Nassau County District Attorney's Office Bureaus

LITIGATION DIVISION 

The Litigation Division is responsible for the prosecution of criminal cases in the various courts of Nassau County. It is comprised of seven bureaus, each of which a Bureau Chief oversees. The Executive Assistant District Attorney for Litigation heads the Division and reports to the Chief Assistant District Attorney. 

COUNTY COURT TRIAL BUREAU 

516-571-3799 

The County Court Trial Bureau prosecutes felony cases (i.e., crimes designated by law for which a court may impose a sentence in excess of one year). Examples of felonies handled by this bureau include burglary, robbery, grand larceny, identity theft, forgery, assault, and weapons possession. 

DISTRICT COURT TRIAL BUREAU 

516-572-2000 

The District Court Trial Bureau prosecutes all misdemeanor cases (i.e., crimes designated by law to be punishable by imprisonment not to exceed one year) and non-criminal offenses (i.e., violations and traffic infractions) in Nassau County District Court, Glen Cove City Court and Long Beach City Court. The Bureau staff also is responsible for the Arraignment Part, which is open seven days a week, 365 days a year. 

FELONY SCREENING 

The Felony Screening Bureau conducts the initial review of felony arrests to determine whether the District Attorney can or should prosecute the matter at the felony level. ADAs in the Felony Screening Bureau handle lower-level felony prosecutions and staff the various County Court and District Court (sitting in Mineola) parts handling pre-indictment dispositions.   

GRAND JURY 

516-571-3550 

The Grand Jury Bureau coordinates the presentation of evidence in felony cases to the Nassau County Grand Juries, which determine whether to return an Indictment and for what charges. The Grand Jury Bureau also handles fugitive and extradition proceedings. 

MAJOR OFFENSE/HOMICIDE BUREAU 

The Major Offense/Homicide Bureau investigates and prosecutes homicides and other serious violent felonies, including cold cases and pattern burglaries and robberies, committed within Nassau County. 

SPECIAL Victims BUREAU 

516-571-1267 

The Special Victims Bureau prosecutes all cases involving sexual assault, domestic violence, abuse of vulnerable persons and child abuse. The Bureau contains two specialized units: The Human Trafficking Unit and the Elder Abuse Unit. 

VEHICULAR CRIMES BUREAU 

516-571-4939 

The Vehicular Crimes Bureau prosecutes drunk, drugged, and reckless driving resulting in vehicular assaults and vehicular homicides.

INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION 

The Investigations Division investigates complex criminal activity in Nassau County and prosecutes the resultant cases. The Division is comprised of seven bureaus and four units, each of which a Bureau or Unit Chief oversees. The Executive Assistant District Attorney for Investigations heads the Division and reports to the Chief Assistant District Attorney. 

CIVIL FORFEITURE BUREAU 

516-571-3403 

The Civil Forfeiture Bureau commences civil actions, to recover the proceeds and criminal instrumentalities of felony crimes. The Civil Forfeiture Bureau’s efforts provide law enforcement with opportunities to recover restitution for victims of convicted felony offenders.   

FINANCIAL CRIMES BUREAU 

516-571-2149 

The Financial Crimes Bureau conducts long-term investigations into complex financial crimes that occur in, and affect the residents of, Nassau County. Such crimes include employee embezzlements; schemes to defraud; investment scams; thefts by attorneys; bank, check, and credit card fraud; identity theft; forgery; and unlicensed practice of professions.  

INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU 

516-571-0602 

The Investigations Bureau is responsible for the field and forensic operations of the Investigation Division. It is staffed by Detective Investigators, Financial Investigators, and other technical specialists.            

NARCOTICS, FIREARMS & GANGS BUREAU 

516-571-3707 

The Narcotics, Firearms & Gangs Bureau focuses on the investigation, prosecution and dismantling of major narcotics enterprises, firearms traffickers, and gang organizations.  

ORGANIZED CRIME & RACKETS BUREAU 

516-571-2553 

The Organized Crime & Rackets Bureau investigates and prosecutes complex and systematic criminal activity committed by organized crime and criminal enterprises. The Bureau's cases include enterprise corruption, extortion, coercion, loansharking, gambling, money laundering, unlicensed money remitting, bribery, pattern burglaries, and trademark counterfeiting.

PUBLIC CORRUPTION BUREAU 

516-571-2100 

The Public Corruption Bureau uncovers and prosecutes corruption in Nassau County. The Bureau handles cases involving police misconduct, political corruption, school and special district fraud, crimes committed at the county jail, as well as crimes committed by employees of public entities who abuse their positions.

REVENUE, AUTO, INSURANCE & LABOR CRIME BUREAU 

516-571-1907 

The Revenue, Auto, Insurance & Labor Crime Bureau (RAIL) investigates and prosecutes complex felony tax, auto, and insurance crimes, as well as thefts of various government assistance program funds, including Medicaid, welfare, food stamps (SNAP), housing, and childcare assistance. RAIL also investigates crimes committed against the working men and women of Nassau County, such as worker’s compensation fraud, wage theft, and construction fraud. In addition, specially trained RAIL attorneys and investigators prosecute illegal dumping, storage and transportation of hazardous materials, and other environmental crimes. 

