Uncategorized Archives - Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association - PDAA

Jan
9, 2026

Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association Welcomes Members to 2026 Leadership Positions

HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today announced the appointment of Erie County District Attorney Elizabeth Hirz to the PDAA Executive Committee, which oversees the policies, actions and operations of the association. In addition, Clearfield County District Attorney Ryan Sayers and Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf were appointed to the Board of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys

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Dec
29, 2025

District Attorneys Applaud DUI Law to Fix ARD Program Loophole

The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association issued the following statement about Act 58 of 2025: Pennsylvania’s prosecutors commend the General Assembly and Governor Josh Shapiro for acting quickly and unanimously to pass HB 1615. The bill closes a loophole created by the Pennsylvania

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Oct
28, 2025

PDAA Offers Condolences to the Family of Lehigh County Judge William H. Platt

The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today issued the following statement on the death of Lehigh County Judge William H. Platt, a former Lehigh County district attorney who served as PDAA president in 1984. “PDAA sends our condolences to the family of former Lehigh County District Attorney William H. Platt. Judge Platt distinguished himself as a dedicated public servant, serving as

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Sep
18, 2025

PDAA Issues Statement on York County Police Officers Killed and Wounded in the Line of Duty

The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association issued the following statement regarding the shooting that resulted in the deaths of three York County law enforcement officers and wounded two others on September 17, 2025: We express our sincere condolences to the families of the York County law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty and our heartfelt best wishes

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Aug
26, 2025

PDAA Offers its Condolences to the family of Bucks County Judge Alan M. Rubenstein

The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today issued the following statement on the death of Bucks County Judge Alan M. Rubenstein, a former Bucks County district attorney who served as PDAA president in 1992. “PDAA sends our condolences to the family of former Bucks County District Attorney Alan M. Rubenstein. Judge Rubenstein had a long career as a public servant, serving

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Jul
18, 2025

PDAA elects Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo as President of the Association

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) this week elected Dauphin County District Attorney Francis Chardo as President of the association for the 2025-2026 business year. Chardo serves on the PDAA Executive Committee and the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute (PDAI), the education and training arm of PDAA. “I have served as part of the Pennsylvania

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May
28, 2025

PDAA Issues Statement on the Passing of Former Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice J. Michael Eakin

The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today issued a statement on the death of former Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice J. Michael Eakin, a former district attorney who served as PDAA President in 1993. “We are saddened to learn about the passing of Justice Mike Eakin, and we offer our condolences to the Eakin family. Justice Eakin was a dedicated public servant

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Apr
8, 2025

PDAA President David Strouse Speaks at Crime Victims’ Rights Rally

HARRISBURG – PDAA President and Clinton County District Attorney David Strouse on Monday spoke at the 33rd Annual Crime Victims’ Rally in the State Capitol, which was hosted by the Crime Victims Alliance of Pennsylvania. “Kinship, Connecting & Healing” was this year’s theme. The following are his remarks: “Good morning. My name is David Strouse. I am the District Attorney of Clinton

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Feb
7, 2025

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 operations of the association. Burkett replaces former Lackawanna County District Attorney Mark Powell, who today was sworn in as a county judge. “We welcome Jeff Burkett, an experienced prosecutor, to his new

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Jan
29, 2025

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 conversion devices that jeopardize the safety of our communities. In a letter to Governor Josh Shapiro, PDAA President David Strouse, who is the Clinton County District Attorney, and PDAA Executive Director

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