DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY I/II/III/IV

About the role

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.

Pay

• Deputy District Attorney I: $77,480 – $98,852 annual salary
• Deputy District Attorney II: $90,428 – $115,414 annual salary
• Deputy District Attorney III: $108,498 – $138,502 annual salary
• Deputy District Attorney IV: $126,984 – $162,058 annual salary

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

Benefits

• Performance Allowance (for DDA III/IV/Seniors demonstrating exemplary performance in a specialized assignment):
  • 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, prosecution of Violent Crimes): $120 per pay period
• Specialization Incentive: 3.5% salary increase for certification as a Criminal Law Specialist or Domestic Law Specialist through the California Bar.
• Officer Involved Shootings/In‑Custody Deaths: DDA IV/Senior assigned to the Officer Involved Shooting Team receives $1,000 per assignment for that week.

Requirements

• License: Active membership, in good standing, in the State Bar of California (for all levels).
• Experience:
  • Deputy District Attorney I: No specific experience beyond bar membership required.
  • Deputy District Attorney II: One (1) year of full‑time, paid work experience as a practicing attorney, acceptable to the District Attorney.
  • Deputy District Attorney III: Two (2) years of full‑time, paid work experience as a practicing attorney, acceptable to the District Attorney.
  • Deputy District Attorney IV: Three (3) years of full‑time, paid work experience as a practicing attorney, acceptable to the District Attorney.