Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney for Arlington County and the City of Falls Church

The Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney is responsible for public safety in Arlington County, the City of Falls Church, and at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

The responsibilities of the office can be divided in four core functions: The first is to set policy and priorities in order to make certain that the focus, manner, and extent of our prosecution decisions achieve both safety and justice for the community. The second is to direct the office’s resources in ways that focus on serious crimes, protect vulnerable members of our community, and support diversion and alternative programs such as drug and mental health courts, and restorative justice. The third is to manage, train and supervise attorneys and staff. And last but not least is to undertake community engagement, public education, and transparency to prevent crime and respond to community concerns.

In cooperation with other law enforcement agencies, our team of attorneys, victim/witness specialists, legal assistants and support staff are dedicated to making our criminal legal system one that keeps us safe, that treats everyone fairly, and that reflects the best of our values.