Queens DA Creates Juvenile, Domestic Violence Prosecution Division: DA

QUEENS — The Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz created a new division focused on investigating and prosecuting domestic violence and juvenile-related crimes, Katz said Wednesday.

The new division will be led by Executive Assistant District Attorney Joyce Smith, a former acting district attorney of Nassau County, the district attorney said.

“I look forward to the important work she and the Special Prosecutions team will be doing
on behalf of the people of Queens,” Katz said.

Katz also announced a couple of new appointments on Wednesday. Assistant District Attorney Shawn Clark will now be Executive Assistant District Attorney of the Major Crimes Division, while Albert Teichman was appointed to Director of Special Projects.

Clark will also oversee the Homicide, Hate Crimes, and Forensic Science bureaus.