Pennsylvania District Attorneys

State-level criminal charges are filed by the district attorney's (or D.A.'s) office. Typically, a district attorney handles the administration of legal matters across one or more counties in a state. Depending on the state's procedures and laws, certain criminal charges may require an indictment from a grand jury. There is one Pennsylvania district attorney's office for each of the state's counties.

Continue reading to learn more about Pennsylvania D.A.s and how to contact them. You'll also encounter general information about the role of the state's Attorney General.

Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office

The Pennsylvania Attorney General (A.G.) represents the state as a whole in litigation. The A.G. is the state's top prosecutor and law enforcement official. They bring criminal cases against defendants on behalf of the state.

The assistant D.A.s make appearances in court and handle other matters related to bringing lawsuits against defendants.

Both A.G.s and D.A.s handle many legal matters, including all offenses under the state's criminal laws. Examples of these are:

• Domestic violence
• Identity theft
• Social security and healthcare fraud
• Driving under the influence (DUI)

The office of the district attorney also handles expungement. Expungement is the removal of criminal offenses from a person's criminal record.

Directory of Pennsylvania District Attorneys

Pennsylvania's judicial districts are divided along county lines. An additional district comprises Philadelphia. Click on the corresponding link below to contact or learn more about your local D.A.'s office.

Note: We strive to provide the most current contact and website information available for the D.A. offices in this state. But this information is subject to change. If you have found contact or website information that is not current, please contact us.

Charged With a Crime in Pennsylvania? An Attorney Can Help

If the Pennsylvania D.A. has filed criminal charges against you, you'll want some legal expertise on your side. A defense attorney will know how to negotiate with prosecutors and prepare you for trial if necessary. Get some peace of mind by calling an experienced Pennsylvania criminal defense attorney near you today.

You still have options if you can't afford an attorney. You could contact the office of the public defender. Attorneys at the office of the public defender can provide free legal services to qualifying people. You could also contact Legal Aid Pennsylvania. Attorneys with this nonprofit organization also provide free legal assistance to qualifying people. If you need referrals for attorneys, contact the Pennsylvania State Bar Association. They can provide free referrals. It's important to get the legal advice that you need. Don't do this alone. In the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, people have many options for low-cost legal advocacy services.