Effective April 14th 2025.
Bryan L. Porter, Commonwealth's Attorney
The Commonwealth’s Attorney leads a dedicated team of prosecutors, victim-witness advocates, and administrative professionals. His responsibilities include prosecuting homicide cases, issuing legal opinions, responding to police internal affairs matters, presenting cases to the grand jury, and handling expungement requests as well as petitions related to firearm rights restoration. Below is a list of office staff with their respective docket assignments, designations, and areas of expertise.
Cathryn F. Evans, Chief Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney Administration. Substantial Risk Orders; Involuntary Commitment Appeals; Out of State Subpoenas; Writs, Extraditions & Fugitive Actions, Legal Training liaison.
Violent Crimes & Burglary Unit
David A. Lord, Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney, Violent Crimes & Burglary Unit Supervisor
Alexandria Recovery Court (ARC) Coordinator.
Maana K. Parcham, Senior Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney
Robberies; Multi-Jurisdictional Grand Jury (MJGJ) Administrator.
Joseph C. Martin, Senior Asst. Commonwealth' s Attorney
Firearm Crimes (Operation Ceasefire); Unlawful Discharge point of contact for law enforcement; Alexandria Sheriff’s Office liaison.
Anthony A. Smith, Asst. Commonwealth’s Attorney
Traffic Misdemeanors, appeals thereof; felonies as assigned.
Mariam Gobba, Asst. Commonwealth’s Attorney
Traffic Misdemeanors, appeals thereof; felonies as assigned.
Special Victims Unit
Jessica B. Smith, Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney, Special Victims Unit Supervisor
Case Management Software Coordinator (AJIS Replacement); Probations Violations, Body Worn Camera Liaison; SW Project.
Harsh K. Voruganti, Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney
Adult Sexual Assault & Human Trafficking; Sex Offender Registration Offenses.
Meghan F. Prieto, Asst. Commonwealth’s Attorney
Crimes Against Children.
Michelle R. Gruber, Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney
Offenses by Juveniles, appeals thereof; Educational Neglect Liaison.
Alyssa K. Rumbuc, Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney
Domestic Violence Offenses, appeals thereof.
Taylor A. Meek, Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney
Domestic Violence Offenses, appeals thereof.
Narcotics & Financial Crimes Unit
Robert Strange, Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney, Narcotics & Financial Crimes Unit Supervisor
Probation & Parole Violations Coordinator; Mental Health Initiative (MHI) Supervisor. SW Project.
Antwoine L. Coleman Jr., Senior Asst. Commonwealth' s Attorney
Vice/Narcotics Offenses; Gang Offenses; Crash Team Liaison.
Joseph A. Cahoon, Asst. Commonwealth’s Attorney
White-Collar Crimes; Circuit Court Restitution Docket; Financial Order Review.
John Mark Mastakas, Asst. Commonwealth’s Attorney
Vice/Narcotics Offenses; Gang Offenses; Asset Forfeiture.
Kiley S. Gomez, Asst. Commonwealth’s Attorney
Criminal Misdemeanors, appeals thereof; felonies as assigned.
Ashtyn S. McDaniel, Asst. Commonwealth’s Attorney
Criminal Misdemeanors, appeals thereof; felonies as assigned.
Additional Staff Members
Donald Harrison-Wright, Director of Administrative Services
Monica L. Hart, Office Administrator
Ashley Milanes, Director of Special Programs
Shondel Adams, Victim-Witness Assistance Program Coordinator
Lauren O'Malley, Police Liaison Officer