About the Office:
The 47th Judicial District Attorney’s Office is responsible for representing the State of Texas and victims of crimes in the prosecution of felony offenses committed in Potter and Armstrong Counties. Additionally, this office is responsible for misdemeanor offenses committed in Armstrong County.
The DA’s office collaborates with the Amarillo Police Department, Potter County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety, Armstrong County Sheriff’s Office, Community Supervision and Corrections Department, The Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center and various other state and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure justice is rendered effectively, efficiently and fairly.
Jason Herring, District Attorney, currently is the appointed official for the office. The staff consists of 20 other lawyers, 6 investigators, 8 secretaries and 2 victim advocates. Additionally, there are 2 victim assistance personnel housed at the Amarillo Police Department.
Together, this team processes cases from the initial presentation from law enforcement agencies, convening with the Grand Jury, litigating at all levels of prosecution through preliminary hearings, pleas, trials, sentencing, post-verdict proceedings, appeals, and civilly in Asset Forfeitures. Another vital role of the office is to assist Crime Victims and their families as they deal with the many issues that have been forced upon them.
Jason Herring, District Attorney
District Courts Building
350 SE 6th Ave., Suite 3B
Amarillo, Texas 79101
Phone: (806) 379-2325