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following information is an excerpt from the District Attorney’s
official bio available in total online at
www.queensda.org.
District Attorney
Richard A. Brown of Queens County was born in Brooklyn on Nov. 13, 1932.
He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Hobart College in 1953,
graduated from New York University School of Law in June 1956 and was
admitted to the Bar by the Appellate Division, Second Department in
October 1956.
Prior to becoming a member of the judiciary in September 1973, Brown
spent nine years serving in various important legal positions on behalf
of the leadership of the New York State Senate and Assembly.
After serving as a judge of the Criminal Court for less than two years,
Brown was appointed the supervising judge of the Brooklyn Criminal Court
and assumed full administrative responsibility for the operation of
that court and supervision of all judicial and non-judicial personnel.
In January 1976, Brown was designated as an acting justice of the Supreme
Court of the State of New York.
In November 1977, Brown was elected a Justice of the Supreme Court in
Queens County.
On June 1, 1991, Brown left the Appellate Division to accept Governor
Cuomo’s appointment as the District Attorney of Queens County.
Main Office:
125-01 Queens Boulevard
Kew Gardens, New York 11415
Phone: (718) 286-6000
Additional
Offices:
120-55 Queens Blvd.
Kew Gardens, New York 11415
80-02 Kew Gardens
Rd.
Kew Gardens, New York 11415
89-14 Parsons Blvd.
Jamaica, New York 11432
25-10 Court Sq.
Long Island City, New York 11101
The Queens District
Attorney’s Office maintains an extensive website at www.queensda.org
that offers everything from reference numbers and opening arguments
to photos of the District Attorney in action.
The site describes the organization of the Queens District Attorney’s
Office as follows:
“Since District Attorney Brown took office in June, 1991, the
office has undergone significant reorganization and change, adapting
itself to the crime fighting needs of the diverse communities of the
county. Specialized divisions and bureaus have been created to focus
on areas of concern to residents as well as to businessmen, workers
and visitors to Queens, the City’s second most populous borough.
“In the past few years, one of the most significant initiatives
ever undertaken by the office was put into place with the establishment
in June, 1996 of a prosecutorial policy designed to eliminate plea bargaining
in the most serious felony cases. The policy, which is discussed at
greater length elsewhere in this report, generally prohibits plea bargaining
after the Grand Jury has indicted a defendant on a felony charge.
“The implementation of the new plea policy as well as other prosecutorial
policies and procedures and the day to day administration of the office
is the responsibility of the Chief Assistant District Attorney under
the direct supervision of the District Attorney.
Following are the current heads of the D.A.’s office, the divisions
and the bureaus:
Chief Assistant
District Attorney John M. Ryan
ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION
Executive Assistant District Attorney Eileen M. Sullivan
INVESTIGATIONS
DIVISION
Executive Assistant District Attorney Peter A. Crusco
Civil Enforcement Bureau Chief:
Assistant District Attorney Anthony M. Communiello
Computer and Advanced Technology Crimes Bureau Chief:
Assistant District Attorney Robert D. Alexander
Economic Crimes Bureau Chief:
Assistant District Attorney Brian J. Mich
Integrity Bureau Chief:
Assistant District Attorney James M. Liander
Narcotics Investigation Bureau Chief:
Assistant District Attorney Wilbert J. LeMelle
Organized Crime and Rackets Bureau Chief:
Assistant District Attorney Gerard A. Brave
LEGAL AFFAIRS
DIVISION
Executive Assistant District Attorney Gary S. Fidel
Appeals Bureau Chief
Assistant District Attorney John M. Castellano
Trial Advocacy Director
Assistant District Attorney Steven L. Schwartz
MAJOR CRIMES
DIVISION
Executive Assistant District Attorney Gregory L. Lasak
Domestic Violence Bureau Chief:
Assistant District Attorney Scott E. Kessler
Homicide Investigations Bureau Chief:
Assistant District Attorney Peter T. Reeese
Homicide Trials Bureau Chief:
Assistant District Attorney Daniel A. Saunders
Special Victims Bureau Chief:
Assistant District Attorney Marjory D. Fisher
OPERATIONS
DIVISION
Executive Assistant District Attorney Michael J. Mansfield
SPECIAL
PROSECUTIONS DIVISION
Executive Assistant District Attorney Jesse J. Sligh
TRIAL DIVISION
Executive Assistant District Attorney James C. Quinn
Anti-Bias and Youth Gang Bureau Chief:
Assistant District Attorney Mariela P. Herring
Career Criminal Major Crimes Chief:
Assistant District Attorney James W. Evangelou
Criminal Court Chief:
Assistant District Attorney Joan I. Ritter
Family Court Chief:
Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth D. Parke
Grand Jury Chief:
Assistant District Attorney Eugene F. O’Neill
Intake Bureau Chief:
Assistant District Attorney Laura M. Henigman
Narcotic Trials Chief:
Assistant District Attorney Kenneth C. Holder
SUPREME
COURT TRIALS BUREAUS
Supreme Court Trials Bureau I (KGI) Chief:
Assistant District Attorney Robert J. Masters
Supreme Court Trials Bureau II (KGII) Chief:
Assistant District Attorney Daniel Sullivan
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Divisions, Bureaus & Offices
Division
Number
Administratio (718) 286-6920
Anti-Bias and Youth Gang Bureau (718) 286-7044
Appeals Bureau (718) 286-5800
Auto Crime Task Force (718) 286-6661
Career Criminals Major Crime Bureau (718) 286-7041
Case Information (718) 286-6000
Civil Enforcement Bureau (718) 286-6533
Communication (718) 286-6315
Community Service Program (718) 286-6059
Computer & Advanced Technology Crimes Bureau (718) 286-7006
