The Domestic Violence & Stalking Unit is located in the Prosecutor Division
of the Columbus City Attorney’s Office. The Unit is located on the 17th floor of
375 S. High St. Our staff is comprised of victim advocates who are there to provide
you with information about the court process, answer your questions, and work as
your connection to the prosecutor who will be handling your case.
When someone has been arrested on a charge of Domestic Violence, they usually make
their first appearance in court the next morning, except on Sundays. If you are
the victim on such a case, we encourage you to come to our office by 8:30 that morning
so that we can provide you with information about what to expect in court, and help
you obtain a protection order, if you so desire. Our service is free of charge and
so are the protection orders that we help you obtain.
After the first court date your case will be assigned to a permanent judge, prosecutor,
and advocate. Your advocate will likely contact you between court dates and let
you know what to expect. They will also assist you with community referrals and
any other support you may need, including a safe place to wait when you are subpoenaed
for court dates.
If you suspect you are a victim of Stalking, we recommend you contact our office
and ask to speak with a Stalking advocate. This advocate will gather pertinent information
from you and set up a time to meet and go over your case more thoroughly. Between
your initial contact and your interview, it is important that you call the police
whenever your stalker contacts you and that you ask them to take a report. It is
also important that you keep your own log or journal of events as they occur. If
Stalking charges are filed for you, the Stalking advocate will also assist you in
obtaining a protection order and in navigating the court system.
If you have any questions regarding the issues of Domestic Violence or Stalking,
please contact our office at 614-645-6232.
Domestic Violence and Stalking Unit:
| Mary Lynn Caswell,
Domestic Violence Director | 614-645-6413 | [email protected] |
| Robert Doersam,
Domestic Violence Prosecutor | 614-645-6969 | [email protected] |
| Alison Skinner-Peters,
Domestic Violence Prosecutor | 614-645-8900 | [email protected] |
| Matthew Sturtz,
Domestic Violence Prosecutor | 614-645-0770 | [email protected] |
| Elena Tuhy-Walters,
Domestic Violence Prosecutor | 614-645-0314 | [email protected] |
| Michael Wander,
Sr. Domestic Violence Prosecutor | 614-645-0317 | [email protected] |
| Barbara Estes,
Data Entry Clerk | 614-645-1599 | [email protected] |
| Jackie Keller,
Legal Investigator/Paralegal | 614-645-8209 | [email protected] |
| Marjorie Parsons,
Legal Administrative Assistant | 614-645-6232 | [email protected] |
| Arvetta Simpson,
Legal Administrative Assistant | 614-645-0401 | [email protected] |
Domestic Violence Advocates:
| Amber Howell,
Advocacy Coordinator | 614-645-1597 | [email protected] |
| Marissa Barragan,
Victim Advocate | 614-645-0404 | [email protected] |
| Logan Contos,
Victim Advocate | 614-645-6708 | [email protected] |
| Raquel Delgado,
Victim Advocate | 614-645-0310 | [email protected] |
| Makaylah Downour,
Victim Advocate | 614-645-2541 | [email protected] |
| Brenda Gray,
Victim Advocate | 614-645-0403 | [email protected] |
| Aaron Lombardo,
Victim Advocate | 614-645-7224 | [email protected] |
| Julia Pavlic,
Arraignment Court Advocate | 614-645-2540 | [email protected] |
| Benjamin Reis,
Victim Advocate | 614-645-0320 | [email protected] |
| Keionna Riddlebarger,
Victim Advocate | 614-645-8970 | [email protected] |
| Megha Rimal,
Victim Advocate | 614-645-1598 | [email protected] |
| Kaitlyn Roughton,
Victim Advocate | 614-645-0399 | [email protected] |
| Nicole Simcox,
F.C.C.S. Liaison | 614-645-8892 | [email protected] |
| Emma Wheeler,
Victim Advocate | 614-645-2543 | [email protected] |
| Shannon White,
Victim Advocate | 614-645-0313 | [email protected] |
| Abbigail Woods,
Victim Advocate | 614-645-3060 | [email protected] |
Stalking Advocates: