Monterey County District Attorney’s Office – Consumer & Environmental Protection Unit

Our Values
We provide an environment that is positive and courteous and employ individuals of high ethical standards, character and professional courage. We maintain public confidence by providing efficient and effective services and encourage open communication to promote the best interests of the community.

Our Vision
We are committed to diversity and recognize the significant and valuable contributions to our Mission from our employees and the community we serve. Our vision is to enhance the quality of life in our community, to aggressively advocate the cause of justice, and seek to enhance the criminal justice system, ultimately protecting our community.

Program Information

The Monterey County District Attorney's Consumer and Environmental Protection Division investigates and prosecutes cases involving fraudulent, deceptive and illegal business activity that victimizes Monterey County residents and law abiding businesses, threatens public safety, or endangers our local environment and natural resources. This unit handles both criminal filings and civil action enforcement. Examples of complaints reviewed and/or investigated by this unit involve fraud and schemes in the areas of: telemarketing, mail solicitation, charity fraud, false sweepstakes, retail false advertising, pyramid schemes, real estate and investment transactions, drug/healthcare claims, warranties, insurance packing, Internet auctions/purchases, and schemes targeting senior citizens or immigrant communities, hazardous material spills, inadequate spill prevention plans and wide range of County Code violations.

Interns will have the opportunity to personally see the justice system in action by observing hearings and/or trials in court. Projects vary based on the current caseload but can include assisting the legal staff with case research, document organization and other general law office procedures. Interns will interact with attorneys, sworn peace officers, and staff, as well as the public we proudly serve.