Key Contacts
The Northampton County District Attorney’s Office is staffed by a dedicated and experienced team of attorneys, detectives, advocates, and professional staff. Under the leadership of District Attorney Stephen G. Baratta, our office is structured into specialized units, allowing us to apply focused expertise to the investigation and prosecution of specific types of crime. This structure ensures that every case receives the attention it deserves from professionals who are skilled in that particular area of law, from complex financial fraud to sensitive cases involving child victims. Our collective mission is to pursue justice with integrity and to protect the citizens of Northampton County.
Executive Leadership
District Attorney
Stephen G. Baratta
First Assistant District Attorney
Robert Eyer
Senior Deputy District Attorney
Jay W. Jenkins
Senior Deputy District Attorney
Christine F. Murphy
Senior Deputy District Attorney
Edward A. Muir
Prosecution and Unit Leadership
Appellate Division
Deputy District Attorney Lisa Tresslar handles all pre-trial appeals, post-sentence appeals, and other appellate matters before state courts.
Auto Theft Task Force
Led by Deputy District Attorney Michael S. Weinert, this grant-funded unit combats vehicle-related crimes, including theft, chop shops, and VIN fraud.
Central Court/Preliminary Hearings Unit
Manages the efficient processing of preliminary hearings for criminal cases from across the county’s magisterial districts.
Domestic Violence Unit
Headed by Assistant District Attorney Ellen S. Kingsley, this unit provides specialized prosecution and support for cases involving intimate partner violence, stalking, and family-related abuse.
DUI/Traffic Unit
Led by Deputy District Attorney Joseph D. Lupackino, this unit handles all traffic offenses, with a special focus on DUI cases and offenses resulting in death or serious bodily injury.
Economic Crimes Unit
Deputy District Attorney Michael Weinert prosecutes a wide range of financial crimes, including identity theft, contractor fraud, bank fraud, and financial elder abuse.
Juvenile Unit
Led by Assistant District Attorney Nicole H. Bachman, this unit is responsible for prosecuting all crimes committed by individuals under the age of 18 and supervises juvenile diversion programs.
Narcotics Unit
Led by Deputy District Attorney Joseph R. Stauffer, this unit works with the Northampton County Drug Task Force to dismantle drug trafficking organizations and prosecutes all levels of drug crime.
Special Victims Unit (SVU)
Headed by Senior Deputy District Attorney Christine Murphy, the SVU is dedicated to prosecuting the most sensitive cases, including sexual abuse, child abuse, and child endangerment.
Violent Crimes Unit (VCU)
Led by First Assistant District Attorney Robert Eyer and Senior Deputy District Attorney Edward Muir, this unit proactively identifies, investigates, and prosecutes the most violent offenders involved in gang activity, home invasions, aggravated assaults, and illegal firearms purchasing.
Grand Jury
Administered by Deputy District Attorney William M. Blake, the Investigating Grand Jury is a critical tool for investigating complex cases, cold cases, and matters involving reluctant witnesses.
FIREARMS UNIT
Led by Senior Deputy District Attorney Jay Jenkins, this unit investigates and prosecutes cases involving the illegal possession, transfer, and criminal use of firearms, often in connection with violent crime and narcotics trafficking.
Key Department & Program Contacts
Victim/Witness Services Coordinator
Iliana Neve
Assistant Victim/Witness Services Coordinator
RG Lovvorn
Right-to-Know Officer
Assistant District Attorney Catherine Kollet
Veterans Court
Assistant District Attorney Derek Richmond
Recovery Court
Assistant District Attorney Shanna Kim
Mental Health Court
Assistant District Attorney Haajra Mirza
County Detectives Unit
Chief County Detective
Bradford Jones
Auto Theft Task Force
Christopher Benton
Special Victims
William Books
Drug Task Force Supervisor
John Casciano
Extraditions
Raymond Judge
Drug Task Force
Matthew Tretter
Domestic Violence
Dean Wilson