Philadelphia District Attorney

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District attorney

2.2(85 Google reviews)

3 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States

Information last updated October 15, 2026

Practice Areas

Immigration Civil Litigation Criminal Defense Family Law

About Philadelphia District Attorney

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is the largest prosecutor's office in Pennsylvania and the third largest in the nation, staffed by over 600 lawyers, detectives, and support staff. The office aims to be a voice for victims of crime, an advocate for justice, and a defender of the rights of all Philadelphians. Its work is guided by facts, evidence, and the law, with a commitment to making the city safer and more just.

The office is focused on criminal justice reform, seeking to restore balance to the system and end mass incarceration by moving away from overly punitive policies. It employs a data-driven, community-focused approach to identify effective public safety strategies and address the underlying issues of crime. The office's divisions and units handle a broad spectrum of cases, including Homicides & Non-Fatal Shootings, Family Violence & Sexual Assault, Economic & Property Crimes, Immigration Counsel, Elder Justice, Labor Crimes Enforcement, Conviction Integrity, Special Investigations, Gun Violence Task Force, and various Juvenile Justice Programs. Additionally, the Victim Support Services Division offers crisis support and advocacy for victims, co-victims, survivors, witnesses, and their families throughout the criminal justice process.

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: Larry Krasner — District Attorney
Kimberly Esack — Supervisor
Amanda Hedrick — Supervisor, Charging Unit
Clint Orem — Assistant Supervisor, Charging Unit
Leo Fields — Supervisor, Family and Child Support Services Unit
Lois Koscinski — Assistant Supervisor, Family and Child Support Services Unit
Sarah Boyette — Assistant Supervisor, Conviction Integrity Unit
Paul Reddel — Supervisor, Dangerous Drug Offenders Unit
Oren Gur — Director of Research and DATA Lab
Wes Weaver — Director of Analytics
CJ Arayata — Assistant Director of Analytics
Sebastian Hoyos-Torres — Assistant Director of Analytics
Services listed: Charging Unit, Municipal Court Unit, Pre-trial Unit, Major Trials Unit, Law Division, Alternatives to Prosecution & Incarceration, Special Cases, Homicides & Non-Fatal Shootings Unit, Family Violence & Sexual Assault, Economic & Property Crimes, Immigration Counsel, Elder Justice Unit
Languages: English, Vietnamese
Offices: Three South Penn Square (Corner of Juniper and South Penn Square, across from City Hall) Philadelphia, PA 19107-3499
Family Court Building 1501 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19102
1425 Arch Street, 4th floor Philadelphia, PA 19102

Source: phila.gov · checked October 15, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday: 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday: 9 am–5 pm
Thursday: 9 am–5 pm
Friday: 9 am–5 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Details & Amenities

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible toilet

Philadelphia District Attorney — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Philadelphia District Attorney located?+

Philadelphia District Attorney is located at 3 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.

What kind of cases does Philadelphia District Attorney handle?+

Philadelphia District Attorney handles Immigration, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Family Law. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

How do I contact Philadelphia District Attorney?+

Call Philadelphia District Attorney at +1 215-686-8000 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is Philadelphia District Attorney well rated?+

Philadelphia District Attorney has a 2.2-star rating based on 85 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

5 reviews

Greg Lurik· via Google
Man what a joke of a DA's Office, had them prosecute a case for somebody who was constantly harassing me, this person had a history of comitting crimes against me and many others. This person is unemployed lives with his parents and refuses to work! This person also many times slandered me and was arrested by Bucks County for harassing my attorney as a means to get to me. The judge or whoever was prosecuting this case "dropped" the charges on no grounds. This is terrible, when will you Philadelphia PA and Police learn that letting criminals lose and not taking accountability for your actions is unjust? Why are you Bucks County Counterparts able to handle things but you guys are not? Makes no sense
a year ago
Patty DAngelo· via Google
I have called and left three messages. No one has called me back. I am a survivor of sexual assault from the mid 1990's at the hands of a pyschologist by the name of Jonathan Gould, JFK Boulevard, who was my therapist during this time. I saw him for mental health counseling not sex or to hear about his escapades/fantasies about other women. I paid him for the therapy and because of his power and prestige I froze and complied with his actions. My self esteem got worse not better. Today I suffer from PTSD. He is now in North Carolina, He left Philadelphia and did not renew his license. I filed a police report. I hope maybe now I will get a call back. I should be heard and protected as a victim.
a year ago
L· via Google
Hung up on me bc I wanted to report a crime on 4:55 on a Friday. Sorry, someone committed a crime against me at an inconvenient time for your office. I hope y'all didn't charge for that five minutes…
6 months ago
Jose DeLeon· via Google
Right now as Latinos are suffering Deprivation of Rights. The Phila District Attorney's Office is refusing to show cowardly law enforcement officers the possible consequences of their actions. That as long as their is a record to follow they could be charged with Deprivation of Rights as long as the statutes of limitations hasn't run out. The document that framed an 11 year old Latino boy wasn't prepared by Phila police department so the charging document was invalid. Lynne Abraham & Seth Williams could had made a difference. I hope Krasner for the sake of a nation does the right thing here. Philadelphia is where it was championed that there is a Constitution & it was signed. We are leaders & not followers.
a year ago
Tilea Pembleton· via Google
I had a harassment and stalking case. I had several different attorneys who shared my case. For three court visits in a row the district attorneys will not prepared to proceed to trial until the 5th visit. I showed up at every Court proceedings. They did not prepare me for defense questions. And ultimately I lost the case against an individual who was malicious towards me my staff and my family for an entire school year. I know now to hire a private attorney and to never go this route again. The attorneys that handle my case had to have been new.
6 months ago

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