Pennsylvania’s district attorney’s offices are not immune to nationwide prosecutor shortages, said Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele.

Steele, who also serves as president of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association, said the comparatively low salaries of government attorneys have historically created obstacles for assistant district attorneys who may otherwise choose to stay in their roles. He said the lure of higher-paying jobs has grown stronger as civil litigation ramps up and private firms seek out trial-ready lawyers to take on the increasing caseload.