Berks County District Attorney
Berks County, PA
Current Incumbent
John T. Adams
Democratic
In office since January 2024
Next Election
Nov 2, 2027
Filing Window
Mar 10, 2027 - Aug 2, 2027
Term Length
4 years
Position Type
Full Time
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The District Attorney prosecutes crimes committed in the county and works closely with local, state and federal law enforcement to ensure the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are upheld and that citizens are protected. The District Attorney has authority over criminal investigations and prosecutions in the county, the steps of which include preliminary hearings, pre-trial conferences, guilty pleas, trials and appeals.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 25 years old
- Must be a resident of the district
- Must have relevant professional experience
- District attorneys must be at least 25 years old, citizens of the United States, residents of the county for at least one year prior to their election or appointment, and admitted to practice before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for least one year before taking the oath of office.
Filing information
Elections office
633 Court Street, 1st Floor, Reading, PA 19764
Phone: 610-478-6490
Fee & signature requirements
Filing fee is $100. Signature Requirements: 250.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.