District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni took office as Hampden District Attorney in January 2015. He is a life-long Springfield resident. He has previously served as an Assistant District Attorney and has worked in the City of Springfield Law Department and the Salvation Army. As District Attorney, he has promoted his vision of safer communities by innovative and significant investment in community building and outreach, crime prevention and education, and by focusing efforts on the smart prosecution of violent offenders. In 2025, District Attorney Gulluni was elected Vice President of the National District Attorneys Association, a national leadership role recognizing his commitment to advancing the profession and strengthening public safety initiatives across the country.
District Attorney Gulluni has created a one-of-a-kind young adult court named EACH, Emerging Adult Court of Hope. This groundbreaking model engages young adults from ages 18-24 who are ensnared in a cycle of negativity and incarceration. EACH, in partnership with various community organizations and state agencies, was designed by District Attorney Gulluni to disrupt this cycle to which he saw so many young people fall prey. Instead of incarceration, the court provides intensive support and programming focused on the participants’ physical and mental health, behavior patterns, housing, and ultimately the development of a pathway for careers through education and career training. The court is the first of its kind in Massachusetts and is receiving national attention for its innovation and potential effectiveness with this crucial population.
In addition, District Attorney Gulluni and his Community Safety & Outreach Team have partnered with Western New England University to create the Future Lawyers of Springfield (FLOS) program. FLOS aims to cultivate a more diverse legal community in the Greater Springfield area through direct and sustained mentorship to youth who aspire to be lawyers. FLOS partners with area high schools in Hampden County and supports young people with an interest in pursuing legal careers, but who may not have the necessary support system to help get them there. Beyond FLOS, District Attorney Gulluni has pioneered more than 15 prevention, education, and leadership initiatives focused on strengthening community safety and empowering young people and families. These programs address topics including internet safety, dating and relationship safety, 51A mandated reporting training for educators, distracted and impaired driving prevention, addiction awareness, and HERizon — a leadership initiative designed to support and uplift young women throughout Hampden County — as well as the Youth Advisory Board, which provides students with a direct voice in shaping prevention efforts and civic engagement initiatives across the region.
District Attorney Gulluni was appointed by former Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and reappointed by Governor Maura Healey to serve on the board that oversees the Massachusetts Office of Victim Assistance and administers millions of dollars of funds to victim and survivor organizations. Former Governor Baker also appointed him to his statewide Taskforce on Hate Crimes.
He is a recipient of the President’s Medallion from Western New England University and in 2024 received the William Pynchon Award in recognition of his outstanding commitment to community service.
