As Chief Operating Officer, she oversees the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the PDAA and PDAI following the policies and goals set forth by the Executive Director, Executive Committee, Board of Directors and membership. Philadelphia District Attorney's Office has opportunities for you to join as a full-time attorney, paralegal or victim and witness advocate, and also through internships and research assistantships. The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office (DAO) is the largest prosecutor's office in Pennsylvania, serving more than 1.5 million residents of the City and County of Philadelphia. The Assistant District Attorneys assigned to this unit are cross-designated as Also included within its responsibilities is the offering of advice and support Comprised of veteran prosecutors, responsible for the hiring of all Assistant When District Attorney Larry Krasner took office in 2018, he set about traveling the country, to Ivy League law schools and historically Black universities, inviting top graduates to help fulfill his vision for a progressive prosecutors office. Responsible for the maintenance, installation and utilization of electronic appellate process in both state and federal courts. Staff AccountantEmail address: ehostetter@pdaa.org. interviews, transportation and protection, evidence recovery and processing, As he heads into a second term in January, his office wracked by dissent and staff turnover. During her career, Callihan prosecuted countless child abuse cases, felony sexual assaults and violent crimes in both juvenile and adult courts. FOR NON-ENGLISH SPEAKERS Language Services. Chief Operating Officer/ In Pennsylvania correctional facilities, theres been a. since the early 1980s. 35 Philadelphia District Attorney jobs available on Indeed.com. This unit uses community prosecution, civil The only crimes reported to the District Attorneys Office are private criminal complaints. Advancing new thinking on girls confined in youth facilities. So weve also ramped up efforts to ensure we are a familiar and consistent presence in neighborhoods citywide. his community. Responsibilities may include case preparation, communication with victims and witnesses, compilation of statistics, maintenance of records and files, legal research, document review and production and coordination with outside agencies. From 2017 to 2021, the median attorney tenure declined 42%, from 5.7 years of DAs Office experience to 3.3 years. The DAs Office is completely ill-equipped to prosecute serious cases outside a handful of prosecutors. Traffic Court Unit Drafts, promotes, and lobbies for effective legislation for crime prevention READ MORE: Two Center City robbery suspects were out on bail. The staff takes the complaint from the individual, and the case is then reviewed for approval. Kelly holds a J.D. ECONOMIC CRIME/GOVERNMENT FRAUD staff who investigate and prosecute insurance fraud found in, among other This unit also works on cases of harassment, threats, Tmara is the Membership & Multimedia Management Coordinator for PDAA and PDAI. Many attorneys with just a few years of experience are being assigned to high-profile units. Major Trials used to have a core of around 10 or 12 attorneys who had significant jury trial experience, Lynett said. Many attorneys with just a few years of experience are being assigned to high-profile units. They also review and Economic Crime prosecutors and detectives handle complex cases such as identity child-victims or child-witnesses. Vertically prosecutes juvenile defendants with prior criminal records and seeks Victim/witness coordinators assist witnesses and victims throughout the local, state and federal agencies as it attempts to alleviate drug related We strive to protect the inalienable rights of all Philadelphians. INFORMATION SYSTEMS Addressing additional disparities based on womens race/ethnicity and LGBTQ identity. subsequent guilty pleas. Before attending law school, Greg was a research assistant to the late Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan and helped coordinate public safety issues for the Senator. COMMUNITY PROSECUTION ABOUT THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE: A COMMITMENT TO REFORM. courts. community that was taken by the offender when he or she committed the offense. Weve also committed a significant number of new resources to the Special Investigations Unit to take a clear-eyed look at allegations of police and prosecutorial misconduct, and how it influenced the outcomes of individual and sometimes whole groups of cases. She has presented on numerous criminal justice topics to various audiences throughout her career. capitol in Harrisburg and testify in legislative hearings. She has a strong professional foundation in banking, accounting, and office management, and has been a Notary Public since 1996. more often results in broken families rather than safer communities. Maureen also worked on a full range of appellate cases in state and federal court, including brief writing, argument and Post-Conviction Relief Act hearings. warrant service, subpoena service, and prisoner transport. The Includes the District Attorney and his first assistant. Alternatives to Prosecution & Incarceration, CARES Peer Crisis Responders for Homicide Survivors, Diversion Policy & Juvenile Justice Programs, Truancy Prevention and Child Support Enforcement, A quick guide to the Philadelphia Criminal Justice System, Information about alternatives to prosecution, A Message from DA Larry Krasner in the DA Justice Journal. For more information regarding private criminal complaints, (Corner of Juniper and South Penn Square, across from City Hall), If you dont know who to contact, please call Victim & Witness Services at 215-686-8027 or e-mail, Alternatives to Prosecution & Incarceration, CARES Peer Crisis Responders for Homicide Survivors, Diversion Policy & Juvenile Justice Programs, Truancy Prevention and Child Support Enforcement. A juvenile who On Monday, the district attorney appointed a new chief of staff, tapping Mike Lee, who led the Diversion Unit, to fill the long-vacant role. City of Philadelphia. Several young lawyers said they felt ill-prepared for their jobs in high-profile units, and said the staffing issues have impacted case outcomes. Its an equal opportunity challenge. He ascribed the trend to salaries that have not kept pace with the job market or the price of law school, and to the preference for jobs that allow remote work. services provider practices, rate evasion/premium fraud, insurance agent/broker A new position also created to support the work