Michael A. Hestrin was elected as Riverside County District Attorney in June 2014 and sworn in to serve in this capacity on January 5, 2015. He was re-elected to a third term in 2022 and continues to hold the position of Riverside County District Attorney.

The Bureau of Investigation supports the prosecutorial and law enforcement endeavors of the District Attorney. We are committed to protecting victims and their rights, while finding the truth and upholding justice through innovation and investigative excellence.

Victim Services is a division of the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office designated to ensure victims are informed and supported throughout the criminal justice process. Victim Services Specialists work closely with prosecutors and are specially trained and educated to help children, elders, disabled persons and violent crime victims.

The District Attorney of Riverside County, as the public prosecutor acting on behalf of the People, vigorously enforces the law, pursues the truth, and safeguards the rights of all to ensure that justice is done on behalf of our community.

Feb 15, 2024 · INDIO – The District Attorney’s Office has filed charges, including carjacking, against a man who is accused of threatening to shoot the victim if he didn’t give him his car after the victim has given the defendant a ride.

These Deputy District Attorneys prosecute all the adult misdemeanors committed in Riverside County. The Misdemeanor Teams handle misdemeanor cases from arraignment through trial. Misdemeanor prosecutors face the challenge of prosecuting a high-volume caseload consisting of a wide variety of cases.

In 1967, newly elected District Attorney Byron Morton appointed Paul Lewis as the first chief investigator of the Bureau. Lewis started his law enforcement career in 1951 with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department and came to the DA's Office in 1957.

Attorneys in our Eastern Region - supported by investigators, victim witness advocates, technicians, and clerical staff - prosecute all felony and misdemeanor crimes committed in the Eastern region of Riverside County.

Careers at the DA Riverside County is an Equal Opportunity Employer - A diverse workforce to match a diverse county. - Bureau Employment. The Bureau of Investigation is always on the lookout for experienced and talented people to become members of …

The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office is filled with experienced Deputy District Attorneys who provide a public service to the community. Our office’s Paralegal Volunteer Program offers unpaid student internships and volunteer opportunities at all our office locations countywide.