Special Cases - Office of the District Attorney : City of Philadelphia

HOMICIDES & NON-FATAL SHOOTINGS

We prosecute people who commit violent crimes, seeking justice on behalf of victims and their families.

The devastation of gun violence and homicides can impact people’s lifetimes, livelihoods, and can span generations.

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FAMILY VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT

Crimes of family violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and elder abuse hurt the most vulnerable in our communities.

In prosecuting these complex, emotionally charged cases, we fight relentlessly for victim justice and abuser accountability.

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“What is significantly different about the approach we take in this unit is how much and how often we stay in touch with victims throughout the entire process.”

BRANWEN MCNABB
Former Supervisor
Family Violence & Sexual Assault Unit

ECONOMIC & PROPERTY CRIMES

When people try to steal or cheat others out of their money, their properties, or their very identities, we act.

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In the past six years, our prosecution efforts to fight economic and property crimes have resulted in restitution awards of more than $8 million.

“Economic Crimes affect some of our most vulnerable citizens, often times leaving victims financially destitute with nowhere to turn. The District Attorney’s Office wants these fraud victims to know you are not alone, and we are committed to giving these cases the attention they deserve. Tell us what is happening in your neighborhoods. We are here to help and will continue to work together with you, in your communities. We see you. We hear you. We are listening. ”

KIMBERLY ESACK
Supervisor
Economic Crimes

“Immigrant victims and witnesses of crimes are terrified of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)—for good reason. Our regional ICE office is one of the most aggressive in the country, and they’ve been staging random raids.”

“We help immigrants understand their rights and our process, and we give them the support they need ”

CALEB U. ARNOLD
Supervisor
Diversion Unit

IMMIGRATION COUNSEL

No one should be fearful of seeking access to justice. We want immigrants — regardless of their status — to feel safe participating in the criminal justice system as victims or witnesses.

We utilize immigration neutrality to ensure undocumented defendants are subjected to the same consequences as documented people.

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SAFETY & JUSTICE

HOMICIDES & NON-FATAL SHOOTINGS

We prosecute people who commit violent crimes, seeking justice on behalf of victims and their families.

FAMILY VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT

Crimes of family violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and elder abuse hurt the most vulnerable in our communities.

In prosecuting these complex, emotionally charged cases, we fight relentlessly for victim justice and abuser accountability.

“What is significantly different about the approach we take in this unit is how much and how often we stay in touch with victims throughout the entire process.”

ECONOMIC & PROPERTY CRIMES

When people try to steal or cheat others out of their money, their properties, or their very identities, we act.

In the past six years, our prosecution efforts to fight economic and property crimes have resulted in restitution awards of more than $8 million.

IMMIGRATION COUNSEL

No one should be fearful of seeking access to justice. We want immigrants — regardless of their status — to feel safe participating in the criminal justice system as victims or witnesses.

We utilize immigration neutrality to ensure undocumented defendants are subjected to the same consequences as documented people.

Safety Exit