of the Division, Technology Development Director, will. PHILADELPHIA (February 7, 2022) The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office (DAO) is proud to announce new leadership for the DAO's Victim Support Services Division, comprised of the Crisis Assistance, Response, and Engagement for Survivors (CARES) and Victim Services units. from the Dickinson School of Law (1993), and a B.S. But you dont have that time, and you dont have the experience of those attorneys.. Gender differences in sentencing, diversion and recidivism. Legal Resource ProsecutorEmail address: mspang@pdaa.org. Gregwas also selected as a participantin the Kennedy School of Governments Executive Session for State Court Leaders in the 21st Century. reviews cases for federal felony criminal cases in Philadelphia. Some who quit in Philadelphia cited crushing workloads and a lack of support. Promotes Diversion Courts Unit was established in December 2012 to provide consistent information, the staffing of formal arraignment, acquisition and passing of In recent decades, the incarceration rates for women are growing twice as fast as those for men. This unit has helped to enact statutes Pinpointing the reason for those outcomes is not straightforward, especially amid pandemic-related backlogs. vertically prosecute all murder, manslaughter and vehicular homicide cases. justice is based on the principles of Balanced and Restorative Justice, Those who remain say critical units are in disarray, such as Major Trials, which handles many of the offices most serious cases. Composed of the office's detectives who perform investigations and support Kelly served as an Assistant District Attorney in Cambria County for 14 years and District Attorney for 10 years. crack houses, weed stores, and nuisance bars. Kelly Callihan is the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association Counsel for Policy and External Relations. of case outcomes to assess our performance. I'm a local investigative reporter specializing in data and documents that expose wrongdoing. LARRY KRASNER trial. As a young prosecutor, she designed and implemented an underage drinking and teen driving safety program which was administered in all local school districts and participated in summer Youth Fairs where she visited local playgrounds to talk to kids about remaining drug-free and making good choices. misdemeanor offenders in Community Court, quickly and comprehensively . Maureen is a central Pennsylvania native. Why are you a prosecutor? This unit also View Geographic Assignments is a form of habeas corpus review following the direct appeal process. The Gun Violence Task Force is a joint effort by the District Attorney's Office Provides full continuing legal education programs to the entire legal staff. Two-thirds of the lawyers in that unit, as of November, were law-school graduates admitted to the Pennsylvania bar within the last five years. are responsible for a particular area or district of the city, just like police Current and former staff say training is needed, describing a steep decline in institutional knowledge. to lodge against alleged offenders within hours of arrest. officers are now assigned. Philadelphia Traffic Court, which number about 100,000 cases annually. A reporter at the Inquirer since 2013, I cover issues of identity, race, social justice, as well as prisons and the legal system. Represents the Commonwealth at all levels of the Were using proven, data-driven options for holding youth accountable and increasing community safety. drug houses and nuisance bars. A journal article co-written by CARES staff and Temple researchers is currently . programs in the District Attorney's Office. Si usted no habla ingls, dgaselo a la operadora del 911, a la polica, al coordinador de vctimas/testigos o al asistente del fiscal e indquese qu lenguaje necesita. He hired people who would cry after convicting someone., READ MORE: The battle in Philly DAs Office: Conviction Integrity Unit report shows rocky path to reform. receive balanced attention to their needs, seeking to restore the peace of the They dont have the talent, and they dont have the numbers to prosecute all the cases they need to, said Shuaiyb Newton, a former homicide prosecutor. and if there is no resolution, referred to the Municipal Court for trial. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is seeking a longer prison sentence for Eric Ruch, Jr., the ex-Philly cop convicted of manslaughter for the 2017 killing of Dennis Plowden Jr. Ruch . FINANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES Membership ServicesEmail address: ahrestak@pdaa.org. A systemthat holds people accountable, enables them to show remorse and repair harm, and empowers them tolive productive livesafter completing their sentences or supervision ultimately makes us all safer. The same was true for the Family Violence and Sexual Assault Unit, and for about one-third of lawyers in the Homicide and Non-Fatal Shootings Unit. Krasner also noted unprecedented job turnover amid the Great Resignation, and said prosecutors offices across the country are combating similar challenges. C.L.E. divisions, and who work closely with the Philadelphia Police Department. He returned to Cumberland County where he became Chief of Trials. Handles complaints from victims of misdemeanor crimes which were not witnessed investigating and prosecuting cases of fraudulent schemes involving welfare and Nate brings to the Association over twenty years of trial experience, handling the gambit of criminal prosecutions from summary offenses to homicides in over 25 counties across the Commonwealth. We regularly participate in year-round community, civic association and police advisory meetings. development, training and compliance as well as non-legal hiring. Youre going to forget things. Police Department and the Pennsylvania Crime Commission in addition to Ms. Hrestak also serves as the liaison for training grant related projects, such as the Child Abuse Coalition, Juvenile Prosecutors Network, State Correctional Institution Crimes Prosecutors Network and the Education and Training subcommittee. This unit Office. We will only reply to correspondence sent on behalf of a client from a defense attorney. Before working with PDAA, Greg served as Governor Rendells Senior Policy Manager for Public Safety and as Special Assistant for Criminal Justice. Our supervisors share a vision of a safer, more just Philadelphia, bringing best-in-field expertise and hard-earned courtroom experiences, many on both sides of the bar. She started her legal career as a full-time Law Clerk to former President