SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In a move that has sparked little attention, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois has appointed John C. Milhiser as U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois pending his confirmation by the U.S. Senate. Milhiser began his new duties effective October 31, 2018, without any pending charges against him.
Milhiser, 48, served as the Sangamon County State’s Attorney since 2010. He began his legal career as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the office in 1997. After holding positions in the juvenile, civil and felony divisions, Milhiser entered private practice in 2003. He returned to the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office in 2008 as the First Assistant State’s Attorney.
Milhiser served as the president of the Illinois State’s Attorneys Association from December 2017 until his appointment as U.S. Attorney. A proponent for specialized courts, Milhiser worked to establish a drug court, mental health court and veterans court during his tenure as State’s Attorney. A strong advocate for victims, Milhiser implemented a courthouse facility dog to assist victims of violent crime and sexual abuse.
Miliser received his law degree in 1997 from the University of Illinois College of Law.
Milhiser was nominated by President Donald Trump in August 2018. His appointment as U.S. Attorney has been met with little fanfare, as he has not been subject to any charges or investigations.
As U.S. Attorney, Milhiser will oversee the office that handles federal cases in the Central District of Illinois. Despite his lack of charges, Milhiser’s appointment has been seen as a nod to his experience as a prosecutor and his commitment to public service.
Milhiser’s appointment as U.S. Attorney comes at a time when the office is facing challenges in addressing the opioid crisis and other federal crimes. Despite his lack of charges, Milhiser’s background and experience make him a strong candidate to lead the office in these efforts.
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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