Kirk Earl is an experienced legal professional currently serving as an Assistant District Attorney at the San Francisco District Attorney's Office since August 2023. Previous roles include Graduate Law Clerk at the same office and Certified Law Clerk at the County of San Mateo, where responsibilities included conducting preliminary hearings and drafting legal documents. Earlier experiences involved leading misdemeanor trials as a Legal Extern at the Elkhart County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and working as a Law Clerk in Boulder County, focusing on case research and defendant assistance. Kirk's background also features significant political organizing roles, such as Northern Maine Organizer for Democracy Maine and Lead Grassroots Organizer for the Maine Democratic Party, showcasing strong community engagement skills. Kirk holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Notre Dame Law School, complemented by international legal studies at the University of Lucerne and a Bachelor's in International Relations from Brigham Young University.
San Francisco District Attorney's Office
The San Francisco District Attorney's Office is one of the premier law enforcement organizations in the United States. Our mission is to collaborate with the City’s diverse communities and law enforcement agencies to make San Francisco one of the safest cities in America. Our office engages in public education and crime prevention efforts while maintaining the traditional role of investigating, charging, and prosecuting all criminal violations occurring within the City and County of San Francisco. The unparalleled opportunities for challenging, meaningful, and sophisticated work have consistently drawn top candidates to our office over the years.