Our Team

Jessica L. Reger

First Assistant District Attorney

Jessica Reger is a graduate of Santa Clara University School of Law, where she studied international criminal law and was a member of International Law Journal. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh, where she majored in Politics and Philosophy through the Honors College. Along with her duties as second in command at the District Attorney’s Office, Jessica also serves as the trial term coordinator and trains incoming attorneys. Jessica prosecutes all types of cases including murders and major crimes and is also the primary Animal Cruelty prosecutor.

Before joining the District Attorney’s Office in 2016, Jessica clerked for the Honorable Judge William R. Cunningham and worked in Chambers for the International Criminal Tribunal for the formal Yugoslavia in The Hague, NL.

Jessica is an avid reader and lives in Erie with her husband, son, and their two dogs.

Jeremy C. Lightner

Trial Chief Deputy District Attorney

Jeremy Lightner, an Erie County Native and Fairview High School graduate, originally joined the District Attorney’s Office as a prosecutor in the juvenile division in May of 2014 before transitioning to prosecuting adult crimes. Jeremy graduated University Illinois School of Law where he was part of the Environmental Law Association and Elder Law Journal. Jeremy obtained his undergraduate degree at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, where he majored in English and played football.

Before joining the District Attorney’s Office, Jeremy served as a judicial law clerk and tipstaff for Judge Shad Connelly in Erie County. He also had the opportunity to live abroad in New Zealand for a year.

Jeremy is the primary prosecutor for crimes involving gang violence and illegal use of firearms. Jeremy has been involved in the treatment court program for many years and currently assists in evaluating treatment court cases.

Steven M. Liboski

Administrative Chief Deputy District Attorney

Steven M. “Steve” Liboski is originally from Indiana, PA. Steve interned at the Indiana County DA’s Office while pursuing his undergraduate degree in Political Science at Gettysburg College, which inspired his future interest in criminal prosecution. Steve went on to attend Duquesne University School of Law and graduated in 2017. While attending Duquesne, Steve interned in the Allegheny County DA’s Office in the Violent Crimes-Firearms and Narcotics Units.

Upon graduation from Duquesne, Steve worked briefly in the Compliance Department at PNC Bank before accepting an ADA position with the Allegheny County DA’s Office, where he worked in the Violent Crimes-Firearms Unit, prosecuting non-fatal shootings. Steve joined the Erie County District Attorney’s Office in 2021, where he handles extraditions and prosecutes a wide array of cases at all stages of the criminal justice process. Steve is also the lead prosecutor for homicide by motor vehicle cases.

Brian Krowicki

Brian Krowicki is a Juvenile Court Prosecutor, prosecuting juveniles accused of crimes in Erie County. Brian is an Erie County native and joined the Erie County District Attorney’s Office in 2006, after five years of experience working as a prosecutor in Allegheny County. He is a graduate of the University of Dayton, where he obtained his undergraduate degree and a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

Michael Burns

Michael Burns has been with the District Attorney’s Office since January 2003. He has prosecuted all types of matters including homicides, elder abuse, drug, and homicide by motor vehicle cases. He has handled numerous matters in federal court including habeas corpus petitions, civil rights litigation, and appeals, and has argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Michael attended the Universite de Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV) and is a graduate of Allegheny College, majoring in History and French, and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Prior to joining the Erie County D.A.’s Office he served as an Assistant D.A. in McKean County, PA and worked in private practice.

In his free time, Michael serves on the boards of the Erie Philharmonic, Erie Playhouse, and First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, and is Board President of the Multicultural Community Resource Center. He has served on several ECBA committees and volunteered in the Attorneys and Kids Together program and the Hooked on Books for Kids program. He has been involved as an actor in many local community theatre productions, as a cantor for his church, and is a guest preacher for the Presbytery of Lake Erie. He enjoys running/working out, travel, reading, music, and stress relief.

