Eric Gonzalez (born January 24, 1969) [1] is an American attorney who is currently serving as the district attorney for Kings County in Brooklyn, New York. Gonzalez became the acting district attorney in October 2016 after his predecessor Kenneth P. Thompson, died shortly after announcing that he was stepping down to be treated for cancer. He ...

A deep commitment to justice and fairness drives Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez as he leads one of the nation’s largest, most diverse, and innovative prosecutors’ offices. A Brooklyn native and career prosecutor, DA Gonzalez made history in 2017 when he became New York’s first Latino District Attorney.

Eric Gonzalez made history in November 2017 when he became the first Latino district attorney elected in New York State. He assumed the post after the 2016 death of Ken Thompson, who three years earlier had become the first Black D.A. in Brooklyn.

Sep 18, 2023 · In his role as DA, Eric Gonzalez is working to redefine the role of a prosecutor, he says. In his first term, Gonzalez ceased trying low-level pot offenses. He also dismissed 90 drug convictions tainted by a corrupt police detective, and he demanded changes to …

ERIC GONZALEZ District Attorney READ BIOGRAPHY. NANCY HOPPOCK Chief Assistant. NICOLE CHAVIS Chief of Staff. JOSEPH P. ALEXIS Chief of Trials. KEVIN AULBACH Executive ADA Strategic Enforcement. RICHARD BOYE Deputy Chief of Trials. JOHN BYRNE Special Counsel. OSVALDO CRUZ Chief Financial Officer.

Nov 2, 2021 · Incumbent Eric Gonzalez won election in the general election for Kings County District Attorney on November 2, 2021.

Feb 26, 2022 · As his peers around the country face fierce criticism, Eric Gonzalez, the Brooklyn district attorney, is navigating a narrow path so far.

A deep commitment to justice and fairness drives Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez as he leads one of the nation’s largest, most diverse, and innovative prosecutors’ offices. A Brooklyn native and career prosecutor, DA Gonzalez made history in 2017 when he became New York’s first Latino District Attorney.

Apr 12, 2024 · Eric Gonzalez, who often refers to himself as a “progressive prosecutor,” spoke largely about his office’s efforts to prevent violence, rather than prosecute it. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez speaks to a crowd at the National Action Network’s annual conference on Thursday, April 12.

A deep commitment to justice and fairness drives Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez as he leads one of the nation’s largest, most diverse, and innovative prosecutors’ offices. A Brooklyn native and career prosecutor, DA Gonzalez made history in 2017 when he became New York’s first Latino District Attorney.