Paul Gallegos, District Attorney
districtattorney@co.humboldt.ca.us

Address:


Phone:
Fax:
Hours:
825 5th Street
4th Floor
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7411
(707) 445-7416
9am-Noon/1-4pm

DISTRICT ATTORNEY DIVISIONS:

Criminal Division:
Prosecutes crimes occurring within the boundaries of Humboldt County, supplies legal and technical assistance to police agencies and serves as legal advisor to the Grand Jury.

Victim/Witness Division:
Assists victims of crime and offers support services to victims, their families and witnesses during criminal proceedings.

RESOURCES:

Humboldt Domestic Violence Services:
Offers confidential programs to all persons who have experienced domestic violence. Services include 24-hour crisis line, community resources and referrals, emergency shelter, support groups, children’s services, emergency food, clothing, and transportation, restraining order assistance, and alcohol and other drug support groups.

Check Enforcement Program:
Bad checks represent a barrier to trade in Humboldt County.  The District Attorney's Check Enforcement Program provides resources to citizens and local businesses when they receive bad checks.

 Documents

Current Events
  Crime Victims Candlelight Vigil - April 22, 6:30pm PDF
  National Crime Victims Week - Local Events PDF

Press Releases
  Eric Darrell Schwenk Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Molestation (8/31/2010) PDF
  Michael Woody Convicted of Felony Drug Charges (8/20/2010) PDF
  Sandy Church Denied Parole (8/6/2010) PDF
  Jury Convicts Michael Pitek of Driving Under the Influence (7/23/2010) PDF
  Johnny Lindel Lewis Convicted of Homicide (7/22/2010) PDF
  Eric Darrell Schwenk Convicted of Molesting Child (7/2/2010) PDF
  District Attorney's Office Receives Funding for Forensic Interviewer Training and Peer Review (6/3/2010) PDF
  Jury Convicts William Seymore of Possession of Sawed-Off Shotgun (5/18/2010) PDF
  Investigator Wayne Cox Selected as the California District Attorney's Association's "Outstanding District Attorney Investigator of the Year" (5/11/2010) PDF
  School Attendance Review Board (SARB) (5/6/2010) PDF
  Convicted Murder Candace MacDonald Denied Parole (05/03/2010) PDF
  Daniel James Bradley Convicted of DUI (4/30/2010) PDF
  Duane James Bowie, Jr., Convicted of Felony Auto Theft (4/29/2010) PDF
  John William Thompson (4/22/2010) PDF
  Board of Supervisors Passes Resolution Regarding CAST (4/20/2010) PDF
  Margaret Ann Contreras (4/5/2010) PDF
  Healing Families in Indian Country Conference (4/2/2010) PDF
  Big Oil (4/2/2010) PDF
  Donavan Baltzley Pleads Guilty to Felony Animal Cruelty (3/26/2010) PDF
  Jury Convicts Richard Lee Sovereign, Jr. for Methamphetamine (3/26/2010) PDF
  Chad Larsen Found Guilty of Conspiracy to Commit Murder (3/25/2010) PDF
  Suspect Sentenced for Blue Lake Burglary (3/17/2010) PDF
  Paul Alan Jasnosz Sentenced (3/12/2010) PDF
  Restitution Ordered in Case against Alan Bear (3/2/2010) PDF
  Paul Alan Jasnosz Convicted of Rape (1/19/2010) PDF
  People v. Whitmill and Flores (12/04/2009) PDF
  Press Conference - Disappearance of Mary Stuart and Children (08/17/2009) PDF
  DA Investigator Benjamin A. Nord (07/08/2009) PDF
  Historic MOU Signing between DA and Tribal Governments (06/15/2009) PDF
  Roger Marlyou Hudnall Arrested for Stalking (6/11/2009) PDF
  Check Enforcement Program (5/11/2009) PDF
  The 2009 National Missing & Exploited Children’s Award (5/6/2009) PDF
  John Simpson Sentenced to Prison for 16 Years (3/30/2009) PDF
  Joseph Barclay Sentenced for Possession of Marijuana for Sale (3/27/2009) PDF
  Davari Murray Pleads Guilty to Robbery (3/20/2009) PDF
  Helene Biggane Sentenced for Cultivation of Marijuana (02/13/2009) PDF
  Felony Complaint Filed Against James Stanko and John Way (2/10/2009) PDF
  Jeremy Bensen Sentenced (2/5/2009) PDF
  Leon Belles and Jonathan Watson Bound Over for Trial (1/22/2009) PDF
  Kyle Winterheimer Sentenced (1/22/2009) PDF
  Richard Jesus Valentine Found Guilty of Rape (12/8/2008) PDF
  Sentencing for Christopher and Robert Rivello (11/18/2008) PDF
  Criminal Complaint Filed Against Deidre Peterson for Unlawful Sexual Intercourse and Child Molestation (10/1/2008) PDF
  Complaint Filed Against Kerri Malloy for Forgery and Embezzlement 7/23/2008) PDF
  Diane Johnson Charged with Vehicular Manslaughter for Car Crash which killed Supervisor Roger Rodoni (7/16/2008) PDF
  Dennis Eugene Larsen and Ray Lone-Wolf Potvin Arrested for Conspiracy to Commit Murder (6/16/2008) PDF
  John Devoe and Clare Holmes Sentenced for Marijuana Cultivation (6/5/2008) PDF
  Check Enforcement Program (5/28/2008) PDF
  Cynthia Brissett Arrested by D.A. Investigators on Child Neglect Charges (5/16/2008) PDF
  Co-Defendants in Vehicle Burglary Spree Accept Prison Sentences (3/21/2008) PDF
  District Attorney's Office Investigation into Blue Lake Police Chief Gunderson Ongoing (2/11/2008) PDF
  Multi-Agency Investigation Leads to Arrests (1/11/2008) PDF
  DA Forwards Arkley/Glass Investigation to AG's Office (10/25/2007) PDF
  Release of Findings in the Shooting Death of Zachary Cruz Omholt-Cooke (08/01/2007) PDF
  No Charges To Be Filed Against EPD Officer PDF

Budget
  Overview of the 2010-11 Budget by the LAO (May Revision) PDF

Statistics
  Asset Forfeiture Annual Report 2009 PDF
  Asset Forfeiture Annual Report 2008 PDF
  Asset Forfeiture Annual Report 2007 PDF
  Asset Forfeiture Annual Report 2006 PDF
  Asset Forfeiture Annual Report 2005 PDF
  Asset Forfeiture Annual Report 2004 PDF
  Asset Forfeiture Annual Report 2003 PDF
  Number of Persons Charged 1999 to 2003 PDF

Nursing Home Lawsuit
  Skilled Healthcare Group Pleadings PDF
  Application for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief and Brief of Amicus Curiae Humboldt PDF

Miscellaneous
  Humboldt County DA Office Use of Force  PDF
  Letter to Chief Nielson re Shooting Death of Jonni Kiyoshi Honda (8/6/2007) PDF



 
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