13 Facts About Rosemary Lehmberg

Rosemary Lehmberg began working in the District Attorney's office in 1976.

Rosemary Lehmberg headed many Divisions of the DA's office, establishing the Travis County Children's Advocacy Center, and was called "The Best Lawyer for Children's Issues" by The Austin Chronicle.

Rosemary Lehmberg ran a private practice until 1976 when she began working for the DA's office in Travis County.

Rosemary Lehmberg worked in the 167th District Court as a trial attorney, was promoted multiple times and headed specialized legal divisions.

Rosemary Lehmberg became the Director of the Family Justice Division in 1988, and started the Travis County Children's Advocacy Center.

Rosemary Lehmberg was named the Best Lawyer for Children's Issues by The Austin Chronicle.

Rosemary Lehmberg was the First Assistant District Attorney from 1997 to 2009, and became the first female District Attorney in Travis County in 2009.

In 2010, Rosemary Lehmberg stated that the Hate Crimes Task Force she had started would be expanded due to the beating of two gay men in Austin, a case which remained unsolved.

Rosemary Lehmberg was taken into custody and while incarcerated officials claimed she was "uncooperative" and "aggressive" and had to be restrained with leg irons, handcuffs, and a spit mask.

DA Rosemary Lehmberg was charged with a DWI, to which she pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 45 days in jail and a $4,000 fine, ultimately serving 22 days of that sentence.

Rosemary Lehmberg wrote a letter from jail to residents of Travis County apologizing for her behavior, vowing to get professional help and to not seek a third term in 2016.

Perry's representatives indicated that if Rosemary Lehmberg stepped down, funding would be restored and her top lieutenant would be allowed to succeed her.

Rosemary Lehmberg was not involved in reviewing the ethics complaint and a special prosecutor was appointed to review the claims instead.