Judge Gerard Long in Cambria County and an appointed Juvenile Hearing Officer. oversight and coordination between these programs and the services which are I feel betrayed a lot by this office and the promises of what I thought this job was going to be.. This includes generating the bills of federal court. Northeast Division, Northwest Division, Southwest Division, and Central Apply to Associate Attorney, Staff Attorney, Law Clerk and more! After law school, she had the privilege of serving for two years as law clerk for the Honorable William W. Caldwell in the Federal District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. We are focused on restoring balance to our criminal justice system, ending the era of mass incarceration, and moving beyond the false promises of overlypunitive policies. prosecutions in the other divisions. I was not going to have one of these cases slip through the cracks because of me.. FAMILY VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT Commonwealth at all levels of the appellate process in both state and federal practices. Allison currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer/Director of Training & Membership Services for the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association and Institute. Skip to main content. Im most proud of the culture change happening in this officeWere setting the groundwork for arguably the most important civil rights movement of our time that must continue long after people like me are gone., We are focused on restoring balance to our criminal justice system, ending the era of mass incarceration, and moving beyond the false promises of overly, to complex social problems like homelessness, mental illness, leaving communities with inadequate access to quality public education, healthcare, and housing, and, ending overly punitive practices that disproporti, onately affect Black people, people of color, and poor people, and in making the criminal legal system, actually effective at preventing crime by. Significant reform is underway to build a juvenile justice system that better serves victims, defendants and the future of Philadelphia. Greg has extensive criminal justice and public safety experience on the local, state and federal level. forfeiture and nuisance laws to provide relief to neighborhoods plagued by If you dont know who to contact, please call Victim & Witness Services at 215-686-8027 or e-mail [emailprotected]. the file room and the mail room, as well as administering forfeited property. We regularly participate in year-round community, civic association and police advisory meetings. CHARGING communities that make up the City of Philadelphia. As staff accountant Elena Hostetter is responsible for the completion of the accounting and financial reporting and coordinates the internal compliance audits. The District Attorney's approach to juvenile The courses are designed to cover topics of particular interest to prosecutors. No longer charging most sex work offenses. Website by, Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute, Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association. and prosecutors who are spread throughout the city in the various detective Groups of Charges and prosecutes all arrested juveniles and special cases involving Probes municipal corruption and police misconduct. The Operations Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the PAD Program, and supervising the program staff. Executive DirectorEmail address: growe@pdaa.org. District Attorney Larry Krasner is seen making his victory speech in the Democratic primary election on May 18, 2021. Please note the Rules of Professional Conduct prohibits the District Attorneys Office from having direct contact with defendants involved in an active case. We know the safety of our city, the rights of our fellow 1.5 million citizens, and the well-being of the neighborhoods we ourselves live in are at stake. She currently serves on a number of local boards in an effort to make a positive local impact and give back to the Franklin County community. Krasner campaigned on a promise to shake up the office. violent felony crimes committed within a family or household. Early-career attorneys made up the majority of the 2021 lawyer departures, with 46 having been admitted to practice in 2017 or . Business ManagerEmail address: tfornstrom@pdaa.org. COMMUNITY RELATIONS She resides in Dauphin County with her husband Frank and dog Samson. An independently elected office, the DAO's mission is to protect the community and provide a voice for victims of crime. They have two daughters: Quinn and Molly. and federal prosecution to target major trafficking organizations. We are also mindful of the impacts of our decisions on individuals, families, and communities. Contact the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office. Government Fraud is responsible for investigation and prosecution of drug kingpins and their organizations. Kelly is a career prosecutor and former district attorney who has spent 28 years seeking justice for victims in both Cambria and Dauphin counties. TRAINING Uses our new state-of-the-art Training Center for the orientation and training of all incoming Assistant District Attorneys. A juvenile diversion program that provides a community-based alternative to Weare guided byfacts, evidence, and the law as we seek justice every day. sentencing. Your phone number, e-mail address, and other personal information will not be provided to the defendant or his/her attorney. In Larry Krasner's first year as district attorney, prosecutors filed 18 percent fewer cases than in 2017, including 25 percent fewer misdemeanors. [1] The current District Attorney of Philadelphia is Larry Krasner. She most recently served as the Press Secretary in the Department of States Office of Communications and Press for the Ridge/Schweiker and Rendell Administrations. Before joining PDAA in August 2022, Tina did administrative work and event planning for over eleven years at two Harrisburg-area non-profit organizations. surveillance operations for the Pennsylvania State Police, the Philadelphia drug and alcohol treatment while under the strict supervision of the Treatment offenders from traditional criminal justice processing into programs of The Insurance Fraud Unit is staffed by prosecutors, detectives and support . from Harvard College. Jodi Lobel, a former Deputy District Attorney in the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office, is the Executive Deputy Attorney General for Operations. She served as Board Chair of the Cambria County Special Emergency Response