District Attorney (DA) is one of several names given to people licensed to practice law throughout the various legal systems in the U.S. DAs represent the government during criminal prosecutions and are responsible for starting and directing further criminal investigations, guiding and recommending the sentencing of offenders, and are the only attorneys allowed to participate in grand jury proceedings. Furthermore, if the case goes to trial, DAs are accountable for doing their best to convict the defendant on behalf of the government.
The district attorney manages a team of prosecutors, assistant district attorneys, who represent the State and prosecute criminals. District attorneys can be chosen by the chief executive of the jurisdiction or elected by the voters of the jurisdiction.
First, we should explain the difference between a lawyer and an attorney. An attorney is a lawyer, but a lawyer may not necessarily be an attorney. Although these two words mean the same thing and can be used interchangeably, there are some differences. A lawyer is simply one who is trained in the law. Any person who has attended law school in the United States can consider themselves a lawyer. However, until they pass the bar exam in the jurisdiction in which they intend to work, the method by which they use their lawyering skills is limited. An attorney or attorney at law is also a lawyer who has attended law school, passed a bar examination and has been admitted to practice law in the particular jurisdiction. Attorneys can provide legal representation to an individual, appear in court, and other settings on behalf of their client.
In other words, a lawyer/attorney is a professional who is qualified to offer advice about the law or represent someone in legal matters. Lawyers’ clients may include individuals, groups, law firms, or businesses or sometimes the government. Lawyer’s responsibilities include researching applicable laws and prior court rulings, preparing legal documents, and, when necessary, arguing cases in court. Through their education and work experience, attorneys can specialize in various areas of legal practice, including employment law, immigration law, civil rights, business, intellectual property, etc
In comparison to lawyers who can be hired by anyone (including the government), the District attorney has only one client - the government and responsible for one job - to prosecute criminal defendants on behalf of the government.
