District Attorney
The Job
The District Attorney serves as the "Attorney for the People" in the criminal courts of Philadelphia. The District Attorney’s staff investigates and prosecutes violations of state law within Philadelphia county boundaries. The District Attorney must be a resident of the City for at least one year. He or she must also be admitted to practice law for at least two years and a member of the Pennsylvania Supreme or Pennsylvania Superior Court Bar at the time of filing his or her nomination petition for office.
Past District Attorneys
Lynn Abraham
Chief Justice Ronald D. Castille
Governor Edward G. Rendell
Sen. Arlen Specter
Education: Georgetown University, J.D.; Penn State University, B.A.
Experience: Counsel, Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young (Present); Inspector General, City of Philadelphia (2005-2008); Assistant District Attorney, Philadelphia District Attorney's Office (1992-2002)
Articles and Endorsements
Education: Rutgers University School of Law, J.D.; Sarah Lawrence College, B.A.
Experience: Private practice attorney; Hearing examiner for Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board; Special Counsel to Philadelphia Office of the Inspector General; Deputy and Senior Deputy Attorney General, Philadelphia Office of the Pennsylvania Attorney General; Assistant District Attorney, Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
Articles and Endorsements
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