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  Family Violence Division


Under the leadership of State's Attorney, John J. McCarthy, the Family Violence Division (FVD) has dramatically expanded in size and expertise. The FVD is currently responsible for the prosecution of all physical and sexual child abuse, domestic violence, vulnerable adult and elder abuse, and child abduction cases in the county. The FVD is comprised of specially trained prosecutors, a domestic violence program director, legal assistants, victim witness coordinators, legal aides, screeners, and interns.

Meet the Assistant State's Attorneys for the Family Violence Division

Debbie Feinstein, Chief 240-777-7448
 Anderson, Mark  240-777-7391
 Birdsall, Cory  240-777-7411
 Fenton, Donna  240-777-7320
 Garrett, Dermot  240-777-7380
 Hagan, Tim  240-777-7451
 Hall, Jessica  240-777-7453
 Haynos, Elizabeth  240-777-7404
 Kaplan, Dana  240-777-7464
 Michalski, Amanda  240-777-7452
 Wechsler, Ryan  240-777-7367


For information about family violence and additional resources, click on links below:

Domestic Violence
Elder Abuse
Internet Crimes
Protective and Peace Orders
Physical and Sexual Child Abuse
Sex Offender Registry

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