To advocate fairness, professionalism, equality and justice for all parties involved in the criminal justice system, as a just system would promote a just society.
Advocacy
To promote, strengthen and support the roles of Asian Americans in all aspects of law enforcement by collaborating with community leaders, law enforcement, victim’s rights advocates and concerned citizens.
Community
To educate the Asian American community regarding the criminal justice system with the central focus on victims’ rights as provided in the Constitution; to reach out to the community, and to provide a forum for communicating the community’s needs and concerns.
Education
To provide training, both academic and practical, concerning a wide variety of law enforcement-related topics, relevant laws, and trial strategies; to develop an information network relevant to the needs of Asian American law enforcement personnel; and to seek out, encourage and support Asian American law students and attorneys interested in pursuing careers in law enforcement.
Announcements
News
The report “A Portrait of Asian Americans in the Law” is now available.
Save The Date
AAPA’s Annual Scholarship Dinner will be on Thursday October 26, 2017 at East Ocean Seafood Restaurant in Alameda! More details to come soon.
Upcoming Events
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Latest News
A Portrait of Asian Americans in the Law
August 22, 2017
Asian Americans have been the fastest-growing minority group in the legal profession for the past three decades, but they have made only limited progress in reaching the top ranks of the profession, according to a new report released today by the…
Congratulations Jennifer Madden!
September 26, 2016
Congratulations to AAPA member Jennifer Madden, who the voters overwhelmingly elected to fill a vacancy in Alameda County Superior Court! Stay tuned for more details on her official swearing-in date.”
Job Announcement
April 11, 2016
JOB OPENINGS at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California. The US Attorney’s Office is interested is hiring experienced attorneys for five Assistant U.S. Attorney positions in the office’s Criminal and National Security Divisions…
Contact Us
The Asian American Prosecutors Association is always in search for new and amazing members all over California to join in our mission. Please contact us or one of our board of directors to enquire about any of your questions.