First Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard S. Moultrie, Jr. has succeeded U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan as the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, effective Jan. 20 at 12 a.m., pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, 5 U.S.C § 3345.
“Richard S. Moultrie, Jr. is an accomplished trial lawyer and a career prosecutor who lives the mission of the Department of Justice,” said Ryan K. Buchanan. “Additionally, he is a capable and experienced leader who has the trust and faith of the public servants of the United States Attorney’s Office, our law enforcement partners, and our community stakeholders. He is a worthy steward of the leadership of this office, and he will work tirelessly to keep the people of the district safe, to uphold the rule of law, and to protect civil rights. As a resident of the Northern District of Georgia, I look forward to his service as Acting United States Attorney.”
“It has been an incredible privilege to work side-by-side with U.S. Attorney Buchanan as the District’s First Assistant U.S. Attorney,” said Mr. Moultrie. “Along with the dedicated and talented attorney, administrative, and legal support staff of our office, I will steadfastly continue our District’s mission to prosecute federal crimes, seek justice on behalf of victims and their families, represent the interests of the United States and its agencies in civil litigation, and maintain our robust relationships with law enforcement partners and community stakeholders.”
Mr. Moultrie has extensive experience in handling complex, high-profile matters in federal court. He formerly served as chief of the Office’s Violent Crime & National Security Section. A member of the American College of Trial Lawyers, he is also the previous recipient of the U.S. Attorney General’s Distinguished Service Award and the Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys Director’s Award for Superior Performance.
Mr. Moultrie received his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas at the Austin School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Morehouse College.