DELHI - Delaware County Acting District Attorney Shawn J. Smith welcomed William J. Diggs, of Colchester, as an assistant district attorney (ADA) on Monday, April 24. Diggs will be responsible for prosecution in the Hancock, Deposit, and Colchester town courts. Prosecuting duties include traffic violations, violation-level offenses, misdemeanors, and DWIs.
Diggs, who studied law at Seton Hall University in New Jersey, has over 10 years of experience in court. Diggs was an active-duty Air Force officer for over four years, working as a prosecutor and then defense attorney for military personnel. After leaving the Air Force, Diggs was employed at various international law firms working complex litigation. In 2022, Diggs opened a private practice, Diggs Law PLLC, which he will continue while serving as ADA.
“My wife and I moved to Delaware County because we love it here, including the culture, people, and everything it offers,” said Diggs, “Being on DA Shawn Smith’s team will allow me to serve this wonderful area, help keep it safe, and preserve it.”
“I am thankful to have William join our office. He has a wealth of knowledge as a former prosecutor and defense attorney in the United States Air Force,” said Smith, “Diggs will be a great addition to our team and a benefit to Delaware County. I have a tremendous amount of respect for veterans, who risked their lives serving our country, and it is an honor to have him working with us.”
