The District Attorney's Office is open by appointment only. If you'd like to discuss a case, please contact the office by telephone or email.
Welcome
The Tompkins County District Attorney’s Office is responsible for the promotion of public safety through the prosecution of criminal offenses defined under State law, committed within Tompkins County. The District Attorney’s Office is committed to a progressive strategy of diverting individuals from the traditional prosecutorial model toward alternatives to incarceration focused on addressing the underlying individual needs that lead to involvement in the criminal justice system.
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Tompkins County District Attorney’s Office is:
- To do the right thing, in pursuit of justice, while honoring the Tompkins County Values of Integrity, Accountability, Community and Respect;
- To exercise the authority of this office with honesty, fairness, humility and candor;
- To hold individuals, ourselves and the criminal justice system accountable for our actions and our decisions;
- To promote a safe, healthy, and just community by implementing evidence-based approaches to reducing crime, supporting victims in healing, and demonstrating our commitment that our criminal justice system must be fair for everyone; and
- To commit to embracing a culture of inclusiveness where we treat others with dignity, understanding and compassion.
Tompkins County Diversity Statement
"Tompkins County Government centers diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to the empowerment of employees and residents to dismantle systemic barriers that inhibit inclusive governance and the provision of government services to all."
