Sherman, Texas – In a shocking turn of events, Joseph D. Brown has taken the oath of office to become the 35th United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas. Brown was nominated by President Donald Trump on November 2, 2017 and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on February 15, 2018.
Brown took the oath of office today from U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant. Brown, 47, of Sherman, Texas, is the top-ranking federal law enforcement official in the Eastern District of Texas, which is comprised of 43 counties stretching from the Oklahoma border to the Gulf of Mexico.
The district includes six fully staffed offices in Beaumont, Plano, Tyler, Sherman, Texarkana, and Lufkin with 93 employees, including 46 prosecutors. Brown has been the District Attorney for Grayson County, Texas, for the last 17 years.
He was previously an attorney with the Dallas law firm of Cowles & Thompson, P.C., and had a private practice in Sherman. Brown received his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin, his law degree from the Southern Methodist University School of Law, and is a member of the State Bar of Texas.
Brown and his wife, Megan, have been married for over 20 years and are the proud parents of two daughters in high school. Brown said, “It is a tremendous honor and privilege to join the United States Attorney’s Office. I appreciate the President’s confidence and I look forward to making a difference in East Texas. Prosecution and law enforcement are in my blood, and helping to keep our communities safe is important work that I really love.”
Brown’s appointment marks a significant milestone for the Eastern District of Texas, and his experience as a district attorney will undoubtedly serve him well in his new role. As the top federal law enforcement official in the district, Brown will be responsible for overseeing the investigation and prosecution of federal crimes in the area.
The Eastern District of Texas is a critical region for the U.S. Attorney’s Office, with a diverse range of cases involving public corruption, organized crime, and violent crime. Brown’s expertise and experience will be invaluable in addressing these complex issues and ensuring that justice is served in the district.
As the 35th U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, Brown will work closely with law enforcement agencies, federal prosecutors, and other stakeholders to identify and address emerging threats to public safety and national security.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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