Domestic Violence Unit

The District Attorney of Allegheny County is leading the fight against domestic violence. Domestic violence is not a private family matter, but instead is criminal conduct that must be vigorously prosecuted. Through its policies and procedures, the Office of the District Attorney will work to promote the safety and welfare of domestic violence victims while at the same time holding batterers accountable for their criminal conduct.

The Domestic Violence Unit prosecutes intimate partner violence at each stage of the criminal justice system. Each specially trained prosecutor interacts with domestic violence victims, with the assistance of legal advocates from domestic violence provider agencies throughout the county. Additionally, an Assistant District Attorney from the unit appears in Family Court weekly to address violations of Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders.