Duane A. Evans, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, has announced his separation from the position as U.S. Attorney effective February 12, 2025.
Evans stated, “It has been the highest honor to serve as U.S. Attorney for the citizens of the Eastern District of Louisiana. This privilege was not taken lightly or casually. I can only hope that the efforts of the outstanding and dedicated employees of this office and the committed and courageous local, state and federal law enforcement professionals that I worked with daily, meet the ideals and standards of the public. We, as public servants, will continue our commitment to the vigorous pursual of justice for the people of Southeast Louisiana.”
First Assistant U.S, Attorney Michael M. Simpson assumed the role as Acting United States Attorney pursuant to the Vacancy Reform Act, effective February 12, 2025.
“I am extremely grateful to the Department of Justice for this opportunity to serve in a leadership capacity for the citizens of the Eastern District of Louisiana,” stated Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson. “I vow to continue this office’s legacy of partnering with our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to pursue justice for the citizens within our district.”
Michael M. Simpson served as the First Assistant United States Attorney since 2018. Prior to assuming the role as First Assistant U.S. Attorney, Acting U.S. Attorney Simpson served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana for approximately 23 years. Earlier in his career, Acting U.S. Attorney Simpson practiced civil law for many years and began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in New Orleans. Acting U.S. Attorney Simpson obtained his BA and JD from Tulane University.
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