> I reported this person to the DA (NYC), and nothing came of it.

How long ago? Choi's infraction seems to have taken place 9 months ago - that sounds pretty speedy, in terms of the justice system.

reported to the DA 11/2014 - this person stole well over 100K from multiple employees - if any lawyers have any comments on how to handle this at this point, i would love to hear it

Get your own attorney. Seriously, the consultation is free.

This is my standard advice: Write down everything that happened, in order. Be brief but don't leave important facts out. This is important so you can clearly lay out your claims, your actions, what you can prove, etc. You don't want to be in the lawyer's office forgetting pieces of your story. You lived this; he/she didn't. Notate this timeline with where you have supporting documents. Bring the above to a couple different attorneys for a free consultation. You can find them with the local bar association or, if you've used a lawyer for anything, he or she will be able to recommend a colleague in the right area.

Did you try filing a wage-theft claim with the state's Labor Department?

https://www.labor.ny.gov/workerprotection/laborstandards/wor...

(There's a section about "Unpaid/Withheld Wages".)

i did, they said the amount was too much money.