Thank you for the opportunity to serve the people of Johnson County. Respectfully, Stephen M. Howe Johnson County District Attorney About DA Press Releases Programs & Initiatives

Mike Kagay was the youngest DA ever elected in Kansas history. He attended Washburn University, receiving a degree in English Literature in 2005, before pursuing his Juris Doctor at the Washburn …

When you hear the term District Attorney, or DA, you might think of courtroom dramas or headline news. But behind the scenes, DAs and other prosecutors do far more than try cases in court.

The assistant district attorney (assistant DA, ADA), or state prosecutor or assistant state's attorney, is a law enforcement official who represents the state government on behalf of the district attorney in …

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A DA has the power to request bail or bond in a case. By doing so, the DA asks the judge to require the person accused of a crime to pay in order to get out of jail.

Aug 17, 2025 · Understand the essential role of a District Attorney (DA) in the criminal justice system, from prosecution to public safety.