After 100 days in office, Ursula Jones Dickson, Alameda County's new district attorney, is implementing significant changes to rejuvenate the office. She has brought back former prosecutors, hired a forensic accountant, and managed to reduce a backlog of juvenile cases. Jones Dickson acknowledges her predecessors' ethical missteps, emphasizing the need for experienced staff and proper training for newer attorneys. As she approaches her first electoral challenge in June 2026, her efforts aim to stabilize the office and redirect its approach to justice, navigating the complexities of reform.
Ursula Jones Dickson emphasized her commitment to reshaping Alameda County’s District Attorney office, addressing ethical issues and reducing a backlog of juvenile cases.
I know it's been 100 days, but it feels like seven years, Jones Dickson said, reflecting on the challenges of restructuring her office's approach to justice.
She noted the return of former prosecutors and the hiring of a forensic accountant as steps towards restoring order and professionalism within her office.
Jones Dickson pointed out the importance of engaging with inexperienced attorneys, stressing the need to have difficult conversations for skill improvement.
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