District Attorney Diana Becton has spent most of her professional career as a judge, lawyer, and manager. In 2017, she was sworn in as the 25th District Attorney for Contra Costa County. Following her appointment from the Board of Supervisors, she was elected to the position in June 2018, and re-elected in June 2022.
While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $148,529 and as low as $36,515, the majority of salaries within the District Attorney jobs category currently range between $72,000 (25th percentile) to $116,900 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $138,660 annually in California.
The average Contra Costa District Attorney's Office salary ranges from approximately $78,966 per year (estimate) for a CA to $128,974 per year (estimate) for an Attorney.
Performance agreements define executive accountability for specific organizational goals, help executives align daily operations, and clarify how work unit activities contribute to the agency's goals and objectives.
It provides a legal shield against creditors, preserves your home equity, and offers peace of mind in an unpredictable world.
At its core, homestead exemption reduces the taxable value of a homeowner's primary residence, meaning a portion of the home value will not be taxed. This reduction results in lower property tax bills.
If you own and occupy your home as your principal place of residence on January 1, you may apply for an exemption of $7,000 off your assessed value for an annual savings of approximately $70 on your property taxes. New property owners will automatically receive an exemption application.
Declaration of Homestead – A document recorded by either a homeowner or head of household on his primary residence to protect his home from forced sale in satisfaction of certain types of creditors' claims. Decree of Distribution – Evidences the distribution of real property from the estate of a deceased person.
WHAT IS A HOMESTEAD DECLARATION? A homestead declaration is a legal document that claims and registers a particular house as the owner's homestead or principle dwelling. This document helps to protect the house against loss to creditors.