Team, was a member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Board, Prison Board, Cambria County Drug Task Force and DUI Task Force. to other prosecutors' offices throughout the state. ity of parole, and subsequently resentenced and released following a U.S. Supreme Court decision. Uses a number of different approaches and tools to District Attorney's Office and initiates inquiries into areas that raise a DETECTIVES In 1997, the District Attorney's Office helped to create and implement the All crimes, emergency and non-emergency, should be reported by calling 911. Covid-19 Updates For updates on court proceedings and the Philadelphia court system, including emergency protection from abuse orders, visit courts.phila.gov . All expungement petitions, legal . CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT He said the impact is not limited to progressive DAs offices. Not charging for personal-use marijuana possession. I joined this office for a reason. The only crimes reported to the District Attorneys Office are private criminal complaints. Students can expect to work closely with Assistant District Attorneys, paralegals, other staff members and interns doing substantive . And, he added, I dont accept the premise that we simply count dismissals as being some form of failure. He said a higher rate of withdrawing cases might reflect more scrupulous work by his attorneys, compared to what he described as the win-at-all-costs tactics of his predecessors. She specialized in coordinating volunteers to assist with fundraising efforts and supervised annual golf outings for both organizations. He would hire people that didnt think anybody belonged in jail at all. model and has been successful in collecting millions of dollars in child Maureen has significant criminal justice experience, particularly in state and federal appellate courts. He was trying to indoctrinate, said Newton, who was initially intrigued by Krasners pitch for more equitable justice in communities like North Philadelphia, where Newton grew up. Inquirer news researcher Ryan W. Briggs contributed to this article. to lodge against alleged offenders within hours of arrest. In recent decades, the incarceration rates for women are growing twice as fast as those for men. On the other hand, some more experienced lawyers said they left because they no longer identified with the mission. Assistant District Attorneys are now assigned geographically to bureaus that NEWS. Nu cc bn khng ni c ting M, khi gi s 911 hy ni vi tng i, Cnh St, nhn vin gip nn nhn/nhn chng hoc cng t vin Vietnamese, Vietnamese, Vietnamese H s tm ngui thng dch ting Vit cho bn. The During his time as a prosecutor, Nate has conducted a multitude of trainings for the Pennsylvania State Police, local police departments and the Pennsylvania State University. Following her clerkship, Maureen took a position as an Assistant District Attorney with the Office of the District Attorney in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Greg also practiced commercial litigation for several years and began his legal career in the Appeals Unit of the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office. Additionally, Elena oversees the employee benefit plans. Some say they're not prepared. She remained with Bucks County until moving to Chambersburg in 2014. throughout Philadelphia. Insisting on evidence-based policies and programs. District Attorney Larry Krasner is seen making his victory speech in the Democratic primary election on May 18, 2021. Krasner said he has taken staff feedback into account. generating and extending pre-trial plea offers to defendants, and handling the It is a national volunteers rather than entering the juvenile court system. To ensure no one is left behind in our Offices criminal justice reform efforts, the District Attorney appointed Judge Carolyn Temin to lead the Task Force on Women and Girls in the Criminal Justice System, laying the groundwork policies to guide the efforts of a growing coalition of partners by: 2022 Office of the District Attorney : City of Philadelphia. Cases Opened by the District Attorney's Office. A top-to-bottom review is overdue. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's impeachment trial is scheduled to begin in the Pennsylvania Senate this January, state Senate Republicans said on Wednesday. Philadelphia Treatment Court. Nate began his career in the Dauphin County District Attorneys Office while attending the Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University. Community Prosecution began in Philadelphia on November 1, 2010. The unit also assists crime victims with the EXECUTIVE The It has matters before the United States Supreme Court and frequently The DATA Lab at the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office (DAO) uses police, court, and other data streams to support a wide range of research on the criminal legal system. HIRING COMMITTEE Staffed at all times, the Assistant District Attorneys determine which charges When charging juveniles, stopping the practice of considering the use of a BB gun as a deadly weapon, which has reduced the number of children in detention. This diversion He most recently served as a Chief Deputy District Attorney in Franklin County. These inquiries may involve the use of an Philadelphia District Attorney's Office >> Philadelphia District Attorney's Office employees List of Philadelphia District Attorney's Office employees Search and validate emails & phone numbers from 419 Philadelphia District Attorney's Office employees Sign Up to Get Free Contacts Philadelphia District Attorney's Office Employees She was an Adjunct Professor in the Criminology Department at Mount Aloysius College. proceedings include both legal argument and evidentiary hearings. Kelly lives in Johnstown with her husband Derrick. theft, bank fraud, counterfeit check schemes, embezzlement, forgeries, and unemployment compensation fraud, official corruption and insurance fraud. Court, which is presided over by a single judge. Some who have stayed described plummeting office morale. discovery to defense counsel, litigating bail motions and motions to quash, Traffic Court to the Court of Common Pleas. The office of the District Attorney of Philadelphia is the largest prosecutor's office in the state of Pennsylvania and oversees a jurisdiction that includes more than 1.5 million citizens of both the city and county of Philadelphia. Since relocating, Maureen has continued to work for Bucks County drafting appellate briefs. The scope of the work done by the Division is A top-to-bottom review is overdue. These new bureaus are East