Welcome to the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Website!
The District Attorney’s Office is comprised of 18 attorneys, as well as investigators, victim advocates and support staff who all serve the 159,000 residents of Sullivan County. Our mission as public prosecutors acting on behalf of the people of Sullivan County is to vigorously enforce the law while safeguarding the rights of all our citizens so that justice is achieved on behalf of the entire community.
SCDA News
Times News editorial: Sullivan made fine selection in Judge Nelson
Assistant District Attorney Teresa Nelson has been appointed to replace retiring General Sessions Judge Klyne Lauderback on July 1, 2021. See complete editorial published in the Kingsport Times News by clicking on the link below....
Sullivan County Assistant District Attorney to Replace Retiring Judge
ADA Teresa Nelson was recently chosen by the County Commission to replace retiring Bristol General Sessions Judge Klyne Lauderback. Read the full story here
Purple Ribbon Event – National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2021
District Attorney General Barry Staubus and others who serve victims of crime in Sullivan County were honored on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, by members of HOPE (Help Others - Preserve - Encourage). See photos and more information by clicking on the links below:...
