Deputy District Attorney’s Association
The Deputy District Attorney’s Association of San Diego County consists of persons who are employed as Deputy District Attorneys and Child Support Program Attorneys for the County of San Diego. The main goals of the Association are to further the economic, professional, and social interest of its members.
In 2008, the Association’s Board of Directors consisted of the following
volunteer officers and directors, who were elected by the Association membership:
Chantal DeMauregne, Patrick Espinoza, David Hendren, Robert Hickey, Bryn
Kirvin, James Koerber, Robert Lafer, Cari Phillips, Sophia Roach, James
Simmons, and David F. Williams III.
During 2008, the Association worked closely with the District Attorney’s administration on such important issues as the hiring process, the promotion process, and lateral hiring issues. The Association also helped sponsor a fundraiser for the San Pasqual Academy. The Association endorsed candidates for elected and appointed office, including judgeships. The Association also helped to fund the San Diego County Regional Law Enforcement Memorial, which will honor local law enforcement personnel.
On May 22, 2008, at the annual Hail and Farewell event, the Association welcomed the office’s newly hired attorneys, and said goodbye to its retiring veterans.
AWARDS
On September 27, 2008, during the Annual Awards Banquet, the Association
honored its fellow members, and other law enforcement officials, by bestowing
the following awards:
- Prosecutor of the Year: Kristin Spieler
- Outstanding Achievement Award: Nicole Cooper, Patrick Espinoza and Michael Runyon.
- Edwin L. Miller Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award: Carlos Armour
- Charles Nickel Award: Catherine Stephenson
- District Attorney Investigator of the Year: Darrell Brown
- Government Official/Law Enforcement Officer of the Year: John Tefft, San Diego Police Department
On December 5, 2008, the Association co-hosted, with the District Attorney Investigators Association, the annual Holiday Party, in which the attorneys and investigators showed their appreciation for the important role played by the office’s support staff. More than 300 employees of the District Attorney’s Office attended the event.
Throughout 2008, the Association maintained its commitment of working effectively to protect and increase the quality of work and life enjoyed by its membership, a membership which is proud to be an essential part of the Office of the San Diego County District Attorney.