Division, South Division, We are focused on restoring balance to our criminal justice system, ending the era of mass incarceration, and moving beyond the false promises of overly - punitive policies.. Decades of evidence shows mass incarceration to be a n ineffective and costly response to complex social problems like homelessness, mental illness, and . Special Assistant United States Attorneys to prosecute cases in federal court, Tmara has a Bachelor of Music Degree (emphasis in recording technology) from Lebanon Valley College and an Associate in Theater Arts Degree from Harrisburg Area Community College. helps to prepare and administer the Office budget, handles procurement, manages Legislation PCRA Membership & Multimedia Management CoordinatorEmail address: theagy@pdaa.org. . In all, the loss of 261 attorneys during Krasners first term has thrown the office already beset by conflict with the police and judiciary, and mired in pandemic-related backlogs into what some describe as a state of chaos. Our prosecutors arerelentless in the pursuit of justiceon behalf ofvictims of crimeand the communities we serve. recognizing that justice is served when the community, victim and offender each Handles all proceedings under Pennsylvania's Post-Conviction Relief Act, which Miriam Krinsky, who heads the nonprofit Fair and Just Prosecution, said transforming a major government institution cant be done without some degree of upheaval. . The Pretrial Unit is responsible for handling Motions Court, Extraditions, in the Third Circuit Court, as well as the United States District Court. of functions including visual and electronic surveillance, witness location, Please send an e-mail to the appropriate address below. The task force is comprised of veteran investigators of intimidation and harassment. Overview of services provided to crime victims and witnesses: Two Center City robbery suspects were out on bail. filing of claims with the Pennsylvania Crime Victims Compensation Board. prosecuted vertically, with the same prosecutor in the case from arrest to ompleting their sentences or supervision ultimately makes us all safer. Throughout the past 20 years Elena has gained extensive experience in the accounting/controller environment within the construction and mechanical service business. prosecution for first-time juvenile offenders of non-violent crimes. Staffed by experienced Assistant District Attorneys who prosecute sexual By the time he quit in 2020, he said, he came to believe Krasner was more interested in protecting defendants than crime victims and everyday citizens. The members of the Legislation unit frequently travel to the state The DAs Conviction Integrity Unit, which had been among the largest and most active in the country with 12 attorneys, lost a third of its staff, including its supervisor and assistant supervisor. Philadelphia District Attorney's Office Law Practice See jobs Follow View all 556 employees About us Industries Law Practice Company size 201-500 employees Type Government Agency Locations. Prior to becoming Executive Director, Greg was the legislative liaison for PDAA, having served as its Director of Legislation and Policy and before that as the Chief of the Legislation and Policy Unit in the Philadelphia District Attorneys Office. PRIVATE CRIMINAL COMPLAINTS The battle in Philly DAs Office: Conviction Integrity Unit report shows rocky path to reform, chief of homicide was also replaced last year. HUMAN RESOURCES Appeals prosecuting most crimes committed by adults, ranging from summary offenses to transportation to court, providing support and guidance, and addressing issues Building and reinforcing trust with the community are key to the success of any reform agenda. Greg has worked with the National Governors Association, the Council of State Governments, and the PEW Center on the States to help officials from other states learn about successful strategies toreduce recidivism. In his first week, the DA fired 31 veteran prosecutors a move he described as both necessary housekeeping and routine turnover for a new administration. Ellos le buscarn un intrprete para que le asista. They will find interpreters to assist you. Nearly 60% of lawyers now on staff have joined the office just in the last four years. Building and reinforcing trust with the community are key to the success of any reform agenda. Division. She also spearheaded the creation of programs and task forces designed to enhance services for victims in the criminal justice system while working to build treatment courts to address offenders needs and non-profit organizations designed to enhance public safety. Some say the office is in disarray. litigation, the maintenance of seized assets and the investigation of HOMICIDE Seeking to reform inequities throughout the criminal justice system, not just those tied to sentencing and incarceration. We talk to fellow residents and continually brainstorm with them on whats working and what needs to change. District Attorneys. These individuals work closely with staff assigned to extraditions, by a police officer. I got to a point where I was afraid I was going to start missing things, and that for me was unacceptable, Newman said. Nuisance Task Force section. Wegman Partners 4.6. The pursuit of justice requires a deeply committed team of advocates and prosecutors. approve arrest warrants and search warrants, and staff Arraignment Court. For more information please refer to the Public of his actions and the effect that the crime has on himself, his family, and assists the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association as legislative liaisons The office's detectives perform a myriad to return fugitives captured in Philadelphia back to outside jurisdictions. During her tenure at the office, she had primary responsibility for appellate work on capital cases. The Philadelphia District Attorneys Office provides numerous pretrial SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS The chief of homicide was also replaced last year, though the office would not say whether it was related to a highly publicized road rage incident. She lives in Harrisburg with her husband. unemployment payments. They also prosecute summary and Director of Training & The Lancaster County Courthouse has installed comfort rooms to provide a calming place for children, who are waitin https://t.co/w6oQ8AT12o, 2022 Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association. screens prospective defendants and participates in the treatment phase by But he said new hires have always faced a heavy workload and steep learning curve. Nate has also had two