DA Stephen A. Zappala

The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office, led by Stephen A. Zappala, Jr., serves residents of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Since 1998, Zappala has served as the county’s district attorney. The office prosecutes criminal cases and provides programs, information, and support for victims, witnesses, and community members.

Its work is organized across specialized prosecution units, including those focused on homicide, narcotics, child abuse, domestic violence, elder abuse, animal cruelty, auto theft, and insurance fraud. The office also operates treatment courts, including DUI, drug, mental health, and veterans courts, and supports post-trial work such as appeals and asset forfeiture.

Community services include victim advocacy, restitution, witness relocation and protection, and assistance with victims’ compensation. Additional initiatives address senior justice, fraud prevention, special needs registration, and Project Lifesaver. The office provides public resources such as a court case lookup guide, complaint forms, open-records request information, and guidance on criminal procedures and interactions with police. Through news updates, outreach, and public events, it shares information about its work and connects county residents with relevant services.