to pursuing justice and addressing injustice. We serve crime victims and our community through a trauma-informed approach that prioritizes safety, accountability, and healing. We apply the truth, the law, and the values of our community to the fair and equitable administration of our duties. We are an innovative, evidence-based, and compassionate office that is accessible to and reflective of the community we serve.