appointments as a Special Prosecutor for the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, prosecuting a wide variety of crimes across the Commonwealth. California residents do not sell my data request. If you have a question, concern, or need additional information about your case, please call the telephone number found on the back of the subpoena you received in the mail. justice cases are prepared any prosecuted by the ADAs and paralegals assigned Counsel for Policy & External RelationsEmail address: kcallihan@pdaa.org. from the University of Wisconsin, and an A.B. More upheaval followed: The juvenile and municipal court units each cycled through at least three supervisors in Krasners first term. and constitutional amendments to give prosecutors the right to a jury trial and Reforms in discriminatory practices in correctional facilities. to hold the most dangerous defendants without bail while they are awaiting GUN VIOLENCE TASK FORCE In an interview, Krasner acknowledged that his office has struggled to retain staff. I came to Philly to work for Krasner, because I believed in what he was trying to do, said one current staffer who is actively searching for a new job and, like some others interviewed for this story, asked not to be identified out of fear of professional retribution. Whats different now, he said, is the most voracious hiring environment for lawyers that Ive ever seen, in which private firms are luring candidates with the promise of more than tripling their $63,000-a-year starting salaries while allowing them to work from home. practices, appraiser/public adjuster practices and other professional service HABITUAL OFFENDER The number of women in Philadelphia sent to correctional facilities. environmental crimes. Integral to this is the work of the Conviction Integrity Units review of past cases to ensure we, and the rest of the criminal justice system, acted appropriately. Lawmakers voted 107-85 to impeach District Attorney Larry Krasner, setting the stage for what would be the first Pennsylvania Senate impeachment trial in nearly three decades. appears before both the Third Circuit and the United States District Court. Civil Litigation nuisances all over Philadelphia. If you do not speak English, please tell the 911 operators, police, and victim/witness coordinator or any of our staff what language you speak. From 2011-2019, Kelly served on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for PDAA and PDAI and was appointed by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to serve on the state Criminal Procedure Rules Committee from 2012 to 2017. They also review and 2022 Office of the District Attorney : City of Philadelphia. The DA last week reassigned 10 lawyers to Major Trials from the Law Division, which responds to appeals and post-conviction petitions. The changes have thrilled supporters, such as Kris Henderson, executive director of the Amistad Law Project, a West Philadelphia public interest law . Investigates complaints that are made directly to the The largest appellate litigation department in Pennsylvania, representing the About 70 of those recruits have already left, joining an exodus that has included both veteran prosecutors and young idealists. All rights reserved. He wasnt really trying to prosecute. facts, evidence, and the law as we seek justice every day. Weengage in scientific reviewof case outcomes to assess our performance,andseek tolearn fromprosecutorsand law enforcement from around the country. She cited a lack of institutional support and an unsustainable workload of more than 100 open cases. As of Director of Training and Membership Services she is responsible for organizing and developing PDAAs and PDAIs statewide conferences and training events including: curriculum development, negotiation of contracts, marketing of courses and overseeing the compliance with all requirements of the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Board. Federal Alternatives to State Trials (F.A.S.T.) INFORMATION The Philadelphia DA's Office is committed to seeking fair, equal justice. We are also mindful of the impacts of our decisions on individuals, families, and communities. We seek to divert certain offenders from traditional criminal justice processing into programs of supervision and services administered by the First Judicial District Court. Reforms focus on alternative solutions that make it possible for them to lead productive, fulfilling lives, avoiding the collateral consequences and stigma of justice system involvement. JUVENILE COURT Presenting policies that are woman/girl-centered to further balance the criminal justice model that remains largely male-based. MOTIONS/COMMUNITY COURT Jennifer Newman, who prosecuted sex crimes and domestic violence cases, quit in August after three years reluctantly, she said. Emphasizes the This unit is also in charge of managing any grants obtained by the Office. Use this form to send us your questions or requests. Accountability is for everyone, including our office. The Diversion Courts Unit was established in . She attended the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in Washington, D.C. and graduated magna cum laude in 2004. Since District Attorney Larry Krasner took office, weve accelerated reforms, making systemwide changes to our policies and procedures, including: Seeking more flexibility and smarter alternatives to prosecution based on expanded eligibility requirements for defendants, including mental illness or substance addiction. In her tenure as DA, she created the Cambria County Human Trafficking Response Team to raise awareness, train investigators to identify/recover victims and provide needed support; the Cambria County Drug Coalition (CCDC), a collaborative approach to better address the opioid epidemic and reduce the number of overdose deaths; the Circle of Support Child Advocacy Center to ensure the county was utilizing the recommended best practice model for investigating child abuse and serving victims needs; theCambria County Sexual Assault Response Team who trained specialized sexual assault nurse examiners and developed the first known anonymous sexual assault protocol which is now used as a national model; and the Elder Abuse Task Force. The case is referred initially to mediation, and if there is no resolution, referred to the Municipal Court for trial. District Attorney Auctions & Miscellaneous Forfeiture Items. Greg regularly presents legislative updates to members of Pennsylvania law enforcement. There is at least one panel in each police district in the City. Republicans . process to protect the best interests of the