Nathan Joseph Hochman [1] (born November 26, 1963) [2] is an American attorney, who has served as the District Attorney of Los Angeles County since December 3, 2024. [3] Hochman is a former federal prosecutor and Assistant U.S. Attorney General.

Dec 3, 2024 · DA Hochman vowed to improve public safety in Los Angeles County by pursuing appropriate sentences for violent and serious offenders, while also offering counseling and rehabilitation to those whose crimes were motivated by addiction or mental illness.

Mar 20, 2023 · As an attorney and general counsel in private practice, Nathan has earned a reputation as one of the nation’s leading criminal justice defense and tax lawyers. For more than two decades, Nathan has represented victims of crimes and defended the constitutional rights of individuals and organizations against governmental overreach.

Jan 31, 2025 · LOS ANGELES — District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced today that felony charges have been filed against three individuals who allegedly engaged in human sex trafficking and pandering of multiple victims.

Nov 15, 2024 · The incoming district attorney for Los Angeles County, Nathan Hochman, says in an interview with The Associated Press that his first task in office is to eliminate the “pro-criminal blanket policies” of one of California’s most high-profile progressive prosecutors, George Gascón.

Dec 3, 2024 · DA Hochman vowed to improve public safety in Los Angeles County by pursuing appropriate sentences for violent and serious offenders, while also offering counseling and rehabilitation to those whose crimes were motivated by addiction or mental illness.

Dec 1, 2024 · Hochman – who has attacked Gascón policies that he says led to increased crime – says he’s committed to bringing back prosecution for low-level, nonviolent crimes, restoring accountability...

Dec 3, 2024 · Hochman, 61, was sworn in by former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in front of a crowd of hundreds of enthusiastic supporters as the “Terminator” star dramatically announced “the city...

Nov 6, 2024 · Nathan Hochman defeated George Gascón in the race for Los Angeles County district attorney, unseating an incumbent known as the godfather of progressive prosecutors.

1 day ago · Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has been on the job for roughly 65 days. In that short time, he has been involved with cracking down on sex trafficking, prosecuting people ...