History of Alvin Bragg in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: December 11, 2024

Alvin Bragg is a prominent American politician and lawyer serving as the New York County District Attorney. A historic figure, he became the first African American elected to this position in 2021. His career also includes roles as the Chief Deputy Attorney General of New York and Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York. In 2024, Bragg achieved another milestone, becoming the first district attorney to successfully convict a former U.S. president.

October 21, 1973: Birth of Alvin Bragg

Alvin Leonard Bragg Jr. was born on October 21, 1973.

1995: College Graduation

Alvin Bragg graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, in government in 1995.

1999: Law School Graduation

In 1999, Alvin Bragg earned a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.

2003: Marriage

Alvin Bragg married Jamila Marie Ponton in 2003.

2003: Joins New York Attorney General's Office

In 2003, Alvin Bragg joined the office of the New York Attorney General under Eliot Spitzer.

2009: Becomes Assistant United States Attorney

In 2009, Bragg became an assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York.

2017: Appointed Chief Deputy Attorney General

In 2017, Alvin Bragg was appointed Chief Deputy Attorney General of New York.

December 2018: Becomes Professor at New York Law School

In December 2018, Bragg became a professor at New York Law School and co-director of the Racial Justice Project.

June 2019: Starts Candidacy for District Attorney

Alvin Bragg launched his campaign for New York County District Attorney in June 2019.

2020: Oversees Lawsuits and Census Challenge

In 2020, Bragg oversaw lawsuits against the Donald J. Trump Foundation, Harvey Weinstein and The Weinstein Company, and challenged the addition of a citizenship question on the 2020 United States Census.

June 22, 2021: Wins Democratic Primary

Bragg won the Democratic primary for New York County District Attorney on June 22, 2021.

November 2, 2021: Wins General Election

On November 2, 2021, Bragg won the general election for New York County District Attorney.

2021: Runs for District Attorney

Bragg ran for New York County District Attorney in 2021, supporting criminal justice reform.

2021: First African American Elected as New York County District Attorney

In 2021, Alvin Bragg became the first African American elected as the New York County District Attorney.

January 1, 2022: Sworn in as District Attorney

Alvin Bragg was sworn in as New York County District Attorney on January 1, 2022.

January 4, 2022: Announces New Prosecution Policies

On January 4, 2022, Bragg announced new policies to no longer prosecute low-level offenses and seek lesser charges for certain burglaries and robberies.