Joseb “Joe” Gim currently serves as Chief of Criminal Court at the Kings County District Attorney’s Office. In this role, he manages prosecutors and staff handling cases in the Kings County Criminal Court and plays a central role in leading the office’s criminal justice initiatives.

Joe began his career in public service in 2004 as an Assistant District Attorney at the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office in Staten Island, where he litigated cases involving organized crime and substance abuse. He later became Chief of the Crime Strategies Unit. In 2017, he joined the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office as a Senior District Attorney and went on to serve as Deputy Chief of the Trial Court Bureau and Chief of the Hate Crimes Unit. In those roles, he supervised teams of Assistant District Attorneys, developed training programs for law enforcement, and led community outreach efforts on hate crime prevention and response.

Beyond his prosecutorial work, Joe has been an advocate for building stronger connections between communities and the justice system. He has helped mentor young attorneys through trial advocacy training and contributed to efforts to reform hate crimes legislation.

Joe’s commitment to public service is rooted in personal experience. Growing up in Baltimore, his family was the victim of multiple crimes, including a shooting that left his father seriously injured. These early experiences shaped his understanding of justice and the importance of accountability for victims.

Joe is a graduate of George Washington University and Fordham University School of Law. With more than two decades of prosecutorial and leadership experience, he continues to dedicate his career to advancing public safety, strengthening community trust, and mentoring the next generation of legal professionals.

Joe is a speaker for the Trial Advocacy Program.