About Erie County District Attorney's Office
The Erie County District Attorney's Office is a county government office in Buffalo, New York, led by the District Attorney as the county's chief law enforcement officer. Its work rests on the New York State Constitution and state law, and it is staffed by attorneys, confidential criminal investigators, paralegals, victim advocates and support personnel. Its stated aims are investigating crimes, ensuring fair prosecution of the accused and pursuing justice for victims.
Duties listed by the office include assisting local, state and federal police in criminal inquiries, presenting evidence to the Grand Jury, prosecuting misdemeanors in Buffalo City Court and town and village justice courts, handling felony cases in superior court, and conducting post-trial appeals. It also runs special investigations into public corruption and white-collar crime. Through its Victim/Witness Services Bureau, in operation since 1984, and its BE SAFE program, it offers support to crime victims, witnesses and domestic violence victims. The office is located at 25 Delaware Avenue in Buffalo.
| Type | Government office |
|---|---|
| New York offices | Buffalo |
| Phone | 716-858-2400 |
| Website | www4.erie.gov/da |
| Registered NY attorneys | 78 |
Practice areas
Areas of work that Erie County District Attorney's Office describes on its own website. They describe the organization as a whole, not the practice of any individual attorney listed below.
Organization profile based on its official website and public sources (reviewed October 29, 2026). Attorney list from the New York State Unified Court System registration data. Not affiliated with Erie County District Attorney's Office.
Registered attorneys
Michael Keane Currently registered Gary Hackbush Currently registered Natalie Lesh Currently registered Michael Mchale Currently registered Paul Williams Currently registered Paul Glascott Currently registered Rachel Newton Currently registered Justin Wallens Currently registered Christopher Mccarthy Currently registered April Orlowski Currently registeredRegistration status can change at any time. Confirm any attorney's current status through the official New York Attorney Search.