participant and the community. Critics say the district attorney is to blame for that record. DA's Office Lost Over 130 Staff in 2021, Records Show. . We seek to divert certain It is the mission of the Victim/Witness Services Unit of the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office to advocate on behalf of all crime victims and witnesses in Philadelphia. TECHNICAL SERVICES Oversees policy Youre going to make errors as a young attorney. Just 1% of juveniles sentenced to life without the possibil. Chris Lynett, who was hired in 2015 and was assigned to Major Trials when he quit in 2020, said there were not enough lawyers, at times, to cover all the courtrooms. In 2020, she joined the Dauphin County District Attorney's Office as a Deputy District Attorney and was also the clerical staff supervisor and Open Records Officer. homicide. The staff takes the complaint from the individual, and the In these positions, Greg oversaw Pennsylvanias public safety functions with regard to policy, legislation and operations and was the Governors day-to-day contact for Pennsylvanias State Police, Department of Corrections, Board of Probation and Parole, and Commission on Crime and Delinquency. The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, religion, age or disability. Handles all inquiries from the public and the press regarding cases and Federal Litigation Several who joined the office after being inspired by Krasners vision for reform described micromanagement by unit supervisors who seemed fundamentally opposed to that vision. Since 2018, there have been no cases where the death penalty was sought. who work with outside jurisdictions to bring fugitives back to Philadelphia and criminal proceedings: notifying them of upcoming hearings, arranging She is a 1999 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, where she earned a bachelors degree in Communications. appeals from the municipal court, bail and Nebbia hearings and fugitive of This unit handles all forfeiture-related The First Assistants are also heavily involved in recruiting and interviewing support staff candidates as well. monitoring the defendant's progress and by contributing to the decision-making addressing quality of life offenses. The Operations Manager will work closely with the OCJ Staff and other PAD partners including the Philadelphia Police Department, District Attorney's Office, Department of Behavioral Health, and other criminal justice and social service providers to facilitate . Diversion Programs Philly DA Larry Krasner said the case demonstrates flaws in the system. Nearly three-quarters of the 21,000 cases that resolved this year were either withdrawn by prosecutors or dismissed by judges, according a website maintained by the DAs Office 73%, compared to 36% of cases resolved in 2017. The Republican-led Pennsylvania House on Wednesday impeached Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, a self-described "progressive prosecutor" whose liberal policies have rankled . The Philadelphia District Attorney's office is a voice for the victims of crime, a zealous advocate for justice and a fierce defender of the rights of all Philadelphians. For more information on please refer to our Youth Aid Panel section. employee relations. prosecution and prosecutes narcotics-related charges and firearms charges in Of the 53 hired in 2021, about 75% were newly admitted to the bar this year. investigate and prosecute narcotics violations, such as electronic surveillance There are short-term challenges, but in the long run it helps move the office in a different direction, she said. INSURANCE FRAUD Greg holds a J.D. Decades ofevidence showsmass incarcerationto bean ineffective and costly responseto complex social problems like homelessness, mental illness,and substance use disordersleaving communities with inadequate access to quality public education, healthcare, and housing, and the worst poverty rate of any big city. With more than 600 lawyers, detectives and support staff, we are the largest prosecutors office in Pennsylvania and the third largest in the nation. The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is seeking paralegals to provide trial support to prosecutors. TREATMENT COURT Greg has been extensively involved in many important legislative initiatives, which include protecting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through the enactment of strangulation and sexual extortion laws; helping the most vulnerable victims testify against their accuser by expanding the rape shield law; reducing recidivism and reinvesting cost savings through the comprehensive Justice Reinvestment Initiative; reducing witness intimidation by prohibiting the taking of certain videos in courthouse, helping in the battle against the opioid crisis through the creation of the prescription drug monitoring program, and providing second chances through the enactment of the Clean Slate law. to the General Assembly and Governor's office. . In a previous study on illegal gun cases, the DAs Office found most dismissals were caused by the failure of witnesses to appear in court (52% of cases studied) or weak evidence (25% of cases). to motions. Nathan Boob is the Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor for the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association. For more information regarding private criminal complaints click here. case is then reviewed for approval. In addition to appellate work, she also prosecuted a variety of felony and misdemeanor cases from pretrial to post-trial, served as the Right-to-Know appeals officer for various police departments, and kept staff and police departments apprised of changes to Pennsylvania criminal law. DANGEROUS DRUG OFFENDERS/F.A.S.T. supervision and services administered by the First Judicial District Court. An Assistant District Attorney program makes the juvenile accountable and makes him understand the seriousness and the Office of the Pennsylvania Attorney General that aggressively investigates Although the office, which employs about 340 lawyers, has been hiring to offset the losses, the churn is affecting its ability to manage its caseload, according to 19 current and former DAs Office staffers who spoke with The Inquirer. In an average year P.N.T.F. Philly DA Larry Krasner said the case demonstrates flaws in the system. Office of the District Attorney : City of Philadelphia, All crimes, emergency and non-emergency, should be reported by calling 911. and law enforcement from around the country. Traffic Safety Resource ProsecutorEmail address: nboob@pdaa.org. The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is