Henry County Georgia, Darius Pattillo

Darius has a Bachelor's degree and a law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law.

Darius used to work for the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office for 13 years.

Darius is currently District Attorney in Flint Judicial Circuit. He was first elected in 2016 and has been in office for two terms.

Has a law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law.

Has more than 18 years of experience as a prosecutor

- Has a law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law.
- Has more than 18 years of experience as a prosecutor

Legal Experience

The Neighbor: Henry County’s first black district attorney plans new ways to help victims, deter criminals

As District Attorney, launched a diversion program for nonviolent first-time offenders.

Said, "My community is very proud of that, given the history of our country and the state as relates to racial minorities, it shows that we’ve progressed as a state, as a county, as a country.”

- As District Attorney, launched a diversion program for nonviolent first-time offenders.
- Said, "My community is very proud of that, given the history of our country and the state as relates to racial minorities, it shows that we’ve progressed as a state, as a county, as a country.”

Public Safety

As of July 25, 2024, Darius Pattillo did not have a website or any information online.

Consumer Protection

Darius Pattillo

- A District Attorney is the person who represents the government in the prosecution of all felony criminal cases and the misdemeanors connected to felonies. 
- They review police arrest reports, build cases against arrested individuals, and ultimately are responsible for prosecuting and making the case against these individuals. 
- They also have the discretion of whether or not to bring charges against arrested people, whether or not to seek jail time, or whether or not to send individuals to pre-trial diversion programs. District Attorneys handle the most critical cases in their district, including internal investigations of law enforcement officers.
- District Attorneys do not work alone. They also supervise other attorneys, called Deputy District Attorneys or Assistant District Attorneys.
- There are 49 District Attorneys In Georgia, each representing the judicial circuit in which they get elected. Since 1968, the office has been a full-time elected position whose incumbent could not engage in the private practice of law. District Attorneys are part of the judicial branch of the Georgia state government.