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Divisions, Units and Supervisors

The pursuit of justice requires a deeply committed team of advocates and prosecutors.   

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office is staffed by talented, relentless, and compassionate professionals . 

Our supervisors  share a vision of a safer, more just Philadelphia, bringing best-in-field expertise and hard-earned courtroom experiences, many on both sides of the bar.  

In addition to their investigatory and prosecutorial responsibilities, DAO supervisors ensure the prosecutors, detectives, and support staff in their units  receive the guidance, training, and mentoring required to ensure effective pursuit of justice for victims and fair process for defendants.  

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“In keeping our pledge to transform the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office into the nation’s most effective prosecutor’s office, we say to our team: We care about you, we value you, we see you as individuals.”

LARRY KRASNER
District Attorney
City of Philadelphia

OFFICE DIRECTORY

The Office of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office is structured into divisions and units.
Carjacking Enforcement Unit
Supervisor: Kimberly Esack
Charging Unit
Supervisor: Amanda Hedrick
Assistant Supervisor: Clint Orem
Child Support Enforcement Unit
Supervisor: Leo Fields
Assistant Supervisor: Lois Koscinski
Conviction Integrity Unit
Interim Supervisor: Jessica Attie
Dangerous Drug Offenders Unit
Supervisor: Paul Reddel
DATA Lab
Director of Research and DATA Lab: Oren Gur
Director of Analytics: Wes Weaver
Assistant Director of Analytics: CJ Arayata
Assistant Director of Analytics: Sebastian Hoyos-Torres
Diversion Unit
Supervisor, Adult Diversion: Caleb Arnold
External Engagement and Government Affairs
Chief: G. Lamar Stewart
Economic Crimes Division
Financial Crimes Unit
Insurance Fraud Unit
Unemployment Comp & Welfare Fraud Unit
Labor Crimes Unit
Auto Theft Unit
Supervisor: Kimberly Esack
Assistant Supervisor: Bob Foster
Supervisor, Elder Justice Unit: Alex Blumenthal
Family Violence & Sexual Assault
Supervisor: Katrina Wadas
Assistant Supervisor: Mayra Reyes
Gun Violence Task Force
Supervisor: Bill Fritze
Assistant Supervisor: Joseph Lanuti
Homicides & Non-Fatal Shootings Unit
Supervisor: Robert Wainwright
Assistant Supervisor: Christian Wynne
Assistant Supervisor: Jeffrey Hojnowski
Immigration Counsel
Stephanie Costa
Juvenile (Youth Services) Division
Special Advisor: Anne Marie Ambrose
Juvenile Court Unit
Supervisor: Christopher Angelo
Assistant Supervisor: Jeffrey Lindy
Juvenile Diversion Unit
Supervisor: Jordan King
Juvenile Truancy: Project GO
Supervisor: Michael Baldwin
Law Division
Deputy: Katherine Ernst
Assistant Supervisor: David Napiorski
Assistant Supervisor: Steven Wildberger
Supervisor, Appeals Unit: Larry Goode
Interim Supervisor, Civil Litigation Unit: Tom Gaeta
Supervisor, PCRA Unit: Tracey Kavanagh
Supervisor, Federal Litigation Unit: Peter Andrews
Major Trials Unit (including Pre-trial)
Supervisor: Angela Brennan
Assistant Supervisor: Kate Lewis
Pre-trial Unit
Supervisor: David Stock
Mental Health Unit
Supervisor: Arona Gur
Municipal Court Unit
Supervisor: Brett Zakeosian
Assistant Supervisor: Jordan Kaye
Assistant Supervisor: Kyle Russell
Private Criminal Complaint Unit
Supervisor: Jim Dellafiora
Public Nuisance Task Force
Supervisor: Jim Dellafiora
Restorative Justice Unit
Facilitator: Jody Dodd
Special Investigations Unit
Supervisor: Vincent Corrigan
Assistant Supervisor: Brian Collins
Trial Division
Deputy: Cheryl Yankolonis
Victim Services Unit
Director: Mariel Delacruz
Assistant Director, External Victim Services Partnership: Giriana Hernandez
Assistant Director, Support Services: Tracee Washington
Assistant Director, Administration/Training/Compliance: Jethro Heiko
Crisis Assistance, Response, and Engagement for Survivors (CARES)
Director: Tania Leonard

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