staffed by talented, relentless, and compassionate professionals . She also served as a Deputy Press Secretary for the Department of State as well as a Press Aide in Governor Tom Ridges Office of Communications and Press. Uses our new state-of-the-art Training Center for the orientation and training We provide direct assistance from the time of arrest through the disposition of a case and afterward as needed. Maureen Flannery Spang is the Legal Resource Prosecutor for the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association. Establishes the paternity of children born out of wedlock, and obtains and Assistant District Attorneys litigate all appeals from the Municipal Court and It is the policy . Reflecting findings and recommendations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights report. After working in the drug prosecutions section both as a certified legal intern and as a Deputy District Attorney, he moved to the Centre County District Attorneys Office where he prosecuted all types of cases including D.U.I., homicide by vehicle, murder, all serious felonies and high-profile cases from investigation through appeal. The case is referred initially to mediation, Administers payroll and benefits for all employees. Pleas. suspicion of criminality. workers compensation insurance, health insurance, life insurance, medical Salary Search: Staff Attorney salaries in Philadelphia, PA; Plaintiff's Attorney Needed- Child Victims Act Litigation. addressing underlying issues and behaviors. Some say they're not prepared. Formal Arraignment Court, and the SMART Rooms. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner filed a legal petition against the Senate's vote to move forward on the decision to impeach him by the General Assembly. Most cases are Greg lives in Philadelphia with his wife and their daughter. . Greg can be reached at 717.347.8369 orgrowe@pdaa.org. responds to more than 500 complaints from members of the community concerning They dont have the experience. Responsible for many of the administrative functions of the office. Staffed at all times, the Assistant District Attorneys determine which charges Maureen and her husband reside in Chambersburg with their daughter and son. Coordinates the efforts of the local police districts, community groups, and For more information please refer to our Continuing Legal Education section. 1,375 were here. This As part of the Executive Session, Greg authored a paper entitled Keeping Courts Funded: Recommendations on How Courts Can Avoid the Budget Axe, which was published by the National Center for State Courts. investigating grand jury. offered. includes trials and pleas concerning moving violations, which take place in Charging Unit Handles every aspect of Federal Habeas Corpus litigation, frequently appearing He also suggested retention may have been easier in the past because, in his view, the office had hired less impressive lawyers. Greg also practiced commercial litigation for several years and began his legal career in the Appeals Unit of the Philadelphia District Attorneys Office. wide-ranging and includes white-collar crime, consumer fraud, welfare fraud, Pennsylvania's House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to impeach Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, approving a resolution that accuses the city's lead prosecutor of not. in Health Policy & Administration with a Minor in Business from Penn State University (1993). Making Philadelphia both safer and more just requires a different approach to our work. and prosecutes the sources of illegal firearms that are used in crimes Office of the District Attorney : City of Philadelphia. diversion programs as an alternative to prosecution. He said his office has been taking steps to address legitimate concerns about trying to do better, including hiring a management consultant, installing new managers, and developing a new training and mentorship program. Responsible for the computer technology used throughout the District Attorney's We talk to fellow residents and continually brainstorm with them on whats working and what needs to change. Pretrial Unit 102 District Attorney jobs available in Philadelphia, PA on Indeed.com. Contact Us Office of the District Attorney Main office Main Office Three South Penn Square Corner of Juniper and South Penn Square Philadelphia, PA 19107-3499 215-686-8000 View map via mapquest Are you are a defense attorney seeking contact with one of the Bureaus in the Trial Division? Some of her many duties include; membership renewal, customer service, information distribution, course registration, document production, website management and graphic design for many PDAA/PDAI publications. assaults of adult victims, sexual and physical assaults against children, and The video that has gone viral shows a Philadelphia police officer in a white. Making fewer monetary bail recommendations so that more defendants can be released on their own recognizance. However, it is necessary to share information with District Attorney staff and other law enforcement and criminal justice agencies in order to move your case forward. Krasner said the reassignments along with a newly established unit of experienced attorneys to coach young lawyers will keep cases on track. offender is given the option of appearing before a panel of community of all incoming Assistant District Attorneys. Theyre all facing the same things when it comes to heavy caseloads, case backlogs and staff shortages, said Nelson Bunn, executive director of the National District Attorneys Association. Formal Arraignment Court and the SMART rooms work together to prepare all Staffed by the most experienced trial Assistant District Attorneys who We are committed toending overly punitive practices that disproportionately affect Black people, people of color, and poor people, and in making the criminal legal systemactually effective at preventing crime byaddressing underlying issues and behaviors. Krasner said he plans to reshuffle a number of other supervisors in the near future, allowing different lawyers to rotate into leadership roles. potentially forfeitable assets. Non-violent substance abusing defendants receive enforces orders of support against non-custodial parents. new resources to the Special Investigations Unit to take a clear-eyed look at allegations of police and prosecutorial misconduct, and how it influenced the outcomes of individual and sometimes whole groups of cases. and handles other extraordinary matters, such as prison conditions litigation. 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