Theodore S. Hertzberg Appointed Permanent U.S. Attorney for Northern District of Georgia

The judges of the United States District Court voted on Monday to keep Theodore S. Hertzberg in the position of permanent U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia indefinitely, pending the confirmation of a successor named by the President. According to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice, the decision was made official this week.

This appointment comes as a solidification of Hertzberg's temporary role that began on May 13, after being designated by Attorney General Pamela Bondi. Generally, a U.S. Attorney appointed by the Attorney General can serve up to 120 days, which would have marked the end of Hertzberg's term today. However, due to the judges' decision, he'll hold the fort until a new presidential appointee takes the helm.

In a ceremony filled with federal legal eagles, Chief United States District Judge Leigh Martin May swore in Hertzberg at a gathering of U.S. Attorney’s Office staff, judges, and various law enforcement officers. As U.S. Attorney, he operates as the principal enforcer of federal laws across 46 counties which, as you might have guessed, consists of a hefty population of over seven million individuals.

It's not Hertzberg's first rodeo, either. Before this permanent gig, he racked up nearly a decade's worth of experience as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. His career took off in Savannah, Georgia prosecuting all manner of criminals, from fraudsters to drug kingpins, and when 2018 hit, he moved to Atlanta and climbed the prosecution ladder. Here, he's maintained a courtroom presence, continuing to tackle some of the district's most vicious crimes. And yes, aside from throwing legal punches in court, Mr. Hertzberg once plied his trade at the New York office of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP and also served as a law clerk.

Since stepping into this role earlier this year, he's lead efforts against serious threats such as transnational crime syndicates, and the digital deviance of cybercriminals. His office has also been particularly vigilant about prosecuting the improper allocation of Uncle Sam's bucks, with successful recoveries tallying in the millions. For more details or to get in touch with the U.S. Attorney’s Public Affairs Office, head to their website or give them a ring at (404) 581-6185.