Rachael A. Sykes

Rachael Sykes joined the District Attorney’s Office in 2017. As a Juvenile Court Prosecutor, Rachael is tasked with prosecuting juveniles accused of committing crimes. Rachael also lends her expertise to decertification hearings and cases involving juveniles charged in adult court under Act 33.

Hillary B. Hoffman

Hillary B. Hoffman is the lead prosecutor for crimes involving sexual violence against adults in Erie County. She also serves as the District Attorney’s liaison for the Erie Police Department’s Auto Theft Unit.

Hillary joined the District Attorney’s Office in 2018 after clerking for Judge John J. Trucilla and Judge William R. Cunningham. She graduated cum laude from Capital University School of Law in Columbus, Ohio where she served as the vice president of the Women’s Law Association and was a member of the Law Review. Hillary attended Gannon University, where she graduated magna cum laude with a major in legal studies and a minor in criminal justice.

Hillary grew up in Erie and has strong family ties in the area. She and her family host a yearly fundraising event on July 4^th for veterans in the area. When she is not spending time with her family, Hillary volunteers and donates to homeless shelters—a cause for which she is passionate.

J. Robert Ferguson

J. Robert “Rob” Ferguson joined the Erie County District Attorney’s Office in 2021 to head the newly created Domestic Violence Unit. As part of his position, Rob is responsible for prosecuting domestic violence crimes and working with local and regional organizations that focus on domestic violence prevention and support for those who have been victims of domestic violence.

Before joining the Erie County District Attorney’s Office, Rob practiced as a private criminal defense attorney in Mississippi and his native Tennessee. Rob received his bachelors in criminal justice from East Tennessee State University before attending the University of Memphis to obtain a Master’s Degree in Criminology and a J.D. from Mississippi College School of Law.

In his spare time, Rob enjoys fishing and woodworking.

Charles D. Cantrell

Charles D. Cantrell joined the Erie County District Attorney’s Office in 2021. He is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he was a certified legal intern for the Elder Law Clinic. Before joining the District Attorney’s Office, Charles served as a judicial law clerk for President Judge Maureen A. Skerda and Judge Gregory J. Hammond in Warran, Pennsylvania. Along with prosecuting various types of cases, Charles specializes in the prosecution of drug-related offenses including drug delivery resulting in death, possession with the intent to deliver, and unlawful delivery of drugs. Charles also spearheads all matters involving asset and bond forfeiture. Charles is originally from Southern California and is a former NCAA Division 1 baseball player.

Tayler R. Moses

Tayler R. Moses is a graduate of Widener University Commonwealth School of Law, where she earned her J.D. She completed her undergraduate studies at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania where she majored in Political Science. While at Edinboro, Tayler interned with the Lieutenant Governor’s Office.

Before even graduating law school, Tayler began working as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Judge Charles H. Saylor of Northumberland County where she worked.Tayler also worked for a brief time for the Honorable Judge Gregory J. Hammond in Warren County Pennsylvania before joining the District Attorney’s Office in June of 2022. Tayler currently serves as the District Attorney's representative for the Veteran's Court program and is the lead prosecutor for cases involving arson. She also assists with the prosecution of gang-related cases.

Brendan P. Sala

Brendan P. Sala, an Erie native and graduate of Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy, joined the District Attorney’s office in June 2022. Brenden graduated from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, where he served as the managing editor of the Cleveland State Law Review. Brendan obtained his undergraduate degree in political science from Cleveland State, where he graduated cum laude. Brendan currently serves as the "Right to Know" officer within the office and is the primary prosecutor for crimes originating within State Correctional Institutions. Brendan also assists with cases related to homicide by motor vehicle.

Before joining the District Attorney’s Office, Brendan worked for Friedman & Nemecek LLC as a law clerk. He then returned back to Erie where he clerked for the Honorable Judge Daniel J. Brabender, Jr. and then worked as a criminal defense attorney representing clients appointed through the county.

Outside of his work at the District Attorney’s Office, Brendan enjoys skiing, bocce, and fishing.

