Gregg N. Sofer
Gregg Sofer | |
|---|---|
Western District of Texas | |
| In office October 10, 2020 – February 7, 2021 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | John Bash |
| Succeeded by | Ashley Chapman Hoff |
| Personal details | |
| Education | Rutgers University (BA) New York University (JD) |
Gregg N. Sofer is an American lawyer who served as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Texas from 2020 to 2021.[1] Sofer assumed office on October 10, 2020, after the resignation of John Bash.
Education
Sofer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University and a Juris Doctor from the New York University School of Law.[2]
Career
He began his career at the
Assistant United States Attorney in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas in the Austin branch.[3][4][5]
Prior to returning to the Western District of Texas, Sofer had been serving as counselor to Attorney General William Barr.[6][7]
References
- ^ "Ashley Chapman Hoff is Sworn In as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas". www.justice.gov. 2021-02-08. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- ^ Zavala, Elizabeth (2020-10-14). "Gregg N. Sofer will lead the U.S. Attorney's office for the Western District of Texas". ExpressNews.com. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
- ^ "Gregg N. Sofer Is Sworn In as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas". www.justice.gov. 2020-10-13. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
- ^ "Gregg N. Sofer - States Attorney for Western Texas | Updated Bio". States Attorney. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
- ^ "Gregg N. Sofer sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas". KTSM 9 News. 2020-10-14. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
- ^ "Gregg N. Sofer Appointed U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas". texaspolicenews.com. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
- ^ "US attorney for much of west and south Texas resigns". AP NEWS. 2020-10-05. Retrieved 2020-10-21.