Consumer Frauds (718) 286-5910
Crime Victims Advocate Program (718) 286-6818
Criminal Court Bureau (718) 286-6032
District Attorney Detective Bureau (718) 286-6530
District Attorney Police Squad (24 Hour Hotline) (718) 286-6580
Domestic Violence Bureau (718) 286-6550
Economic Crimes Bureau (718) 286-6675
Family Court Bureau (718) 526-6040
Grand Jury Bureau (718) 286-6816
Homicide Investigations Bureau (718) 286-5953
Homicide Trial Bureau (718) 286-5896
Information Services (718) 286-6710
Intake Bureau (718) 286-6850
Integrity Bureau (718) 286-6560
Investigations Division (718) 286-6600
Legal Affairs Division (718) 286-5843
Long Island City Office (718) 472-7100
Major Crimes Division (718) 286-7070
Management and Budget Division (718) 286-6330
Narcotic Investigations Bureau (718) 286-6638
Narcotic Trials Bureau (718) 286-6221
Organized Crime and Rackets Bureau (718) 286-6659
Recruitment Office (718) 286-6313
Second Chance Program (718) 286-6720
Special Prosecutions Division (718) 286-6400
Special Victims Bureau (718) 286-6505
Supreme Court Trial Bureau I (KGI) (718) 286-6146
Supreme Court Trial Bureau II (KGII) (718) 286-6930
Trial Division (718) 286-6230
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The Courts Are Now In Session
Commissioner of Jurors: (718)
261-7200
Law Library: (718) 520-3140
Legal Aid: (718) 286-2000
County Clerk: (718) 520-3136
SUPREME
COURT
(Three Locations: Civil, Criminal and a combined Civil and Criminal)
Civil Term
88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435
520-3713; Fax: (718) 520-2204
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Parking: Public parking one block from courthouse. Private parking lots
across from courthouse.
ADA Accessibility: Entrance ramp located at rear of building (148th
Street). Contact the court for specific accommodations.
Location: Courthouse is located on Sutphin Boulevard between 88th and
89th Avenues, approximately one-quarter mile east of Van Wyck Expressway
intersection.
Criminal
Term
125-01 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens, NY 11415
(718) 520-3542; Fax: (718) 520-2494
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Parking: A municipal lot is located behind the building at the intersection
of 126th Street and 82nd Avenue.
ADA Accessibility: Entrance ramp in front of courthouse. Bathrooms are
wheelchair accessible. Contact the court for specific accommodations.
Location: The courthouse is located at the intersection on 82nd Avenue
and Queens Boulevard, one block south of Union Turnpike.
Courthouse Services: Coffee stand.
Criminal
And Civil Terms
25-10 Court Sq., Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 520-3933; Fax: (718) 520-2539
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Parking: Public parking located behind courthouse.
ADA Accessibility: Courthouse has ramp at front entrance. Bathrooms
are wheelchair accessible.
Location: Take Queens Boulevard to Jackson Avenue. Take Jackson Avenue
four blocks west to intersection to Thompson Avenue.
Criminal
Court
125-01 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens, NY 11415
(718) 375-5880; Fax: (718) 520-4712
Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 a.m., Sunday through Saturday
Same general information as Supreme Court- Criminal Term.
CIVIL COURT
– SMALL CLAIMS & HOUSING
89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435
Gen. Info.: (212) 791-6000
Civil: (718) 262-7100; Fax: (718) 262-7107
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Small Claims: 9 a.m to 5 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday;
8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday
Small Claims Court: 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Monday through Thursday
Housing: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 8
a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday.
ADA Accessibility: The courthouse is accessible to persons with disabilities.
Contact the court for specific accommodations.
Parking: Municipal parking lot under building.
FAMILY COURT
89-14 Parsons Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 520-3991; Fax: (718) 520-2873
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Parking: Public parking on Parsons Boulevard and 90th Avenue
ADA Accessibility: Ramp entrance on 89th Avenue. Accessible bathrooms
on first floor. Contact the court for specific accommodations.
Location: Courthouse is located on Parsons Boulevard between Hillside
and Jamaica Avenues. Accessible by Van Wyck Expressway and Grand Central
Parkway.
Courthouse Services: Vending machines; Children’s Center, Rm.
B-25; 520-3880
Special Services: Satellite Office, 25-10 Court Sq., Long Island City;
261-8283 (for filing petitions and obtaining orders of protection).
SURROGATE’S
COURT
88-11 Sutphin Blvd., 7th Floor, Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 520-3132
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Same general information as Supreme Court-Civil Term
Juror Information
If you are a registered voter in the City of New York, you will most
certainly be called to do jury duty.
Under a more stringent system, people who were never eligible before
for duty are now being called and excuses for not serving have been
severely cut back. Your employer cannot penalize you if you are called
to jury duty or if you are selected to serve.
For more information on jury duty, answers to frequently asked questions,
and updated information on whether or not the number you were assigned
by a mailed jury duty notification has been called, log on to www.nyjuror.com.
If you have further questions about jury duty, you can call the County
Clerk’s office at (718) 520-3137.
–Information courtesy of the New York State Unified Court System
website at www.courts.state.ny.us/
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