Warning to Parents and Caregivers: Protect Your Kids from Online Predators

March 27, 2025

The core function of the District Attorney’s Office is the protection of our most vulnerable citizens, including our children. With the evolution of technology, prosecutors continue to adapt to a changing environment...

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PDAA Lists Top Public Safety Concerns for District Attorneys In Pennsylvania

January 29, 2025

The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today called on state lawmakers to help find solutions to several public safety concerns, including adopting a statewide ban on machine gun conversion devices that jeopardize the safety of our communities.

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PDAA Announces New Leadership Appointments

January 27, 2025

The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today announced the appointment of Armstrong County District Attorney Katie Charlton as Secretary-Treasurer of its Executive Committee.

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January 16, 2025

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January 16, 2025

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District Attorneys Seek to Protect Seniors from Fraud and Abuse

January 9, 2025

As a former district attorney, I have seen too often older Pennsylvanians being victimized by scammers taking advantage of their kindness and empathy.

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Attorney General-Elect Dave Sunday appoints District Attorneys to his Transition Committee

January 7, 2025

Pennsylvania Attorney General-Elect Dave Sunday recently announced his transition committee, which includes several district attorneys from across Pennsylvania.

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to the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association

The PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICT ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION was formed in 1912 for the purpose of providing uniformity and efficiency in the discharge of duties and functions of Pennsylvania’s 67 District Attorneys and their assistants. The Association today continues to further its purpose through its support of training programs, and by its reporting of legal and legislative developments of importance to Pennsylvania prosecutors and their colleagues within the criminal justice system. Moreover, the Association continues to operate as a vehicle for the effective exchange of information among its approximately 1,000 members which primarily include current District Attorneys and their assistants; former District Attorneys and assistant district attorneys; deputy attorneys general; Assistant US Attorneys; and police chiefs.

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In the News

DAs Burkett and Sanguedolce appointed to new leadership positions

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today announced the appointment of Jefferson County District Attorney Jeff Burkett to the PDAA Executive Committee, which oversees the policies, actions, and.

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PDAA Lists Top Public Safety Concerns for District Attorneys In Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today called on state lawmakers to help find solutions to several public safety concerns, including adopting a statewide ban on machine gun.

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