Queens County
District Attorney’s Office
Crimes in Woodside are prosecuted by the Queens District Attorney. Call 911 in an emergency.
⚖️ District Attorney
Melinda Katz
Melinda Katz became Queens District Attorney in January 2020, the first woman to hold the office, and was re-elected in 2023. A lifelong Queens resident, she previously served as Queens Borough President, on the City Council and in the State Assembly.
🏢 Main Office
Queens DA
Programs for Residents
Domestic Violence
A 24/7 Domestic Violence Helpline connects survivors with safety planning and other resources. Call the main office to be connected.
Human Trafficking
New York City’s first specialized Human Trafficking Bureau, which also provides services to survivors.
Gun Violence
A Crime Strategies and Intelligence Bureau targets illegal guns, including ghost guns and 3-D printed firearms.
Conviction Integrity
A unit that reviews credible claims of actual innocence or wrongful conviction.