Deputy District Attorney I​/Ii​/Iii​/Iv

Deputy District Attorney (DDA) Annual Salaries:
DDA I: $77,480 - $98,852 DDA II: $90,428 - $115,414
DDA III: $108,498 - $138,502
DDA IV: $126,984 - $162,058

Scheduled Salary Increases

• Effective 6/22/26: 5% for DDA I, 4% for DDA II & III, 3% for DDA IV
• Effective 12/21/26: 4% for DDA I & II, 2% for DDA III & IV
• Effective 6/7/27: 4% for DDA I & II, 2% for DDA III & IV

The Fresno County District Attorney's Office is offering rewarding and challenging career opportunities to experienced legal professionals as a Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV.

Deputy District Attorney III/IV/Seniors who are demonstrating exemplary performance in a “specialized” assignment may receive an allowance as detailed below as determined by the District Attorney.

• Homicide Unit – $500 per pay period
• MAGEC Gang Unit – $400 per pay period
• Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Unit – $300 per pay period
• Other – Including DUI grant, HEAT and prosecution of Violent Crimes – $120 per pay period

A three and one‑half percent (3.5%) salary increase will be granted to any Deputy District Attorney who completes certification through the California Bar as a Criminal Law Specialist or Domestic Law Specialist.

When a Deputy District Attorney IV/Senior is assigned to the Officer Involved Shooting Team, the employee shall receive additional compensation at the rate of $1,000 per assignment for that week.

Review the Samples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities at the following locations:

• Deputy District Attorney I
• Deputy District Attorney II
• Deputy District Attorney III
• Deputy District Attorney IV

Deputy District Attorney I:
License:
Active membership, in good standing, in the State Bar of California.

Deputy District Attorney II:
License:
Active membership, in good standing, in the State Bar of California.

Experience:

One (1) year of full‑time, paid work experience as a practicing attorney, which must be acceptable to the District Attorney.

Deputy District Attorney III:
License:
Active membership, in good standing, in the State Bar of California.

Experience:

Two (2) years of full‑time, paid work experience as a practicing attorney, which must be acceptable to the District Attorney.

Deputy District Attorney IV:
License:
Active membership, in good standing, in the State Bar of California.

Experience:

Three (3) years of full‑time, paid work experience as a practicing attorney, which must be acceptable to the District Attorney.

Qualified applicants may submit required application materials (listed below) to:

• District Attorney Hiring Committee – dahiringcommittee
• Fresno County Office of the District Attorney – 2100 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721

Apply immediately; application materials will be reviewed until positions are filled.

The District Attorney's Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays. For additional information, please call .

• A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application submitted online only, which shall include:
  • All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
  • A valid driver’s license number.
  • A valid Bar Number that is active, in good standing, in the State Bar of California.
• Cover Letter
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Writing Sample

Please note:

• Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
• Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.
• Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I – Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule
8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved. The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as…