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Meet Information Technology Principal Yabin Su

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which is observed throughout the month of May, we are featuring stories of DA employees, what inspired them to pursue a career in public service and their contributions at the DA’s Office. Meet Information Technology Principal Yabin Su, who has been with our office for 14 […]

Probationer who Stabbed Elderly Trolley Rider Sentenced to Prison for Attack

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan said today that Israel Valdivia, 27, has been sentenced to prison for an early morning attack on a 71-year-old man that left the victim bleeding in the street with multiple stab wounds and a nearly severed ear. Valdivia was sentenced to seven years to life in prison. He […]

Meet Confidential Legal Secretary Marilu Glassman

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which is observed throughout the month of May, we are featuring stories of DA employees, what inspired them to pursue a career in public service and their contributions at the DA’s Office.   Meet Confidential Legal Secretary Marilu Glassman, who has been with our office since […]

Meet Deputy DA An Dang

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which is observed throughout the month of May, we are featuring stories of DA employees, what inspired them to pursue a career in public service and their contributions at the DA’s Office. Meet Deputy District Attorney An Dang, who joined the DA’s Office in 2021. Prior to that, […]

Meet Legal Support Manager Maria Garlejo

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which is observed throughout the month of May, we are featuring stories of DA employees, what inspired them to pursue a career in public service and their contributions at the DA’s Office. Meet Legal Support Manager Maria Garlejo, who has been with the DA’s Office for 18 years.  […]

DA Succeeds in Reversing Parole Board Policy on Banning Crime Scene and Autopsy Photos

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan today announced that in a major victory for crime victims, public safety, and due process, the California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has granted a petition filed by the San Diego DA’s Office, striking down a controversial policy by the California Board of Parole Hearings (BPH) that banned […]