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n. an elected official of a county or a designated district with ...
Source: dictionary.law.com

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A lawyer who is elected or chosen by local government officials to represent the state government in criminal cases brought in a designated county or judicial district. A DA's duties typically in [..]
Source: nolo.com

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the prosecuting officer of a judicial district see also state's attorney
Source: dictionary.findlaw.com

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A district attorney is an elected or appointed public official of a county or designated district whose duties are governed by state law. Generally, the duties of a district attorney are to manage the [..]
Source: definitions.uslegal.com

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A state government lawyer who prosecutes criminal cases. Also referred to as a prosecutor.
Source: americanbar.org (offline)

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A lawyer who acts as the prosecutor in New York State criminal cases.  Each borough has its own DA's office.  The DA or assistant DA is the person trying the criminal case.
Source: www2.law.columbia.edu

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Under state law, the prosecuting attorney who represents the state in each county.
Source: jeffersoncountywi.gov (offline)

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A local government official who represents the government in bringing indictments and prosecuting criminal cases. May be elected in some jurisdictions. Similar to prosecuting attorney, state's attorney, Crown counsel, Crown prosecutor.
Source: popcenter.org (offline)

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 An officer who acts as an attorney for the people or government within a specified district. The prosecuting officer of a judicial district.
Source: pcv.pccd.pa.gov (offline)

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The District Attorney is an attorney who is elected by the voters of a particular jurisdiction. The job of the district attorney is to represent the People of the State of New York in criminal proceed [..]
Source: mazzeipolk.com

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Under State law, the prosecuting attorney who represents the State in each county.
Source: rpfoley.com (offline)

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A lawyer elected or appointed to a specified judicial district to serve as a prosecutor for the state in criminal cases.
Source: da18.org (offline)

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A lawyer who, as the prosecutor, represents the Commonwealth and speaks for the victim. A DA is assigned to most cases automatically.
Source: alleghenycourts.us

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An attorney who is the elected or appointed chief of a prosecution agency, and whose official duty is to represent the state in criminal proceedings against those accused of crimes.
Source: nycdefense.com

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District Attorneys are lawyers elected within prosecutorial districts to prosecute State criminal charges and represent the counties in civil matters.
Source: courts.maine.gov (offline)

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see “Prosecutor.”
Source: oregonsatf.org (offline)

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The attorney, usually an elected official, tasked with prosecuting accused persons in the name of the state.                                                        Last Updated:  7/9/2015    [..]
Source: docmckee.com

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A lawyer, selected or appointed in a judicial district, to serve as prosecutor for the state in criminal cases.
Source: basalt.net





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