Dave Strouse has served as the District Attorney of Clinton County since 2016. Prior to his election, Dave maintained a private law practice in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, and also served as a Public Defender for Clinton County.

Dave is a Past President of the Pennsylvania District Attorney's Association (PDAA) and the Clinton County Bar Association. He also served on the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing from 2016 until 2020.

He is an active member of various Clinton County organizations including: the Criminal Justice Advisory Board, the Victim/Witness Policy Board, the Sexual Assault Response Team, the STOP Violence Against Women Grant Coordinating Team, the Multidisciplinary Investigative Team, and the Child Death Review Team. Dave is also a member of the Clinton County Advocates for a Drug Free Tomorrow.

Dave volunteers his time as a coach for several teams in Keystone Little League Baseball with his three boys.

Dave was born and raised in Clinton County, growing up in Beech Creek.  He graduated from Bald Eagle-Nittany High School, Penn State University Altoona College and Villanova University School of Law.  Dave and his wife, Sara, live in Lamar Township with their three sons.