Robert D. Oliver

Robert D. Oliver, hailing originally from nearby Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania, joined the Erie County District Attorney's Office in January of 2023. He graduated from Conneaut Lake High School in 2008, after which he attended Temple University – Fox School of Business. In 2012, Robert earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Temple, with double concentrations in Finance, and Risk Management and Insurance. He subsequently received his Juris Doctor at Villanova University – School of Law in 2015.

Robert now prosecutes a wide variety of crimes, with specific focuses on Erie County’s Treatment and Drug Court Programs. Before serving the community of Erie County, Robert clerked at the Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas. He then held a position as an Assistant District Attorney in Philadelphia, during which he tried a multitude of crimes, oversaw the rehabilitation and supervision of hundreds of defendants, as well as, argued numerous direct and collateral appeals in the Superior and Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania.

Robert currently lives in Erie with his four cats, two dogs, a fish, a snail, and a ghost shrimp. He spends the majority of his free time with his family and one of his greatest passions is eating good, diverse food.

Shane Kaliszewski

Shane Kaliszewski is a native of Erie, Pennsylvania and graduated from Iroquois High School. He joined the office in August 2024 after working for the Kings County District Attorney's Office in Brooklyn, NY for two years after law school. While an Assistant District Attorney in New York, Shane worked within the Special Victim's Bureau, prosecuting crimes against children and sex crimes.

Shane attended Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania where he obtained his BS in Public Administration. Outside of academics, he was a member of the varsity swimming team, where he specialized in the Butterfly. Shane then matriculated to Penn State Law, obtaining his Juris Doctorate and a concentration in criminal law.

Since joining the Erie County DA's office, Shane has utilized the skills and training he developed from his work in New York and is prosecuting cases involving crimes against children and sex offenses.

In his spare time, Shane enjoys playing volleyball and running.

Megan K. Koma

Megan Koma is a native of Erie, Pennsylvania and graduated from Girard High School. She attended Duquesne University for her undergraduate degree, where she majored in Psychology and minored in both Political Science and Pre-Law. She then attended Duquesne School of Law, which she graduated from in 2024 with a concentration in Criminal Law. During her time in law school, she was a member of the Criminal Law Society and worked in the Re-Entry Legal Services Clinic as a Certified Legal Intern. After her first year of law school, Megan interned in the Erie County District Attorney’s Office for the summer. She returned as a Certified Legal Intern after her second year of Law School. Megan officially joined the Erie County District Attorney’s Office in May of 2024, and along with general prosecutorial duties works on forfeiture processing and litigation.

Megan currently lives in Erie with her husband and two cats. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family.

Hunter G. Lee

Hunter Lee was originally born and raised in McKean County Pennsylvania. While growing up Hunter attended Oswayo Valley High School and spent time with his family in Port Allegany. Hunter graduated with a BA in Political Science from The Pennsylvania State University, Behrend campus in Erie, PA and then attended law school at Dickinson Law in Carlisle, PA.

While at Dickinson Law Hunter was a member of the National Mock Trial Team and worked at Abom and Kutulakis LLC, a private criminal defense firm in Carlisle that does federal and state criminal defense. While at Abom and Kutulakis Hunter did work on federal criminal cases and state criminal cases, including work on state capital punishment cases.

Hunter Graduated from Dickinson Law in the spring of 2024, obtaining his Juris Doctorate with a Certificate in Criminal Litigation. Further, Hunter was recognized and inducted into the National Order of Barristers while finishing his JD at Dickinson Law. The Order of Barristers is a national honorary organization that inducts law students and attorneys who demonstrate exceptional skills in trial advocacy, oral advocacy and brief writing.

Hunter joined the Erie County DA's Office in August of 2024. Along with his general duties, Hunter also focuses on the prosecution of animal cruelty cases.

Hunter currently lives in Erie with his dog Copper and enjoys spending his free time hunting, golfing and fishing.