ANIMAL CRIMES UNIT 

The Animal Crimes Unit investigates and prosecutes criminal offenses perpetrated against animals, including dogfighting, cockfighting, severe torture, criminal neglect, hoarding, illegal possession of wildlife, and competitive animal abuse. 

CRIMINAL COMPLAINT UNIT 

516-571-3505 

The Criminal Complaint Unit serves as an “open door” to the District Attorney’s Office. The Unit is available to assist the public in filing criminal complaints, both written and in person. This Unit will provide an initial assessment of the complaint for possible criminality and, if appropriate, forward the matter for a follow-up to one of the investigative bureaus within the Office. If a case is not appropriate for the Office, the Criminal Complaint Unit will refer the complainant to the appropriate agency or office. 

FIREARMS SUPPRESSION & INTELLIGENCE UNIT 

The Firearms Suppression & Intelligence Unit investigates and prosecutes the illegal sale and use of firearms within Nassau County and the trafficking of weapons into the county. 

PHARMACEUTICAL DIVERSION & CYBERCRIMES UNIT 

The Pharmaceutical Diversion and Cybercrimes Unit is tasked with tackling the opioid crisis by investigating and prosecuting systemic actors such as doctors, pharmacists, and other medical professionals who, through criminal conduct, make available a large and ready supply of opioids. The Unit is also tasked with investigating and prosecuting a broad array of cybercrimes including crimes involving sextortion, network intrusions, possessing/manufacturing/trafficking in images of child sexual abuse, virtual currency, and the dark web.

SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS DIVISION 

The District Attorney’s Office devotes significant resources to ensure the integrity of its investigations, prosecutions, and convictions, and that the outcome of each case is just under the particular circumstances. The Special Proceedings Division includes two bureaus and four units, each of which a Bureau or Unit Chief oversees, the Office of Alternative Prosecutions and Community Engagement and Outreach. The Executive Assistant District Attorney for Special Proceedings reports to the Chief Assistant District Attorney.   

APPEALS BUREAU 

516-571-3660 

The Appeals Bureau handles appeals and post-conviction motions filed by defendants who were convicted of crimes after a trial or by plea. Post-conviction litigation can take place at every level of the state and federal court systems and oftentimes occurs many years after a defendant has been convicted and sentenced. The Appeals Bureau also serves an important role in advising Assistant District Attorneys on legal issues throughout the investigative and trial stages of a case. Additionally, the Bureau houses the Office's Mental Hygiene Unit and Freedom of Information Law Unit. 

MENTAL HYGIENE UNIT 

The Mental Hygiene Unit handles cases involving defendants who were found “not responsible” for their crimes due to mental disease or defect. The Unit works to ensure that these defendants receive treatment in an appropriate mental health facility and that they are not released into the community until psychiatric experts and judges have determined that release is consistent with public safety. 

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION LAW (FOIL) UNIT 

The FOIL Unit serves to compile and disseminate Office records, consistent with the Public Officers Law, in response to submitted FOIL requests and to litigate any legal issues stemming from such requests.  

CONVICTION INTEGRITY UNIT 

516-571-3660 

The Conviction Integrity Unit reviews and thoroughly investigates post-conviction claims of innocence. The Unit also keeps apprised of developments in forensic science, which could affect the use, import, or interpretation of evidence in past cases. 

Intake and DISCOVERY COMPLIANCE BUREAU 

516-571-2402 

The Intake and Discovery Compliance Bureau coordinates the intake of new arrests/charges and prepares the necessary information for the District Court staff appearing in the Arraignment Part in District Court. The Bureau also liaises with NCDA’s partner law enforcement agencies to obtain, process, maintain, and prepare for disclosure all discoverable material in every criminal case. The staff of experienced attorneys and discovery expediters utilizes advanced case and evidence management systems to ensure NCDA’s due diligence in providing criminal defendants the discovery materials to which they are entitled. The Bureau also trains NCDA staff on all aspects of discovery compliance. 

WARRANT UNIT 

516-571-3773 

The Warrant Unit assists members of law enforcement in drafting applications to obtain search warrants. The Unit evaluates whether the requisite probable cause exists to request a search warrant and is instrumental in furthering investigations in both pre- and post-arrest cases.    

OFFICE OF ALTERNATIVE PROSECUTIONS AND RESOURCES (OAP) 

516-571-5155 

The NCDA’s Office of Alternative Prosecutions and Resources (OAP) aims to reduce recidivism and enhance public safety by offering community-based treatment and programs to certain justice-involved individuals in lieu of traditional prosecution. OAP resources include treatment for mental illness and substance-use disorders provided by state-licensed and OAP-vetted agencies, as well as educational and training programs designed to promote personal development.